vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collector
Datasheet
Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring
Description
The vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collector instrument is a
portable four channel, high resolution vibration data
collector. It is ergonomically designed and lightweight for all
day comfort. You can use this device for on-route as well as
off-route data collection.
The vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collector samples all four
channels simultaneously to provide recordings with up to
12,800 lines of resolution and up to 40 kHz Fmax. Our patented
adaptive settling algorithm and 6Pack recording system offer
quick, one-step data recording.
The data collector has plenty of storage and long battery life,
and is backed by a five year warranty.
The vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collector is one of Bently
Nevada hardware monitoring assets that work with System 1
Evolution software.
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The vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collector offers the
following features:
l Four channel simultaneous recordings
l 12,800 lines FFTresolution
l Supports triaxial sensors
l Supports 40 kHz Fmax
l 1 GB memory
l ≥ 95 dB dynamic range
l Supports voltage-output sensors
l Spectrum and waveform recordings
l Demodulation for early detection of rotating machinery
problems such as bearing faults
l Unique 6Pack recording system
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l User-defined recordings for temperature,
pressure, mass flow, force and power
l Cable test mode
l Option to add flex features such as
balancing and Remote Comms
l Upgradable Proflash system and free
firmware updates for 5 years
l Five-year warranty on the instrument
hardware
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Parameter Indication
Specifications
Sensors
Sensor input
Compatible
sensor types
AC coupled
range
DC coupled
ranges
Connectors
Analog to
digital
conversion
Sensor
excitation
current
Sensor
detection
Tachometer Sensor (Optional)
Sensor type
Laser sensor
range
Tachometer Input
Supported
sensor types
Power supply
to sensor
TTL pulse
rating
Keyphasor
thresholds
Speed range
Accuracy ± 0.1 %
Four channels Simultaneous
sampling
Accelerometer, velocity, displacement,
current, 4 to 20 mA, voltage output
16 V peak-peak Allows for ± 8 V
sensor output swing (± 80 g)
0 V to 20 V, -10 V to 10 V, -20 V to 0 V
and readings from voltage output
sensors
1 x BNC (CH1) 1 x LEMO (CH2 / CH3 /
CH4)
Safety feature:Break-free inline
connector
24-bit ADC
0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable), 24 V
maximum
2.2 mA required power for IEPE/ICP
type accelerometer
Warns if short circuit or not connected
Laser sensor with reflective tape
Sensor triggers on beam reflection
10 cm to 2 m nominal Range
depends on size of reflective tape
Laser Tach, Contact, TTL Pulse,
Keyphasor Instrument has optically
isolated input
5 V, 50 mA
3.5 V (4 mA) min 28 V (5 mA) max
Off-state 0.8 V
7.7 ± 0.5 V 13.2 ± 0.8 V 18.5 ± 1 V
Nominally 8 V, 13 V, 18 V
10 RPM to 300,000 RPM (0.2 Hz to 5
kHz)
Pulse width at least 0.1 ms
> 1000 g (10,000 m/s2) > 1000 in/sec
Maximum
levels
(peak)
Dynamic
signal
range
Harmonic
distortion
Units
Magnitude
& cursors
Base
accuracy
High
frequency
attenuation
AC
coupling
attenuation
Attenuation
due to
Integration
(normal
mode)
Attenuation
due to
Integration
(low
frequency
mode)
(25,000 mm/s) > 20 in (500 mm) >
10,000 Amps
Effective limit is sensor sensitivity and
output voltage
> 95 dB
typical at 400 line resolution
Less than -70 dB typical
Other distortions and noise are lower
g or m/s2 or adB in/s or mm/s or vdB
mil or mm or µm amps, user-defined
0-peak, peak-peak or RMS Auto-scale
by 1000x when required
US and SI options for adB and vdB
Overall RMS value Waveform True pk-
pk Dual cursors Harmonics
Digital readouts on chart
± 1% of readings approximately 0.1 dB
For AC signal: % of reading For DC
signal: % of full scale
≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz ≤ 3 dB >10 kHz to
40 kHz
Attenuation tolerances are in addition
to base accuracy.
≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 3 dB 1 Hz to <10
Hz
≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 1.5 dB 1 Hz to
<10 Hz
Values apply to single integration.
(Acceleration to velocity)
Double the values for double
integration (Acceleration to
displacement)
≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz
≤ 1.5 dB 0.2 Hz to <1 Hz
Applies when coupling = DC and Fmax
≤ 100 Hz
Waveform Display
Number of
samples
Time scale
1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384, 32,768
10 ms to 512 seconds or orders based
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from 1 to 999 revs
Logging and Analysis
Output
formats
Data
storage
Data
storage
structur
e
Max
folder
size
Instrument screen, transfer to Ascent, XML
Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash memories
Database mirror copy on second flash
memory
Folders/machines/points/locations/route
s
No limits are applied 50 character names
10,000 measurement locations
Spectrum Display
25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400,
500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000,
Fmax ranges
Fmin possible
range
Resolution
Frequency
scale
Amplitude
scale
Window
shapes
Overlap
Number of
averages
Averaging
types
Demodulation
bandwidths
6Pack
2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000,
10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000,
40,000 Hz Or equivalent CPM values
Or orders-based from 1X to 999X
0 to Fmax Instrument zeroes all
spectral lines below Fmin.
400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 6,400, 12,800
lines 6400 lines max. for dual
channel measurements 3200 lines
max. for four channel
measurements
Hz, CPM, Orders Linear scale with
zooming
Acceleration, velocity, displacement,
current or user-defined Linear or log
scales, auto or manual scaling
Hanning Rectangular
(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5) %
Depends on Fmax and number of
lines
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Increases
sampling time proportionally
Linear, exponential, peak hold
23 bandwidth options From 125 Hz to
1250 Hz Up to 16 kHz to 20 kHz
Up to 40 kHz & 3200 lines (1 channel)
Up to 20 kHz & 1600 lines (3 channel)
Spectrum and waveform for lowfrequency, high-frequency and
demodulation
Up to 6 kHz Fmax Orders-based
Order tracking
Order tracking
- Distortion
Tachometer required Mounted on
high-speed shaft
Less than -65 dB
Within 50% to 200% speed variation
during recording
Display and Communication
Display
Resolution & size 480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.7” Readable in
Supported
Languages
Communication
with PC
USB host port
Graphic Grayscale LCD LED
Backlight
direct sunlight
English, Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
and Spanish Firmware released in
English, translations will follow
USB or Ethernet
Use PROFLASH to upgrade
instrument firmware
USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA
Save folders to USB flash drive
Battery and Charger
Battery type Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 5 Ah
Operating
time
Charger type
Charge rate
10 hours Backlight on — 60 second
timeout
Internal charging, automatic control
External power pack 12 V DC, 3 A
output
3 A nominal 3 hours for complete
charge
Mechanical
Size 9.9" W x 5.8" l x 2.4" H (252 x148 x60 mm)
Weight 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Including battery and strap
Environmental Limits
Operating
temperature
Storage
temperature
and humidity
Ruggedness
14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C), 95% RH
Up to 95 F (35 C), 85% RH if storage
exceeds 1 month
IP65 sealed 4’ (1.2 m) drop onto
concrete Procedure: 26 drops
following MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV
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Hazardous Area Approvals
Compliance and Certifications
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful
interference.
l This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EMC
EN 61326-1: 2012
EN 61326-2-3: 2012
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Electrical Safety
For the detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
Bently.com.
CSA/NRTL/C (Approval
Option 01)
Class I, Division 2, Groups
A, B, C, D
EN 62133: 2002
LV Directive 2014/35/EU
RoHS
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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Part Number Description Qty
Ordering Information
For the detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
Bently.com.
VB6-AA
NKST0553
108M4044 AC power adapter 1
DCCA0041 DC car adapter 1
108M3536
MVBX0250 Instrument Reference guide 1
vbx neck strap with Sensor
Keeper
SCOUT100 Series and vbSeries
Quick Start Guide
1
1
A: Agency Approval
01 CSA
Basic Kit
We offer the vb6 Portable Vibration Data
Collector instrument in a basic kit with the
option to purchase the System 1 Evolution
software and license separately.
* Kit items below with multiple part
numbers listed have limited regional
availability due to certification
requirements.
Part Number Description Qty
vb6 Portable Vibration Data
ACCL0547 or
200350 *
ACCL0561 or
200350 *
138M7748 Transducer cable, 4 ft. straight 4
MAGF0104 Accelerometer magnetic base 4
CABB0560 BNC to BNC cable, 1m 1
CABU0213 USB data transfer cable 1
CBTB0278 Triple BNC cable 1
110M8172-012
PLUS0230
PLSA0241
PLAU0228
PLHK0245
PLEU0229 Category C Power plug, Europe 1
CBVB0552 vbx instrument carry bag 1
Collector four channel portable
data collector
Straight accelerometers 3
Right-angle accelerometer or
straight accelerometer
LEMO-BNC TTL Tach/Keyphasor
cable
Category A power plug, USA /
Canada
Category D power plug, South
Africa / India
Category M power plug,
Australia / New Zealand / China
Category G power plug, Hong
Kong / UK
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Additional Accessories
Software
Part Number Description
108M4051 ASCENT Level 1
108M4052 ASCENT Level 2
3071/01 System 1 Evolution
Hardware
Part Number Description
100M5828 The vbSeries hard case
DTC70262 The vbSeries dust cover
BATT0575
KTTC0331
108M4069
CBL50216
113M5529-01
Replacement battery pack, Li-Ion 7.4
V 5 Ah
Triaxial sensor kit
100 mV/g +/- 20%
Magnet
6 ft coiled cable, with breakaway
connector
Zone 2 and Class 1, Div 2 rating
Laser Tach powered by vb6 Portable
Vibration Data Collector
Five-meter laser Tach cable for
108M4069
Reflective tape One roll, 60 cm (23.7
in)
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