Metrix VM2800, VibraCheck II, VM3800, VibraCheck Limited Installation Manual

MODEL VM2800 & VM3800

VibraCheck Limited and
VibraCheck II Vibration Meter

Installation Manual MN100003

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8824 Fallbrook Dr.
Houston, TX 77064, USA
Tel: [phone]
After Hours Technical Assistance: 1-713-452-9703
Fax: [phone]
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www.metrixvibration.com

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Welcome ................................................................................................................3

What is in the box? ................................................................................................4

Specifi cations for VibraCheck Limited and VibraCheck II: ....................................5

General Layout of the VibraCheck II: ....................................................................6

Inside the VibraCheck Limited & VibraCheck II: ...................................................7

VibraCheck II Quick Guide: ...................................................................................9

Display of the VibraCheck II: ...............................................................................10

Operation of the VibraCheck Limited and VibraCheck II: ....................................12

Using your VibraCheck Limited and VibraCheck II: .............................................16

Vibration level defi nitions: ....................................................................................17

Setting the Units on your VibraCheck Limited & VibraCheck II ...........................18

Sensitivity adjustment: .........................................................................................19

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the VibraCheck Limited or VibraCheck II Vibration Meter. This
instrument is built with pride and has features that you will fi nd useful in your measurements. This
manual will provide you with all the information you require to get the greatest benefi t from your
measurement system.

Engineers, technicians and maintenance personnel will fi nd that the VibraCheck Limited or
VibraCheck II is intuitive, has an easy to use keypad and is invaluable for route collection, and for
vibration measurements.

System Contents

Your system includes this manual, the VibraCheck Limited or VibraCheck II Meter, 9 Volt battery,
accelerometer with coiled cable, and a hard carrying case.

Quality Control - Calibration

Your system has been calibrated to the highest standards.
The VibraCheck Limited or VibraCheck II has been designed to be rugged and durable for

harsh environments. This instrument has rubber seals to protect it from splash and oil in harsh
environments.

The VibraCheck Limited or VibraCheck II is calibrated at the factory to ensure that the measurement
you are making is accurate and repeatable. It is recommended that your meter be verifi ed at least
once per year for accuracy.

Using This Manual

In this manual you will fi nd information for using the various features of the VibraCheck Limited or
VibraCheck II. Once you become familiar with the system, you will only need to refer occasionally
to this manual for specifi cations or to certain aspects of operation.

Help

Metrix wants to help you get the most from your system. If there is anything else we can do, please
feel free to call or Email us.

Telephone: [phone]
For Purchase orders; email to [e-mail] or fax to 713-559-9417
For Quotes or Technical Assistance [e-mail] or fax to 713-559-9421
For Issues or Comments - email to [e-mail] (Customer Service)
Service Department- service@metrixvibration.
Or you can visit our website at:
The website is the fi rst place to look for product updates, application notes, or technical tips.

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What is in the box?

The VibraCheck Limited or VibraCheck II measurement kit comes standard with the following
items:

Fig A. 1 ea. VibraCheck Limited or VibraCheck II
Fig. B. 1 ea. 9 Volt Battery
Fig. C. 1 ea. G-Spike probe and magnetic base
Fig. D. 1 ea. Coiled Accelerometer cable
Fig. E. 1 ea. Accelerometer 100 mV/ g 50 g range.
Fig. F. 1 ea. High strength magnetic base for
Accelerometer
Fig. H. 1 ea. Calibration certifi cate
Fig. I. 1 ea. Molded plastic carrying case

VibraCheck Limited or

VibraCheck II

Fig. A

9 Volt Battery

Fig B

Coiled Accelerometer cable

Fig. D

G-Spike

Fig C

Options:

Fig J 1 ea. Headset
with cable

Accelerometer with detachable

magnetic base

Fig. E, F

Molded plastic carrying case

Fig. I

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Specifi cations for VibraCheck Limited and VibraCheck II:

Displacement 0- 1999 um, p-p (10 1 kHz BP) (0.00 - 78.7 mil)
Velocity

0.0 – 1999.9 mm/s, 0-p (10-1 kHz, ISO 2954) (0.00 –

7.87 in/ sec)

Acceleration 0.00 – 19.99 g, rms (10 Hz HP)
Bearing Condition

0.0 – 199.9 mm/s (0-p), 500 Hz- 2 kHz) (0.00 – 7.87
in/sec.)

Accuracy 5% (10 – 10 kHz)
Temperature Rating -10°C to +69°C
Battery Indicator Low / 25%, 50%, 75%, Full, graphical indicator
Sensor bias indicator Normal/ Open/Short, graphical indicator
Back light LED back light, auto off
Sensor Sensitivity 100 mV/g +- 30% adjustable
Housing rating IP 65, with EMI protection
AC output 2.8V
Power supply 9V alkaline battery (approx. 30 Hours operation)
Auto power off 5 minutes after pressing any key
Display 120 x 32 graphic mode LCD
Size 180 x 92 x 32 mm (7.1 x 3.6 x 1.2 in.)
Weight 300 grams (including battery)
Hold function Freezes the display
Average function Display the averaged value of the last 10 data points
Peak hold function Displays the maximum value

Gain

X10, increases the reading precision by 1 decimal
place.

Displacement w/ Gain 0.00 – 199.9 um, p – p, (0.00 – 7.87 mil)
Velocity w/ Gain 0.00 – 19.99 mm/s, 0-p (0.000 – 0.787 in/s)
Acceleration w/ gain 0.00 – 1.999 g, rms
**Memory Up to 1000 points can be stored
**Review function Recall and display the saved data

** VibraCheck Limited

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General Layout of the VibraCheck II:

Headphone Jack

Alpha numeric LCD display

Accelerometer input ICP
type only.

9 Volt battery

Keypad

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