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BRUEL & KJAER VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series Instruction

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VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series
Four channel vibration monitors
 VC-1850 Accelerometers
 VC-1860 Velocity Sensors
 VC-1870 Displacement Sensors
Extension Modules:
 VC-1801 additional relays
 VC-1803/04 communication and data storage
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  • Page 1 Instruction VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series Four channel vibration monitors  VC-1850 Accelerometers  VC-1860 Velocity Sensors  VC-1870 Displacement Sensors Extension Modules:  VC-1801 additional relays  VC-1803/04 communication and data storage Keep it accessible for future reference...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2018 Brüel & Kjaer Vibro GmbH All rights to this technical documentation remain reserved. Any corporeal or incorporeal reproduction or dissemination of this technical documentation or making this document available to the public without prior written approval from Brüel & Kjaer Vibro GmbH shall be prohibited.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Content Applications     VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series Types     VIBROCONTROL 18xx module layout     VIBROCONTROL 1850 (Accelerometer CCS)     VIBROCONTROL 1860 (Velocity Sensors)     VIBROCONTROL 1870 (Displacement Sensors)     Hints for safe operation of VIBROCONTROL 18xx devices  ...
  • Page 5 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series Applications 6.18.1   Relays   6.18.2   Analog outputs   6.19 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)     6.20 Reset of Alarms     6.21 Inhibit Alarms     VIBROCONTROL 1870 - Displacement measurement  ...
  • Page 6 10.5 DIN-rail bus module connection     Technical data     Maintenance     12.1 Cleaning     Disassembly and Disposal     Appendix A: Backup Battery PSDS     █ Page 6 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 Technical alterations reserved!

  • Page 7: Applications

    © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series Applications WARNING! This symbol warns of dangerous situations, which can result from misuse of the product. NOTE! This symbol provides general and useful information for using the product. Applications The VIBROCONTROL 18xx Vibration Monitor is maintenance free device mounted in a DIN rail enclosure. It is used to monitor vibration parameters and protect machines like pumps, blowers, ventilators, decanters, separators, centrifuges, mills and milling equipment.

  • Page 8: Vibrocontrol 1800 Series Types

    Pre-Release VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series Types VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series enables cost effective protection for all critical rotating equipment with rolling element bearings as well as sleeve bearings. Dedicated solutions via these three basic independent protection units: VIBROCONTROL 1850  Acceleration Sensors (CCS) VIBROCONTROL 1860 ...

  • Page 9: Vibrocontrol 18Xx Module Layout

    © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series Types VIBROCONTROL 18xx module layout Terminals USB for data transfer & setup RS-485 for Modbus Terminal Configuration connection & data transfer Channel status:  Green (below Alarm level) ...

  • Page 10: Vibrocontrol 1860 (Velocity Sensors)

    Pre-Release VIBROCONTROL 1860 (Velocity Sensors) Terminal Configuration VIBROCONTROL 1870 (Displacement Sensors) Terminal Configuration Please note displacement sensor input 1-4 is used for relative shaft vibration; displacement 5 is used for axial position only. █ Page 10 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 Technical alterations reserved!

  • Page 11: Hints For Safe Operation Of Vibrocontrol 18Xx Devices

    Hints for safe operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx devices Hints for safe operation of VIBROCONTROL 18xx devices Safety: This User Manual contains information, which should be followed by the user in order to ensure safe operation. If the VIBROCONTROL 1800 Monitors develops a fault, switch it off and secure it against unintended use.
  • Page 12 Pre-Release Sensor cable mounting: To prevent negative effects on the functioning of the VIBROCONTROL 18xx device caused by noise voltages, please lay shielded sensor cables and load cables separately. Cable break, cable short and sensor overload: For a detailed description of how a VIBROCONTROL 18xx device reacts to a shortening/breakage of the sensor cable or an overload of the sensor signal, please read section 6.16 of this manual.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series Getting started Getting started Connect the VIBROCONTROL 18xx to a (notebook) PC with the Compact Setup Software installed, using one of its interfaces (USB, RS-485 or LAN via VIBROCONTROL 1803 Ethernet-Bridge) with the appropriate cable.
  • Page 14 Pre-Release Successful search will result in a VIBROCONTROL 18xx with a serial number (S/N). Click on “Next”. Click on “Finish” to end the search. The information at the right indicates that your VIBROCONTROL 18xx is successfully connected to the Click on “OK” to get to the Compact Setup Software main window.

  • Page 15: Cable Connections

    © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series Getting started Cable Connections Connect the different terminals on the VIBROCONTROL18xx in the following sequence:  Sensor input at terminals #13 to #20. If required, please observe polarity.  Relay(s) relative to GND, current and/or voltage output(s) at terminals #9 to #12. ...

  • Page 16: Functionality

    Pre-Release Functionality General for VIBROCONTROL 1850 The VIBROCONTROL 1850 Vibration Monitor has four 2-wire CCS accelerometer inputs. █ Page 16 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 Technical alterations reserved!

  • Page 17: Features Of Vibrocontrol 1850

    © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series Functionality Features of VIBROCONTROL 1850 The VIBROCONTROL 1850 Vibration Monitor is a device with four sensor input channels, each having two independent bands (Band 1 and Band 2) with the following specifications: Band 1 and Band 2: ...
  • Page 18 Pre-Release  Possibility to start a complete self-test of the vibration monitor by connecting the “Self-Test” terminal #8 to ground. A flashing Yellow „OK“ LED at the front of the enclosure indicates an ongoing self-test.  Possibility to inhibit (all) alarms by assigning the “Alarm Inhibit” digital I/O terminal #5 on the enclosure to ground ...

  • Page 19: Setup And Operation Of Vibrocontrol 18Xx

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx Setup and Operation of VIBROCONTROL 18xx General The setting of the measuring parameters of the VIBROCONTROL 18xx can be carried out with Compact Setup Software: ...

  • Page 20: Self-Test

    Pre-Release Self-Test The VIBROCONTROL 18xx includes a “Self-Test” function that can be activated externally by connecting a ground (GND) signal to terminal #8 on the enclosure. Alternatively the self-test can be activated using the Compact Commander Software. Only individual functions/features can be addressed during a self-test. But there are NO consequences, i.e. no alarms will be triggered if a certain vibration level set during self-test exceeds an alarm trigger level.

  • Page 21: Output Selection (4-20 Ma Or Relay)

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx Output selection (4-20 mA or Relay) The VIBROCONTROL 18xx has four configurable outputs at terminals #9, #10, #11 and #12. Each of the available outputs can be enabled or disabled. An enabled output can have any of five output functions: ...

  • Page 22: Sensors

    Pre-Release Sensors VIBROCONTROL 1850 with CCS accelerometers: For CCS (IEPE) accelerometer you have to enter its actual sensitivity, which is a value normally provided by the manufacturer of the sensor. A typical value for standard CCS accelerometers is 100 mV/g. VIBROCONTROL 1860 with velocity sensors: For velocity sensor you have to enter its sensitivity, which is a value normally provided by the manufacturer of the sensor.
  • Page 23 Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx VIBROCONTROL 1870 with displacement sensors: For displacement sensor you have to enter its sensitivity, which is a value normally provided by the manufacturer of the sensor. A typical value for standard displacement sensor is 8 V/mm. The setup of the displacement sensor also includes the setup of the GAP analyser (if enabled) that gives an overall view whether the sensor is operating in its usable range.

  • Page 24: Vibrocontrol 1850: Setup Of Band 1 And Band

    Pre-Release VIBROCONTROL 1850: Setup of Band 1 and Band 2 When a band is disabled, the respective vibration parameter will disappear from the main result display of the Compact Setup Software. There are the following possibilities with regard to measuring units: ...

  • Page 25: Vibrocontrol 1850: Setup Of The Envelope 1 And Envelope 2 Detectors

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx Depending on the application, the VIBROCONTROL 18xx has three signal detectors to select from: True RMS detector: By default the detector for any Band will be pre-set to “RMS” The only additional parameter that will have to be set is the RMS Averaging Time (in seconds), which may have a value between 0.1 and 60.0 seconds.
  • Page 26 Pre-Release The Envelope is measured in m/s RMS of the type of unit selected in Band 2. Therefore m/s must be pre- defined in Band 2, if envelope analysis is to be used. █ Page 26 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 Technical alterations reserved!

  • Page 27: Bearing Frequency Calculator

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx The user may set/change the following parameters related to the Envelope detector using the Compact Setup Software: Full scale in m/s2 RMS Averaging Time in seconds: This value may vary between 0.1 and 10.0 seconds.
  • Page 28 Pre-Release Once the manufacturer and the bearing model have been selected a number of parameters that are proprietary for this particular bearing will be calculated and displayed: d/D: d/D is the ratio between the diameter of the balls (d) and the diameter of the circle formed by the centre-points of the balls in the bearing.
  • Page 29 Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx - Minimum Bandwidth (in Hz): Under Minimum Bandwidth the most suitable bandwidth for the narrow band-pass filters mentioned above will be calculated and be set automatically by the Compact Commander Software.

  • Page 30: Crest Factor

    Pre-Release When leaving the "Bearing Frequency Calculator", the set parameters are saved with OK. Crest Factor The “Crest Factor” is the ratio of the peak value to the RMS value of the vibration signal. To include the Crest Factor as part of the general vibration analysis, this function must be enabled by marking: “Enabled”.

  • Page 31: Kurtosis

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx 6.10 Kurtosis The unit-less statistic index “Kurtosis” represents a very good indicator for the analysis in low speed machineries. To include the Kurtosis as part of the general vibration analysis, this function must be enabled by marking: “Enabled”.

  • Page 32: Process Input (Vc-1870 Input For Axial Position)

    Pre-Release 6.11 Process input (VC-1870 input for axial position) Each VIBROCONTROL 18xx has one embedded Process Input. The input signal is a current or voltage that represents a linear relationship between voltage/current and a physical parameter like pressure, temperature, etc... Select Process Input type: General setup of the Process Input under “Process 1: Name”...

  • Page 33: Speed Sensor (Tacho) Input

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx Activation of the “Protection System” feature: Selecting this feature will cause any Danger Low or Danger High alarm to activate the highly reliable System Failure relay 6.12 Speed Sensor (Tacho) input General setup of the Tacho Input under “Speed Sensor: Name”...
  • Page 34 Pre-Release The drawing below explains the function of the AC-triggered type of speed sensor:  The next step is to define the unit of rotation to be used: ○ ~ number of rotations per second (RPS) ○ ~ number of rotations per minute (RPM). ...

  • Page 35: Speed Sensor Selection

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx 6.12.1 Speed sensor selection It is recommended to use either a NPN or PNP type, i.e. a standard interface that all Speed sensor suppliers meet with a variety of different probes. Only 3-wires are needed: sensor DC supply, Signal and ground.

  • Page 36: System Failure (Ok)

    Pre-Release  Alert Delay and Danger Delay time: The delay time is the minimum continuous time that must have passed before the alarm in question is activated.  Alert Latched and Danger Latched: A latched alarm will not be deactivated once the conditions for triggering a particular alarm in place.

  • Page 37: Alarm Hang Time

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx An enabled Protection System Feature will be indicated by “Danger Alarm activates OK Relay. In case of a persistent system failure, please return your device to the manufacturer for repair. The system failure relays are mechanical relays.

  • Page 38: Over Range

    Pre-Release 6.17 Over range The VIBROCONTROL 18xx Vibration Monitor is provided with an over range detection system that detects the occurrence of an over range situation, i.e., when the vibration level exceeds the maximum vibration level of the measuring range. The detection of an over range will not generate a system failure.

  • Page 39: Analog Outputs

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx The alarm relays are non-insulated MOSFET relays that only will work with positive voltages. Excessive current and/or voltage will damage the relay. For this reason please do not apply any power source directly to the relay.

  • Page 40: Light Emitting Diodes (Leds)

    Pre-Release 6.19 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Status Green:  Normal operation. No events. Yellow-flashing:  Selftest Red - flashing:  System Failure Red:  Cable short / Break , together with flashing Red Channel LED Ch. 1/2/3/4 Green:  Normal operation. No events. Yellow: ...

  • Page 41: Reset Of Alarms

    Setup and Operation of © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx 6.20 Reset of Alarms An active non-latched Alert or Danger alarm will automatically be cleared when the vibration level is reduced below its trigger level for a period longer than the hang time of typical 1 second. An active non-latched Alert or Danger alarm will automatically be cleared when the vibration level is reduced below its trigger level for a period longer than the hang time of typical 1 second.

  • Page 42: Vibrocontrol 1870 - Displacement Measurement

    Pre-Release VIBROCONTROL 1870 - Displacement measurement  Relative shaft vibration 4 channels (Input Terminals 13 – 20)  Axial shaft position 1 channel (Input Terminals 21 – 23)  Speed 1 channel (Input 23 – 24) VIBROCONTROL 1870 – 4-channel - relative shaft vibration Specific setup of VIBROCONTROL 1870 relative shaft vibration The setting of the measuring parameters of the VIBROCONTROL 1870 can be carried out with Compact Setup Software:...
  • Page 43 Vibrocontrol 1870 - Displacement © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series measurement Four displacement sensors can be connected to monitor relative shaft vibration. For setup the gap voltage needs to be adjusted with in a range from -2 to -18 V DC. Ideally the sensor positioning should be close to -10 V DC to allow maximum of relative shaft vibration in both direction.
  • Page 44 Pre-Release Overload and Over range detection The graphic below is describing the instrument behavior during over range and overload situations. Over range detection When AC Dynamic (relative shaft vibration) is in Over Range:  the corresponding analog output is set 20.5 mA. When DC-GAP (sensor GAP position) is in Over Range: ...

  • Page 45: Vibrocontrol 1870 - Axial Shaft Position

    Vibrocontrol 1870 - Displacement © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series measurement VIBROCONTROL 1870 – Axial shaft position Specific setup of VIBROCONTROL 1870 - One Channel - Axial shaft position (via Terminal 21 & 22) PLEASE NOTE: For VIBROCONTROL 1850 & 1860 terminal 21 & 22 are labelled and used for process input. The setting of the measuring parameters of the VIBROCONTROL 1870 for axial shaft position measurement can be carried out with Compact Setup Software: One displacement sensor can be connected to monitor axial shaft position (Terminal 21 to 23).
  • Page 46 Pre-Release The measurement results for the axial shaft position and corresponding GAP value are displayed via results button: Overload and Over range detection See VIBROCONTROL 1870 above. █ Page 46 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 Technical alterations reserved!

  • Page 47: Extension Modules For Vibrocontrol 1850/1860/1870

    Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 Extension Modules for VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 VIBROCONTROL 1801 Relay Module- 12 relays 8.1.1 General With four alarm relays inside each VIBROCONTROL 18xx it will be necessary to associate more than one alarm to at least one relay (i.e.

  • Page 48: Mounting

    Pre-Release 8.1.4 Mounting The VIBROCONTROL 18xx and the VC-1801 relay Module(s) must be positioned next to each other with both 5- pin DIN-rail bus connectors in place. It does NOT matter at which side of the VIBROCONTROL 18xx the VC-1801 Relay Module is positioned. There may NOT be more than one (1) VIBROCONTROL 18xx on the same DIN-rail bus connection.

  • Page 49: Front Panel Status Led

    Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 8.1.6 Front panel status LED The front panel of the VC-1801 Relay Module has a multi-coloured LED that indicates the current status of the device:  Green: Indicates that the main power (+24 VDC) is connected and that the VC-1801 is in good working condition.

  • Page 50: Connecting Of A Vibrocontrol 18Xx And A Vc-1801

    Pre-Release 8.1.8 Connecting of a VIBROCONTROL 18xx and a VC-1801 The procedure is as follows:  Set the relay box select switch on the front panel of the VC-1801 to “Module 1” (or “Module 2”)  Mount the VIBROCONTROL 18xx and VC-1801 Relay Module together using the DIN-rail bus connectors ...

  • Page 51: Vibrocontrol 1803/1804 Communication Module - Etherbridge

    Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804 Communication Module - Etherbridge 8.2.1 Network The VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804 is the interface between vibration monitor(s) that have their communication ability (using RS232C or RS485) enabled and a remote PC (using LAN and/or the internet). █...

  • Page 52: Applications

    Pre-Release 8.2.2 Applications The VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804 allows communication between one or more vibration monitor(s) and one or more remote PC(s) or PLC(s) in a local network (LAN) or – if required – over long distances via the internet. Furthermore, the VIBROCONTROL 1804 includes data logging of measurement data and alarms for off-line post analysis in Compact Commander Analyzer.

  • Page 53: Functionality

    Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 8.2.4 Functionality VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804 connects multiple Vibration Monitors to Ethernet and offers communication protocols like Modbus TCP and OPC UA for HMI devices. The screw terminals on the side are numbered from #1 to #24: Terminal Function Digital input...
  • Page 54 Pre-Release The Ethernet (LAN) connection is used for the permanent communication channel between the PC and the VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804. The recommended connection cable is a standard LAN cable (CAT.5E). For the connection of measuring devices with RS232 connectors (VIBROCONTROL 950/960) use a female 9- pin DB connector on one side (RS232 connector on vibration monitor) and a RJ11 connector on the other side (RS232 connector on VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804).

  • Page 55: Configuration Of Vibrocontrol 1803/1804

    Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 8.2.5 Configuration of VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804 Upon delivery, the setup parameters of the VIBROCONTROL 1803/1804 are set to factory default values. Connect the device to your local network (LAN) using a LAN-cable. The device is default set to DHCP, which means that it will automatically get an IP address within the boundaries related to the local network.
  • Page 56 Pre-Release 8.2.5.2 Menu: Info This information window lists a number of the current parameters used by the device. The MAC Address is a given value that can be changed only by the manufacturer The IPv4 Address is the address provided by the DCHP procedure of set earlier under IPv4 Settings in the System chapter of this manual.
  • Page 57 Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 The VC-1803/04 has basically two paths to communicate with the outside world:  Modbus Modbus communication covers the data transfer between the VC-1803/04 and the PC via a LAN connection The ModbusBaudRate is the speed of the communication between the LAN (PC) and the VC-1803/04.
  • Page 58 Pre-Release 8.2.5.4 Menu: System The System page of the VC-1803/04 “homepage” allows the setting or reading of a few general parameter settings: Hostname: At this position the user is free to enter a relevant name for the device PCH Typename: The name given to the device by the manufacturer. The user has no influence on this read-only parameter Log to flash: By marking Log to flash the log file will be stored in the internal flash memory of the device...
  • Page 59 Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 Default Gateway: “A.B.C.1” is the address of the host in the local network. If you don’t know this address, please ask your IT Manager Primary DNS: The default value of “0.0.0.0” is usually adequate Secondary DNS: The default value of “0.0.0.0”...
  • Page 60 Pre-Release 8.2.5.7 Menu: Log This is a log file for debugging purposes. There is no useful measurement data for the user on this page. 8.2.5.8 Menu: Firmware The firmware page should only be visited if the user must upload a new firmware version for the VC-1803/04 and has received a bundle of necessary (.BDL and/or .MSE) files from the manufacturer.
  • Page 61 Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 Click on the “Send to OneNote” icon on the top of the screen Select the OneNote section where to put the .MSE file 8.2.5.9 Menu: Reboot Any changes made to the parameter setup of the VC-1803/04 will only be implemented after a forced reboot of...

  • Page 62: Vibrocontrol 1803/04 With Compact Setup

    Pre-Release 8.2.6 VIBROCONTROL 1803/04 with Compact Setup The VIBROCONTROL 1800 vibration monitors can be connected to the PC running the software in different ways: Directly to a PC via USB port or RS-485. This method is mainly used for temporary connection of a fixed mounted VC-1800 and a (notebook PC) in the field, e.g.
  • Page 63 Extension Modules for © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 1850/1860/1870 Click on the line with the relevant device, which then will turn blue. Click the “Select” button. Before it is possible to find the vibration monitors via their RS232 connector it is necessary to make sure that the RS232 feature of the VC-1803/04 is enabled.
  • Page 64 Pre-Release Start the search for attached vibration monitor(s) by pressing the “Start Search” button. At first the Baud rate is fixed to an appropriate speed. Fixing the Baud rate might take some time. Now measuring units VIBROCONTROL-18xx are connected through the VC-1803/04. █...

  • Page 65: Connecting The Vibrocontrol 18Xx To A Plc/Pc

    Connecting the VIBROCONTROL © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series 18xx to a PLC/PC Connecting the VIBROCONTROL 18xx to a PLC/PC The VIBROCONTROL 18xx Vibration Monitor is provided with a RS-485 and an USB 2.0 interface, which allows the user to change many of the setup parameters if connected to a PLC or PC with suitable software installed.

  • Page 66: Vibrocontrol 1803/04 Lan Interface

    Pre-Release VIBROCONTROL 1803/04 LAN interface The VIBROCONTROL 18xx can also be remotely operated using a LAN connection. This requires the use of an additional VIBROCONTROL 1803 communication module. The VIBROCONTROL 1803 module is on one side connected to a PC Ethernet network with a LAN cable. The other side of VC-1803 is connected to the yellow RS-485 connector at the front panel of the VIBROCONTROL 18xx enclosure marked “RS-485”...
  • Page 67 Connecting the VIBROCONTROL © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series 18xx to a PLC/PC 40046.5 transducer_input_2.overload [OK: Overload_state=0] Overload_state = 0 Overload_state = 1 40073.5 transducer_input_3.overload [OK: Overload_state=0] Overload_state = 0 Overload_state = 1 40100.5 transducer_input_4.overload [OK: Overload_state=0] Overload_state = 0 Overload_state = 1 Optional registers to be read:...
  • Page 68 Pre-Release Transducer 2: 40048 float transducer_input_2.band_1.vibration_detector.measuring_result 40050 transducer_input_2.band_1.vibration_detector.alert_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40050.5 transducer_input_2.band_1.vibration_detector.danger_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40051 float transducer_input_2.band_2.vibration_detector.measuring_result 40053 transducer_input_2.band_2.vibration_detector.alert_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40053.5 transducer_input_2.band_2.vibration_detector.danger_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40054 float transducer_input_2.band_2.envelope_detector_1.measuring_re sult 40056 transducer_input_2.band_2.envelope_detector_1.alert_alarm...
  • Page 69 Connecting the VIBROCONTROL © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series 18xx to a PLC/PC Transducer 3: 40075 float transducer_input_3.band_1.vibration_detector.measuring_result 40077 transducer_input_3.band_1.vibration_detector.alert_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40077.5 transducer_input_3.band_1.vibration_detector.danger_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40078 float transducer_input_3.band_2.vibration_detector.measuring_result 40080 transducer_input_3.band_2.vibration_detector.alert_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm 40080.5 transducer_input_3.band_2.vibration_detector.danger_alarm...
  • Page 70 Pre-Release Transducer 4: 40102 float transducer_input_4.band_1.vibration_detector.measuring_result 40104 transducer_input_4.band_1.vibration_detector.alert_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm = 1 40104.5 transducer_input_4.band_1.vibration_detector.danger_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm = 1 40105 float transducer_input_4.band_2.vibration_detector.measuring_result 40107 transducer_input_4.band_2.vibration_detector.alert_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm = 1 40107.5 transducer_input_4.band_2.vibration_detector.danger_alarm No Alarm = 0 Alarm = 1 40108 float...
  • Page 71 Connecting the VIBROCONTROL © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series 18xx to a PLC/PC Additional parameters, optional: 40009.5 configurable_output_1.relay [OK: Relay closed=0] Relay closed = 0 Relay open = 1 40010 float configurable_output_1.analog 40012 configurable_output_2.relay [OK: Relay closed=0] Relay closed = 0 Relay open = 1 40012.5...

  • Page 72: Mounting/Installation Of The Vibrocontrol 18Xx

    Pre-Release Mounting/installation of the VIBROCONTROL 18xx Accident prevention Improper opening of the product or removal of components, improper use, incorrect installation or operation may result in personal injury or property damage. If the VIBROCONTROL 18xx device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 73 Mounting/installation of the © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx █ Page 73 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 ● Technical alterations reserved!

  • Page 74: Installation

    Pre-Release 10.3 Installation Cables connected to the VC-18xx must be suitable for an ambient temperature of -10 ° C to + 80 ° C. External strain relief of the cables is recommended The following order is recommended during installation:  Make the sensor connections ...

  • Page 75: Analog Outputs

    Mounting/installation of the © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series VIBROCONTROL 18xx Velocity sensor (VIBROCONTROL 1860) The acceleration sensors are connected as 2-wire connections (plus and minus) to terminals 16-20 (see sticker). Up to 4 accelerometers can be connected to the VC-1850. VIBROCONTROL 1860 Input 1+ Input 1+...

  • Page 76: Powering And Start-Up

    Pre-Release 10.4 Powering and Start-up After connecting to Power or changing setup the instruments is proceeding a startup program, which is indicated by red, or blinking Channel LEDs and/or blinking OK LEDs. This procedure takes up to 30 seconds. In case there is no violation of alert and danger levels or any OK failure, all LEDs should turn to green.
  • Page 77 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series Technical data Technical data Input channels: Up to 4 dynamic vibration sensors: VIBROCONTROL 1850: accelerometers (CCS), VIBROCONTROL 1860: velocity sensors  1 Process input 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA or 0-22 V ...
  • Page 78 Pre-Release Process input Linear conversion of input signal at Process Input terminal. Out of Range detection (Namur NE43 appliant) Alert and Danger Low/High latchable speed alarms, each with a user selectable alarm delay time (s) and an alarm relay Total vibration alarm inhibitation if below or above certain RPM value Speed Sensor Input User selectable: NPN, PNP or 0-30 VAC Choice of display in RPS or...
  • Page 79 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │ Instruction VC-1800 series Technical data Alarm inhibit: Can be activated digitally (by connecting ground (GND) to terminal #5 on the enclosure). Alarm inhibit also works as an alarm reset that affects all Alert and Danger alarms, but NOT System Failure alarms.
  • Page 80 Pre-Release Power supply: +24 V DC, ±5 %, max. power consumption; 10 W Ambient temperature range In operation: ..........-10 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C In storage: ..........-40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +85 °C Maximum relative humidity 95 % RH (non-condensing at +40 °C) Pollution degree 2 (indoor use) Maximum altitude...
  • Page 81 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro │Instruction VC-1800 series Maintenance Maintenance The VIBROCONTROL 18xx Vibration Monitor is in principle maintenance free. 12.1 Cleaning The device can be cleaned on the outside with a slightly damp cloth. Do not introduce moisture such as water or other liquids into the device! If you experience a LED for one of the channels and a LED for “Status”, this means that the...
  • Page 82 Pre-Release Appendix A: Backup Battery PSDS The VIBROCONTROL 1804 includes RAM and contains a backup battery with this Product Safety Data Sheet: █ Page 82 of 84 © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02 Technical alterations reserved!
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  • Page 84: Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● July 2018 ● C106834.002 / V02

    Contact Brüel &Kjaer Vibro GmbH Leydhecker Str.10 64293 Darmstadt Germany Phone: +49 6151 428 0 Fax: +49 6151 428 1000 VC-1800 series ● C106834.002 / V02 ● © Brüel & Kjaer Vibro ● Technical alterations reserved!

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