vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and

Balancer
Datasheet
Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring 116M5255 Rev. F

Description
The vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer
instrument is a dual channel vibration data collector,
analyzer and balancer. You can use this device for on-route
and off-route data collection, machine-side analysis and
diagnosis as well as on-site dynamic balance correction.
The vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer is
certified for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous areas. It is
ergonomically designed and lightweight for all day comfort.
The vb7 provides recordings with up to 6,400 lines of
resolution and up to 40 kHz Fmax. Our patented adaptive
settling algorithm and 6Pack recording system offer quick,
one-step data recording.
The vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer has
plenty of storage and long battery life, and is backed by a five
year warranty.
The vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer is one
of Bently Nevada hardware monitoring assets that work with
System 1 software.
The vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer
offers the following features:

l Dual channel simultaneous recordings

l 6,400 lines FFT resolution
l Supports 40 kHz Fmax
l Two-plane balancing
l Laser speed sensor for automatic capture of machine
running speed
l Keyphasor tach mode
l 1 GB memory
l ≥ 95 dB dynamic range
vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer
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l Spectrum and waveform recordings
l Demodulation for early detection of
rotating machinery problems such as
bearing faults
l Unique 6Pack recording system
l Full analysis capabilities such as time
synchronous averaging, coastdown and
runup, bump test, cross-channel phase,
orbit plot, and long time waveform
l DC-coupled sensor support
l Numeric parameter input via keypad with
trend and alarm capability
l Sensor cable self-test feature
l Option to add flex features such as modal
analysis and Remote Comms
l USB host port for data transfer to external
USB drive
l Upgradable Proflash system and free
firmware updates for 5 years
l Five-year warranty on the instrument
hardware

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Typical Depends on strobe type
Drive Strobe
Special cable required
Specifications
Parameter Indication
Sensors
> 1000 g (10,000 m/s2) > 1000 in/sec
Two channels simultaneous (25,000 mm/s) > 20 in (500 mm) >
Sensor Input Maximum
sampling 10,000 amps
Levels (peak)
Compatible Accelerometer, velocity, Effective limit is sensor sensitivity and
Sensor Types displacement, current output voltage.
AC Coupled 16 V peak-peak Allows for ± 8 V > 95 dB
Range sensor output swing (± 80 g) Dynamic
Signal Range typical at 400 line resolution
DC Coupled 0 V to 20 V, -10 V to 10 V, -20 V to 0 V
Ranges Harmonic Less than -70 dB typical
E.g. For reading prox-probe gap
Distortion Other distortions and noise are lower
2 x BNC (CH1/CH2)
Connectors g or m/s2 or adB in/s or mm/s or vdB
Safety feature: Break-free inline mil or mm or µm adB, vdB, amps, user
connector defined
Analog to Units
0-peak, peak-peak or RMS Auto-
Digital 24-bit ADC
scale by 1000x when required
Conversion
0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable), 24 V US and SI options for adB and vdB
Sensor maximum Overall RMS value Waveform True
Excitation Magnitude pk-pk Dual cursors Harmonics
Current 2.2 mA required power for IEPE/ICP and Cursors
type accelerometer Digital readouts on chart
Sensor Warns if short circuit or not ± 1% of readings approximately 0.1 dB
Detection connected Base
Accuracy For AC signal: % of reading For DC
signal: % of full scale
Tachometer Sensor
≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz ≤ 3 dB >10 kHz
Laser sensor with reflective tape High to 40 kHz
Sensor Type Frequency
Sensor triggers on beam reflection
Attenuation Attenuation tolerances are in
Laser Sensor 10 cm to 2 m nominal Range addition to base accuracy.
Range depends on size of reflective tape
AC Coupling ≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 3 dB 1 Hz to
Attenuation <10 Hz
Tachometer Input
≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 1.5 dB 1 Hz to
Laser Tach, Contact, TTL Pulse, <10 Hz
Supported Attenuation
Keyphasor Instrument has optically Due to Values apply to single integration.
Sensor Types
isolated input Integration (Acceleration to velocity)
Power Supply (normal
5 V, 50 mA mode) Double the values for double
to Sensor
integration (Acceleration to
TTL Pulse 3.5 V (4 mA) min 28 V (5 mA) max displacement)
Rating Off-state 0.8 V
Attenuation
7.7 ± 0.5 V, 13.2 ± 0.8 V, 18.5 ± 1 V Due to ≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz
Keyphasor
Integration ≤ 1.5 dB 0.2 Hz to <1 Hz
Thresholds Nominally 8 V, 13 V, 18 V
(low Applies when coupling = DC and
10 RPM to 300,000 RPM (0.2 Hz to 5 frequency Fmax ≤ 100 Hz
Speed Range kHz) mode)
Pulse width at least 0.1 ms
Accuracy ± 0.1 %
Output to Up to 140 Hz (8400 CPM)

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Datasheet 116M5255 Rev. F

Spectrum Display Long Time 25 Hz to 40 kHz

Waveform Fmax 20 kHz dual channel
25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400,
500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 14.7 million samples (total over
2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000, Long Time channels)
Fmax Ranges
10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000, Waveform
40,000 Hz Or equivalent CPM values Duration E.g. for Fmax 1 kHz, Fsample = 2.56
Or orders-based from 1X to 999X kHz and Duration = 1.6 hrs

0 to Fmax Logging and Analysis

Fmin Possible
Range Instrument zeroes all spectral lines Instrument screen, transfer to
below Fmin. Output Formats
Ascent or System 1, XML
Resolution 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 lines Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash
Frequency Hz, CPM, Orders Linear scale with Data Storage memories Database mirror copy
Scale zooming on second flash memory
Acceleration, velocity, displacement, Folders/machines/
Amplitude
current, voltage Linear or log scales, Data Storage points/locations/routes
Scale
auto or manual scaling Structure No limits are applied 50
Window character names
Hanning Rectangular
Shapes
Max Folder Size 10,000 measurement locations
(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5) %
Overlap Depends on Fmax and number of Balancing
lines
Planes Up to 2 planes 2 sensors
Number of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Increases
Averages sampling time proportionally Speed Range 30 to 60 000 RPM
Averaging Linear, exponential, peak hold, Measurement Acceleration Velocity
Types synchronous Type Displacement
Demodulation 23 bandwidth options From 125 Hz to Angle 0° to 360° Fixed position
Bandwidths 1250 Hz Up to 16 kHz to 20 kHz Circumference arc
Weight Modes
Up to 40 kHz and 3200 lines (1 E.g. Weights on fan blades, linear
channel) Up to 20 kHz and 1600 lines dist. around circumference
6Pack (2 channels) Spectrum and
Leave or remove trial weights for
waveform for low-frequency, high- Remove Trial final balance
frequency and demodulation Weights
Up to 6 kHz Fmax Orders-based Automatic recalculation
Order Tracking Tachometer required Mounted on Yes
Manual Data
high-speed shaft Entry Allows re-entry of previous
< -65 dB balance jobs
Order Tracking In the data structure where
- Distortion Within 50% to 200% speed variation
Storage of machine vibration readings are
during recording
balancing jobs stored

Waveform Display No limits applied

Number of
1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384
Samples
10 ms to 256 seconds or orders
Time Scale
based from 1 to 999 revs

Time 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128

Synchronous Only available when tachometer
Averages triggered

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Display and Communication

Graphic Grayscale LCD LED
Display
Backlight

Resolution and 480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5” (140 mm)

Size Readable in direct sunlight
English, Chinese, French, German,
Supported
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
Languages
and Spanish
USB and Ethernet
Communication
with PC Use PROFLASH to upgrade
instrument firmware
USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA
USB Host Port
Save folders to USB flash drive

Battery and Charger

Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 5
Battery Type
Ah
10 hours Backlight on — 60
Operating Time
second timeout
Internal charging, automatic
Charger Type control External power pack 12 V
DC, 3 A output
3 A nominal 3 hours for complete
Charge Rate
charge

Mechanical
9.9" W x 5.8" L x 2.4" H (252 x 148 x
Size
60 mm)
2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Including battery
Weight
and strap

Environmental Limits
Operating
14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
Temperature
-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C),
Storage 95% RH
Temperature and
Humidity Up to 95 F (35 C), 85% RH if
storage exceeds 1 month
IP65 sealed 4’ (1.2 m) drop onto
Ruggedness concrete Procedure: 26 drops
following MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV

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Hazardous Area Approvals

Compliance and For the detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Certifications Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
[Link].
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the CSA/NRTL/C (Approval Class I, Division 2, Groups
following two conditions: Option 01) A, B, C, D

l This device may not cause harmful

interference.
l This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

EMC
EN 61326-1: 2012
EN 61326-2-3: 2012
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Electrical Safety
EN 62133: 2002
LV Directive 2014/35/EU

RoHS
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

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Datasheet 116M5255 Rev. F

Part Number Description Quantity

Ordering Information PLEU0229

Category C Power plug,
Europe
1

For the detailed listing of country and product CBVB0552 vbx instrument carry bag 1
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick 109M2384- Neck strap with Sensor
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from 1
02 Keeper
[Link].
108M4044 AC power adapter 1
VB7-AA DCCA0041 DC car adapter 1
A: Agency Approval SCOUT100 Series and
108M3536 1
vbSeries Quick Start Guide
01 CSA / NRTL / C (Class 1, Division 2)
MVBX0250 Instrument Reference guide 1
Basic Kit
Accessory Kits
We offer the vb7 Portable Data Collector,
Analyzer and Balancer instrument in a basic kit Balancing Kit - 108M4050-02
with the option to purchase System 1 or Ascent
software and license separately.
Part Number Description Qty
* Kit items below with multiple part 113M5529-01 Reflective tape One roll, 60 cm 1
numbers listed have limited regional LASA0315 Laser Tach Kit Zone 2 rated 1
availability due to certification CBL50216 Laser cable Five meters 1
requirements.
MAGA0063 Laser magnetic stand 1
Sensor Cable Five meters,
Part Number Description Quantity CB5G0024 1
green
vb7Portable Data Collector,
CB5R0025 Sensor Cable Five meters, red 1
Analyzer and Balancer
1
single channel portable CBBL0026 Carrying case for the kit 1
data collector
ACCL0547 or Zone 2 Laser Tach Kit - LASA0315
Straight accelerometer 1
200350 *
Right-angled
ACCL0561 or Part Number Description Qty
accelerometer or straight 1
200350 * 108M4064 Laser Tacho Holder 1
accelerometer
Transducer cable, 4 ft. 108M4066 Circlips - 20Mm Stainless 1
138M7748 2
straight 108M4067 Arp115 Oring 2
Accelerometer magnetic 108M4069 Laser Tach Zone 2 rated 1
MAGF0104 2
base
CABB0560 BNC to BNC cable, 1m 2
CABU0213 USB data transfer cable 1
LEMO-BNC TTL
110M8172-012 1
Tach/Keyphasor cable
Category A power plug, USA
PLUS0230 1
/ Canada
Category D power plug,
PLSA0241 1
South Africa / India
Category M power plug,
PLAU0228 Australia / New Zealand / 1
China
Category G power plug,
PLHK0245 1
Hong Kong / UK

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Additional Accessories
Software

Part Number Description

108M4051 ASCENT Level 1
108M4052 ASCENT Level 2
3071/01 System 1

Miscellaneous Parts

Part Number Description

Accelerometer magnetic base
MAGM0064
Male connection
Keyphasor cable
KEY70258
BNC to LEMO
VBMR0222 Stainless safety rings (1 pair)
100M5828 The vbSeries hard case
DTC70262 The vbSeries dust cover
Replacement battery pack, Li-Ion 7.4
BATT0575
V 5 Ah

All accessories included in the basic kit,

balancing kit and Laser Tach kit may
also be ordered separately.

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