GE Measurement & Control

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

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n Demodulation for early detection of rotating
machinery problems 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
Laser sensor with reflective tape
Sensor type
Sensors Sensor triggers on beam reflection
10 cm to 2 m nominal
Sensor input Four channels simultaneous sampling Laser sensor range
Range depends on size of reflective tape
Compatible Accelerometer, velocity, displacement,
sensor types current, voltage output and 4 to 20 mA
Tachometer Input
16 V peak-peak
AC coupled
Allows for ± 8 V sensor output swing Laser Tach, Contact, TTL Pulse,
range Supported sensor
(± 80 g) Keyphasor*
types
0 V to 20 V, Instrument has optically isolated input
DC coupled -10 V to 10 V,
Power supply to
ranges -20 V to 0 V 5 V, 50 mA
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
Connectors 1 x LEMO (CH2/CH3/CH4) Off-state 0.8 V

Safety feature: Break-free inline connector 7.7 ± 0.5 V,

Keyphasor* 13.2 ± 0.8 V,
Analog to
thresholds 18.5 ± 1 V
digital 24-bit ADC
conversion Nominally 8 V, 13 V, 18 V
0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable), 10 RPM to 300,000 RPM
Sensor 24 V maximum (0.2 Hz to 5 kHz)
Speed range
excitation
current 2.2 mA required power for IEPE/ICP® type Pulse width at least 0.1 ms
accelerometer Accuracy ± 0.1 %
Sensor Up to 140 Hz (8400 CPM)
Warns if short circuit or not connected
detection
Output to drive strobe Typical
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
> 100 in (2500 mm)
Maximum levels > 10,000 amps Values apply to single
integration.
Attenuation due to Integration
Effective limit is sensor sensitivity and (Acceleration to velocity)
(normal mode)
output voltage
Double the values for double
Dynamic signal > 95 dB integration
range typical at 400 line resolution (Acceleration to
displacement)
Less than -70 dB typical
Harmonic distortion ≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz
Other distortions and noise are lower ≤ 1.5 dB 0.2 Hz to <1 Hz
Attenuation due to Integration
g or m/s2 or adB (low frequency mode) Applies when coupling = DC
in/s or mm/s or vdB and Fmax ≤ 100 Hz
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 Waveform Display
25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, Number of samples 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384, 32,768
1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000,
10 ms to 512 seconds
6000, 8000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, Time scale
or orders based from 1 to 999 revs
Fmax ranges 60,000, 80,000 Hz
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
Or equivalent CPM values Time synchronous
averages Only available when tachometer
Or orders-based from 1X to 999X
triggered
Fmin possible 0 to Fmax 25 Hz to 40 kHz
range Instrument zeroes all spectral lines below Fmin. Long time waveform
Fmax 20 kHz max for two or more
Resolution 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12,800 lines channels
Frequency Hz, CPM, Orders 14.7 million samples (total over
scale Linear scale with zooming channels)
Long time waveform
Acceleration, velocity, displacement, current, E.g. for Fmax 1 kHz,
duration
Amplitude voltage, user defined Fsample = 2.56 kHz and
scale Duration = 1.6 hrs
Linear or log scales, auto or manual scaling
Window Hanning Logging and Analysis
shapes Rectangular
(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5) % Output Instrument screen, transfer to Ascent or System
Overlap formats 1, XML, UFF file export via USB
Depends on Fmax and number of lines
Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash memories
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Data storage
Number of Database mirror copy on second flash memory
averages Increases sampling time proportionally Folders/machines/points/locations/routes
Data storage
Averaging structure No limits are applied
Linear, exponential, peak hold, synchronous
types 50 character names
23 bandwidth options Max folder
Demodulation 10,000 measurement locations
size
bandwidths From 125 Hz to 1250 Hz
CH1 for hammer
Up to 16 kHz to 20 kHz
Up to 3 response channels
Up to 40 kHz and 3200 lines (1 channel) Modal ≤ 40 kHz
Up to 20 kHz and 1600 lines (3 channels) analysis
6Pack Coherence and FRF
Spectrum and waveform for low-frequency, (Accelerance / Mobility / Compliance)
high-frequency and demodulation 1 reference
Up to 6 kHz Fmax Cross channel Up to 3 other sensors
Order Orders-based spectrum Coherence and FRF for importing into ODS
tracking Tachometer required software
Mounted on high-speed shaft

Order < -65 dB

tracking - Within 50% to 200% speed variation during
Distortion recording

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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)
Leave or remove trial weights for final
Remove trial balance 2.7 lb (1.2 kg)
Weight
weights Including battery and strap
Automatic recalculation

Manual data Yes Environmental Limits

entry Allows re-entry of previous balance jobs
Operating temperature 14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
In the data structure where machine
Storage of -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C), 95% RH
vibration readings are stored Storage temperature &
balancing jobs Up to 95 F (35 C), 85% RH if storage
No limits applied humidity
exceeds 1 month
IP65 sealed
Display and Communication 4’ (1.2 m) drop onto concrete
Ruggedness
Procedure: 26 drops following
Graphic Grayscale LCD
Display MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV
LED Backlight
480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5” (140 mm)
Resolution & Hazardous Area Approvals
size Readable in direct sunlight
Supported English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese,
For a detailed listing of country and product
Languages Portuguese, Russian and Spanish specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
USB and Ethernet Reference Guide (108M1756) at
Communication www.GEmeasurement.com.
with PC Use PROFLASH to upgrade instrument
firmware
CSA/NRTL/C Class I, Division 2,
USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA (Approval Option 01) Groups A, B, C, D
USB host port
Save folders to USB flash drive
Spectra, Coherence, FRF magnitude and Compliance and Certifications
UFF export phase
EN 61326-1
Universal File Format for Modal and FRF data 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

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 CBVB0552 vbx instrument carry bag 1
Ordering Information 109M2384-
Neck strap with Sensor Keeper 1
02
For a detailed listing of country and product 108M4044 AC power adapter 1
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick DCCA0041 DC car adapter 1
Reference Guide (108M1756) at SCOUT100 Series and vbSeries Quick
108M3536 1
www.GEmeasurement.com. Start Guide
MVBX0250 Instrument Reference guide 1
VB8-AXX
A: Agency Approval Accessory Kits
01 CSA / NRTL / C (Class 1, Division 2)
Balancing Kit - 108M4050-04
Basic Kit
We offer the vb8 instrument in a basic kit with the Part Number Description Quantity
Reflective tape
option to purchase System 1 or Ascent software 113M5529-01 1
One roll, 60 cm
and license separately.
Laser Tach Kit
LASA0315 1
Part Zone 2 rated
Description Quantity
Number Laser cable
CBL50216 1
vb8 four-channel portable data Five meters
1
collector MAGA0063 Laser magnetic stand 1
USB flash drive contains vbX Manager Sensor Cable
CB5G0024 2
108M4049- and installation guide together with Five meters, green
1
01 reference guides and brochures for
Sensor Cable
vbSeries and other products. CB5R0025 2
Five meters, red
ACCL0547
CBBL0026 Carrying case for the kit 1
or Straight accelerometer 3
200350
ACCL0561 Right-angled accelerometer 1 Zone 2 Laser Tach Kit - LASA0315
CBCC0027 Coiled cable 4
Part Number Description Quantity
CBTB0278 Triple BNC adapter 1
108M4064 Laser Tacho Holder 1
MAGF0104 Accelerometer magnetic base 4
108M4066 Circlips - 20Mm Stainless 1
CABB0560 BNC to BNC cable, 1m 2
108M4067 Arp115 Oring 2
CABU0213 USB data transfer cable 1
108M4069 Laser Tach Zone 2 rated 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

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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
CABS0406 Strobe cable
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.

© 2016 Bently Nevada, Inc. All rights reserved.

* Denotes a trademark of Bently Nevada, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of General Electric Company.
ICP is a trademark of PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without prior notice.
Printed in USA. Uncontrolled when transmitted electronically.
1631 Bently Parkway South, Minden, Nevada USA 89423
Phone: 1-775.782.3611 Fax: 1-775.215.2873
www.GEmeasurement.com

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