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GE vb8 - User Manual

GE vb8
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SCOUT & vbSeries
Instrument Reference Guide
SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex
vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8
25 September 2014

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GE vb8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
Modelvb8
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 - Introduction

PRECAUTIONS

Important warnings and recommendations before operating the instrument.

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

Information on instrument ratings for hazardous environments.

Section 2 - Instrument Fundamentals

Section 3 - Sensors

Section 4 - Measurement Types and their Uses

MODAL IMPACT TESTING

Testing machine structures by applying impacts.

ORBIT PLOT

Visualizing shaft motion in two directions simultaneously.

TAKE MULTI-CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENTS

Taking measurements from multiple channels at once.

Section 5 - Set Measurement Options

Set Measurement Parameters

Configuring specific parameters for measurements like spectrum.

Assign Sensors to Channels

Specifying which sensor is assigned to each measurement channel.

Spectrum Parameters

Details on available parameters for spectrum measurements.

Section 6 - Take Recordings

Walkthrough - Take Recordings

Step-by-step guide to capturing data.

Take Individual and Multiple Recordings

Recording data for single or multiple parameter sets.

Section 7 - Analyzing Measurements Onsite

Walkthrough - Take Measurement

Step-by-step guide for taking a machine vibration measurement.

Analyze Measurements

Using tools like cursors and zoom to analyze measurement data.

Cursors

Using cursors to analyze peak amplitude, frequency, and differences.

Save Measurement

Saving collected measurement data.

Section 8 - Send and Receive Information

Transfer Recordings from Instrument to Ascent

Moving recorded data to the Ascent software.

Transfer Folders from Ascent to Instrument

Moving data folders from Ascent to the instrument.

Export or Import Data using USB Flash Drive

Transferring data to/from the instrument via USB drive.

Connect to Wi-Fi Network

Connecting the instrument to a Wi-Fi network.

Section 9 - Working with Routes

Walkthrough - Take Recordings using Route

Step-by-step guide for taking recordings along a route.

Record Multiple Channels on Route

Recording data from multiple channels simultaneously on a route.

Save Route Recording

Options for saving route recording data.

Section 10 - Create, Edit, and Delete Items

Organize and Store Recordings

Methods for organizing and storing measurement data.

MACHINES

Creating and managing machine structures.

Create Parameter Set

Defining measurement settings for reuse.

SENSORS

Defining, editing, and managing sensor settings.

Section 11 - Balancing Rotors

Balancing Process

Step-by-step process for balancing a rigid rotor.

Set up Balancing Job

Configuring the settings for a balancing job.

Balance Planes and Weight Positions

Setting up balance planes and reference systems for weights.

Section 12 - Balancing Walkthrough

Section 13 - General Setup Options

Upgrade Instrument Firmware - Proflash

Process of updating the instrument's firmware.

Section 14 - Troubleshooting

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