PART NO.

190127-01
REVISION E,
JUNE 2004

1900/27
VIBRATION MONITOR

OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Foreword
This Product The 1900/27 Vibration Monitor receives a vibration signal from a 200150
or 190520 Accelerometer, integrates the signal to velocity, and displays
the peak amplitude of the vibration. The monitor has an alert and danger
relay that allows you to signal either an annunciator or a machine control
system of high vibration conditions on your machine. The monitor has
many options that let you adjust the monitor to fit a variety of applications

This Manual This manual describes the features and functions of the 1900/27 Vibration
Monitor and explains how to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot
the monitor. The manual is for technicians and engineers experienced in
the use of electronic instrumentation and machinery monitoring
equipment. The manual presents information in the following order:

Section 1 describes the features and basic operation of the

1900/27 Vibration Monitor. The section also
shows where the connections, indicators, display
and controls are located on the 1900/27 monitor.

Section 2 gives instructions for receiving and inspecting the

1900/27 Vibration Monitor, setting the internal
jumpers and 6-position configuration switch, and
installing the monitor.

Section 3 tells how to maintain the 1900/27 Vibration

Monitor and verify that it is working properly.

Section 4 contains instructions for troubleshooting

problems with the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor, its
associated wiring, or the accelerometer.

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Appendix contains supplemental information including

! specifications for the monitor

! a discussion and comparison of different

velocity peak detection methods
commonly used in machinery vibration
instrumentation

! a form to use when configuring the

monitor

! a list of accessories and spare parts

! information about hazardous area

approvals

Related Documents 200150, 200155, and 200157 Accelerometers Information and Installation
Guide (Part No. 164985-01)
89129 and 190520 Accelerometer User Guide (Part No. 89134-01)

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Foreword iii

1 1900/27 Vibration Monitor Description 1-1

1.1 Features 1-1
1.2 Monitor Connections, Indicators, and Controls 1-6

2 Installation 2-1
2.1 Receiving Inspection 2-1
2.2 Jumper Settings 2-1
2.3 Monitor Enclosure 2-5
2.4 Configuration Switch Settings 2-6
2.5 Connecting Remote Reset 2-9
2.6 4 to 20 mA Interface Connections 2 - 10
2.7 Relay Connections 2 - 13
2.8 Power Connections 2 - 17
2.9 Field Wiring Diagram 2 - 19

3 Monitor Operation 3-1

3.1 Monitor Display 3-1
3.2 LED Indicators 3-5
3.3 Relay Mode Switch 3-6
3.4 Setpoint Adjustment 3-6
3.5 Resetting the Monitor 3-8
3.6 Buffered Transducer Output 3-8
3.7 Initiating a Monitor Self Test 3-9

4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4-1

4.1 General Maintenance 4-1
4.2 Monitor Adjustments 4-2
4.3 Troubleshooting 4-9

Appendix A: Performance Specifications A-1

A.1 1900/27 Monitor Specifications A-1
A.2 Transducer Specifications A-6

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Appendix B: Peak Detection Methods B-1

B.1 Peak Detector Theory B-1

Appendix C: 1900/27 Monitor Configuration Form D-1

Appendix D: Accessories and Spare Parts E-1

D.1 Installation Hardware E-1
D.2 Spare Parts E-6

Appendix E: Hazardous Area Approvals F-1

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1 1900/27 Vibration Monitor Description

The 1900/27 Vibration Monitor provides continuous
vibration monitoring for machinery where most of the shaft
vibration is transmitted through the bearing to the case.
Vibration amplitude is a primary indicator of the overall
mechanical condition of rotating machinery. Many machine
malfunctions, including rotor imbalance, misalignment, and
bearing wear can be detected with vibration measurements.
Typical applications include general purpose and essential
machines with roller element bearings like pumps, fans, and
compressors.

This section helps familiarize you with the monitor by listing

the features that make the monitor flexible and describing the
monitor controls that make the monitor easy to use.

1.1 Features The features of the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor make the
monitor more reliable and easier to use. Many of these
features have been used on previous Bently Nevada monitors
and have proven to be useful for protecting machinery. You
can program some of the features of the monitor by using
jumpers or the 6-position Configuration switch.

Some of the non-programmable features are described

below.

Transducer separate from monitor - Mounting only the

transducer on the machine requires less space and makes
the transducer easier to install on small machinery.
Mounting the monitor away from the machine protects the
monitor from the harsh machine enviroment that is less
suitable for electronic instrumentation. This location
makes it easier and safer for plant personnel to access the
monitor.

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Digital LCD display - A digital liquid crystal display on

the front of the monitor indicates overall vibration or the
Alert or Danger setpoints. Because the monitor is
designed to be mounted close to the machine rather than on
the machine, the monitor can be located where service
personel can read it easily.

Status LED indicators - Four LEDs on the front of the

monitor indicate the status of the monitor. These LEDs
show whether the monitor is OK, in alarm, or bypassed.

Remote Reset - A front panel reset button and remote reset

terminals let you reset latched relays or flashing LEDs
without turning the monitor off. The remote reset
terminals allows the monitor to be reset from a remote
location without having to open the weatherproof
enclosure.

Relay BYPASS - A relay BYPASS switch lets you disable

both relays while you adjust the relay setpoints or
maintain the machinery. This feature prevents false
alarms or undesired machinery shutdowns. When the
monitor is bypassed, the red BYPASS LED is on.

Coaxial connector - A coaxial connector on the front of

the monitor provides a buffered velocity signal (500
mV/in/s or 20 mV/mm/s) for locally sampling dynamic
data. The connector provides direct access to the
integrated transducer signal which can be used to diagnose
and analyze machinery.

Two alarm relays - The monitor has two single-pole,

double-throw relays (Type 2 FORM C). Use these relays
as inputs to the machinery control circuits, or to drive
alarm annunciators such as a bell or light on an alarm
panel. You can also wire these relays together with other
relays into an AND or OR voting logic scheme. Although
typically used as an Alert relays, you can reconfigure the
Alert relay to become a NOT OK relay, an Alert logically
OR'ed with NOT OK relay, or an auxiliary Danger relay.
The relay circuits include arc suppressors to increase relay
contact life expectancy and reduce arcs in hazardous

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locations.

4 to 20 mA Intereface - Systems set up to collect data

usng a 4 to 20 mA communications system can access the
peak velocity data through this interface.

True peak measurements - The 1900/27 Vibration

Monitor uses an analog peak-to-peak detector to determine
the peak vibration amplitude. This method is more
accurate than methods which measure the RMS level and
attempt to convert it to peak value. The RMS method is
poor because it applies the conversion factor for pure
sinusoidal signals even though machinery vibration is
rarely a pure sine wave (see Appendix B).

Timed OK/Monitor Defeat - This special proprietary

circuit minimizes the possibility of false alarms caused by
a defective transducer, transducer wiring, or transducer
power supply.

Power-up Inhibit - This feature minimizes false alarms

caused by a transient power surge or interruption of
power.

Monitor Self Test - The monitor conducts a self test which

checks the monitor's power supply voltages and verifies
the signal path when you power up the monitor or when
you initiate a self test during operation of the monitor.

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Programmable options provide flexibility and a wide range of

standard features.

Internal Jumper Options:

Normally Energized/De-energized Relays - The Alert and

Danger relays can be be either normally energized or
normally de-energized. The normal condition of a relay
corresponds to its non-alarm condition. For example, a
normally energized relay would have power on the coil
(ARM contacts NO) when it is not in alarm and would
remove power from the coil (ARM contacts NC) when it
goes into alarm. Both relays are independently set.

Latching/Nonlatching Relays - The Alert and Danger

relays can be either latching or nonlatching. Latching
alarms must be cleared using the reset button or by closing
a switch between the reset terminals. Nonlatching alarms
automatically reset when the monitor no longer detects an
alarm condition. Both relays are independently set.

4 to 20 mA Interface Behavior during BYPASS - When

the monitor is switched to BYPASS, the 4 to 20 mA
output sends approximately 2 mA to the host computer.
Since some applications require dynamic data collection
during BYPASS, you can set the monitor so that it
collects data even when the alarms are bypassed.

Front Panel 6-position Configuration Switch Options:

Relay Time Delay - The Alert and Danger relay time

delays can be set for 3, 5 , 10, or 15 seconds. Relay time
delay is the amount of time that the vibration level must be
greater than the alarm setpoint level before an alarm trips.
The time delay minimizes false alarms from either
"normal" transient vibration or electrical noise sources.
The relay time delay setting applies to both relays as long
as both are configured to activate under an alarm
condition.

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Alert Relay Configuration - To help you use the monitor

for different applications, the Alert relay can be set to
activate under any of the following conditions:
Alert
Alert or NOT OK
NOT OK
Danger (as an auxiliary Danger relay)

Units - You can set the overall vibration level shown on

the LCD display to display in either English (in/s) or
metric (mm/s) units. Both units are true zero to peak
measurements, not RMS measurements converted to peak.

Monitor Self Test - A user-invoked self test switch is

provided to aid in field troubleshooting. When you invoke
the self test, the signal path and alarm threshold detection
circuits are verified. All LEDs and LCD numerical
segments turn on at the beginning of the self test to verify
that they are operating properly. The power supplies are
checked continually.

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1.2 Monitor Connections, The connections, LEDs and LCD, and control switches
Indicators, & Controls are shown in the next three figures.

Figure 1-1: Location of monitor connections

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Figure 1-2: Location of status LED indicators and LCD dsplay location.

Figure 1-3: Location of monitor switches and reset button

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2 Installation
This section describes how to install the 1900/27 Vibration
Monitor. It includes information on how to configure the monitor
for your particular application using the monitor's internal jumpers
and the configuration switches on the front panel. This section also
describes how to connect the Accelerometer to the 1900/27
Vibration Monitor.

2.1 Receiving Inspect the components of the order as soon as you receive
Inspection them to see if there was any damage during shipment. Keep all
shipping forms and invoices. If any shipping damage is apparent,
file a claim with the carrier and submit a copy to Bently Nevada
Corporation. Include all model numbers and serial numbers with
the claim. We will either repair or replace damaged parts according
to the terms and conditions of the sale.

A plastic cover will be over the display when the monitor is

shipped from Bently Nevada. Remove the cover from the label
either when you receive the monitors or during installation.

2.2 Jumper Use internal jumpers to program each relay as latching

Settings or non-latching and normally energized or de-energized. Use the
Bypass Mode jumper to program what 4 to 20 mA interface does
during relay bypass.

2.2.1 Setting Relays for Latching or Non-Latching

Behavior

A latching relay stays in an alarm state even after the vibration has
dropped below the setpoint level for that relay. A non latching relay
moves from its alarm state to its non-alarm state once the vibration
drops back below the setpoint level for that relay. Table 2.1
describes how to set jumpers W7 and W8 to control latching and
non latching behavior for the Alert and Danger relays.

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TABLE 2.1: Latching/Non-latching Jumper

Settings
OPTION JUMPER SETTING
install remove
Alert latching* W8 ---
Alert nonlatching --- W8
Danger latching* W7 ---
Danger nonlatching --- W7
* Factory default setting

2.2.2 Setting Relays for Normally Energized or Normally

De-energized Behavior

The Normally Energized/De-energized option controls whether

power is applied to the relay coil during an alarm state or during a
non-alarm condition. For normally de-energized relays, no power is
applied to the relay coil during non-alarm conditions. Power is
applied during alarm conditions. For normally energized relays,
power is applied to the relay coil during non-alarm conditions.
Power is removed during alarm conditions. Normally energized
relays are useful when you want to shut a machine off when
vibration monitoring stops due to loss of monitor power. Table 2.2
shows how to set jumpers W5 and W6 for Normally De-energized
or Normally Energized Alert and Danger Relays.

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TABLE 2.2: Normally Energized and

Normally De-energized Jumper Settings
OPTION JUMPER SETTING
install remove
Alert Normally De-energized* W6 ---
Alert Normally Energized --- W6
Danger Normally De-energized* W5 ---
Danger Normally Energized --- W5
* Factory default setting

2.2.3 Setting 4 to 20 mA Interface Behavior During

1900/27 Monitor Bypass

With the BYPASS Mode jumper installed the 4 to 20 mA circuit

responds to a relay bypass condition at the monitor by sending a
NOT OK signal (less than 3 mA) to the plant computer. Even
though the relays are in BYPASS, the monitor remains OK and
continues to monitor vibration. The 4 to 20 mA circuit is unable to
continue sending a vibration signal when this jumper is in, but
visibility of a bypass condition is maintained at the plant computer.

With the BYPASS Mode jumper removed, bypassing the relays

does not affect the 4 to 20 mA interface.

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Table 2.3 shows how to use the Bypass Mode jumper to control
how the 4 to 20 mA interface responds when the monitor is
bypassed.

TABLE 2.3: Bypass Mode Jumper Settings

Bypass Response of the 4 to 20 mA interface when
mode the monitor's relays are bypassed
jumper
Flag the point as Not Transmit vibration
(W4) OK signal when relays
are bypassed
installed* yes no
removed no yes
* Factory default setting

To determine realistic setpoint values for a machine, we

recommend that you collect data for a few weeks with the relays
disabled and the bypass jumper removed. Use this configuration
only long enough to collect enough data to determine where to
adjust the Alert and Danger setpoints. After you establish realistic
setpoints, install the bypass mode jumper and return to the normal
monitoring mode by placing the relay mode switch in the NORMAL
positrion.

2.2.4 Internal Jumper Location

Figure 2.1 shows the location of the jumpers on the monitor's

circuit board.

To set the jumpers follow these steps:

1. Remove the case cover: Pull the case cover straight up.
The inside of the case cover has a label that summarizes
the jumper settings.

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2. Locate the five jumpers along the side of the top board
(see Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1: Location of internal jumpers.

3. Remove or insert any of the jumpers that are required for

your given application.

4. Snap the case cover back into place over the printed
circuit boards.

2.3 Monitor Use a TYPE 4X enclosure for outdoor and Class 1,

Enclosure Division 2 hazardous areas. If the monitor will be in a
nonhazardous location where it is protected from the elements, then
a weatherproof enclosure is not required. Bently Nevada offers a
nonmetallic Type 4X enclosure (Bently Nevada Part Number
190100-01) or a stainless steel RFI resistant Type 4X enclosure
(Bently Nevada Part Number 03636315) for 1900 monitors. Both
have windows on the front so that the LCD display of the monitor is
visible from outside the enclosure. Appendix D provides ordering
information. For more information on Bently Nevada's Type 4X
enclosures for the 1900 monitor, contact your local Bently Nevada
sales representative.

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2.4 Configuration Use the 6-position configuration switch on the front panel of
Switch Settings the monitor to program the relay time delays, the alert relay alarm
condition, English or metric units, and to initiate a monitor self test.

2.4.1 Relay Time Delay

Relay time delay is the amount of time that the vibration must
continuously exceed the setpoint before an alarm occurs. Table 2.4
shows the relay time delay switch settings.

TABLE 2.4: Relay Time Delay Settings

Switch 1 Switch 2 Time Delay

Off Off 3 seconds

Off On 5 seconds
On Off 10 seconds
On On 15 seconds

2.4.2 Alert Relay Alarm Conditions

Alert relay alarm settings let you configure the Alert relay to be
driven by the following 4 conditions: the Alert setpoint, the Alert
setpoint logically OR'ed with NOT OK, NOT OK, or the Danger
setpoint. If you configure the relay to be driven from NOT OK or
the Danger setpoint, the Alert setpoint is no longer used. Table 2.5
shows the Alert relay drive condition settings.

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Table 2.5: Alert Relay Alarm

Condition Settings
Switch 3 Switch 4 Alert Drive

Off Off ALERT

Off On ALERT OR NOT OK
On Off NOT OK
On On DANGER

2.4.3 Configuring the Display for English or Metric Units

English/Metric Units lets you choose which measurement units are

used to display the overall vibration level on the LCD as shown in
Table 2.6. You may need to re-adjust the zero of the display slightly
if you change the units. Refer to section 4.2.1 to calibrate the LCD
zero.

Table 2.6: English/Metric

Units Settings
Switch 5 Setting Units

Off English Inches/second

On Metric Millimetres/second

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2.4.4 Initiating Self Test

Initiate a Self Test by setting switch 6 to the ON position. Return

switch 6 to the OFF position once the test has started. The
following actions occur during a monitor self test, which lasts
approximately 30 seconds:

! The relays are placed in their non-alarm states.

! Numerical segments of the LCD turn on for the duration
of the self test.
! All LEDS turn on for the first 4 seconds of the self test.
! The signal path circuits are tested
! The alarm threshold detection circuitry is tested.

If an error is detected during self test, an error code will remain on

at the end of the self test. Error codes E1 and E3 are continually
tested for during normal operation. If a power supply failure
occurs, E1 comes on. If a NOT OK occurs, the OK LED goes off
and E3 comes on. Error code E2, a signal path error, can only be
detected using the self test function. The error codes are shown in
Table 2.7.

Table 2.7: Self Test

Error Codes
Code Error Explanation
E1 Power The internal power supply
voltages are not within
tolerance.
E2 Signal Path A fault exists in the
vibration signal path, the
alert or danger threshold
detection circuits, or the
system clock.
E3 NOT OK The transducer, transducer
cable, or transducer power
supply are not functioning
properly.

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2.5 Connecting Mounting an external reset switch (or button) at a

Remote Reset remote location lets you reset the monitor without having to open
the weatherproof housing. The remote reset switch can be mounted
up to 305 m (1000 ft) from the monitor. Connect the remote reset
switch between the REMOTE RESET A and B contacts. Use a
single-pole single-throw (SPST) type switch with normally open
contacts which are momentarily closed by the switch actuator.

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2.6 4 to 20 mA Systems set up to collect data using a 4 to 20 mA

Interface communication system can access the peak velocity data through
Connections this interface. Although the 1900/27 monitor can operate without
connecting the 4 to 20 mA interface, the interface lets you collect
data automatically for trending.

2.6.1 Connecting Cable to the 1900/27 Monitor 4 to 20 mA

Interface
Use two-conductor shielded cable to connect the 4 to 20 mA loop
power supply to the 1900/27 Monitor. Cable length is restricted by
the loop supply voltage, supply source resistance, and cable
impedance. The maximum cable length is determined by:
(Vs&Vx&10V) Rs
L' &
(0.040A)Zc 2Zc

where L is the maximum cable length in feet,

Vs is the minimum loop supply voltage,
Vx is any additional voltage drop in the loop,
Rs is the supply source resistance, and
Zc is the total cable impedance in ohms/ft.

(Note that the above equation accounts for the impedance of both
the source and return lines of the cable.)

The following page gives an example for calculating the maximum

cable length.

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Example:
Suppose your 4 to 20 mA system has the following
characteristics:

! The minimum loop supply voltage is 24 V.

! The receiver has a source supply resistance of 250 ohms.
! The cable impedance is 12 milliohms/ft.
! A device with a constant voltage drop of 1 V is inserted
into the loop.

Then the maximum cable length is

(24V&1V&10V) 250ohms
L' & '16,700feet
(0.04A)(0.012ohms/foot) 2(0.012ohms/foot)

Use the following tools to attach the cable to the 1900/27 monitor:

! Two-conductor shielded cable.

! A screwdriver.
! A wire stripper to remove insulation from the cable

Connect the 4 to 20 mA loop to the monitor by following these

steps. Refer to Figure 2-10.

1. Strip the outer jacket and the shield foil from the monitor end
of the cable.

2. Strip 6.4 to 9.5 mm (0.250 to 0.375 in) of insulation from

both of the insulated inner conductors.

3. Use a screwdriver to connect the inner conductors including

the shield, or drain, wire to the 4 to 20 mA terminal strip.

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Figure 2-10: 4 to 20 mA connections

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2.7 Relay Alert and Danger relays give two levels of alarm. Use the
Connections Alert relay to annunciate high vibration that is nearing the Danger
(shutdown) setpoint. Possible annunciators include a buzzer, horn,
light, or a signal sent to the plant computer. The Danger relay is
dedicated to the Danger setpoint and will go into its alarm state
when the vibration level exceeds the Danger setpoint.

WARNING
A missed trip or false trip can occur if the Alert
relay is used to signal a shutdown.

Only the Danger relay, because it is dedicated to

the Danger setpoint, is intended for machinery
protection (shutdown) in the event of high
vibration. The Alert relay is intended for non-
machinery protection functions, such as
annunciating a high vibration condition or a
system fault (NOT OK), or for starting a spare
machine in the event a primary machine is
shutdown by the Danger relay as a result of high
vibration in the primary machine.

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2.7.1 Alert Relay Configuration

The Alert relay can be configured in the field to give an alarm

condition from one of four different conditions: Alert setpoint, Alert
setpoint logically OR'ed with NOT OK, NOT OK, and the Danger
setpoint. Section 2.5.2 shows how to set this relay. Table 2.8 lists
the Alert relay configurations and the suggested application for each
one.

TABLE 2.8: Suggested Applications

for Different Alert Relay Configurations
Alert Relay Relay Enters Alarm Suggested Applications
Driven By State When
alert setpoint vibration level exceeds Notify that the machine
the Alert setpoint is vibrating at a level
approaching the Danger
setpoint
Alert setpoint vibration level exceeds Notify that the vibration
OR'ed with the Alert setpoint or the of the machine is high or
OK relay monitor is not OK that a fault exists with
the transducer, the
transducer wiring, or the
transducer power supply
OK relay* the monitor is not OK Notify that a fault exists
with the transducer, the
transducer wiring, or the
transducer power supply
Danger vibration level exceeds Start up a spare
setpoint * the Danger setpoint machine when the
primary machine is
shutdown by the Danger
Relay
* The Alert setpoint is ignored in these Alert relay configurations;
however, the Alert LED will illuminate when the Alert relay is in its
alarm state.

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2.7.2 Relay Internal Jumper Settings

Section 2.2.4 shows how to set the Relay option. Table 2.9 summarizes the
effect of the Relay option.

TABLE 2.9: Relay Connections by Normally

Energized/De-energized Jumper Settings
TERMINAL RELAY OPTION SETTING
(state of the relay with no alarm)
Normally De- Normally Energized
energized

4 closed open
5 ARM ARM
6 open closed
7 closed open
8 ARM ARM
9 open closed

If the relay is configured as normally energized then the normally open (NO)
and normally closed (NC) connections are reversed from that shown on the
label. Use normally energized if you want the relay to change state if the
monitor loses power.

2.7.3 Relay Electrical Connections

The following tools and supplies are required for connecting cable to the
relay terminal strip:

! Wire stripper
! Crimp tool
! A phillips or straight screwdriver
! Crimp type ring or spade lugs
! Cable (maximum conductor size: 16 AWG)

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To install the cable to the terminal strip follow these steps:

1. If an outer jacket is on the relay cable then strip off about 25

mm (1 in) of outer insulation from the cable.

2. Strip 6 mm (0.25 in) of insulation from each of the

conductors that will be used by the relay.

3. Crimp a ring or spade lug to each of the conductors using the

crimp tool.

4. Open the hinged protective cover over the power and relay
terminal strip.

5. Place each lug under the proper screw on the relay terminal
strip (see Figure 2-12) and use the screwdriver to tighten the
screw.

6. Close the hinged protective cover over the terminal strip.

Figure 2-12: Alert and Danger Relay Connections

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2.8 Power The power supply options are 110/220 AC and HVDC, or +24 Vdc.
Connections All monitors, regardless of the type of power supply that is chosen, are
protected by an internal fuse.

2.8.1 Types of Power Connections

Connect power to the monitor as shown in Table 2.10.

TABLE 2.10: Monitor Power Connections

INPUT VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS

85 Vac to 264 Vac 1 Line

2 Line 2/Neutral
3 Ground
110 Vdc to 370 Vdc 1 Line 1
2 Common
3 Ground
24 Vdc 1 +24 Vdc
2 Common
3 Ground

2.8.2 Power Electrical Connections

Use these tools and supplies to connect cable to the power terminal
strip:

! Wire stripper
! Crimp tool
! A phillips or straight screwdriver
! Crimp type ring or spade lugs
! 3 conductor cable (maximum conductor size: 16 AWG)

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To install the cable to the terminal strip follow these steps:

1. If an outer jacket is on the power cable then strip off about

25 mm (1 in) of outer insulation from the cable.

2. Strip 6 mm (0.25 in) of insulation from each of the

conductors that will be connected to the power terminals.

3. Crimp a ring or spade lug to each of the conductors using

the crimp tool.

4. Open the hinged protective cover over the power and relay
terminal strip.

5. Place each lug under the proper screw on the power

terminal strip (see Figure 2-13) and use the screwdriver to
tighten the screw.

Figure 2-13: Power Connections

6. Close the hinged protective cover over the terminal strip.

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2.9 Field Wiring A typical field wiring diagram is shown below.

Diagram

Figure 2-14: Typical 1900/27 field wiring installation.

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3 Monitor Operation
This section describes how to operate the monitor. Included is
information about the displays and indicators and how to interpret
the information they provide.

3.1 Monitor Display The liquid crystal display (LCD) on the front panel of the 1900/27
monitor shows vibration data in either English or Metric units. The
display can also show the current Alert and Danger setpoint levels
and error codes.

3.1.1 English or Metric Display Units

Velocity units can be displayed on the LCD in either English units

(in/s), or in Metric units (mm/s). Figure 3-1 shows the arrow on the
right side of the LCD that points to the units which the display is
currently using. Change the velocity units by setting switch 5 to the
desired units on the 6-position configuration switch You may need
to re-adjust the zero of the display slightly if you change the units.
Refer to section 4.2.1 to calibrate the LCD zero.

Figure 3-1: Location of English and Metric LCD unit

indicators.

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3.1.2 The Display Mode Switch

Setpoint levels can be shown on the display by using the three-

position Display Mode switch. The positions of the Display Mode
switch are Normal, Alert, and Danger. Table 3.1 shows the effects
of the Display Mode on the LCD.

Table 3.1: Display Mode Switch

SWITCH SETTING DISPLAY DESCRIPTION

The LCD displays

overall vibration in
units of in/s.

The LCD displays

the Alert Setpoint
in units of in/s.

The LCD displays

the Danger
Setpoint in units of
in/s.

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3.1.3 Display Error Codes

Error codes are displayed on the left side of the LCD as shown in
Figure 3-2. If an error is detected the appropriate error code is
displayed on the LCD. There are three error codes:

E1 Power supply error (continuously checked)

E2 Signal path error (checked only during self test)
E3 NOT OK error (continuously checked).

The Maintenance and Troubleshooting section, Section 4, contains

information about how to resolve these errors.

VIBRATION MONITOR
IN/SEC

MM/SEC

Error Codes

Figure 3-2: Location of Error Indicators.

Error code E1 indicates a power supply error. The regulated

power supplies inside the 1900/27 monitor are continuously
checked. If they fall outside of the acceptable power supply range
the monitor displays the E1 error code. An E1 error could be
caused by a poor power source external to the monitor, or a fault
could exist within the monitor itself.

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Error code E2 is caused by a fault in the signal path. A signal

path fault can only be detected during a user initiated self test. If a
signal path error is detected during a self test, then an E2 error code
will be shown on the LCD display. The signal path check, which is
made during self test, verifies that the peak-to-peak detector and the
setpoint threshold detectors are working properly. A signal path
error could mean that there is an internal fault within the 1900/27
monitor.

Error code E3 occurs when the monitor goes into a NOT OK

situation. The monitor continuously verifies that the system is OK.
If it detects that a transducer input signal is outside the expected
range a NOT OK will result. A NOT OK may be caused by faulty
transducer field wiring, a bad transducer, or a bad connection.

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3.2 LED Indicators Four LED indicators on the 1900/27 monitor front panel show the
status of the monitor. They indicate whether the monitor and
transducer are OK, if either the Alert or Danger relay is in alarm,
and whether the relays are bypassed. Table 3.2 summarizes
how the LED operate.

Table 3.2: LED Indicators

OK LED INDICATION
on Monitor is operating properly and receiving a valid
transducer signal
off Monitor is not OK
flashing Monitor was not OK and then returned to OK

ALERT LED INDICATION

off Alert condition not detected
on Alert condition detected. (Section 2.4.2 describes
the 4 Alert relay configurations and explains how to
configure the relay.)
flashing* Alert condition was detected but is no longer present

DANGER LED INDICATION

off The vibration level is less than the Danger setpoint
on The vibration level is exceeding the Danger setpoint
flashing* The vibration level has exceeded the Danger
setpoint and is now less than the Danger setpoint

BYPASS LED INDICATION

off Monitor is operating normally
on Monitor is bypassed
Monitor is not OK
* Occurs only when the relay is configured as nonlatching and the
vibration was previously above the setpoint and has returned below the
setpoint for that particular relay.

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3.3 Relay Mode The Relay Mode switch lets you inhibit relays by placing the
Switch monitor in bypass. The Relay Mode switch has two positions,
Normal and Bypass. Table 3.3 describes the behavior of the Relay
Mode switch.

Table 3.3: Relay Mode Switch

SWITCH SETTING EFFECT ON RELAYS

Relays react to an alarm

condition

Relays do not react to an alarm

condition and the Bypass LED
comes on. Alert and Danger
LEDs continue to track alarm
conditions in a nonlatching
manner. If relays are activated
before the switch is set, they will

3.4 Setpoint Adjust the Alert and Danger setpoints by using the
Adjustment adjustment screws recessed in the front panel of the monitor. The
adjustment range for the Alert and Danger setpoints is 2.54 to 50.8
mm/s (0.1 to 1.9 in/s). Use the LCD display to view the setpoint
value while adjusting it.

Place the monitor in bypass while adjusting the setpoint so the

relays will not activate accidentally. With the monitor placed in
bypass, the Alert or Danger LED will come on when the
corresponding setpoint is adjusted below the vibration level. If the
monitor is taken out of bypass with one or both of these LEDs on,
the corresponding relays will activate as soon as the monitor is

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taken out of bypass.

Use a small screwdriver to adjust the setpoints. Figure 3-3 shows

the location of the switches and adjustment screws used in this
prodedure.

Adjust the setpoints according to the following steps:

1. Place the monitor into Bypass by sliding the Relay Mode

switch to the Bypass position with the small
screwdriver. The Bypass LED will come on.

2. Slide the Display Mode switch to either the Alert or

Danger position, depending on which setpoint you wish
to adjust.

Alert & Danger

Setpoint Adjust
Screws Relay Mode
Switch
Display Mode
Switch

DISPLAY MODE R E S E T

NORMAL ALERT
ALERT ADJUST
SETPOINT DANGER
DANGER ADJUST
SETPOINT
BUFFERED CONFIGURATION
TRANSDUCER 1
NORMAL
BYPASS
0
RELAY MODE

SELF TEST
ALERT & DANGER ALERT RELAY 0 OFF
TIME DELAY DRIVE CONDITIONS 1 ON
0 0 3 SECONDS 0 0 ALERT
0 1 5 SECONDS 0 1 ALERT OR UNITS
1 0 10 SECONDS NOT OK
1 1 15 SECONDS 1 0 NOT OK 0 ENGLISH
1 1 DANGER 1 METRIC

Figure 3-3: Location of setpoint adjust screws, Display Mode switch and Relay Mode
Switch.

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3. Use the small screwdriver to turn the setpoint adjust

screw corresponding to the setpoint that you wish to
adjust. Turning the screwdriver clockwise increases the
setpoint. The value on the LCD changes as the screw is
turned. If you adjust the setpoint below the vibration
level the LED for the setpoint will come on.

4. When the desired setpoint level is showing on the LCD,

verify that the LED for that setpoint is off. If the LED
is on when the monitor is taken out of bypass, the relay
corresponding to the LED will go into its alarm state.

5. Place the Display Mode switch into the Normal position.

6. Slide the Relay Mode switch into the Normal position by

using the small screwdriver.

3.5 Resetting the Use reset to unlatch a latched relay or to stop a flashing LED.
Monitor You can reset the monitor by pushing the Reset switch on the front
panel or by pressing a remote reset button that is connected to the
remote reset terminals.

Remote reset can be accomplished by wiring a normally opened,

momentarily closed switch or button to the remote reset terminals.
The remote reset contact can be 33 m (1000 ft) from the monitor.
The remote reset feature of the 1900/27 lets you reset the monitor
without opening the enclosure containing the monitor.

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3.6 Buffered Use the buffered transducer output to obtain the raw
Transducer integrated transducer signal. The sensitivity of the buffered
Output transducer zero to peak output is 500 mV/mm/s (19.7 mV/in/s).
The buffered transducer output coaxial connector is located on the
front panel of the monitor. Use this connector to attach diagnostic
equipment such as an oscilloscope or a recorder to the buffered
velocity signal.

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3.7 Initiating a Self test is initiated by moving switch 6 of the 6-position

Monitor Configuration switch to the on position. Once the self test
Self Test begins, move the switch back to the off position. Self test lasts
approximately 30 seconds.

When self test begins all the LEDs and numerical segments of the
LCD turn on to visually verify that they operate properly. During
self test the relays stay in the state they were in at the start of self
test. During self test the power supplies are checked, the signal
path is verified, and the alarm detection circuitry is tested.

If any part of self test fails, an error code is displayed on the LCD.
Error code E1 corresponds to a power supply circuit failure. Error
code E2 is a signal path or alarm detection circuit failure. Error
code E3 occurs when the monitor is NOT OK. The monitor checks
errors E1 and E3 continuously, not just during self test. Error E2, a
signal path failure, can only be checked during self test, and will
remain on until the monitor is reset even if the failure no longer
exists.

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4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

This section describes how to maintain and trouble shoot
your 1900/27 monitor. Instructions on how to adjust the
LCD's zero potentiometer and the 4 to 20 mA interface's gain
adjust potentiometer are included if this procedure should ever
become necessary. If you encounter a problem with the
1900/27 monitor, use the troubleshooting table at the end of
this section before you contact a Bently nevada Product
Service representative.

4.1 General Maintenance Although the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor is a low

maintenance instrument, we recommend that you inspect the
monitor every three to six months to verify that the monitor is
in good working order and that reliable machinery protection is
being provided. Inspect the following items:

! The monitor is powered up, the OK LED is on, and

the LCD is displaying a valid vibration reading.

! The electrical connections to the monitor are in good

condition and have no corrosion or loose wires.

! The weatherproof enclosure is still properly sealed

and does not contain any moisture.

! The Alert and Danger setpoints are properly set and

the relay time delays and Alert relay drive settings
are correct.

During this inspection you should also exercise the self test
function of the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor. Note, however,
that the 4 to 20 mA interface will not send a vibration signal
during self test.

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4.2 Monitor Adjustments Two circuits of the 1900/27 monitor may require adjustment.
Since these circuits are set at the factory, they should not
require adjusting during installation. However, if you suspect
that the monitor is out of adjustment, use the following two
procedures to adjust these circuits in the monitor.

4.2.1 LCD Zero Adjustment

Use this procedure to adjust the LCD to read zero when no

transducer is connected. Because of the noise floor of the
transducer, the monitor will display a low value, less than
0.010 in./s (0.254 mm/s), when a transducer is connected and
no vibration is present. This adjustment does not affect the
full scale range of the monitor.

Adjust the LCD at an electronics workbench rather than at

the installation site. A qualified electronics technician or
engineer should perform the calibration. If you are not
capable of performing this procedure, contact your nearest
Bently Nevada sales office and arrange either to send the
monitor in for calibration or have Product Service come to
your facility and perform this procedure.

Setting the LCD zero requires the following tools and parts:

! A small straight blade screwdriver.

! A power source for the monitor being calibrated

(110 Vac, 220 Vac, or +24 Vdc).

! A 3-conductor cable for attaching the power source

to the monitor.

! Two 3 kΩ resistors.

! Several 50 mm (2 inch), 18 AWG wires.

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The calibration procedure for the LCD is described in the

following steps:

1. Remove the case cover by placing pressure with a

screwdriver, or similar object, between the case
cover and base.

2. Locate the LCD zero adjust potentiometer labeled

R20. It is next to the dip switch on the top circuit
board.

3. Connect the resistors and 18 AWG wires to the

transducer terminal strip according to the circuit
shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1: LCD zero calibration connections.

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4. Connect the 3-conductor cable to the monitor power

terminal strip and plug the other end of the cable
into the proper power source. Wait 30 seconds for
the monitor to complete its power up and self test
functions. After the power up cycle has finished the
green OK LED will flash indicating that the monitor
is now completely powered up and OK. To stop the
flashing push the reset button.

5. Turn the zero adjust potentiometer until the LCD

display reads zero.

6. Unplug the power cable from the power source.

7. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply

terminal strip.

8. Disconnect the resistors and jumper wires from the

transducer terminal strip.

9. Snap the case cover back into place over the printed
circuit boards.

The zero point of the LCD is now properly set. There is no

span adjustment for the LCD display. This zero adjust
procedure zeros the LCD display for the monitor only. Once a
transducer is connected to the monitor, a low value LCD
reading, less than 0.250 mm/s (0.010 in/s), will be present
when no vibration is present. This reading results from the
electrical noise floor of the transducer and monitor system.

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4.2.2 Adjustment of the Monitor's 4 to 20 mA Current

Loop Interface

Use this procedure to adjust both the zero and the gain of
the analog signal from the monitor’s 4 to 20 mA output to the
plant computer. These adjustments should be done by a
skilled electronics technician or engineer at an electronics
workbench rather than at the installation site. The procedure
to adjust this interface requires the following tools and
equipment:

! A small straight blade screwdriver.

! A power source for the monitor being calibrated

(110 Vac, 220 Vac, or +24 Vdc).

! A 3-conductor cable for attaching the power source

to the monitor.

! A power source for the 4 to 20 mA interface (+14

Vdc to +30 Vdc, see Appendix A for complete
specifications).

! A 2-conductor cable for attaching the power source

to the 4 to 20 mA interface.

! A calibrated multimeter with floating inputs.

! A calibrated sinewave generator that can generate a

floating 1.3 Vrms sinewave at 614 Hz.. (The output
must be floating. Neither one of the two terminals
of the sinewave output can be grounded.)

! Four 3 kΩ resistors.

! Several 50 mm (2 inch), 18 AWG wires.

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Adjust the 4 to 20 mA interface according to the following

steps:

1. Remove the case cover by applying pressure with a

screwdriver, or similar object, between the case
cover and the base.

2. Locate the 4 to 20 mA zero and gain adjust

potentiometers on the bottom circuit board. The
potentiometers are labeled R16 and R34 and are
located next to the 4 to 20 mA interface connector.

3. Attach the four 3 kΩ resistors, the short lengths of

wire, and the sinewave generator as shown in
Figure 4-2.

4. Connect the external DC supply to the 4 to 20 mA

interface as shown in Figure 4-2.

5. Power up the 4 to 20 mA supply and adjust the

voltage to the supply voltage that will be used in
the actual installation. If the actual supply voltage
is not known, adjust the supply to 22 Vdc.

6. Power the monitor and wait for it to complete self

test. After the power up cycle has finished, the
green OK LED will flash indicating that the
monitor is now completely powered up and OK.
Push the reset button to stop the flashing.

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Figure 4-2: 4 to 20 mA zero and span adjust circuit.

7. With the sinewave generator powered off, measure

the DC voltage across the “LOOP +” and “TEST”
connections on the 4 to 20 mA terminal block. The
voltage should be about 0.40 Vdc. If it is not,
adjust the zero adjust potentiometer (R16) until the
voltage is 0.40 Vdc.

8. Turn the sinewave generator on and adjust the

output of the generator for a 1.30 Vrms at 614 Hz.
The LCD display should read about 46.7 mm/s
(1.840 ips).

9. Measure the RMS voltage on the output on the

Buffered Transducer output connector. The
multimeter should read 0.65 Vrms. If it does not,
adjust the output of the sinewave generator either

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up or down until the buffered transducer output is

0.65 Vrms.

10. Measure the DC voltage between the LOOP+ and

TEST connectors of the 4 to 20 mA terminal block.
The reading on the multimeter should be 1.87 Vdc.
If it is not, adjust the gain adjust potentiometer up
or down until the voltmeter reads 1.87 Vdc.

11. If desired, verify the accuracy of the loop by

adjusting the output of the sinewave generator to
0.707 Vrms and measuring the voltage between
LOOP+ and TEST. The reading should be
between 1.18 Vdc and 1.22 Vdc. If it is not, repeat
Steps 7 through 10 of this procedure.

12. Turn off the sinewave generator.

13. Unplug the power cable from both the monitor and
4 to 20 mA power sources.

14. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply

terminal strip.

15. Disconnect the resistors, jumper wires and

sinewave generator from the transducer terminal
strip.

16. Snap the case cover back into place over the
printed circuit boards.

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4.3 Troubleshooting Use Table 4.2 to help solve problems encountered while using
the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor. If the solutions suggested in
this table do not solve your problem, contact your nearest
Bently Nevada Product Service Representative.

Table 4.2: Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Monitor will not power up ! Verify that input power source is properly connected to
or there is a power supply the monitor.
error code, E1, on the
LCD ! Verify that any circuit breakers on the power source are
not tripped and that the proper voltage exists on the
power input terminals of the monitor.

The monitor has power, ! Check the transducer cable and connectors for opens
but the OK light will not and shorts.
come on.
! Replace the transducer with a known good transducer.
The LCD is not reading ! Verify that the Display Mode switch is in the proper
the proper value position.

or ! Check that the LCD has its zero value properly

calibrated. (See Section 4.2.1).
The signal path error, E2
is displayed on the LCD ! Verify that the transducer is working properly by either
after running a self test replacing it with a known good transducer or by testing the
on the monitor. existing transducer for proper operation on a shake table.

! Check that the instrument you use to verify the monitor's

reading uses the same analog peak to peak divided by 2
measurement that the 1900/27 uses (see Appendix G) .

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Problem Possible Solution

The LCD is blank, except ! The input to the LCD circuit is above full scale. Check
for the leftmost digit is the input vibration with a portable vibration analyzer, or
displaying a 1. the buffered transducer output to verify that the vibration
is higher than 1.999 in/s.
The relays do not appear ! Verify that the setpoints are set properly.
to activate when the
vibration exceeds the ! Make sure that the monitor is not in Bypass (BYPASS
setpoint LED is off) and that the OK LED is illuminated.

or ! If the Alert relay is the problem, then verify that the drive
condition for the relay is properly set on the Configration
The annunciator or DIP switch.
machine that the relay is
connected to is not ! Test the relay. Before testing either relay disconnect it
affected by an alarm from any machinery that would be affected by the relay
condition at the monitor. changing state. To test the relay, lower the setpoint
below the current vibration level and verify that the relay
goes into its alarm state.

! Verify that the cable between the monitor's relay

terminals and the device the relay is connected to is
correct. If the relay is being used to drive an external
relay or device, such as a motor control relay or a buzzer,
then verify that the external relay or device is working
properly.
The 4 to 20 mA interface ! Check the 4 to 20 mA interface cable for opens and shorts
sends an inaccurate between the 1900/27 monitor and the plant computer.
signal or no signal.
! Check that the plant computer power supply and loop
resistance meet the specifications listed in Appendix A,
Section 1.9.

! Check calibration of the 4 to 20 mA interface according to

the procedures in Section 4.2.2 of this manual.
The 4 to 20 mA interface ! Verify that the bypass mode jumper (W4) is in and that the
indicates a “NOT OK” monitor is bypassed. If these two conditions exist then the
(output is 1 to 3 mA) but monitor is operating correctly. When the W4 jumper is
the monitor’s OK LED is installed the 4 to 20 mA output will indicate a “NOT OK”
on. when the monitor is bypassed.

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Problem Possible Solution

E3 error is displayed on ! Verify that connectors are firmly seated and free of
LCD (NOT OK Condition corrosion
detected).
! Verify transducer is properly wired
! Verify no shorts exist between wires at connector
! Verify that the transducer power supply is working properly
by measuring the voltage between transducer
PWR(RED)and COM(BLK). Acceptable range is 4.9 to 5.2
Vdc

! Verify that the transducer cable is working properly by

replacing it with a known good cable

! Verify that the transducer is working properly by either

replacing it with a known good transducer or by testing the
existing transducer for proper operation on a shake table.

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Appendix A
Performance Specifications
A.1 1900/27 Monitor Note: Operation outside the specified limits will result in false
Specifications readings or loss of machine monitoring.

A.1.1 Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions (see Figure A-1):

Length: 5.20 in (132 mm)

Width: 5.20 in (132 mm)
Depth: 2.80 in (71.1 mm)
Weight: 0.85 lb (400 g)

A.1.2 Environmental Specifications

Temperature Range:

Operating: -20EC to +70EC (-4EF to 176EF)

Storage: -30EC to +90EC (-22EF to 194EF)

Maximum Relative
Humidity: 95% noncondensing

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Figure A-1: 1900/27 Mechanical Dimensions..

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A.1.3 Monitor Power Specifications

AC/HDC Version

AC Voltage: 85 Vac to 264 Vac

rms rms

DC Voltage: 110 Vdc to 370 Vdc

Current: less than 0.12 Arms Max
Frequency: DC or 47 Hz to 440 Hz

Low DC Version

Voltage: 18 Vdc to 36 Vdc

Current: less than 0.3 A Max

A.1.4 Relay Specifications

Relay Contact Ratings (noninductive load):

Maximum
Switched Power: 180 W, 1800 VA

Maximum DC
Voltage & Current: 28 Vdc at 6 A

Maximum AC
Voltage & Current: 300 Vac at 6 A

Relay Dielectric Strength (at sea level):

Contact to Contact: 750 Vrms

Contact to Coil: 1500 Vrms

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Relay Life Expectancy:

Mechanical: 100,000,000 operations

Electrical: 180,000 operations at 6 A, 120 Vac

Insulation Resistance: 100,000,000 Ω minimum at 20oC,

500 Vdc, 50% relative humidity

A.1.5 Signal Conditioning

Fullscale Range: 2 in/s (50.8 mm/s )

pk pk

Note: Full scale is limited by maximum input above 614

Hz. The Maximum input is 2 volts peak, or 20 g peak.
20 g peak at 614 Hz is equivilant to 2 in/second peak.
For frequencies above 614 Hz, the maximum full scale
range is equal to (1228/frequency) in/s.

Frequency Response:

High Pass Corner: 3 dB corner at 8 Hz. Less than 1%

error due to high pass corner for
frequency above 30 Hz.

Low Pass Corner: Greater than 4 kHz. Less than 1%

error due to low pass corner for
frequency below 4 kHz.

A.1.6 Accuracy Percent of full scale range.

Liquid Crystal Display ±3% for 30 Hz to 4 kHz.

-30%, +3% for 8 to 30 Hz.

Buffered output ±3% for 30 Hz to 4 kHz.

-30%, +3% for 8 to 30 Hz.

4 to 20 mA Interface ±3% for 30 Hz to 1 kHz.

-30%, +3% for 8 to 30 Hz.

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A.1.7 LED Indicators

OK: One constant ON green LED indicates
OK condition of monitor, transducer, and
field wiring. Constant OFF indicates
NOT OK condition. OK LED flashing at
2 Hz indicates monitor has been NOT
OK, but is now OK.

Alert: One yellow LED indicates an Alert

condition. Flashing at 2 Hz indicates an
Alert condition has occurred and then
gone away (only occurs if the Alert relay
is configured as nonlatching).

Danger: One of the two red LEDs indicates a

Danger condition. Flashing at 2 Hz
indicates a Danger condition has occurred
and then gone away (only occurs if the
Danger relay is configured as
nonlatching).

Bypass: The other red LED indicates the monitor

is in BYPASS mode.

A.1.8 Monitor Controls

Display Mode Switch: Three positions: Normal, Alert Setpoint,

and Danger Setpoint. Controls what is
shown on LCD display.

Relay Mode Switch: Two positions, Normal and BYPASS,

control whether the monitor is in normal
or Bypass mode.

Reset Button: Push to reset latched relays and flashing

LEDs.

Configuration Switch: Used to set Alert and Danger Relay Time

Delay, Alert relay drive conditions,
English or metric display units, and to
initiate a monitor self test.

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A.1.9 4 to 20 mA Interface Specifications

Fullscale Range: 2 in/spk (50.8 mm/spk)

Overrange: 2.5 in/spk (63.5 mm/spk)

Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 1 kHz

NOT OK Signalling: Output clamped to less than 3 mA during

monitor NOT OK

Input Voltage Range: 12 VDC minimum

36 VDC maximum

Galvanic isolation: Optical, 1000 Vac, 707 Vdc.

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Appendix B
Peak Detection Methods
Understanding the methods for peak to peak amplitude detection
of a vibration signal can help you understand why the 1900/27
Vibration Monitor is more accurate than some other monitors and
why the readings of the 1900/27 and the Trendmaster 2000 can
differ slightly under certain circumstances. This appendix
summarizes the typical methods of detecting peak to peak amplitude
and then compares the relative value of each one.

B.1 Peak Detector Three methods of peak detection are commonly used in
Theory vibration measurment instruments - the simple peak method, the
peak-to-peak divided by 2 method, and RMS converted to peak
method. The most accurate method for detecting the peak-to-peak
amplitude of vibration signals is the peak-to-peak divided by 2
method.

A simple peak detector circuit will find the maximum positive

peak of a waveform. Over some period of time, usually about one
second, the peak value held by the circuit decays so the circuit can
obtain the next peak value. A peak detection scheme using only a
positive peak detector is less accurate because it assumes that the
vibration signal has equal positive and negative peaks. When
measuring an input vibration signal with a small positive peak and a
large negative peak, for example, this detector erroneously indicates
a low vibration amplitude. Since complex machine vibration
signals are rarely symmetrical, a detector that measures both
positive and negative peaks is more accurate.

Peak-to-peak divided by 2 detection is a better method and is used

by Bently Nevada monitors for velocity or acceleration signals.
This method finds both the positive and negative peaks of the input
signal and adds them together to get a peak-to-peak value. Since
peak value is the standard for vibration data displayed in velocity
units, the monitor divides the peak-to-peak value by two, resulting
in the peak value of the signal. The peak values held by this circuit
also decay so the circuit can detect future peaks. The peak-to-peak
divided by two method ensures that all the vibration signal from a
machine, both positive and negative, is measured and the result

B.1 Peak Detector Theory B-1

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accurately reflects the overall vibration of the machine.

Another peak detection method is RMS converted to peak, which

uses a true RMS detection circuit to find the RMS value of the
input signal, then applies a conversion factor to find the peak value.
Although some applications may call for RMS measurements, this
method is poor for determining true peak values because the relation
between RMS and peak values depends on the shape of the signal.
Typically, instruments convert RMS to peak by dividing by %2,
which is only accurate for a pure, symmetrical sinusoid. Since
complex machine vibration signals are rarely pure or symmetrical
sine waves, the peak value obtained from this method is usually in
error.

B-2 B.1 Peak Detector Theory

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Appendix C
1900/27 Monitor Configuration Form
The following page contains a form that can be used to record
internal jumper settings, configuration switch settings, and setpoints
for the 1900/27 monitor.

The configuration form may be copied.

Trendmaster® 2000 Address Settings C-1

 1900/27 Vibration Monitor Configuration Form

Monitor Configuration:
Point Plant Name : _______________________________________________________
Location Unit Name : _______________________________________________________
Machine Name : _______________________________________________________
Machine Type : _______________________________________________________
Transducer Orientation: Radial | Axial Angle: _____________________
Orientation Zero Degree Reference: _______________________________________
Setpoint Alert Setpoint : _________________ in/s | mm/s
Levels Danger Setpoint : _________________ in/s | mm/s
Jumper W4 - Trendmaster® 2000 Bypass Mode : IN | OUT
Settings W5 - Danger Relay Normally Energized/ De-energized Mode : IN | OUT
W6 - Alert Relay Normally Energized/ De-energized Mode : IN | OUT
W7 - Danger Relay Latching/Nonlatching Mode : IN | OUT
W8 - Alert Relay Latching/Nonlatching Mode : IN | OUT
Configuration Relay Time Delay : 3 s | 5 s | 10 s | 15 s
Switch Alert Relay Drive : Alert | Alert OR NOT OK | NOT OK | Danger
Settings Velocity Units (peak) : English - in/s | Metric - mm/s

(This page may be copied)

1900/27 Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix D

Appendix D
Accessories and Spare Parts

D.1 Installation The following items listed below can be used as part of the
Hardware installation of the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor.

Weatherproof Enclosure

A weatherproof enclosure protects the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor

from wet and corrosive environments. Two enclosures are listed
below. When properly installed, these weatherproof enclosures will
meet Type 4X specifications.

Constructed of thermoplastic polyester resin (PBT), the 190100-01

weatherproof enclosure has a clear polycarbonate cover to allow
viewing of the LCD display and status LEDs.

When properly installed, the 03636315 RFI Resistant Enclosure

protects the 1900/27 monitor from strong radio signals generated
from hand-held transmitters. It consists of a stainless steel body
and a door with a metal screened window. Along with the 190520
Accelerometer and properly grounded conduit, this housing can
significantly reduce the possibility of nuisance alarms caused by
radio induced signals.

190100-01 Weatherproof enclosure for one 1900/27

Vibration Monitor.

03636315 Weatherproof RFI shielded enclosure for one

1900/27 Vibration Monitor.

104795-01 Back panel for 03636315 housing.

04344054 Screws for 03636315 housing back panel.

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Fittings

03813103 3/4 inch NPT chrome plated zinc hub fitting.

03813106 1-1/4 inch NPT chrome plated zinc hub fitting.
26650-01 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch NPT reducer.
26650-03 1-1/4 inch to 1 inch NPT reducer.
03839240 1/4 inch NPT cable seal; 0.200 to 0.265 inch
diameter (5.0 to 6.7 mm) for use in sealing
transducer cable entry to weatherproof enclosure.
One required per each cable entry to housing.
03870190 fitting for connecting 1/2 inch NPS female
liquidtight conduit to 1/2-14 NPS transducer cap
option.

Cable Armor and Fittings

Cable armor can be used to make the transition from the transducer
to Sealtite® flexible conduit or rigid conduit.

Armor

A
106924 - 99 3/8 inch Teflon ®
coated stainless steel armor

Option Decription

A 99 Armor length option in feet

Order in increments of 10 feet (3.0 metres).

Minimum length: 3.0 metres (10 feet)

Maximum length: 27 metres (90 feet)

Armor Fittings

03840496 Armor to 1/2 inch NPS female conduit fitting

for connection to 1/2 inch NPS transducer cap
option.
03840495 Armor to 3/4 inch conduit fitting

D-2 D.1 Installation Hardware

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D.2 Spare Parts An on-site supply of spare parts allows for immediate and efficient
maintenance or expansion of your 1900/27 Vibration Monitor
System. Bently Nevada recommends that the following components
be available as spare parts.

Cable connector plugs

A 7 position connection plug is required for connecting the

transducer and 4 to 20 mA system cables to the 1900/27 Vibration
Monitor.

00500133 7 position 5.08 mm spacing connector plug

Jumpers

The internal jumpers are used to set relay options such as latching
or nonlatching relays and normally energized or de-energized relays.

00500143 single 2 pin jumper

Manual

Spare manuals may be useful to allow other engineers or

technicians, involved in the installation, operation, or maintenance
of the 1900/27 Vibration Monitor, to have their own copy.

190127-01 1900/27 Operation and Maintenance Manual

D.2 Spare Parts D-3

Appendix D 1900/27 Operation and Maintenance Manual

D-4 D.2 Spare Parts

1900/27 Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix E

Appendix E
Hazardous Area Approvals

Canadian Standards The 1900/27 vibration monitor is CSA NRTL/C approved for
Association Approvals Class 1, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D hazardous areas when
installed per drawing 105352.

The table below lists the approval drawings in the order they
appear.

APPLICATION NOTE

When the accelerometer is used with barriers in an

intrinsically safe installation, the transducer common is
connected to the barrier's earth ground. Since the
transducer common is also connected to the power input
common inside the 1900/27, care must be taken to avoid a
ground loop which could arise from connecting the power
input common to earth ground. Note that the approval
drawings for the 89129 and 190520 Accelerometers
require that the total earth ground loop impedance at the
barrier be less than one ohm.

DRAWING TITLE DRAWING NUMBER NUMBER OF SHEETS

1900/27 Installation Approval Drawing . . . . 124919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CSA Intrinsically Safe Approval Drawing . . 107585 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hazardous Area Approvals E-1

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E-2 Hazardous Area Approvals

1900/27 Operation and Maintenance Manual Index

Index
4-20 mA current loop interface English units (in/s) 1-5, 3-1
Behavior during 1900/27 monitor English/Metric Units 2-7
bypass 1-4, 2-3 Error codes 2-8, 3-3
Connections 2-19 E1 3-3
Interface gain adjustment 4-5 E2 3-4
Interface specifications A-6 E3 3-4
Interface zero adjustment 4-5 Error detection 2-8

Accessories D-1 Hazardous Area Approvals E-1

Adjusting setpoints 3-6
Adjustments Housing D-1
4-20 mA current loop gain 4-5 RFI resistant D-1
4-20 mA current loop zero 4-5 weatherproof D-1
LCD zero 4-2
Alarm relays, SPDT Type 2 Form C 1-2 Initiating Self Test 2-8
Alert relay Installation hardware D-1
alarm conditions 2- 6 Internal Jumpers 1-4, 2-1, 2-4
configuration 1-5, 2-14 bypass mode 2-3
connections 2-13 latching/nonlatching relays 1-4
drive conditions 2-15 location 2-4
Approvals drawing F-3 normally energized/de-energized
relays 1-4
Buffered velocity connector 1-2 settings 2-1
BYPASS, 4-20 mA current loop
behavior 1- 4, 2-3 Jumper installation/removal 2-4
BYPASS Mode jumper 2-3
Latching alarms 1-4
Configuration Form C-1 Latching Relays 2-1
Configuration Switch A-5 Latching/Nonlatching Relays 1-4
alert relay alarm conditions 1-5, 2-6 LCD display 1-2, 3-1
english/metric units 1-5, 2-7 error codes 3-3
monitor self test 1-5 specifications A- 4
relay time delay 1-4, 2-6 zero adjustment 4-2
settings 2-6 LED indicators 1-2, 3-5
Connectors, location 1-6 LED location 1-7
CSA NRTL/C approvals E-1
Maintenance 4-1
Danger relay, connections 2-19 Metric units (mm/s) 1-5, 3-1
Display Monitor
error codes 3-3 environmental specifications A-1
setpoint levels 3-2 mechanical specifications A-1
Display Mode Switch 3-2, A-5 power specifications A-3
Monitor Controls A-5

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Monitor self test 1-3, 1-5

Timed OK/Monitor Defeat 1-3
Non-Latching Relays 2-1 Troubleshooting 4-9
Nonlatching alarms 1-4 Type 4X enclosure 2-5, D-1
Normally De-energized Relays 2-2
Normally Energized Relays 2-2 Units 1-5, 2-7, 3-1
Normally Energized/De-energized Relays 1-4
Weatherproof Enclosure D-1
Peak measurements B-1
Power supply
connections 2-17
options A-3
Power-up Inhibit 1-3
Programmable options 1-4

Relay internal jumper settings 2-1

Relay BYPASS 1-2
Relay Mode switch 3-6, A-5
Relay Specifications A-3
Relay Time Delay 1-4, 2-6
Relays
connections 2-19
latching 2-1
non-latching 2-1
normally de-energized 2-2
normally energized 2-2
Remote Reset 1-2
connection 2-19
switch requirements 2-19
Reset Button A-5
RFI reduction D-1
RMS converted to peak B-1

Self Test 1-3, 2-8, 3-10

Setpoint adjustment 3-6
Setpoint levels
display 3-2
Switch
Display Mode 3-2, A-5
Relay mode 3-6, A-5

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