(LIT 53.201.EN) contains detailed explanations of all functional features as well as considerable background informa- tion on condition monitoring. The operation of the optional ‘Balancing’ module is described in the ‘VIBXPERT II - Balancing’ operating manual (LIT 53.202.EN).
Safety Safety notes Symbols used Warning of operating errors that can lead to data loss or equip- ment damage. Attention! Information and tips on operating the data collector. N ote Intended use - The measurement device may only be used for the measurement of machine signals in industrial environments while taking into consideration the technical specifications.
Safety General safety notes The following notes must be carefully read and completely under- stood before the device is put into service. • During measurement on machines with rotating parts exposed, ensure that no brackets, cables etc. can become caught in rotat- ing machine parts.
Description Description Overview Full color display - large, backlit, high-contrast. Light sensor controls key board illumination. LEDs indicate: - Alarm condition - Measurement error - Battery charge status. Keyboard can be com- fortably operated with the thumb. A / B - Measuring chan- nels for analog signals and charging sockets.
Description Keyboard Plus (+) / Minus (-) key - Zoom for X axis - Change tab F key for special functions such as tab, fast menu, search,... Navigation keys and Enter key MENU key opens the menu with context-sensitive func- tions On/Off key for switch- ing on, switching off and...
Description LED display BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED Status indication during measurement YELLOW GREEN BLUE constant Alarm Warning Prewarning Meas. OK flashing Signal Signal Display off/ Battery slow overload unstable Measurem. almost empty incomplete flashing Battery empty Trigger fast (when switching on) signal Flashing LEDs have the higher priority.
Description Power supply VIBXPERT is supplied with energy by a Lithium-Ion rechargeable bat- tery. With the power on the battery icon on the display indicates the residual charge of the battery. Battery icon If the battery is almost empty, a message appears on the display and the blue LED flashes.
Description Connection to the PC Direct connection RS232 Serial VIB 5.430-2 yellow VIB 5.330SUSB green Patch RJ45 VIB 5.331 Patch RJ45 VIB 5.331 Connection via a network VIB 5.331 Ethernet...
Description Connection to the printer USB (Master) VIB 5.330MUSB Generating a report VIBXPERT can generate the following report types: Screenshot: Contains the content of the current screen. Measurement report: Contains the measurement results and infor- mation on the operator and measurement. Route/template report: Contains the results and, if applicable, the exceeded thresholds of a route/template and general data on the measurement tasks.
Operation Operation Basic functions Switching on: Switching on, switching off, • Hold the key down for 2 seconds. resetting VIBXPERT. • The start screen appears after ap- prox. 30 seconds. Switching off: • Hold the key down for 2 seconds. •...
Operation: Examples Examples for typical operation procedures Example 1: How to change the setting in a field Select the respective field. Black frame Confirm selection and start edit mode. Grey frame (edit mode) Select new setting. Selection has dotted frame. Save new setting.
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Operation: Examples Example 2: How to navigate in a tree view (File manager,...) Select a tree node in the same hierarchy. Open the parent node and show the child nodes. Example 3: How to enter numbers (Time, Date, IP address,...) Select the respective field.
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Operation: Examples Example 4: How to enter a text (name, comment, ...) • Changing character table -> 0.1 Select the respective character. • Deleting text -> 0.2 • Special characters (, + / ) are not allowed in a file name Backspace ‘key’...
Operation: Measurement Off-route measurement (‘Multimode’) Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‘Multimode’. Open tab for overall, signal or advanced measurements. Select measurement icon. • Changing the meas. task -> 1.1 • New / edit task -> 1.2 •...
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Operation: Measurement Save result. 1.1 Changing the measurement task: Note 1.2 New task / edit task: 1.3 Sensor and measurement channel are displayed in the info field. 1.4 Repeating the measurement: In the measurement screen press ‘Enter’ twice.
Operation: Measurement Route measurement Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‘Route’ mode. Select route. • Prerequisite: Route contains no VIB- CODE location. Select measurement location. • Change view: tree or list -> 2.1 • No meas. location in tree view visible? ->...
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Operation: Measurement Start measurement. • Meas. tasks with the same sensor are performed automatically one after the other. • Results are saved automatically, if ‘AutoSave’ is enabled (-> 2.4). • ‘Route is finished’ appears, if all measurements have been com- pleted.
Operation: Measurement Measuring with a machine template Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‘Machine template’ mode. Select machine template. • Machines where measurements have already been carried out ap- pear subordinate to the associated template. Click on ‘Details’...
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Operation: Measurement Select measurement location. A machine template is set up like a route and resembles a route in opera- tion and workflow. • see section ‘Route’. Select measurement • Connecting the sensor -> 1.3 (page icon. Start measurement. • see section ‘Route’.
Operation: Measurement Measuring a route with VIBCODE Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‘Route’ mode. Select route. Connect the VIBCODE transducer to the VIBCODE measurement location. • Measurements start automati- cally, if the location is found in the route.
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Printed in Germany LIT 53.101.EN.04.2012 VIBXPERT , VIBCODE are registered trademarks of PRÜFTECHNIK Dieter Busch AG. PRÜFTECH- ® ® NIK products are the subject of patents granted and pending throughout the world. Contents subject to change without further notice, particularly in the interest of further technical develop- ment.
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Productive maintenance technology PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring GmbH Oskar-Messter-Str. 19-21 85737 Ismaning, Germany www.pruftechnik.com Tel.: +49 89 99616-0 Fax: +49 89 99616-300 eMail: info@pruftechnik.com www.pruftechnik.com A member of the PRÜFTECHNIK group...
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