Extech VB500 4-Channel Vibration Datalogger User's Guide

The Extech VB500 Vibration Datalogger is an instrument that can display four channels of simultaneous vibration measurements. It can measure acceleration, velocity, and displacement, and supports multiple units of measurement. Data is stored on an SD card for transfer to a PC.


Extech VB500 4-Channel Vibration Datalogger User's Guide - cover page
Brand
EXTECH
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
14
File format
PDF
File size
355 KB
Published
01 August, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
Model
VB500
MD5 checksum
06442AAA6E7119E58662F95E1EED809D

About this manual

The Extech VB500 is a 4-channel vibration datalogger designed to display and store vibration readings of acceleration, velocity, and displacement. It supports multiple measurement units including meters/s2, ft/s2, g, mm/s, cm/s, in/s, mm, and inch. The device allows logged data to be stored on an SD card for transfer to a PC.

What's inside

  • Meter Description
  • Display Description
  • Getting Started
  • Function Selection
  • Max-Min Reading Record
  • Setup Mode
  • System Reset
  • Audio Output

Specifications

Channelsfour (4)
Measurement TypesAcceleration, Velocity and Displacement
Supported Unitsmeters/s2, ft/s2, g, mm/s, cm/s, in/s, mm and inch
Power Sourceeight (8) 1.5V 'AA' batteries or by AC adaptor
Sampling Rates0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 1800 or 3600 seconds
Auto Power OFF10 minutes of inactivity

Frequently asked questions

How do I power on the VB500?

Power the meter by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds.

How do I change the unit of measure?

Press and hold the ACC/VEL/DISP (up arrow) button until the desired unit appears, then release.

How do I access the Setup mode?

Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to access the Setup menu.

How do I reset the instrument?

Use a paper clip to momentarily press the reset button located on the upper right side of the instrument.

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