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VIBER X1™XManual
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ER X1™ Manual
Ver. 1.0
Important information Our X series of hand-held instrument
OurOur
X series of hand-held
X series instruments
of hand-held instrument
Safety precautions
Vibration measurement and balancing involves measurement on rotating machines.
Keep a safe distance to rotating parts and secure transducers and transducer cables
from rotating parts. Always follow internal, local and national security
regulations! When working with weights on the rotor always secure the start
switch with a locker and also use the emergency switch for double safety. This is
especially important when the machine is remote controlled.
VMI International AB takes no responsibility for any accidents on people and
machines.

VMI International AB and our authorized dealers will take no

responsibility for damages on machines and plants as the result
of the use of VIBER X1™ measurements.
VIBER X1
VIBER X1 VIBER X2 X2
VIBER VIBERVIBER
X3 X3
VIBER X1 VIBER X2 VIBER X3
Even though great efforts are made to make the information in
this manual free from errors and to make the information
complete for the user, there could be items we have missed,
because of the large amount of information. As a result of this,
we might change and correct these items in later issues without
further notice. Also changes in the VIBER X1™ equipment may
take place that affect the accuracy of the information.

VIBER X5 MKIII
VIBER X5
VIBER X5
Important
Important information
information

Safetyprecautions
Safety precautions
Vibration
Vibrationmeasurement
measurement andand
balancing involves
balancing measurement
involves on rotating
measurement machines.
on rotating
Keep a safe Keep
machines. distance to rotating
a safe partsfrom
distance and secure
rotatingtransducers and transducer
parts. Secure cables
transducers
from rotatingfrom
and cables parts.rotating
Always follow internal, local
parts. Always followandcompany,
national security
local and national
regulations! When working with weights on the rotor always secure the start
security regulations!
switch with a locker and also use the emergency switch for double safety. This is
especially important when the machine is remote controlled.
VMIInternational
VMI International ABAB andnoour
takes authorizedfordealers
responsibility will take
any accidents on no
people and
responsibility for either damages on machines and plants or accidents on
machines.
people as the result of the use of VIBER X ™ measurements.
VMI International AB and our authorized dealers will take no
Even though great efforts are made to make the information in
responsibility for damages on machines and plants as the result
this manual free from errors and to make the information complete for the
of the use of VIBER X1™ measurements.
user, there could be items we have missed, because of the large amount of
information. As a result of this, we might change and correct these items
Even
in laterthough great efforts
issues without furtherare made
notice. to changes
Also make thein information in
the VIBER X™
this manual free from errors and to make the information
equipment may take place that affect the accuracy of this information.
complete for the user, there could be items we have missed,
because of the large amount of information. As a result of this,
we might change and correct these items in later issues without
further notice. Also changes in the VIBER X1™ equipment may
take place that affect the accuracy of the information.

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 Instrument overview
Instrument overview
The VIBER X ™ is a portable vibrometer to be used in
The VIBER X1™
preventive andispro-active
a portable Vibrometer
maintenance to be
work, used inon
especially preven-
tive and active
rotating maintenance
machinery. work,set
A complete especially
consists of onanrotating machin-
instrument,
ery. soft carrying bag, a vibration transducer with magnet support.
VIBERset
A complete X™ measures
consist of anthe velocity (mm/s
instrument, RMS)bag,
carrying in the two
a vibration
frequency ranges 10 - 1000 Hz
transducer with magnet support and charger. or 2 Hz – maximum frequency
VIBER (16000
X1™ Hzisdepending
measuring onthe
version of VIBER
effective X™(mm/s
velocity and trans-
RMS)
ducer). The instrument has the capability to measure up to 40
in the frequency range 2 – maximum frequence. The range can be
kHz, the limiting factor is the accelerometer.
set by adjustable filters, high pass filters can be set 2 Hz or 10 Hz,
low pass
Thisfirange
lters covers
can bemost
set atof1the
000 Hz or maximum
frequencies frequency.
that will occur for
This range coversofmost
the majority of the failures
mechanical frequencies that will
and defects. occur for the
Examples
majority of mechanical
are unbalance, failures
looseness, and imperfections.
resonance, misalignment Examples
of shafts, are
unbalance, looseness, resonance, misalignment of shafts and gears,
vibrations.
cavitations and other fluid generated vibrations.
The judgements of the measured levels are supported by several
VIBER
vibration X™ 10The
standards. - 1000 Hz comparison
close is designed for companies
between that
vibration
uses the recommendation ISO 10816-3. This standard, is used
levels and actual wear of the machinery will build up local
for decades around the world.
knowledge. This experience
The vibration should be
alerts are supported by used
severaltovibration
optimisestan- the type of
actiondards.
required when higher vibrations are found.
The close comparison between vibration levels and
A common standard for
actual machinery wear judgement
will build ofup vibrations is ISOUse
your knowledge. 10816-3
and may
this be available
experience to from domestic
determine standardisation
the action required whenauthority.
high
This standard
vibrationsisare
anfound.
upgrade of older standards that has been in use
for several decades and has a worldwide acceptance as a
good judgement for continuous and long lasting operation of
machinery.

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Vibration Measurement
Vibration Instruments
Measurement Instruments

Functions
Functions

StartStart
of theofinstrument
Power the
on instrument
the instrument

PressPress
the start
Press the key
startand
theOn/Off key
key the
andinstrument
and the startsstarts
the instrument
instrument to measure
startstoto measure
measure
Vibration Measurement Instruments
vibration, default
vibration,
vibration, is 2 is–is10
default
default maximum
2-–1000 Hzfrequency
maximum range,range,
or 2 frequency
Hz – maximum the diodes
the diodes
indicates low and
frequency
indicates high
range
low pass
high fipass
depending
and lters
on fisetting.
version. The instrument shuts
lters setting.
Battery check after approximately 4 minutes if no key is
off automatically
The instrument
The will be
instrument will shut
be off
shutautomatically after approximately
off automatically after approximately
4pressed.
4 minutes if no key
minutes if noare
keyusedare during the time.
used during the time.
VIBER X1™ has an embedded battery check, when less than 10 %
of the battery capacity remains, the battery LED will flash.
Improving the light
Improving the light

This button can becan

This button used
be if
used Bearing
the if
digits condition
need
the digits a higher
need brightness
a higher to be to be
brightness
more more
visible.
visible.
Press
Startthis symbolvibration
measuring key andonthe themeasurement
machine then, of bearing
press the condition
symbol
will start.key
Theforinstrument
bearing condition
measures measurement.
instantaneouslyThe instru-
a bearing
Changing
Changingfrequency rangerange
frequency
ment measures
condition value instantaneously a Bearing
in the range between 500 Condition value inHz.
Hz to 20.000
Tothe
gorange
backbetween 500 Hz
to vibration to 16 000 Hz. To
measurements, return
press thetosymbol
vibrationonce
measurement, press the symbol again.
more.
The Viber X1™X1™
The Viber is oneisofone
fewofanalogical instrument
few analogical that has
instrument that has
adjustable frequency
adjustable ranges.
frequency To measure
ranges. in other
To measure frequency
in other frequency
range,range,
use theuseup/down arrows
the up/down to change
arrows the filters.
to change The fiThe
the filters. ltersfilters
Placing of the measuring point
LED LED
will light
will up to up
light show the filter
to show the fiinlter
use.inThis
use. can
Thisbecan a useful
be a useful
feature; comparison
feature; comparisoncan becandone with measurements
be done with measurements in thein the
The measurements should be taken on or as close to the bearing as
same same
range.range.
Notice that the
Notice thatold
theISO
oldstandard
ISO standardhad 10 had-1000 Hz Hz
10 -1000
possible and in horizontal, vertical and axial directions.
as frequency range.range.
as frequency We recommend
We recommend you toyou useto2 use
– 1000 Hz Hz
2 – 1000
as a standard range.range.
as a standard 5
 Press this symbol key and the measurement of bearing condition
will start. The instrument measures instantaneously a bearing
Vibration
condition Measurement Instruments
value in the range between 500 Hz to 20.000 Hz.
To go back to vibration measurements, press the symbol once
more.Measuring point location
Functions
Measurements should be taken on the bearing housing or as
close as possible and in the horizontal, vertical and axial direc-
Start in
tions. This is also explained ofthe
thestandard
instrument
ISO-10816.
Placing of the measuring point

Press the start key and

The measurements the instrument
should be taken onstarts
or astoclose
measure
to the bearing as
vibration, default is 2 – maximum frequency range, the diodes
possible and in horizontal, vertical and axial directions.
indicates low and high pass filters setting.
The instrument will be Vshut off automatically
V
after approximately
4 minutes if no key are used during the time.

Improving the light

This button can be used if the digits need a higher brightness to be

more visible.

Changing frequency range

al Viber X1_121002.indd 6 10/3/12 9

The Viber X1™ is one of few analogical instrument that has
adjustable frequency ranges. To measure in other frequency
range, use the up/down arrows to change the filters. The filters
LED will light up to show the filter in use. This can be a useful
feature; comparison can be done with measurements in the
same range. Notice that the old ISO standard had 10 -1000 Hz
as frequency range. We recommend you to use 2 – 1000 Hz
as a standard range.
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 Vibration Measurement Instruments

How toHow
make
to good
makemeasurements
good measurements

The sensitivity direction

The sensitivity of the
direction of transducer
the transducer coincides
coincideswith
withthe
the
centerofaxis
centre axis theoftransducer.
the transducer.
The Place the accelerometer
transducer end (with theon the
magnetic measurement
support) ispoint. Waitfiarmly
pushed few seconds
against forthethe accelerometer
measurement
to come to a steady state to reduce noise
point. The main purpose is to make the complete transducer from the accelero- to
meter. If you are connecting to a non-magnetic surface, push
fully participate in the motion of the measurement point. Try to
firmly against the measurement point. Make sure it is a proper
hold the transducer in a vertical, horizontal or axial direction as
contact with the machine. If measurement are taken on a
possible, evensurface,
curved if the machine
make suresurface does not have
the accelerometer these and
is attached
directions. Read the
not moving backinstrument held witha vertical,
and forth. Measure the free horizontal
hand. Note anda
stable reading as wellifas
axial direction, a fluctuating
possible. Note if one, since the
the reading fluctuation
is stable or fluc-
itself istuating.
valuable
Theinformation regarding
non-stable reading thevaluable
is also reason information
for the
used to determine the vibration cause.
vibration.

When
When the the transducer
transducer is mounted
is mounted withwith
thethe magnet,
magnet thethe reliable
frequency
frequency range of the measurement is reduced to about 2000
range of the measurement is reduced to about 2 000 - 3 000Hz
– 3000 Hz depending on the flatness of the contact between
depending on the flatness of the measuring surface.
magnet and surface.

Note!
Note! Using the magnet can change the bearing condition value.
When using the magnet
High frequency the bearing
vibration condition
can sometimes bevalue can
difficult to be
collect
becausechanged.
substantially high vibration does not transmit through the machine
for long
Vibrations distances.
at high Pressingcan
frequencies thesometimes
transducer more
causefirmly should
measurement
not change the reading. If in doubt, always try to
lack of confidence. Pressing the transducer more firmly shouldadjust the
contact point first. Secondly, if necessary, mount the transdu-
not change the reading. If in doubt, always try to adjust the
cer with the M6 stud.
contact point first. Secondly, if necessary, mount the transducer
with the M6 stud.

All normal measurements on vertical or horizontal machinery

7 axes of true vertical,
should follow the three perpendicular
horizontal and axial
All normal directions.
measurements onThe reason
vertical is that you
or horizontal should keep
machinery
to theshould
main stiffness directions caused by normal non symmetrical
follow the three perpendicular axes of true vertical,
properties of the
horizontal foundation,
and piping, supports etc. It will result in
axial directions.
better understanding if the basic measurements are made in this
way. The VIBER X ™ is mainly intended for measurements
against the machinery housing and bearings. And designed for
fans, pumps, chemical motors and compressors.

VIBER X ™ can also be used to measure other components

The VIBER X1™ is mainly intended for measurements against
such as piping, valves, etc.
the housing and bearings of machinery according to the intentions
of theNote
standards. You can also use it to measure other parts such
as piping, valves,Aetc.
the reading. goodNote
rule that
is to in some
avoid caseson
readings thethings
massthat
of the
transducer may2-3
have only infltimes
uence
thethe reading.
mass A good rule is to consider
of the transducer.
readings on surfaces that are lower in mass than 10 times the mass
of the transducer.

8
How How
to interpret vibration
to interpret measurements
vibration measurements
A user with no previous experience, we recommend to use the
A userISO
with no previous
10816-3 experience to interpret the results is
standard.
recommended to use the ISO 10816-3 standard.
The standard normally calls for a velocity measurement in
mm/s RMS.
The standard To better
normally understand
calls what this
for a measure inmeasurement
velocity based on
mm/smeans,
RMS. think of it as
To better how fast the
understand machine
what is
this measure means it can
moving back and forth. This measure gives a good understan-
be helpful to consider the reading as a mean value of the back and
ding of the amount of “break down energy”, causing mainly
forward motion.
wear Thisinmeasure
and fatigue gives
the machine or athe
good understanding of the
structure.
amount of “break down energy”, causing mainly wear and fatigue
work,The
in the machine
instrument or the structure
measures being
the total RMS measured.
vibration value in the
frequency range. This RMS value is the average sum of all the
The instrument is measuring the total RMS-value of the vibration
measured vibrations.
in actual frequency range. This RMS-value is an average sum of
all theExample:
measured vibrations.
If the simultaneous vibration caused by unbalance is (4mm/s),
by misalignment (2 mm/s) and by the gear mesh (5 mm/s)
then the total vibration measured with VIBER X ™ is 6.7
Example:
mm/s.
If the simultaneous vibration caused by unbalance is (4mm/s), by
misalignment (2 mm/s)
Total vibration = √4 and
* 4 +by
2 *the
2 +gear
5 * 5mesh (5 mm/s) then the
= 6.7mm
total vibration measured with VIBER X1™ is 6.7 mm/s.
Notice that a reduction of the unbalance from 4 mm/s to 1
Total mm/s will reduce
vibration = √4 *the4 total
+ 2 *value
2 + 5from
* 56,= 76.7mm
mm/s to 5, 5 mm/s.

Notice that a reduction of the unbalance from 4 mm/s to 1 mm/s

will reduce the total value from 6, 7 mm/s to 5, 5 mm/s.

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Vibration Measurement Instruments

The ISO
The standard
ISO standardis classifying
classifies the the machines
machines differently
differently if the
if the machi-
machines
nes areareflexible
considered
or rigid.as flexible
This reflectsortherigid mounted.
location This reflects
of the machine’s
the location
stiff-body ofresonance
the machines
relatedstiff-body
to the basicresonance’s
running speedrelated
of the to the
basic machine.
running speed of the machine.
For example, a machine supported by rubber or springs have a
For instance, a machine supported by rubber or springs have
resonance at low running speeds. The machine starts vibrate at
resonance’s at low running speeds. The machine starts vibrate
a low RPM. When the speed is increased above these resonance
at certain low rpm.
frequencies, When the
the vibration speed isThis
is reduced. increased
machineabove these
is considered
resonance frequencies
flexible. the vibration is reduced. This machine is
considered flexible.
Resonance is easily found when a flexible machine is running up
A resonance
or down can easily
in speed. Theberesonances
found when a flexible
are located at themachine is
speed where
the up
running vibration
or downhas ainlocal maximum
speed. level.
The resonances are located at
Extraction’s
the rpm´s where thefrom ISO 10816-3
vibration has a local maximum level.
Industrial machines with power above 15kW and nominal
speeds between 120 - 15000 RPM.
Group 2 and 1 Group 4 and 3
Group 1: mm/s Rigid Rigid Flex. Flex. mm/s
Large machines with rated power 1.4
above 300kW. Electrical machines 2.3
2.8
with shaft height H > 315mm.
3.5
Operating speed ranges from 120 to 4.5
15000 RPM. 7.1
11
Group 2:
Medium-sized machines with a rated power above 15kW up to and
including 300kW. Electrical machines with shaft height between
160 < H < 315 mm. Operating speed normally above 600 RPM.

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Vibration Measurement Instruments

Modern
Groupmachines
3: often run at high speed and bearing-supports
are flexible,
Pumps with multivaneshould/can
foundations bewith
impeller and evaluated
separateasdriver
flexible,
with even
when rated
it is not mounted on rubber
power above 15kW. or springs.

The ISO 10816-3

Group 4: standard allows for slightly higher limits when
Pumps with
a foundation multivane impeller
is considered flexibleandthanwith integrated
when if it is driver
rigid.
with ratedfrom
A conclusion power above
this 15kW.
is also that a resonance condition in
principle is not allowed or at least must be avoided at operating
Modern machines often run at high speed and bearing-
speeds. In practice
supports this also
are flexible, includesshould/can
foundations the doublebespeed as well
evaluated as as
any other natural
flexible, evenexcitation frequency
when it is not mountedsuch as blade
on rubber passage etc.
or springs.

The
A great ISO 10816-3
advantage withstandard
properallows for slightly
vibration higher limits
measurements and the
when a foundation is considered flexible than rigid. A conclu-
use of vibration standards is that you can judge the future
sion from this is a resonance condition should not be allowed
maintenance
or at leastcost
mustreliably already
be avoided at first start-up.
at operating speeds. InIfpractice,
you find
levelsthis
above
also3includes
mm/s RMS, you speed
the double can beasrather
well assure
any that
otherthe machine
natural
excitation
will cause frequency
increased such asinblade
activities passage.
maintenance.
The specific cost and action is of course individual to the
A great advantage with proper vibration measurements and
machine design.
the use of vibration standards is that you can judge the future
maintenance cost reliably at start-up. If you find levels above
The next logical
3 mm/s RMS,step
it’sis therefore
a risk that thetomachine
apply more advanced
will have higher
maintenance
analyzers cost. The
like VIBER X2™, specific
X3™cost or and
X5™ action is specific
to learn to
the frequency
behindthethe
machine design.
vibration and thus the exact mechanical fault.
The practice of this is beyond the scope of this manual.
The next logical step if you want to improve the accuracy of
measurements is to use more advanced analyzers like VIBER
X2™, X3™ or X5™ to learn and detect the frequency behind
the vibration and thus the exact mechanical fault. The practice
of this is beyond the scope of this manual.

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Vibration Measurement Instruments

Recommended vibration levels in mm/s and

Recommended vibration levels in mm/s and common findings
common findings
The following is an extraction of part of the old standard ISO
2372 class 4, large machines on flexible foundations, with
The following
some common is in findings
part an added.
extraction of the old standard ISO 2372
class Use
4, large machineslist
this simplified on as
flexible foundations,
a first indication, with
when some com-
approaching
mon fiandings
newly commissioned
added. machine or after some time in opera-
tion. Investigate the reason for any machine that vibrates
above 3 ed
This simplifi mm/s
listRMS.
can be used, as a first indication, when
approaching a machine newly commissioned or after some
• 0 – 3 mm/s
time in operation.
Small vibrations - None or very small bearing wear. Rather
Take as a rule level.
lownoise to investigate the reason for any machine that vi-
brates• above
3 3mm/s RMS.
– 7 mm/s
Noticeable vibration levels are often concentrated to some
• 0 – 3part
specific mm/s
as well as direction of the machine. Visible
Smallbearing wear.- Seal
vibrations None problems
or veryoccur
smallinbearing
pumps and increased
wear. Rather low
noise noise
level.level. Keep the machine under observation and measure
at smaller time intervals than before to detect a deterioration
• trend3 if
– any. Compare vibrations to other operating variables.
7 mm/s
• 7 – 18 mm/s
Noticeable vibration levels often concentrated to some specific
Large vibrations. Bearings running hot. Bearing wear-out
part ascauses
well frequent
as direction of the machine.
replacements. Visible
Seals wear bearingofwear.
out, leakage all
Seal problems occur in pumps and increased noise level. Keep
kinds evident. Cracks in welding and concrete foundations.
the machine
Screws and under observation
bolts andHigh
are loosening. measure
noise at smaller
level. time inter-
Plan action
vals than before
soonest. Do to detect
your a deterioration
best to trendYou
discover the cause. if any.
are wearing
downvibrations
Compare investments toquickly.
other operating variables.

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Vibration Measurement
Vibration Instruments
Measurement Instruments

• • – 1818 – mm/s levels in mm/s and

Press7 the
Recommended mm/s
vibration
bearing symbol and the instrument measures the bearing
Very large
Largecondition
vibrations. vibrations
Bearingsandrunning
high noise
hot.levels. Thiswear-out
Bearing is detrimental
cause
common findingsvalue.
to the safe operation of the machine. Stop operation if techni-
frequent replacements.
Bearing Seals
condition value wear
is RMSout, leakage
value of all
of all can kinds evident.
highwithstand
frequency vibra-
cally or economically possible. Few machines
Cracks
The in
tions welding
following is
in the
this level inand
partconcrete
an
rangedamage.
without foundations.
extraction
of 500 Hz of
to maximum
Reduce the Screws
old and bolts
running time to2372
standard
any furtherfrequency. ISO are
loosening.
class 4, large
This
an High noise
machines
average
absolute level.
has the
minimum. Plan
onunit g (=action
flexible m/s²)soonest.with
foundations, Do your
somebest
com-to
revealfindings
mon the reason.
added.You are wearing down investments quickly.

•
This 18 –edmm/s
simplifi list can be used, as a first
Bearing indication,symbol
condition when
Bearing condition
Very large vibrations
approaching a machine and high commissioned
newly noise levels. This is detrimental
or after some to
the safe
time operation of the machine. Stop operation if technically
in operation.
or economically
Take as a rule to possible
investigate considering
the reasonthe forplant stop cost.that
any machine Fewvi-
Press the bearing
Bearing symbol. The instrument measures the bearing
machines
brates above can3condition
withstand
mm/s RMS. value
this level without damage. Reduce any
condition value. Bearing condition value is the RMS value of
further
allrunning time tovibrations
high frequency an absolute minimum.
in the range of 500 Hz to 16 000
• The 0bearing
– 3 mm/s condition value in VIBER X1™ is an average value,
Hz. Bearing condition are measured in the unit g.
SmallRMS value, -ofNone
vibrations all high frequency
or very vibrations
small bearing wear. between
Rather500 lowHz and
maximum
noise level. frequency.
This value
Bearing is an average
condition value with the unit “g” because high frequen-
• cies give a
3 – 7 mm/s larger signal compared with velocity, if it is measured
in
Noticeableacceleration.
We usevibration
acceleration because
levels oftenhigh frequencies to
concentrated give a larger
some sig-c
specifi
When
part asnalwell the
compared balls to or
as direction rollers
of theifrotate
velocity, inside
measured
machine. inthe bearing
bearinga wear.
acceleration.
Visible wide-band
When
the balls
andoroccur
rollers rotate inside thenoise
bearing, a vibration
wide-bandare noise
Seal noise
problems vibration arises.
in pumps This
and increased andnoise level. Keep increased
ifand
the vibration
bearing occurs.
is poorlyThis noise and overloaded
lubricated, vibration increase
due toifmisalignmen
the
the machine
bearing under observation and measuredue at smaller time inter-
or
vals than has a isdamaged
before
poorly
to
lubricated,
surface.
detect a
overloaded
deterioration trend
to misalignment
if any.
Iforthe
Compare
has a damaged surface.
selected frequency band includes low frequencies, the
If thevibrations to otherband
selected frequency operating variables.
includes low frequencies, the be-
bearing condition value would also include
aring condition value would also include vibrations from unba-
vibrations from
unbalance, misalignment, etc. and not only
lance, misalignment, etc. and not only from bearing vibrations.
from bearing vibration
and would therefore be difficult to interpret.
If the selected frequency band only includes very high frequency
noise and vibrations we would need special vibration transducers
that are very rigidly and closely 13 mounted to the bearing because
Press the bearing symbol and the instrument measures the bearing
If thevalue.
condition selected frequency band only includes very high fre-
quency noise and vibrations, we would need special vibration
Bearing condition value is RMS value of all high frequency vibra-
transducers that are very rigidly and closely mounted to the
tions in the range
bearing of 500
because Hz to maximum
the machine frequency.
structure works as a mechanical
This average has the unit g (=VIBERm/s²) X ™ measures the bearing
condition value between 500 Hz to 16 kHz. Normal machi-
nery vibrations rarely have vibrations above 500 Hz.
Bearing condition
Note!
A high bearing condition value is an indication and a recom-
mendation to continue with other fault analysis. High bearing
Bearing condition
condition valuesvalue
can appear at gear boxes, converting machi-
nes with cutters and similar machines without any bearing
faults because
The bearing theyvalue
condition “naturally” produce
in VIBER frequencies
X1™ above 500
is an average value,
Hz.
RMS value, of all high frequency vibrations between 500 Hz and
maximum frequency.
This value is an average with the unit “g” because high frequen-
cies give a larger signal compared with velocity, if it is measured
in acceleration.
When the balls or rollers rotate inside the bearing a wide-band
noise and vibration arises. This noise and vibration are increased
if the bearing is poorly lubricated, overloaded due to misalignment
or has a damaged surface.
If the selected frequency band includes low frequencies, the
bearing condition value would also include vibrations from
unbalance, misalignment, etc. and not only from bearing vibrations
and would therefore be difficult to interpret.
If the selected frequency band only includes very high frequency
noise and vibrations we would need special vibration transducers
that are very rigidly and closely mounted
14 to the bearing because
Vibration
VibrationMeasurement
MeasurementInstruments
Instruments

the machine
Bearing
Bearing structure
condition
condition works
value
value as aunit
with
with mechanical
unit “g”
“g” RMS
RMS filter for high
Bearing
frequencies. condition value with unit “g” RMS
VIBER
The X1™ above
The diagram
diagram is measuring
above is
is aaisguidetheto
guide bearing
to identify condition value
the bearing between
condition
The diagram below a guide toidentify
identifythe
the bearing condition
bearing condi-
500 Hz
value.
value. Ifto 20 kHz.
vibrations
If value.
vibrations Within
of other this frequency
causes
of otherofcauses (e.g. flrange
ow
(e.g. flow a common
surge,
surge, gear mesh)
mesh) are
geargear are
tion If vibrations other causes (e.g. flow surge,
experience
within
within in exist
the
in the in the
frequency evaluation
range 500 of
– the
6400bearing
Hz thiscondition
can give level.
a high
mesh) arefrequency
within in the range 500 –range
frequency 16 000
500Hz this
– 16 000can
Hzgive
this a high
Normalcanmachinery
bearing
bearing condition
condition vibrations
give a highvalue,
value,
bearing withoutrarely
without
conditionthe have vibrations
bearing
thevalue,
bearing being
being
without above
bearing500 Hz.
thedamaged.
damaged.
A high bearing
being condition
damaged. A high value
bearingcan also bevalue
condition indicated if the
can also be bearing
Ais high
poorlybearingif condition
lubricated
indicated value canlubricated
or overloaded.
the bearing is poorly also be indicated if the bearing
or overloaded.
is poorly lubricated or overloaded.
Note!
A high bearing condition value is an indication and a
recommendation to continue with other fault analysis.

High bearing condition values can appear at gear boxes,

converting machines with cutters and similar machines without
any bearing faults because they “naturally” produce frequencies
above 500 Hz.

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Bearing condition value with unit “g” RMS
Technical data VIBER XTM
The diagram above is a guide to identify the bearing condition
value. If vibrations of other causes (e.g. ow surge, gear
Standard nom 100
mesh) are
(Adjusted to the
Accelerometer
within in the frequency range 500 – 6400 mV/gHz this can instrument)
give a high
bearing
Inputcondition
amplitude value, without the bearing
Vibra�on being damaged.
Max 199.9 mm/s
range Bearing condi�on Max 19.99 gBC

A high bearing
Dynamic range condition value can
60 dB also
(159.16 Hz) be indicated if the bearing
is poorly lubricated or Vibration
overloaded. 10 - 1000 Hz Available for
2 - 30 000 Hz two options
Frequency range
Bearing condition 500 - 16 000Hz

mm/s and g-value

units

Amplitude
RMS

Signal processing Analog

Vibration ± 4%
Inaccuracy
Bearing condition ±5%

Alkaline AAA
Minimum 12 hours continuos measuring

LED display 7 segment, 4 digits

IP65

-20 to 50°C
range

Weight 285 gram

Size (L x W x H) 125mm x 70mm x 40mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VIBER X1™
Technical data VIBER X TM

INPUT SENSITIVITY: 100mV/g calibrated at 156.15 Hz. .

Note 1. You
MEASURING should avoid
RANGE: using other
Velocity: 0-200accelerometers
mm/s RMS
FREQUENCYbecause RANGE: of instrument calibration.
Total level 2-3200 Hz If you
Adjustable fithe
change the accelerometer, lters: 2-10, 1000 - maximum
instrument
Hz to preserve the accuracy.
must be calibrated
Bearing condition 500 Hz – 20 kHz
WEIGHT: 270 gram with accelerometer and
Note 2. Wait until the instrument has stabilized
batteries
resonably well, before starting measurement.
The measurement mainly follows
ISO10816-3.
ACCURACY*: Better than +/- 3 %
* This value can be higher, close to the filters cut off frequency.

BATTERY TYPE: 3 pc of AAA Rechargeable

VIBRATION TRANSDUCER*
The accelerometer VMI 192 has a sensitivity 100mV/g +/-10%.

MAGNET SUPPORT
Length: 20mm, Diameter: 15mm, Magnet force: about 14kg

Note!
You must avoid to use other accelerometers bacause of the calibration.
If you change accelerometer the instrument must be calibrated to
preserve the accuracy.

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 Technical specifications for VMI 192
Technical specifications for VMI 192
Sensitivity (+/-10%) 100mV/g
Sensitivity (+/-10%)
Frequency response 100mV/g (±3dB) 0.4–13000Hz
Frequency response (±3dB) 0.4–13000Hz (±10%) 1.0-9000Hz
Dynamic Range (±10%)±80 1.0-9000Hz
g, peak
Dynamic Rangeresonance
Internal ±80 g, 26000Hz
peak
InternalSettling
resonance
time 26000Hz <2 Seconds
SettlingBias
timeVoltage <2 Seconds
10-14VDC
Bias Voltage
Temperature range 10-14VDC -50 to 121 °C
Temperature
Maximum rangeShock Protection -50 to 121
5000°Cg, peak
• We reserve the right to modify or improve the designs or
Maximum Shock Protection
Electromagnetic Sensitivity 5000 g,CE-Certifi
peak ed
Electromagnetic Sensitivity
Weight (without magnet) CE-Certifi ed
51 grams
WeightDeclaration
(without magnet)
Mounting stud
of conformity 51 grams M6 Adapter stud
Mounting stud Torque
Mounting M6 Adapter
2.7-6.8stud
Nm
Mounting
VMITorque 2.7-6.8 Nm in conformity
declares that the VIBER X ™ is manufactured
with
• national
We reserveand international
the right regulations.
to modify or improve the designs or
specifi cations of our or
products at the
anydesigns
• WeThe system
reserve complies
the right to modify with, and
improve is time without
tested notice.
oraccording to, following
specifications of our products at any time without notice.
requirements:

EMC Directive:
Declaration of conformity 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage
Declaration Directive:
of conformity 2006/95/EC
8VMI
August 2011 that the Viber X1™ is manufactured in conformity with national an
declares
VMI declares that theregulations.
international Viber X1™ is manufactured in conformity with national and
international regulations.
The system complies with, and is tested according to, following requirements:
The system complies with, and is tested according to, following requirements:
EMC Directive: 2004/108/EC
EMC Directive:
Low Voltage Directive: 2004/108/EC
2006/95/EC
Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC

8 August 2011
8 August 2011 Measurement Instrument International AB
Vibration (VMI)
Vibration Measurement Instrument International
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