vb5

Product Datasheet
Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

Description
The vb5 instrument is a portable single channel vibration data
collector. It is ergonomically designed and lightweight for all
day comfort. You can use this device for on-route as well as
off-route data collection.

The vb5 data collector 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 data collector has plenty of storage and long battery life.
This device is backed by five years of warranty.
The vb5 data collector is one of Bently Nevada hardware
monitoring assets that work with System 1* Evolution and
Ascent* Level 1 software.
The vb5 data collector offers the following features:
n Single channel recordings
n 6,400 lines FFT resolution
n Supports 40 kHz Fmax
n 1 GB memory
n ≥ 95 dB dynamic range
n Spectrum and waveform recordings
n Demodulation for early detection of rotating machinery problems
such as bearing faults
n Unique 6Pack recording system
n Cable test mode
n Option to add flex features such as balancing and Remote Comms
n Optional Wi-Fi support
n Upgradable Proflash system and free firmware updates for 5 years
n Five-year warranty on the instrument hardware

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Specifications Parameter Indication
Sensors > 1000 g (10,000 m/s2)
> 1000 in/sec (25,000 mm/s)
Maximum levels > 20 in (500 mm)
Sensor input One channel
(peak)
Compatible sensor Effective limit is sensor sensitivity and
Accelerometer output voltage
types
16 V peak-peak Dynamic signal > 95 dB
AC coupled range Allows for ± 8 V sensor output swing range typical at 400 line resolution
(± 80 g)
Less than -70 dB typical
1 x BNC (CH1) Harmonic distortion
Connectors Other distortions and noise are lower
Safety feature: Break-free inline connector
g or m/s2 or adB
Analog to digital
24-bit ADC in/s or mm/s or vdB
conversion
mil or mm or µm
0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable), Units
24 V maximum 0-peak, peak-peak or RMS
Sensor excitation Auto-scale by 1000x when required
current 2.2 mA required power for IEPE/ICP ® type
accelerometer US and SI options for amps and volts

Sensor detection Warns if short circuit or not connected Overall RMS value
Waveform True pk-pk
Magnitude & Dual cursors
Tachometer Sensor (Optional) cursors Harmonics

Laser sensor with reflective tape Digital readouts on chart

Sensor type
Sensor triggers on beam reflection ± 1% of readings
10 cm to 2 m nominal Base accuracy approximately 0.1 dB
Laser sensor range
Range depends on size of reflective tape
% of reading
≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz
Tachometer Input ≤ 3 dB >10 kHz to 40 kHz
High frequency
Supported sensor Laser Tach, Contact, TTL Pulse attenuation Attenuation tolerances are in addition to
types Instrument has optically isolated input base accuracy.
Power supply to AC coupling ≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz
5 V, 50 mA
sensor attenuation ≤ 3 dB 1 Hz to <10 Hz
3.5 V (4 mA) min ≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz
TTL pulse rating 28 V (5 mA) max ≤ 1.5 dB 0.2 Hz to <1 Hz
Off-state 0.8 V
Attenuation due to Values apply to single integration.
10 RPM to 300,000 RPM Integration (Acceleration to velocity)
Speed range (0.2 Hz to 5 kHz)
Double the values for double integration
Pulse width at least 0.1 ms (Acceleration to displacement)
Accuracy ± 0.1 %

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Spectrum Display Logging & Analysis
25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, Instrument screen, transfer to Ascent or System
1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, Output formats
1 Evolution, XML
6000, 8000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000
Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash memories
Fmax ranges Hz Data storage
Database mirror copy on second flash memory
Or equivalent CPM values Folders/machines/points/locations/routes
Or orders-based from 1X to 999X Data storage
structure No limits are applied
Fmin possible 0 to Fmax 50 character names
range Instrument zeroes all spectral lines below Fmin.
Max folder size 10,000 measurement locations
Resolution 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 lines

Frequency scale
Hz, CPM, Orders Display & Communication
Linear scale with zooming
Acceleration, velocity, displacement Graphic Grayscale LCD
Display
Amplitude scale LED Backlight
Linear or log scales, auto or manual scaling 480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5” (140 mm)
Resolution &
Hanning size Readable in direct sunlight
Window shapes
Rectangular
Supported English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese,
(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5) % Languages Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
Overlap
Depends on Fmax and number of lines
Communication USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi optional
Number of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 with PC Use PROFLASH to upgrade instrument firmware
averages Increases sampling time proportionally
USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA
Averaging types Linear, exponential, peak hold USB host port
Save folders to USB flash drive
23 bandwidth options
Demodulation Battery & Charger
bandwidths From 125 Hz to 1250 Hz
Up to 16 kHz to 20 kHz Battery type Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 5 Ah
Up to 40 kHz & 3200 lines (1 channel) 10 hours
Operating time
6Pack Backlight on — 60 second timeout
Spectrum and waveform for low-frequency,
high-frequency and demodulation Internal charging, automatic control
Charger type
External power pack 12 V DC, 3 A output

Waveform Display Charge rate

3 A nominal
3 hours for complete charge
Number of
1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384
samples Mechanical
10 ms to 256 seconds
Time scale 9.9" W x 5.8" L x 2.4" H
or orders based from 1 to 999 revs Size
(252 x 148 x 60 mm)
2.7 lb (1.2 kg)
Weight
Including battery and strap

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

Compliance & Certifications

EN61326-1
EN 61326-2-3
EMC
European Community Directive:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 62133
Electrical Safety European Community Directive:
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 Option 01) Groups A, B, C, D

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 MVBX0250 Instrument Reference guide 1
Ordering Information
Additional Accessories
For a detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick Software
Reference Guide (108M1756) at
Part
www.GEmeasurement.com. Number
Description

108M4051 ASCENT Level 1

VB5-AXX
108M4052 ASCENT Level 2
A: Agency Approval 3071/01 System 1 Evolution
01 CSA

Basic Kit Hardware

Part
We offer the vb5 instrument in a basic kit with Description
Number
the option to purchase the System 1 Evolution or
100M5828 The vbSeries hard case
Ascent software and license separately.
DTC70262 The vbSeries dust cover
Part Number Description Qty DGWF0591 USB Wi-Fi dongle
vb5 single-channel portable data collector 1 BATT0575 Replacement battery pack, Li-Ion 7.4 V 5 Ah
USB flash drive contains vbX Manager and 108M4069 Laser Tach powered by vb5
installation guide together with reference CBL50216 Five-meter laser Tach cable for 108M4069
108M4049-01 1
guides and brochures for vb Series and other
products. Reflective tape
113M5529-01
One roll, 60 cm (23.7 in)
ACCL0547
or Straight accelerometer 1
200350
CBCC0027 Coiled cable 1
MAGF0104 Accelerometer magnetic base 1
CABB0560 BNC to BNC cable, 1m 1
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
NKST0553 vbx neck strap with Sensor Keeper 1
108M4044 AC power adapter 1
DCCA0041 DC car adapter 1
SCOUT100 Series and vbSeries Quick Start
108M3536 1
Guide

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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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