GE SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex, vb6, vb7, vb8 Reference Manual

SCOUT & vbSeries

Instrument Reference Guide

SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex

vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8

25 September 2014

GE

Measurement & Control

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Contents

SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 1

FLEX FEATURES ...........................................................................................................................2

PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................4

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ..........................................................................................................6

CSA Certification — vbSeries Instruments ..........................................................6

IECEx / ATEX Certification — SCOUT Instruments ...........................................8

INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 11

FRONT PANEL BUTTONS ........................................................................................................ 12

LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................................................... 13

CHARGE BATTERY PACK ......................................................................................................... 14

BATTERY FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 15

REMOVE BATTERY PACK ......................................................................................................... 16

CABLE TEST .............................................................................................................................. 17

OPERATING OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 18

Onsite Analysis .............................................................................................................. 19

Recording Routes ......................................................................................................... 20

Balancing ......................................................................................................................... 21

Keypad Entry .................................................................................................................. 22

SECTION 2 — INSTRUMENT FUNDAMENTALS ........................................... 23

SWITCH INSTRUMENT ON OR OFF ....................................................................................... 23

USE MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................................... 24

RETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU ................................................................................................ 24

USE NAVIGATION KEYS AND ICONS ..................................................................................... 24

SELECT MENU ITEMS............................................................................................................... 26

Select Option .................................................................................................................. 26

Jump To End of List ..................................................................................................... 26

Scroll through Multi-column List .......................................................................... 27

Cancel Option ................................................................................................................ 27

Display Hint Labels and Detailed Help .............................................................. 28

Display Alternative Options..................................................................................... 30

Enter Characters........................................................................................................... 31

Example — Rename Folder ..................................................................................... 32

ADDITIONAL ICONS ................................................................................................................. 34

SECTION 3 — SENSORS ................................................................................. 35

CONNECT SENSOR TO INSTRUMENT .................................................................................... 35

MOUNT SENSOR ...................................................................................................................... 35

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SET UP ACCELEROMETER........................................................................................................ 36

Permanent Mounting ................................................................................................. 37

SET UP TACHOMETER .............................................................................................................. 38

TACHOMETER SIGNAL FROM KEYPHASOR® ........................................................................ 40

Manual Keyphasor Threshold settings .............................................................. 42

USE STROBE LIGHT ................................................................................................................. 45

SECTION 4 — MEASUREMENT TYPES AND THEIR USES ........................... 46

SPECTRUM ................................................................................................................................ 46

Strobe Output................................................................................................................. 48

Read Speed of Connected Strobe ........................................................................ 50

WAVEFORM .............................................................................................................................. 51

DEMODULATION ...................................................................................................................... 52

Analyze Demodulation Data .................................................................................. 54

DEMOD SPECTRUM ................................................................................................................. 55

6PACK ....................................................................................................................................... 55

Streamlined Parameter Settings .......................................................................... 56

6Pack Demodulation Processing ......................................................................... 57

TACHOMETER DISPLAY ........................................................................................................... 58

TIME SYNCHRONOUS AVERAGING ........................................................................................ 59

BUMP TEST ............................................................................................................................... 60

COAST-DOWN/RUN-UP ......................................................................................................... 61

Tips for Coast-down/Run-up recordings.......................................................... 61

Deactivate Saving Waveform Data for Coast-down/Run-up

Measurement ................................................................................................................. 62

Take Coast-down/run-up Measurement.......................................................... 63

CROSS CHANNEL PHASE ........................................................................................................ 64

Recommendations for Cross Channel Phase................................................. 65

Fault Types and their Phase Relationships ..................................................... 66

Measuring Cross Channel Phase.......................................................................... 69

Setup .................................................................................................................................. 69

Measure Cross Channel Phase .............................................................................. 70

1 — Plan Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording Routine ................ 71

2 — Setup ......................................................................................................................... 72

3 — Take Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording ................................. 75

4 — Review Data .......................................................................................................... 77

REVIEW DATA IN ODS SOFTWARE ....................................................................................... 78

LONG TIME WAVEFORMS ....................................................................................................... 80

Measure Long Time Waveforms........................................................................... 80

View Long Time Waveforms on Computer ..................................................... 82

ORBIT PLOT .............................................................................................................................. 83

Use Orbit Plot Measurement Mode ..................................................................... 86

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Take Orbit Plot Measurement on Route ............................................................ 88

MODAL IMPACT TESTING........................................................................................................ 89

1 — Plan Impact Test Routine ................................................................................ 90

2 — Setup ......................................................................................................................... 90

3 — Perform Trial Impact ......................................................................................... 93

Disable Warning Messages .................................................................................... 95

4 — Perform Actual Modal Impact Test ............................................................ 95

Specify Locations and Directions for Saved Impacts..................................... 97

5 — Review Data .......................................................................................................... 98

KEYPAD ENTRY ......................................................................................................................... 99

ORDER TRACKING................................................................................................................. 101

Take Order Tracked Measurement ................................................................... 102

AVERAGE VALUE MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................... 106

TAKE MULTI-CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENTS ............................................ 106

Set up Sensors and Channels ............................................................................. 107

Save Multi-channel Measurements ................................................................. 108

SECTION 5 — SET MEASUREMENT OPTIONS ........................................... 110

SET MEASUREMENT UNITS AND SPECTRUM SCALING ................................................... 110

SET MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS ..................................................................................... 112

CREATE YOUR OWN PARAMETER SETS.............................................................................. 114

ASSIGN SENSORS TO CHANNELS ....................................................................................... 115

SPECTRUM PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 116

Fmax ................................................................................................................................ 117

Spectral Lines .............................................................................................................. 118

Fmin ................................................................................................................................. 118

Tach Trigger ................................................................................................................. 118

Averaging ...................................................................................................................... 118

Number of Averages ............................................................................................... 119

Averaging Types ....................................................................................................... 119

Average Overlap....................................................................................................... 119

Windowing ................................................................................................................... 120

Choose Window Type ............................................................................................. 120

WAVEFORM PARAMETERS................................................................................................... 120

Equivalent Fmax ........................................................................................................ 121

Number of Samples ................................................................................................. 121

Duration ......................................................................................................................... 121

ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS ..................................................................... 121

SECTION 6 — TAKE RECORDINGS ............................................................. 122

WALKTHROUGH — TAKE RECORDINGS............................................................................ 122

TAKE INDIVIDUAL AND MULTIPLE RECORDINGS.............................................................. 123

Individual recording ................................................................................................. 123

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Multiple recording ..................................................................................................... 123

SAVE RECORDINGS ............................................................................................................... 124

REVIEW RECORDING ............................................................................................................ 125

Review Current Recording .................................................................................... 125

Review Stored Recording ...................................................................................... 126

DELETE RECORDING ............................................................................................................. 127

ATTACH NOTE ....................................................................................................................... 127

BASELINE RECORDINGS ....................................................................................................... 128

SECTION 7 — ANALYZING MEASUREMENTS ONSITE ............................. 129

TIPS FOR TAKING MEASUREMENTS ................................................................................... 130

WALKTHROUGH — TAKE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................ 131

CHANGE DEFAULT MEASUREMENT SETTINGS ................................................................. 133

CHARTS .................................................................................................................................. 134

ANALYZE MEASUREMENTS.................................................................................................. 135

Cursors ........................................................................................................................... 136

Show or Hide Harmonics ...................................................................................... 138

Zoom ............................................................................................................................... 139

VIEW MULTIPLE CHARTS ..................................................................................................... 140

Select Chart .................................................................................................................. 140

Display Single Chart................................................................................................. 140

CHANGE CHART VIEW ......................................................................................................... 141

Select Chart Layout .................................................................................................. 141

Change Multi-chart Layout Display ................................................................... 141

SET Y AXIS (AMPLITUDE) SCALE ......................................................................................... 142

Fixed Y Axis scale options ..................................................................................... 143

AMPLITUDE DISPLAY UNITS ................................................................................................ 144

vdB ................................................................................................................................... 145

adB ................................................................................................................................... 145

SET RPM ............................................................................................................................... 145

Enter RPM manually ................................................................................................ 145

Enter RPM using 1X peak ...................................................................................... 146

VIEW ORDERS ....................................................................................................................... 147

VIEW REVOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 148

SAVE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................... 148

Save to Existing Machine ...................................................................................... 149

Save to New Machine ............................................................................................. 150

CHANGE SCREEN CONTRAST WHILE IN MEASURE MODE ............................................ 151

SECTION 8 — SEND AND RECEIVE INFORMATION ................................. 152

TRANSFER RECORDINGS FROM INSTRUMENT TO ASCENT ............................................. 152

TRANSFER FOLDERS FROM ASCENT TO INSTRUMENT .................................................... 154

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Resend Updated Folder ......................................................................................... 155

Retain Stored Recordings ...................................................................................... 155

Retain Baseline Recordings on Instrument ..................................................... 155

SYNCHRONIZE TIME ZONE ON INSTRUMENT AND COMPUTER ..................................... 156

EXPORT OR IMPORT DATA USING USB FLASH DRIVE .................................................... 157

Export Data using USB Flash Drive .................................................................. 158

Import Data using USB Flash Drive.................................................................. 159

REMOTE COMMS FUNCTIONALITY ...................................................................................... 159

Receive Data from Remote Comms Server .................................................. 160

Send Data from Instrument to Remote Comms Server ......................... 161

CONNECT TO WI-FI NETWORK .......................................................................................... 162

Set up wireless network ........................................................................................ 163

Connect instrument to wireless network ...................................................... 165

Specify preferred wireless connection ........................................................... 166

Using Wi-Fi with your smart phone ................................................................. 167

UFF EXPORT ......................................................................................................................... 168

SECTION 9 — WORKING WITH ROUTES ................................................... 169

WHAT IS A ROUTE? .............................................................................................................. 169

WALKTHROUGH — TAKE RECORDINGS USING ROUTE .................................................. 170

USE BAND ALARMS AND BASELINE OVERALLS ON ROUTE ........................................... 173

View Alarm Bands Configured in Ascent....................................................... 175

RECORD MULTIPLE CHANNELS ON ROUTE ...................................................................... 176

Axis Mode ...................................................................................................................... 177

Point Mode ................................................................................................................... 178

Complete Setup.......................................................................................................... 179

TRIAXIAL MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................................. 179

ENTER MACHINE SPEED ON ROUTE .................................................................................. 182

View Machine and Point Speed Details.......................................................... 184

SKIP ROUTE ENTRIES AND MACHINES .............................................................................. 184

LOCATE SKIPPED ROUTE ENTRIES ..................................................................................... 185

TRACK PROGRESS THROUGH ROUTE ................................................................................ 186

SAVE ROUTE RECORDING ................................................................................................... 187

Select Save mode for recording ......................................................................... 188

Select Recording to Review .................................................................................. 189

RETAKE RECORDING ............................................................................................................ 190

DELETE ROUTE RECORDING ............................................................................................... 191

TAKE OFF-ROUTE RECORDING .......................................................................................... 192

EDIT OR DELETE ROUTE....................................................................................................... 192

SECTION 10 — CREATE, EDIT, AND DELETE ITEMS ................................. 193

STORAGE CAPACITY AND RECORDING VOLUME.............................................................. 193

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ORGANIZE AND STORE RECORDINGS ................................................................................ 194

FOLDERS ................................................................................................................................ 196

Create Folder ............................................................................................................... 196

Change Selected Folder ......................................................................................... 196

Rename Folder ........................................................................................................... 196

Delete Folder ............................................................................................................... 197

Restore Deleted or Overwritten Folder ........................................................... 197

MACHINES ............................................................................................................................. 198

Create Machine Structure ..................................................................................... 199

Create Parameter Set.............................................................................................. 200

Change Sensor ........................................................................................................... 201

Add Structure to Existing Machine ................................................................... 201

Copy Machine Structure ........................................................................................ 202

Rename Machine Structure ................................................................................. 203

Delete Machine Structure...................................................................................... 204

SENSORS ................................................................................................................................ 205

Define or Edit Sensors ............................................................................................. 205

Bias Voltage Check ................................................................................................... 207

Set Default Sensor .................................................................................................... 208

Change Sensor Temporarily ................................................................................. 209

Change Default Sensor .......................................................................................... 209

Delete Sensor .............................................................................................................. 209

NOTES .................................................................................................................................... 209

Create Note .................................................................................................................. 210

Edit Note ........................................................................................................................ 210

Attach Note .................................................................................................................. 211

View Note ...................................................................................................................... 211

Detach Note ................................................................................................................. 211

Delete Note Permanently ...................................................................................... 212

DELETE ALL RECORDINGS IN FOLDER ............................................................................... 212

DELETE ALL STORED INFORMATION .................................................................................. 213

SECTION 11 — BALANCING ROTORS ........................................................ 214

METHODS FOR BALANCING ROTORS ................................................................................ 214

BALANCING PROCESS .......................................................................................................... 215

BALANCING TIPS ................................................................................................................... 216

TACHOMETER ........................................................................................................................ 216

SUGGESTED TRIAL WEIGHT MASS AND LOCATION ........................................................ 217

MANUALLY ENTER BALANCING DATA............................................................................... 217

SET UP BALANCING JOB...................................................................................................... 218

Balance Planes and Weight Positions ............................................................ 219

Balance Planes ......................................................................................................... 219

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Weight Position (Reference Mark) ....................................................................... 219

# Sensors....................................................................................................................... 221

Channel Position ...................................................................................................... 222

Averages ........................................................................................................................ 223

Machine Information ............................................................................................... 224

Rotor Weight, Diameter, and Speed .................................................................. 224

Reference Mark......................................................................................................... 225

Filter Bandwidth ........................................................................................................ 226

Weight Orientation ................................................................................................... 226

Tach Trigger ................................................................................................................. 227

Weight Lin Dist ........................................................................................................... 227

Store Units .................................................................................................................... 227

COMBINE AND SPLIT TRIM WEIGHTS ................................................................................ 227

Combine/Adjust Weights ...................................................................................... 228

Split Weight .................................................................................................................. 229

ADJUST WEIGHTS FOR NEW RADIUS LOCATION ............................................................ 231

REVIEW PREVIOUS BALANCING JOBS ............................................................................... 232

SECTION 12 — BALANCING WALKTHROUGH .......................................... 233

STEP 1 — SET UP NEW BALANCE JOB ............................................................................. 234

STEP 2 — TAKE INITIAL READING ...................................................................................... 235

STEP 3 — TAKE TRIAL READING ........................................................................................ 237

STEP 4 — BALANCE ROTOR................................................................................................ 240

STEP 5 — PERFORM TRIM BALANCING ............................................................................ 241

STEP 6 — VIEW OR SAVE BALANCING JOB ..................................................................... 242

Save balance job ....................................................................................................... 243

SECTION 13 — GENERAL SETUP OPTIONS ............................................... 244

SET DATE AND TIME ............................................................................................................. 244

Adjust Date or Time Format................................................................................. 245

SELECT LOCAL TIME ZONE .................................................................................................. 245

DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT ................................................................ 246

ADJUST SOUND VOLUME.................................................................................................... 247

SET INSTRUMENT LANGUAGE ............................................................................................. 247

ADJUST SCREEN CONTRAST ............................................................................................... 247

SWITCH BACKLIGHT ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 248

ESTIMATE REMAINING OPERATING TIME .......................................................................... 248

CONSERVE BATTERY POWER .............................................................................................. 249

Set Backlight Timeout ............................................................................................. 249

Set Sleep Mode Timeout ........................................................................................ 250

Change Default Sleep Mode Timeout ................................................................ 250

Switch Instrument On ............................................................................................. 250

Set Complete Powerdown Timeout ................................................................. 251

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MANAGE INSTRUMENT MEMORY ....................................................................................... 251

Check Available Memory ....................................................................................... 252

Instrument Memory Warnings ........................................................................... 252

80% Memory Capacity Warning ....................................................................... 253

95% Memory Capacity Warning ......................................................................... 254

100% Memory Capacity Warning ...................................................................... 254

Free up Instrument Memory ................................................................................ 255

Reformat Memory Card ......................................................................................... 256

Empty Recycle Bin .................................................................................................... 257

Overwrite Primary Database with Mirror Backup .................................... 258

DISPLAY SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 259

UNLOCKABLE FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 260

UPGRADE INSTRUMENT FIRMWARE — PROFLASH ......................................................... 261

PROFLASH PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................... 262

SECTION 14 – TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 263

RESET INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................. 263

TROUBLESHOOT NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................. 264

Set Ethernet Network Address ........................................................................... 265

Reset Network Values to Factory Default ........................................................ 265

ETHERNET CONNECTION LOST IN WINDOWS VISTA ...................................................... 266

INDEX ............................................................................................................. 267

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Section 1 — Introduction

You can use this Reference Guide in conjunction with the Ascent
Reference Guide. Please read this guide before operating your Bently
Nevada SCOUT or Commtest vbSeries Portable Vibration Analyzer and
keep it for future reference. This guide applies to the following
instrument models:

• SCOUT100-Ex

• SCOUT140-Ex

• vb5

• vb6

• vb7

• vb8

Although this guide makes use of common vibration analysis and
balancing concepts, it is not intended as a comprehensive guide or
training manual. Please ensure you have the relevant knowledge and
experience to carry out the procedures described. It is essential to follow
all appropriate safety precautions when working near rotating
machinery.

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Flex Features

Some of the features available with the 2013 release are included by
default for some new models, and available for purchase with other
older models. When you purchase an additional Flex feature, you will
receive a license for it which you can activate via Ascent.

If you purchase a Flex feature, you can easily review the licensing status
of these at any time. To do this:

1. Press Options.

2. Press Model + Features.

MORE: Contact your local sales representative to arrange a license
for a feature you wish to add.

MORE: Refer to your Ascent Reference Guide to learn how to apply
our license in Ascent.

Checking the licensing details for any additional features

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Some older instruments are not automatically compatible with Flex
features. To check whether your instrument is currently configured to
support the addition of Flex features:

1. Press Options.

2. Press Memory & System — The Flex Capable listing at the
bottom of the screen indicates either Yes or No.

MORE: Contact Commtest Support if your instrument is currently
not set up to support Flex features.

Determining whether your instrument is currently set up to

support the addition of Flex features

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Precautions

Ensure you read and understand this section before operating your
instrument. Pay attention to all warnings and recommendations to
prevent data loss, data inaccuracy, damage to the instrument, or injury
to you.

Do NOT attach sensors to any object with a high
potential voltage — I.e. a voltage that exceeds 50 V DC
or 32 V AC or the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
defined by your local power authority.

Ensure the cables and neck strap cannot become
entangled with any rotating or moving machinery.

Do NOT bring any objects that are sensitive to
magnetic fields near the magnetic mounting bases
(e.g. cardiac pacemakers, credit cards, floppy disks,
video tapes, audio cassette tapes, or mechanical
watches).

Explosion Hazard — When working in a hazardous
area with risk of flammable gases, all precautions and
limitations explained in the following Hazardous
Locations section must be followed.

Do NOT detach the battery pack from the instrument
for more than 10 minutes. This will erase the
instrument's date and time (it will retain all recordings
and other information).

Neck straps must be connected to the instrument
using the 2.5 turn stainless steel rings provided. The
strap must NOT be connected directly to the unit. This
will defeat the 10 kg safety release provided by the
rings. Replacement rings are available.

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Only use an approved power adapter — 12 V 3 A
output, center positive. Do NOT use the plug-pack
transformers supplied with previous instrument
versions. Doing so will damage these transformers.

The cover over the comms and charger connectors
provides an essential seal. The cover must be in place
whenever you use the instrument in an industrial
environment. Failure to comply with this
requirement might void your warranty. IP65 rating
only applies while the cover is securely in place.

Transfer information stored in the instrument to a PC
before reprogramming (PROFLASHING) the instrument
with new firmware. PROFLASHING the instrument will
delete all stored information.

To obtain accurate measurements, ensure the drive
current is switched on when using an IEPE/ICP®-type
accelerometer.

Mount the sensor correctly before taking
measurements. This will ensure your readings are
accurate and consistent.

Use a mild detergent diluted with warm water to
clean your instrument. Do NOT use abrasive or
polishing substances, hydrocarbons, petrochemicals,
or solvents, as these will degrade the plastic casing.

Do NOT place the instrument or magnetic mounting
base where the temperature might exceed 140°F
(60°C). This will degrade the battery pack and magnet.

If your instrument malfunctions, return it to an
authorized dealer. Do NOT attempt to repair the
instrument yourself as this will void your warranty.

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Hazardous Locations

SCOUT and vbSeries instruments are rated differently for hazardous
environments — SCOUT instruments hold an IECEx/ATEX rating, while
vbSeries instruments are CSA-certified.

CSA Certification — vbSeries Instruments

Your Portable Vibration Analyzer has been approved by the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) for use in hazardous locations that meet the
following classifications — Class I; Division 2; Groups A, B, C, and D.

These instruments are clearly identified with the CSA logo and a
Hazardous Locations information panel. The Class I Division 2
classification is officially defined in the Canadian Electrical Code, part 1.
In summary, it is a location in which volatile flammable gases or vapors
are present but confined within closed systems from which they can
escape only in case of accidental rupture or abnormal operation; or in
which ignitable concentrations of gases are normally prevented by
positive pressure or mechanical ventilation, and which might become
hazardous through abnormal operation of the ventilation equipment.

The approval specifically covers use in the United States of America and
any other countries which recognize the CSA certification.

When using a certified instrument in a hazardous location, the
installation must comply with the Installation Control Drawing for
Hazardous Locations, including all its footnotes and warnings.

Your instrument will be supplied, complete with appropriate sensors for
use in Class I Division 2 environments. As indicated in the diagram, you
can use alternative sensors, provided these are certified for use in these
locations, and provided their entity parameters meet the limits shown in
the drawing.

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Installation Control Drawing for Hazardous Locations

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IECEx / ATEX Certification — SCOUT Instruments

SCOUT100-Ex and SCOUT140-Ex portable vibration analyzers are IECEx /

ATEX certified — Identified by the logo on the rear instrument
label.

If you need to use your instrument in hazardous areas, please ensure it
is the appropriate variant for your country. Refer to the following pages
for the hazardous area usage instructions.

The logo on the rear label indicates your instrument has been
approved for use in hazardous locations with the following classification:

II 3 G Ex ic IIB T4 Gc

• Group II = non-mining

• Category 3 = Zone 2

• Atmosphere G = Gas

• Protection method ic = intrinsic safety for zone 2

• Explosion Group IIB = gases such as Ethylene

• Temperature Class T4 = surface will not exceed 135°C

• Protection level c = Zone 2

The approval covers use in Europe (under ATEX) and any other countries
that recognize the IECEx certification.

When using a certified instrument in a hazardous location, the
installation must comply with the following Installation Control Drawing
for ATEX Hazardous Locations GE2214VBX , including all its footnotes
and warnings.

Your instrument will be supplied, complete with appropriate sensors for
use in Zone 2 environments. As indicated in the following drawing, you
can use alternative sensors, provided these are certified for use in these
locations, and provided their entity parameters meet the limits shown in
the drawing.

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Installation Control Drawing GE2214VBX for ATEX Hazardous Locations

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IECEx / ATEX Declaration of Conformity

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Instrument Connections

The top panel of the instrument is equipped with the following
connectors:

Top panel

Label
number

Feature Description

1 Ethernet port Connects to a standard 8P8C (RJ45)

male plug terminator

2 USB host port Connects to an external USB memory

device for data import and export

MORE: See Export/Import Data via an

External USB Flash Drive.

3 USB socket Provides a data connection between

the instrument and an Ascent
software host computer

4 Charger power socket

(12 Volt 3 Amp input)

Enables you to power the instrument
and charge the its battery pack

5 BNC sensor input Channel 1

6 BNC sensor input Channel 2

7 LEMO four-pin

tachometer input

IMPORTANT! Ensure the protective rubber cover is securely
fastened over the instrument communication ports while you
collect data in the field. Failure to do this may void your warranty.
The IP65 rating only applies while the rubber cover is securely
fastened.

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Front Panel Buttons

The table outlines the functions of the buttons on the front panel of your
instrument.

Switch the instrument On/Off.

Cancel/Go Back — A long press takes you back to the main menu.

Accept/Go Forward to the next menu.

Activate alternate functions for each key — In some menus, keys
can perform several functions. To see the available options, press
ALT and toggle the key functions.

Help key — Access easy-to-see hint labels. A long press displays
detailed contextual help text.

Navigate up/down through a list — Press and hold to move more
rapidly through a list.

Navigate left/right — Expands and collapse a level in the navigator
and directs movement between split-screen menus (e.g. Record
Review menu).

Buttons on front panel of your instrument

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LED Indicators

There are five LED indicators on the front panel of your instrument.
These indicate the instrument's current state and warn you of any
measurement problems.

Instrument LEDs

Power
supply
(GREEN)

Illuminates when power is supplied to the instrument from
the power adapter.

Charging
(RED)

Indicates the instrument battery is charging.

Danger
(RED)

Illuminates when:

• A DSP or critical error occurs.

• A measurement is less than 25% or greater than

200% of the preset baseline value.

MORE: See Baseline Recordings.

• The sensor bias voltage is outside the specified
range.

Alert
(AMBER)

Illuminates when a measurement is less than 50% or
greater than 150% of the preset baseline value.

OK (GREEN)

Indicates that a measurement is being, or has been,
collected successfully. No error or alert has been triggered.

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Charge Battery Pack

To charge your battery pack:

1. Ensure the power adapter you are using is suitable (i.e. 12 Volt, 3
Amp output, center positive).

NOTE: The power adapter supplied with your instrument has the
correct DC voltage.

2. Connect the AC power adapter included with your instrument to a
powered outlet (100-240 Volt, 50/60 Hz).

NOTE: You can also use the optional car adapter charging lead to
charge the battery pack in a vehicle with a 12 V negative-chassis
power system.

3. Connect the adapter's DC output to your instrument's charger
power socket — The instrument's Power Supply and Charging LED
indicators illuminate to indicate that the instrument is charging.

NOTE: The battery will be fully charged in approximately 3 hours.

NOTE: Ensure you charge the fast-charge Lithium Ion battery pack
for at least 1 hour before or during its initial use.

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Battery Features

Your instrument is powered by a rechargeable custom Lithium Ion
battery pack with a normal operating range of 6.5 - 8.4 V.

It is equipped with an internal backup energy source to protect your
data and settings in case the battery pack is momentarily removed from
the instrument. The backup remains charged by the battery pack,
provided the battery is functioning correctly. Your instrument includes a
number of features that help ensure the battery pack is always
sufficiently charged.

The table outlines the battery behavior in its different states.

Battery state Behavior

Below 7 Volts Instrument automatically switches off the back

light to prevent further power drainage. It
displays a flashing battery icon to indicate the
battery needs to be recharged.

At 6.5 Volts Instrument automatically powers down.

Charge of 25% or less Instrument enters Complete Powerdown mode

when powered off (rather than Sleep mode).

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Remove Battery Pack

To remove the battery pack from your instrument:

1. Use a 2 x Phillips head to loosen the screws that attach the battery
cover to the bottom panel of the instrument.

2. Set the battery cover aside and extract the battery.

WARNING! Do NOT detach the battery pack from the instrument
for more than 10 minutes. This will cause the instrument date/time
to be reset. Stored measurement data or recordings will NOT be
lost.

WARNING! Ensure power is NOT supplied to the instrument when
you remove the battery. Unplug any connected power adapters
before removing the battery.

WARNING! You should NOT re-insert a damaged battery in your
instrument. Dispose of damaged batteries responsibly and in
accordance with local regulations. Do NOT disassemble the
battery or use fire to dispose of it. Replacement batteries are
available from authorized distributors (part number BATT0206).

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Cable Test

To display a live bias voltage graph of all connected channels and
determine whether your sensors and cables are working correctly:

1. Secure your sensor so that it does not move — You could attach it to
a machine that is not running or hold it with a clamp.

2. Press or Measure.

3. Use the navigation keys provided to scroll down and select Cable
Test.

4. Press — The current voltage displays in real time.

5. Move the cable joints to determine whether there is an intermittent
short:

• Consistent data (e.g. a straight line) indicates the cable is

working correctly.

• Varying data (e.g. a varying line) indicates there is a problem

with the cable.

TIP: You can view the data that displays for a particular channel in

more detail. To do this, press to toggle and select the channel

you wish to view > Press to access an enlarged view of the
data.

NOTE: You can run a cable test for any standard sensor that is
supported by your instrument, including accelerometers, velocity
sensors, and proximity probes.

Cable test reveals sensor is functioning correctly

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Enlarged view of selected channel reveals problematic sensor connection

Operating Overview

You can use your instrument to:

• Take live, free run measurements for onsite analysis of vibration

spectra and waveforms.

• Record routes and store vibration data for transfer to a PC (off-

site analysis).

• Use keypad entry to enter additional machine information and

process inputs.

• Balance machines using single and dual plane methods.

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Onsite Analysis

You can use your instrument to measure vibration spectra and
waveforms. You can then analyze your data onsite immediately. This is
ideal for one-off investigations that fall outside your regular scheduled
monitoring route.

To do an onsite analysis:

1. Set measurement parameters on your instrument.

2. Measure and analyze the spectrum or waveform.

3. Record the data to memory (optional).

4. Transfer the data to your computer for further analysis (optional).

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