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- Page 1 3-AXIS USB VIBRATION/ACCELERATION DATA LOGGER USER’S MANUAL 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com VB10 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Return for Repair Policy ......15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ VB10 3-Axis USB Vibration/Acceleration Data Logger. Please read this... -
Page 3: Key Features
The VB10 system has three components: 1. A USB memory stick (data logger) with three precision on-board microelectronic gravitational force sensors (accelerometers). The data logger is designed to be attached to an operating piece of equipment (a motor, for example) and left in place to measure and record the equipment’s acceleration in three dimensions over an extended period of time. -
Page 4: What's In The Package
• Powerful analysis modes, including Fast Fourier Transform frequency conversion and time-domain analysis • One-click exporting of tabular data to .txt file or graph to printer • Red and green LEDs indicate device status (recording, not recording, battery low, memory full) •... -
Page 5: Setup Instructions
PEDESTAL (TOP) PEDESTAL (BOTTOM) G. Locking thumbscrew H. Data logger clamp I. Pedestal J. Magnets K. Screw mounting holes SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ACTIVATE BATTERY 1. Use a very small Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two silver screws securing the grey battery compartment cover (Fig. -
Page 6: Install Software
3. The next screen will indicate that there are two files on the disc: <Shock Software V2.1 Instructions.pdf> and <Shock V2.1 Setup.exe>. Before installing the application, General recommends that you copy the pdf to your hard drive to make the software instructions available without having to re-load the disc. - Page 7 5. Click Next to call up the screen at right. Use the Browse button if you want to save the Shock software somewhere other than the ProgramFiles folder. Otherwise, click Next. 6. On the Ready to Install screen at right, click Install. 7.
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Page 8: Configure Data Logger
8. When installation is complete, click Finish to exit the Shock Setup Wizard. CONFIGURE DATA LOGGER The next two steps in the setup process install a software driver for the USB data logger, and configure the unit to your data logging preferences. - Page 9 The first time you plug the data logger into your computer, your system tray will notify you that the computer is “Installing Device Driver Software”. When the notification disappears, open the Shock program by selecting it via your Start button, clicking on its icon on your taskbar, or double-clicking its desktop icon.
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Page 10: Deploy Data Logger
Of all the options available on this screen, there is only one you should initially change from the default value: Interval Time. General suggests that you change this value (more commonly called Sampling Time) from 50ms to 500ms to avoid filling up the on-board flash memory with redundant information (nearly identical samples taken too close together in time). -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MONITORING DEVICE STATUS The VB10 uses two colored LEDs to indicate its working status. The table below describes the meaning of four LED flashing patterns and any action to be taken in response. LED Status Indication Recommended Action Both LEDs off Battery not Check battery installation... -
Page 12: Calibration
If it is not reconfigured, the data logger will remain in standby mode. Replacement batteries (Part No. BA10) are available from General. DOWNLOADING DATA AND USING THE SOFTWARE For detailed operating instructions, refer to the <Shock Software V2.1 Instructions.pdf>... -
Page 13: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Acceleration Measurement Range: -16g to 16g Acceleration Accuracy: ±0.5g Acceleration Resolution: 0.0039g Frequency Range: 0 to 60Hz Data Logging Capacity: 327,600 data points in 16MByte flash memory User-selectable Sampling Time: 50ms to 24hours Interface: USB 2.0 Software Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/WIN7/WIN8 Power Source: 3.6V/1200mA “1/2AA”... -
Page 14: Warranty Information
General shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim of such damage, expenses, or economic loss. -
Page 15: Return For Repair Policy
Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address: General Tools & Instruments 75 Seaview Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094 212-431-6100 Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase, your return address, and your phone number and/or e-mail address. - Page 16 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com General Tools & Instruments GeneralToolsNYC...
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