vb8

Product Datasheet
Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

Description
The vb8 instrument is a portable four-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 vb8 is certified for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous areas. It is

ergonomically designed and lightweight for all day comfort.
The vb8 provides recordings with up to 12,800 lines of
resolution and up to 80 kHz Fmax. Our patented adaptive
settling algorithm and 6Pack recording system offer quick,
one-step data recording.
The vb8 has plenty of storage and long battery life. This device
is backed by five years of warranty.
The vb8 is one of Bently Nevada hardware monitoring assets
that work with System 1* and Ascent* Level 2 software.
The vb8 offers the following features:
n Four channel simultaneous recordings
n Two-plane balancing with up to 4 sensors
n Support for acceleration, velocity, displacement, DC-coupled, current
and voltage output sensors
n Triax-enabled
n 12,800 lines FFT resolution
n Supports 80 kHz Fmax
n 1 GB memory
n Spectrum and waveform recordings
n Demodulation for early detection of rotating machinery problems

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 such as bearing faults
n Unique 6Pack recording system
n Full analysis capabilities such as time synchronous
averaging, coastdown and runup, bump test, cross-
channel phase, orbit plot, and long time waveform
n Modal Impact Testing and Cross Channel Spectrum
(ODS)
n Ability to export data in Universal File Format (UFF)
for additional analysis in ODS software such as
Vibrant Technology ME'scope
n Numeric parameter input via keypad with trend and
alarm capability
n Sensor cable self-test feature
n Flex feature to add Remote Comms
n USB host port for data transfer to external USB
drive
n Upgradable Proflash system and free firmware
updates for 5 years
n Five-year warranty on the instrument hardware

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Specifications Tachometer Sensor
Sensors Sensor type
Laser sensor with reflective tape
Sensor triggers on beam reflection
Sensor input Four channels simultaneous sampling Laser sensor 10 cm to 2 m nominal
Compatible Accelerometer, velocity, displacement, current, range Range depends on size of reflective tape
sensor types voltage output and 4 to 20 mA
16 V peak-peak Tachometer Input
AC coupled
Allows for ± 8 V sensor output swing
range Laser Tach, Contact, TTL Pulse, Keyphasor*
(± 80 g) Supported
sensor types Instrument has optically isolated input
0 V to 20 V,
DC coupled -10 V to 10 V, Power supply to
-20 V to 0 V 5 V, 50 mA
ranges sensor
E.g. For reading prox-probe gap 3.5 V (4 mA) min
1 x BNC (CH1) TTL pulse rating 28 V (5 mA) max
1 x LEMO (CH2/CH3/CH4) Off-state 0.8 V
Connectors
7.7 ± 0.5 V,
Safety feature: Break-free inline connector
Keyphasor* 13.2 ± 0.8 V,
Analog to digital thresholds 18.5 ± 1 V
24-bit ADC
conversion
Nominally 8 V, 13 V, 18 V
0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable),
Sensor 24 V maximum 10 RPM to 300,000 RPM
excitation Speed range (0.2 Hz to 5 kHz)
current 2.2 mA required power for IEPE/ICP ® type
accelerometer Pulse width at least 0.1 ms

Sensor detection Warns if short circuit or not connected Accuracy ± 0.1 %

Up to 140 Hz (8400 CPM)
Output to drive Typical
strobe Depends on strobe type
Special cable required

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Parameter Indication
> 1000 g (10,000 m/s2) ≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz
> 1000 in/sec (25,000 mm/s) ≤ 1.5 dB 1 Hz to <10 Hz
Attenuation
Maximum > 20 in (500 mm)
> 10,000 amps due to Values apply to single integration.
levels (peak) Integration (Acceleration to velocity)
Effective limit is sensor sensitivity and output (normal mode)
voltage Double the values for double integration
(Acceleration to displacement)
Dynamic signal > 95 dB
Attenuation
range typical at 400 line resolution ≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz
due to
Less than -70 dB typical Integration (low ≤ 1.5 dB 0.2 Hz to <1 Hz
Harmonic
frequency Applies when coupling = DC and Fmax ≤ 100 Hz
distortion Other distortions and noise are lower mode)
g or m/s2 or adB
in/s or mm/s or vdB
mil or mm or µm
adB, vdB, amps, user defined
Units
0-peak, peak-peak or RMS
Auto-scale by 1000x when required
US and SI options for adB and vdB
Overall RMS value
Waveform True pk-pk
Magnitude & Dual cursors
cursors Harmonics
Digital readouts on chart
± 1% of readings
approximately 0.1 dB
Base accuracy
For AC signal: % of reading
For DC signal: % of full scale
≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz
High frequency ≤ 3 dB >10 kHz to 40 kHz
attenuation Attenuation tolerances are in addition to base
accuracy.
AC coupling ≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz
attenuation ≤ 3 dB 1 Hz to <10 Hz

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Spectrum Display Time scale
10 ms to 512 seconds
or orders based from 1 to 999 revs
25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800,
Time 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000,
synchronous
6000, 8000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, Only available when tachometer triggered
Fmax ranges 60,000, 80,000 Hz averages
Long time 25 Hz to 40 kHz
Or equivalent CPM values waveform
Or orders-based from 1X to 999X Fmax 20 kHz max for two or more channels

Fmin possible 0 to Fmax 14.7 million samples (total over channels)

range Long time
Instrument zeroes all spectral lines below Fmin. E.g. for Fmax 1 kHz,
waveform
Resolution 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12,800 lines duration Fsample = 2.56 kHz and
Duration = 1.6 hrs
Hz, CPM, Orders
Frequency scale
Linear scale with zooming
Number of
Acceleration, velocity, displacement, current, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384, 32,768
samples
voltage, user defined
Amplitude scale 10 ms to 512 seconds
Time scale
Linear or log scales, auto or manual scaling or orders based from 1 to 999 revs
Hanning Time 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
Window shapes
Rectangular synchronous
averages Only available when tachometer triggered
(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5) %
Overlap Long time
Depends on Fmax and number of lines 25 Hz to 40 kHz
waveform
Number of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Fmax 20 kHz max for two or more channels
averages Increases sampling time proportionally 14.7 million samples (total over channels)
Long time
Averaging types Linear, exponential, peak hold, synchronous E.g. for Fmax 1 kHz,
waveform
23 bandwidth options duration Fsample = 2.56 kHz and
Demodulation Duration = 1.6 hrs
bandwidths From 125 Hz to 1250 Hz
Up to 16 kHz to 20 kHz Logging and Analysis
Up to 40 kHz and 3200 lines (1 channel)
Up to 20 kHz and 1600 lines (3 channels) Instrument screen, transfer to Ascent or System
Output formats
6Pack 1, XML, UFF file export via USB
Spectrum and waveform for low-frequency, Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash memories
high-frequency and demodulation Data storage
Database mirror copy on second flash memory
Up to 6 kHz Fmax Folders/machines/points/locations/routes
Orders-based Data storage
Order tracking structure No limits are applied
Tachometer required 50 character names
Mounted on high-speed shaft
Max folder size 10,000 measurement locations
< -65 dB
Order tracking - CH1 for hammer
Distortion Within 50% to 200% speed variation during Up to 3 response channels
recording Modal analysis ≤ 40 kHz
Coherence and FRF
Waveform Display (Accelerance / Mobility / Compliance)

Number of 1 reference
1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384, 32,768 Up to 3 other sensors
samples Cross channel
spectrum Coherence and FRF for importing into ODS
software

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Balancing Battery and Charger
Up to 2 planes Battery type Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 5 Ah
Planes
2 sensors
10 hours
Speed range 30 to 60 000 RPM Operating time
Backlight on — 60 second timeout
Acceleration Internal charging, automatic control
Measurement Charger type
Velocity External power pack 12 V DC, 3 A output
type
Displacement
3 A nominal
Angle 0° to 360° Charge rate
3 hours for complete charge
Fixed position
Circumference arc
Weight modes Mechanical
E.g. Weights on fan blades, linear dist. around
circumference 9.9" W x 5.8" L x 2.4" H
Size
(252 x 148 x 60 mm)
Remove trial Leave or remove trial weights for final balance
weights 2.7 lb (1.2 kg)
Automatic recalculation Weight
Including battery and strap
Manual data Yes
entry Allows re-entry of previous balance jobs Environmental Limits
In the data structure where machine vibration Operating
Storage of readings are stored 14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
temperature
balancing jobs
No limits applied -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C), 95% RH
Storage
temperature & Up to 95 F (35 C), 85% RH if storage exceeds 1
Display and Communication humidity month

Graphic Grayscale LCD IP65 sealed

Display 4’ (1.2 m) drop onto concrete
LED Backlight Ruggedness
Procedure: 26 drops following
Resolution & 480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5” (140 mm) MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV
size Readable in direct sunlight
Supported English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Compliance and Certifications
Languages Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
EN 61326-1
Communication USB and Ethernet EN 61326-2-3
with PC EMC
Use PROFLASH to upgrade instrument firmware European Community Directive:
USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
USB host port
Save folders to USB flash drive EN 62133
Spectra, Coherence, FRF magnitude and phase Electrical Safety European Community Directive:
UFF export
Universal File Format for Modal and FRF data LV Directive 2014/35/EU

Hazardous Area Approvals

For a detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) at
www.GEmeasurement.com.

CSA/NRTL/C
Class I, Division 2,
(Approval
Groups A, B, C, D
Option 01)

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 DCCA0041 DC car adapter 1
Ordering Information SCOUT100 Series and vbSeries Quick
108M3536 1
Start Guide
For a detailed listing of country and product
MVBX0250 Instrument Reference guide 1
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) at Accessory Kits
www.GEmeasurement.com.
Balancing Kit - 108M4050-04
VB8-AXX
A: Agency Approval Part Number Description Qty
01 CSA / NRTL / C (Class 1, Division 2) Reflective tape
113M5529-01 1
One roll, 60 cm
Basic Kit Laser Tach Kit
LASA0315 1
Zone 2 rated
We offer the vb8 instrument in a basic kit with
Laser cable
the option to purchase System 1 or Ascent CBL50216
Five meters
1
software and license separately. MAGA0063 Laser magnetic stand 1

Part Number Description Qty Sensor Cable

CB5G0024 2
Five meters, green
vb8 four-channel portable data collector 1
Sensor Cable
USB flash drive contains vbX Manager CB5R0025 2
Five meters, red
and installation guide together with
108M4049-01 1 CBBL0026 Carrying case for the kit 1
reference guides and brochures for
vbSeries and other products.
ACCL0547 Zone 2 Laser Tach Kit - LASA0315
or Straight accelerometer 3
200350
Part Number Description Qty
ACCL0561 Right-angled accelerometer 1
108M4064 Laser Tacho Holder 1
CBCC0027 Coiled cable 4
108M4066 Circlips - 20Mm Stainless 1
CBTB0278 Triple BNC adapter 1
108M4067 Arp115 Oring 2
MAGF0104 Accelerometer magnetic base 4
108M4069 Laser Tach Zone 2 rated 1
CABB0560 BNC to BNC cable, 1m 2
CABU0213 USB data transfer cable 1
TTL70259 LEMO-BNC TTL Tach/Keyphasor* cable 1
PLUS0230 Category A power plug, USA / Canada 1
Category D power plug,
PLSA0241 1
South Africa / India
Category M power plug,
PLAU0228 1
Australia / New Zealand / China
Category G power plug,
PLHK0245 1
Hong Kong / UK
PLEU0229 Category C Power plug, Europe 1
CBVB0552 vbx instrument carry bag 1
109M2384-02 Neck strap with Sensor Keeper 1
108M4044 AC power adapter 1

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Impact Hammer Kit Additional Accessories

Impact_Hammer_Kit - Software
AXX-BXX-CXX-DXX-EXX-FXX
Part Number Description
A: 500lbf pk, 10mV/lbf, 0.3lbm (285570-01) 108M4051 ASCENT Level 1
00 None
108M4052 ASCENT Level 2
01 Hammer Included
B: 1000lbf pk, 5mV/lbf, 0.3lbm (285570-02) 3071/01 System 1
00 None
01 Hammer Included
C: 5000lbf pk, 1mV/lbf, 2.4lbm (285570-03)
Miscellaneous Parts
00 None
01 Hammer Included Part Number Description
D: NA Accelerometer magnetic base
E: NA MAGM0064
Male connection
F: NA
Keyphasor cable
KEY70258
BNC to LEMO
VBMR0222 Stainless safety rings (1 pair)
100M5828 The vbSeries hard case
DTC70262 The vbSeries dust cover
BATT0575 Replacement battery pack, Li-Ion 7.4 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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 Copyright 2016 - 2018 Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC ("BHGE") All rights reserved.
* Denotes a trademark of Bently Nevada, LLC, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Baker Hughes, a GE company.
All product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders.
Use of the trademarks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the respective holders.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
1631 Bently Parkway South, Minden, Nevada USA 89423
Phone: 1-775.782.3611 www.GEmeasurement.com

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