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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Whole-Body Vibration Card
VX-54WB
3-20-41 Higashimotomachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-8533, Japan

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB 3-20-41 Higashimotomachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-8533, Japan...
  • Page 3 Organization of this manual This manual describes operation of the 3-axis Vibration Meter VM-54 when the program supplied on the Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB has been installed. The manual contains the following sections. Outline Gives basic information on the Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB.
  • Page 4 Printing Explains how to print out measurement data. Output Connectors Explains the output connectors of the unit. Reference Information Provides information on external power switching, the Input connec- tor, and frequency response characteristics. Specifications Lists the technical specifications of the card. Company names and product names mentioned in this manual are usually trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: For Safety

    FOR SAFETY In this manual, important safety instructions are specially marked as shown below. To prevent the risk of death or injury to persons and severe damage to the card or peripheral equipment, make sure that all instructions are fully understood and observed.

  • Page 7: Usage License Agreement

    RION CO., LTD. only grants the right to use the software. The software itself is not sold to the user. RION CO., LTD. holds the copyright to the software, and the rights to all copies revert to RION CO., LTD. The user may not remove any copyright...
  • Page 8 5. Warranty (1) RION CO., LTD. guarantees that the software is supplied on media that have no substantial defect, and that the software contains the functions that are explicitly listed in the specifications. If the software does not operate according to specifications or if any problems described above that are the responsibility of RION CO., LTD.
  • Page 9 6. Limitation of Warranty (1) RION CO., LTD. does not guarantee that the software is fit for any par- ticular purpose of the user, whether stated explicitly or implicitly, or that the software is free of errors. RION CO., LTD. does not provide any other kind of warranty except as stated in this agreement.
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  • Page 11 Precautions Operate the card only as described in this manual. Take care not to drop the card and protect it from shocks and vibration. The permissible ambient temperature and humidity range for operation of the card is -10 to +50ºC, 90% RH. Do not use or store the card in locations that may be subject to extreme temperature or humidity, to splashes of water, high levels of dust, or to direct sunlight.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFETY ................... iii Usage License Agreement ..............v Outline ....................1 Controls and Functions of VM-54 ............. 2 Front panel ..................2 Input/output section ..............2 Display section ................ 3 Control section ................ 3 Right side view ................7 Preparations ..................
  • Page 13 Reading the Displays ................ 22 Main display ................22 Sub display ................. 26 Menu screens ................ 30 Menu screen 1/5 ..............30 Menu screen 2/5 ..............31 Menu screen 3/5 ..............32 Menu screen 4/5 ..............33 Menu screen 5/5 ..............34 Power-On/Off ...................
  • Page 14 Reference Information ..............62 About the external power switching jumper pins ....... 62 Input connector ................64 Supplying an electrical signal to the VM-54 ......65 Calibration example using an exciter ......... 66 W*/W*(a) Frequency response characteristics (typical characteristics) .......... 67 Measurement values obtained with VX-54WB ....

  • Page 15: Outline

    Outline This product is an option program card for the 3-axis Vibration Meter VM-54. By installing the program data in the VM-54, the vibration meter can be used to make whole-body vibration measurements according to ISO 2631-1: 1997, ISO 2631-2: 2003, ISO/DIS 8041: 2003, JIS B 7760-1: 2004, and JIS B 7760- 2: 2004.

  • Page 16: Controls And Functions Of Vm-54

    Controls and Functions of VM-54 Controls and Functions of VM-54 This section explains the controls and functions of the VM-54 with the template sheet supplied with the VX-54WB attached. Front panel Input/output section Input connector To connect the optional piezoelectric accelerometer PV-62 or another piezoelectric accelerometer, use the optional 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 between the accelerometer and the Input connector.

  • Page 17: Display Section

    Shows the 3-axis bar graph screen, 3-axis numeric screen, processing value screen, and other measurement screens, as well as menus and the recall screen. Control section Attach the supplied template sheet to the VM-54, as described in the section "Preparations" on page 9. Note...
  • Page 18 Controls and Functions of VM-54 Level Range keys These keys control the level range for the X, Y, Z axis. key switches the level range up, and the key switches the level range down. X/Y/Z key Switches the vibration axis (X, Y, Z) to be shown on the display.
  • Page 19 Controls and Functions of VM-54 Recall key This key serves to call up data stored on memory card. Recalled data are shown on the sub display. Light key This key turns the backlight for the main display and sub display on. This is convenient when using the unit in a dark location.
  • Page 20 Controls and Functions of VM-54 keys When the sub display is showing a menu screen, these keys serve to change the setting of the selected item. Pause/Cont key Serves to pause and resume the measurement. Store key When manual store is selected, this key serves to store instantaneous value data and processing result data on a memory card.

  • Page 21: Right Side View

    Controls and Functions of VM-54 Right side view External power supply jack The optional AC adapter NC-98 (for 100 to 240 V AC) can be connected here to power the unit from an external source. I/O connector The optional printer DPU-414, CP-10, or CP-11 can be connected here, using a special cable.

  • Page 22: Preparations

    If the power is interrupted during installation or uninstallation, the unit may malfunction. When performing the procedure while powering the VM-54 from batteries, make sure that the bat- teries are fresh. When performing the proce- dure while powering the VM-54 from the AC adapter, make sure that batteries are inserted as a backup power supply.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Template Sheet

    Preparations Attaching the template sheet Install the template sheet supplied with the VX-54WB on top of the operation panel of the VM-54. Slightly bend the template sheet as shown below.

  • Page 24: Program Installation

    Install the program data of the Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB in the 3-axis Vibration Meter VM-54 as follows. 1. Insert four fresh IEC R14 (size C) batteries into the VM-54, or connect the AC adapter NC-98. 2. Insert the VX-54WB card into the VM-54.

  • Page 25: Connection Of Piezoelectric Accelerometer

    Preparations Connection of piezoelectric accelerometer 1. Turn power off. 2. Connect the optional 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 to the VM-54. If the connection is to be extended, use the extension cable EC-04. 3. Connect the seat measurement accelerometer PV-62 or another piezoelectric accelerometer to the 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80.
  • Page 26 Preparations 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 setting About the 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 (optional) The 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 is to be used when connecting a charge output type accelerometer or integrated preamp type accelerometer. Depending on the type of sensor, the slide switch on the name panel of the 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 must be set to the required position.

  • Page 27: (Seat Measurement Accelerometer)Pv-62

    1. Connect the three cables from the piezoelectric accelerometer PV-62 to the optional 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80. 2. Connect the output of the 3-Channel Preamplifier VP-80 to the Input connector of the 3-axis Vibration Meter VM-54. Important The accelerometer is a highly delicate precision device.

  • Page 28: Body Support Plane Coordinate Systems

    Preparations Body support plane coordinate systems The sensor axis directions are defined according to a coordinate system that has its origin at the point where the vibrations are transmitted to the human body.

  • Page 29: Connection Of 3-Axis Accelerometer Pv-83Cw

    2. Insert the plug at the other end of the cable into the Input connector on the VM-54 by aligning the guide on the plug with the connector. Turn the locking ring clockwise to fasten the plug. (See next page.)

  • Page 30: Extension Cable

    Preparations Extension cable...

  • Page 31: Connection To A Printer (Dpu-414, Cp-11, Cp-10)

    Connection to a printer (DPU-414, CP-11, CP-10) The printer is optional. Use a commercially available serial cable (straight cable) to connect the I/O connector on the side of the VM-54 to the serial input of the printer (DPU-414, CP-11, CP-10). Cable:...

  • Page 32: Setting The Vx-54Wb For The Connection With Dpu-414

    Preparations Setting the VX-54WB for the connection with DPU-414 Use the menu 3/5 to set the baud rate of this unit to 19200 bps. Setting the software DIP switches of the DPU-414 Set the power switch to ON while keeping the ON LINE switch. When printing starts, release the switch.

  • Page 33: Setting The Vx-54Wb For The Connection With Cp-11/Cp-10

    Preparations Setting the VX-54WB for the connection with CP-11/CP-10 Use the menu 3/5 to set the baud rate of this unit to 9600 bps. Setting the DIP switches of the CP-11/CP-10 Set the DIP switches show below. Important Switches 7 and 8 of DIP switch bank 2 of printer CP-11 are set at the factory and should not be changed.

  • Page 34: Supplying A Reference Signal To External Equipment

    Preparations Supplying a reference signal to external equipment Before recording measurement values on external equipment, supply a reference signal as follows. 1. Press the Power key to turn the unit on. 2. Press the Ref. Signal key. The main display and sub display show the reference signal output screen.
  • Page 35 Preparations During reference signal output, the Output connectors carry the following signal, which corresponds to the range full-scale output. 15.915 Hz, 1 Vrms (AC) Use this signal to calibrate an external device such as a level recorder or analyzer that is to be used for measurement. 3.

  • Page 36: Reading The Displays

    Reading the Displays Reading the Displays The VM-54 has two LCD panels. The left-side panel is the main display and the right-side panel is the sub display. The main display shows the measurement value (instantaneous value, processing value) for the selected vibration axis (X, Y, Z), as well as setting information.
  • Page 37 Reading the Displays Elapsed time indicator Shows the elapsed time during measurement. Store indicator Appears when data are being stored on memory card. Address field Shows the address. Reference signal output indicator Appears when the Ref. Signal key was pressed and the reference signal is being output.
  • Page 38 Reading the Displays Card insertion indicator Appears when a memory card is inserted in the card slot. Print indicator Flashes while data are being sent to the printer. AC output indicator Shows that the outputs supply an AC signal. Processing type Shows the kind of processing function that has been selected with the Mode key.
  • Page 39 Reading the Displays W*/W*(a) indicator Frequency weighting characteristics W* can be selected from Wk, Wd, Wb, Wc, Wj, Wm Frequency weighting characteristics as selected from menu. W*(a): Only bandwidth limiting filter of frequency weighting characteristics as selected from menu applies (approximately flat response in 0.5 to 80 Hz range).

  • Page 40: Sub Display

    Reading the Displays Sub display The sub display employs a dot-matrix type LCD which allows various display functions. The Sub Display key serves to switch between these functions. The screen also changes according to the operation mode. The battery capacity and date/time indications also appear on the sub display. Battery capacity indication When the unit is operating on battery power, you should periodically check the battery capacity indicator.
  • Page 41 Reading the Displays 3-axis bar graph display This screen shows bar graphs for all three axes and the instantaneous values simultaneously. Processing values are not shown.
  • Page 42 Reading the Displays 3-axis numeric screen The measurement values for the 3 vibration axes are shown as a numeric readout. The Mode key serves to switch between instantaneous value and processing values (RMS, MTVV). Blank: RMS of instantaneous value (τ = 1 s) RMS: RMS value of measurement interval (measurement duration governed by processing function)
  • Page 43 Reading the Displays Processing value display Shows the processing values for the selected channel. Note Unless the Start/Stop key is pressed, the processing value display will be zero. Settings screen The settings for sensor, level range etc. are shown on this screen, for confirmation.

  • Page 44: Menu Screens

    Reading the Displays Menu screens The VM-54 has five menu screens which are shown on the sub display and are numbered 1/1 to 5/5. The Menu key lets you cycle through the screens. To select an item on a menu screen, you use the keys.

  • Page 45: Menu Screen 2/5

    Reading the Displays Menu screen 2/5 Type (accelerometer type) Selects the connected accelerometer. Available settings are Charge, CCLD, and PV-83CW. Charge: Charge output type piezoelectric accelerometer is connected. CCLD: An accelerometer with built-in preamplifier is connected. PV-83CW: 3-axis accelerometer PV-83CW is connected. Note If the accelerometer type has been set incorrectly, correct measurement is not possible.

  • Page 46: Menu Screen 3/5

    Reading the Displays Menu screen 3/5 Store Mode This shows the store mode (Manual/Auto1). File name A four-digit number can be specified as file name. The setting is changed two digits at a time. LCD Contrast (Sub display contrast) The number of asterisks ( * ) corresponds to the contrast setting. Baud Rate (Printer transfer speed) Sets the speed for data transfer to a printer.

  • Page 47: Menu Screen 4/5

    Reading the Displays Menu screen 4/5 Format When a memory card is inserted, this option clears all data on the card. (This does not perform a physical format.) See "Clearing data stored on a memory card" on page 59. Time setting (Date/time setting) Lets you set the year, month, day, hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Page 48: Menu Screen 5/5

    VX-54WB option to On or Off. The display changes as follows. Off: The VM-54 will start up with its standard program. If this is the setting you want, press the Mode key. (See next page.) To cancel the setting, press the Menu key.
  • Page 49 Reading the Displays When the "VX-54WB" item was set to Off and the Mode key was pressed to start the 3-Axis Vibration Meter VM-54 with its standard program, the menu configuration will be as shown below. On menu screen 3/3, setting the "VX-54WB" item to On and pressing the Mode key will cause the unit to revert to the original VX-54WB program after the initialization screen is shown.

  • Page 50: Power-On/Off

    Power-On/Off Power-On/Off Power-on Hold down the Power key for about 1 to 2 seconds until the sub display shows the power-on screen. When the screen appears, release the Power key. The initialization screen is shown, followed by the circuit stabilization screen. Then the measurement screen appears.
  • Page 51 Power-On/Off If you press the Ref. Signal key immediately after pressing the Power key, CPU and DSP version information is shown for several seconds, and then the circuit stabilization screen appears. If you press the W/W(a) key immediately after pressing the Power key, standard compliance information is shown.

  • Page 52: Power-Off

    Power-On/Off Power-off Hold down the Power key for about 1 to 2 seconds until the sub display shows the power-off screen. When the screen appears, release the Power key. Note After turning the unit off, wait at least 5 seconds before turning power back on again.

  • Page 53: Measurement

    Measurement Measurement Processing measurement (Manual store) Example: 10-second measurement The explanation below assumes that preparations for measurement have been completed, and that the piezoelectric accelerometer PV-62 is used as sensor. If you want to store data on memory card, insert a memory card before turning power to the unit on.
  • Page 54 Measurement 6. Press the Menu key to call up menu screen 2/5. Set the Sensor "Type" item to "Charge". Verify that the VP-80 and PV-62 are connected to the Input connector. 7. Press the Menu key to call up menu screen 3/5. Set the "Store Mode"...
  • Page 55 Measurement 10. Use the W/W(a) key to select the frequency weighting characteristics. Frequency weighting characteristics as selected from menu. W*(a): Only bandwidth limiting filter of frequency weighting characteristics as selected from menu applies. Frequency weighting characteristics W*: Wk, Wd, Wb, Wc, Wj, Wm Note W* and W*(a) cannot be measured simultaneously.
  • Page 56 Measurement 12. Use the Level Range keys to select the level range. If Ov (Over) or Un (Under) is displayed, change the level range setting. The level range setting affects the 3-axis bar graph screen.
  • Page 57 Measurement 13. When you press the Start/Stop key, processing starts. At the same time, the sub display switches to the 3-axis numeric screen showing RMS values. During processing, the symbol flashes and the elapsed time is displayed. When the measurement time set in step 3 has elapsed, the measurement is terminated automatically.
  • Page 58 Measurement Note Pause By pressing the Pause/Cont key during measurement, you can interrupt and resume the measurement. While the unit is in pause mode, a pause symbol ( ) is shown.
  • Page 59 Measurement 14. Use the Mode key or the Sub Display key to switch between RMS, MTVV (max), and processing value list screen. If "Ov" (Over) is shown, the result comprises overload data. If "Un" (Under) is shown, the result comprises underload data. Note During processing, the effective value (RMS) for the measurement time is measured, along with the maxi-...
  • Page 60 Measurement 15. To store measurement data, press the Store key. The indication Store appears on the main display, and the 3-axis processing result data (RMS, max) are stored instantly on the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, data are not stored. For details on storing data, see the section "Memory Card"...

  • Page 61: Auto Store

    Measurement Auto store Auto1 store operation In this mode, the RMS, Peak, VDV, and a values are stored every second on the memory card. The piezoelectric accelerometer PV-62 is used as sensor. (example) When the measurement time is set to 1 minute, the RMS, Peak, VDV, and a values for each minute are stored on the memory card.
  • Page 62 Measurement 2. Press the Menu key to call up menu screen 1/5. 3. Set the Meas. Time (measurement time) to "10 sec" in this example. Also set a Delay Time, using "30 sec" in this example. The Delay Time item specifies the interval until the actual start of auto store. Select the Freq.
  • Page 63 Measurement 6. Press the Menu key to call up menu screen 3/5. Set the "Store Mode" item to Auto1 and assign a file name. The file name can be any four-digit number. 7. Close the menu screen and go to the instantaneous value measurement screen by pressing the Mode key.
  • Page 64 Measurement 10. Use the X/Y/Z key to select the vibration axis to be shown on the main display. 11. Use the Level Range keys to select the level range. If Ov (Over) or Un (Under) is displayed, change the level range setting. The level range setting affects the 3-axis bar graph screen.
  • Page 65 Measurement Note When a delay time was set, a countdown to the actual start of measurement appears on the main display. Note Pause By pressing the Pause/Cont key during measurement, you can interrupt and resume the measurement. While the unit is in pause mode, a pause symbol ( ) is shown.

  • Page 66: Memory Card

    Memory Card Memory Card Inserting and removing the memory card Open the cover of the card slot and insert the memory card. To remove, press the lever in until the card pops out. Important Make sure that power is turned off before insert- ing or removing the card.

  • Page 67: Storing

    Memory cards even from the same manufacturer and of the same type can differ in specifications. Some memory cards may therefore not function properly in the unit. Be sure to use memory cards supplied by RION. Note Do not format the memory card in a computer, un-...

  • Page 68: Memory Card Store Data Format

    Memory Card Memory card store data format The data stored on the memory card are in CSV format. A structure of folders and files is created on the memory card. The file and folder structure is as shown below. File description...
  • Page 69 Memory Card...

  • Page 70: File Description

    Memory Card File description Header...

  • Page 71: Reading And Writing Memory Card Data

    Reading and Writing Memory Card Data Reading and Writing Memory Card Data Reading data stored on memory card Data stored on the memory card can be called up on the sub display as follows. Make sure that a memory card is inserted. 1.
  • Page 72 Reading and Writing Memory Card Data Note When there are no data that can be recalled, the mes- sage shown below appears. Press any key except the Power key to cancel the message. 4. Use the keys to select the desired recall data (file name), and press the Recall key.

  • Page 73: Clearing Data Stored On Memory Card

    Reading and Writing Memory Card Data Clearing data stored on memory card To clear all data stored on a memory card, proceed as follows. Make sure that a memory card is inserted in the card slot. 1. Turn power on. 2.

  • Page 74: Printing

    1. Turn power to the printer on and set it to the online state. 2. Press the Power key of the VM-54 to turn the unit on. 3. Press the Sub Display key to bring up the sub display screen you want to print.

  • Page 75: Output Connectors

    The I/O connector allows data output to a printer. The specifications for the connection cable are listed below. Cable type: Generic straight serial cable Connector on VM-54: D-sub 9-pin male Connector on printer: D-sub 25-pin female (for DPU-414, using connector supplied with DPU-414)

  • Page 76: Reference Information

    Reference Information About the external power switching jumper pins The VM-54 is turned on by holding down the Power key for at least one second, but the on/off status can also be controlled by an external power supply without using the Power key.
  • Page 77 Reference Information 4. When you connect the AC adapter (option) and thereby supply power to the VM-54, the unit will automatically be turned on. This also applies when the unit is powered from batteries. Note When you use it in foreign countries, a plug adapter is needed for proper connection.

  • Page 78: Input Connector

    Reference Information Input connector The input connector is a Tajimi Electronics connector 1108-23A10-7F wired as shown below. +12 V Ground Z channel signal input -12 V X channel signal input Y channel signal input +7 V Important Do not connect anything else besides the 3-axis accelerometer PV-83CW, another accelerom- eter, 3-channel adapter, or EC-04 series exten- sion cable to this connector.

  • Page 79: Supplying An Electrical Signal To The Vm-54

    1. Set the input selector on the VP-80 (optional) to "CCLD" and connect it to the VM-54. 2. Start up the VM-54 and set the sensor type to "Charge" on menu screen 2/5. Do not use the "CCLD" setting here.

  • Page 80: Calibration Example Using An Exciter

    A P S - 1 2 9 ( H o r i z o n t a l - d i r e c t i o n e x c i t e r ) (Manufacturer: AR Brown) ⋅ Reference accelerometer PV-03 (Manufacturer: RION) ⋅ Vibration meter VM-83...

  • Page 81: W*/W*(A) Frequency Response Characteristics

    Reference Information W*/W*(a) Frequency response characteristics (typical characteristics) W* = Wd, Wk, Wm, Wj, Wb, Wc...
  • Page 82 Reference Information...

  • Page 83: Measurement Values Obtained With Vx-54Wb

    Reference Information Measurement values obtained with VX-54WB RMS with τ = 1 s Instantaneous value: (t): Instantaneous value τ : Shift average integral time (s) Time (integral variable) Observation time (instantaneous value time) Based on τ = 100 ms, the unit calculates the instantaneous value as the RMS value with τ...
  • Page 84 Reference Information Combined vibration value Where : Compensated acceleration value (RMS) for three axes Directional factor for three axes VDV: Vibration Dose Value Where (t): Instantaneous value of translational or rotary vibration acceleration to which frequency weighting was applied Continuous measurement time (s)

  • Page 85: Inherent Noise In Reference Environment Conditions

    Reference Information Inherent noise in reference environment conditions (23ºC, 50% RH) Maximum peak value for accelerometer measurement Warmup time This unit requires a warmup time of about 30 seconds after power-on. During warmup, a * symbol is flashing in the lower left corner of the sub display. During the warmup period, correct measurement is not possible.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB Software format and media Check-in/out principle (after program installation, Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB may be re- moved from 3-Axis Vibration Meter VM-54) Media: CompactFlash Supplied accessories Template Sheet Instruction Manual Inspection Certificate Optional accessories...
  • Page 87 Specifications Specifications for 3-Axis Vibration Meter VM-54 with Whole-Body Vibration Card VX-54WB program installed Applicable standards ISO 2631-1: 1997 ISO 2631-2: 2003 ISO/DIS 8041: 2003 JIS B 7760-1: 2004 JIS B 7760-2: 2004 Input Number of channels: Connection of charge output type piezoelectric acceler-...
  • Page 88 Specifications Measurement time settings 1 to 30 seconds in 1-second steps, 1 minute, 10 min- utes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, and 12 hours (maximum 12 hours) Level range With piezoelectric accelerometer Sensitivity unit is mV/(m/s ) for CCLD setting and pC/(m/s ) for Charge setting When sensitivity setting is in 0.0100 to 0.0999 mV/...
  • Page 89 Specifications Data storage Auto store on CompactFlash card Manual store on CompactFlash card Auto store: RMS value, Peak, VDV for every second Manual store: Instantaneous value when Store key is pressed, pro- cessing value (RMS, MTVV, Crest Factor, VDV, Peak, synthesised vibration value) Signal output connectors BNC connectors: AC output for X, Y, Z (with selected frequency...
  • Page 90 No. 40650 05-05 Printed in Japan...

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