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Copyright © Micromega SA 2016. All rights reserved.
Document version 20160211-1425.

CONTENTS
Case Content

4

Sensor Description

5

Mounting Magnets on a Sensor

6

Installing the Software

7Managing Sensors

8

Preparing a Sensor for Measure

9

Recording Vibrations

14Retrieving Measurements

15

Maintaining your Sensors

19

Technical Specification

22

Recycling

24Conformity

25

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CASE CONTENT

1. Up to 5 RECOVIB.Tiny sensors
2. Two pot magnets per sensor, with nuts and washers
3. USB cable(s) to connect sensor to PC
4. Wrench
5. Screwdriver
6. Charger
7. Charger power cable
8. USB key containing software installer

SENSOR DESCRIPTION

1. Holes for pot magnets
2. Protective flap
3. Serial number
4. Micro USB connector
5. Reference axes of measures
6. Status LED

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MOUNTING MAGNETS ON A SENSOR
If the vibrating device is not magnetic, contact Micromega SA customer service for an alternative solution.

▪ Push the pot magnets through the casing holes.
▪ Place the washers in the correct order. The order isimportant to ensure the rigidity of the assembly.
▪ Tighten the nuts using the wrench.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE▪ Plug the USB key into your PC.
▪ Read the USB key, and double-click the exe file.
▪ The RECOVIB.Tiny setup wizard will guide youthrough the installation. Click Next.
▪ To enable the I agree... checkbox, scroll the license
agreement until the end. Click the checkbox, andclick Next.
▪ Click the Browse... button to change the default location of the software. Click Next.
▪ Click Install. If asked, confirm that you allow theMicromega SA software to be installed on your PC.
▪ When the installation is finished, click Close.
▪ Finally, remove the USB key and put it back in thecase.
▪ To launch the software, double-click theon your desktop.

icon▪ If your PC is connected to Internet, theRECOVIB.Tiny software checks automatically if
updates are available.

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MANAGING SENSORS▪ Do not connect a sensor to your PC while managingsensors.
ACCESSING THE SENSORS MANAGEMENT WINDOW▪ Launch the RECOVIB.Tiny software. Click Next.
▪ In the sensors management area, click thebutton. The sensors management window opens.
ADDING A SENSOR▪ From the sensors management window, click thebutton.
▪ Type the serial number of the sensor that you wantto add. The serial number is written on the sensor.
▪ Click theto the list.

button to validate. The sensor is added

REMOVING A SENSOR▪ From the sensors management window, select asensor in the list.
▪ Click thebutton, and confirm the deletion.

PREPARING A SENSOR FOR MEASURE▪ Do not connect a sensor to your PC until the software requests it.
CONFIGURING SENSORS FOR MEASUREMENT▪ Launch the RECOVIB.Tiny software. Click Next.
▪ Choose Operation 1 [...], and click Next.
▪ Either set the configuration for the first time, or
import an existing configuration file.
▪ Click Next.
SETTING A CONFIGURATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

▪ Select one or several sensors in the list. To add asensor to that list, refer to "Managing Sensors" on
the previous page.
▪ Click Next.
▪ If needed, add a comment to each sensor (typicallywhat it will measure, its location...).
▪ Save the current configuration if you want to reuseit.

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SAVING A CONFIGURATION

A configuration file is an XML file containing information about a selection of sensors: serial numberand associated comment.
▪ To save the current configuration to a file, click thebutton.
▪ Browse to a location, enter a name for the file, andsave it.
IMPORTING A CONFIGURATION▪ To import a configuration, click thebutton.

▪ Browse to a configuration file, and open it. A selection of sensors is displayed. You can still modify theselection.
▪ Click Next. Selected sensors, with associated comments, are displayed in the list. You can still modify
comments, and save the configuration.

SETTING MEASUREMENT TIME

▪ The same time will be programmed on each sensorof the configuration.
▪ The date and time are synchronized with the PCclock.
WITH START AND STOP DATE AND TIME

▪ Click the first radio button.
▪ Select a date and time for the measurement start,
and for the measurement stop. Obviously, theymust be after the current date and time.
▪ Click Next.
WITH START DELAY AND DURATION▪ Click the second radio button.
▪ Select a delay from the current time before the measurement start.
▪ Select the duration of the measurement.
▪ Click Next.

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UPLOADING MEASUREMENT SETTINGS ON SENSORSCONNECTING A SENSOR TO YOUR PC▪ Do not connect several sensors to your PC at thesame time. The software asks for sensors one afterthe other.
▪ Open the protective flap of the sensor using thescrewdriver.
▪ Connect the right sensor to your PC using the USBcable.
When the RECOVIB.Tiny software has recognized thesensor, it displays its status (including the batterystate).
SETTING ACCELERATION RANGE▪ Select the appropriate range of accelerations for thissensor.
UPLOADING DATA

▪ Click the Setup Device button.
▪ The current configuration replaces any other configuration on the sensor. Confirm the sensor setup,
and, when it is done, click OK. When the sensor isready for measurement, the LED flashes red.

▪ If your configuration includes several sensors, connect and disconnect them one after the other.
DISCONNECTING A SENSOR▪ Disconnect the sensor from the PC. Unplug the USB
cable.
▪ Close the protective flap of the sensor using thescrewdriver.
ENDING CONFIGURATION▪ When the measurement setup is complete, click
Next. A summary of your configuration is displayed.
Click Finish.
▪ To restart the RECOVIB.Tiny software, click No.
▪ To quit the software, click Yes.

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RECORDING VIBRATIONS▪ Make sure the sensor is ready for measurement.
When the sensor is ready for measurement, the LEDflashes red. Refer to "Preparing a Sensor for Measure" on page 9.
▪ If magnets have not been mounted yet, refer to"Mounting Magnets on a Sensor" on page 6.
▪ Snap the sensor on the vibrating device.
▪ The vibrations are decomposed into accelerations
along 3 reference axes, oriented as indicated on thesensor casing.
▪ 1024 times per second, the sensor records
3 accelerations: 1 on the X axis, 1 on the Y axis, and 1on the Z axis.
▪ A green LED is flashing during the measurement.
▪ When the measurement is finished, a red LED lights
for 5 seconds. Then, the sensor automaticallyswitches off.

RETRIEVING MEASUREMENTS▪ Do not connect a sensor to your PC until the software requests it.
CONFIGURING SENSORS FOR DOWNLOAD▪ Launch the RECOVIB.Tiny software. Click Next.
▪ Choose Operation 2 [...], and click Next.
▪ Either set the configuration for the first time, or
import an existing configuration file.
▪ Click Next.
SETTING A CONFIGURATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

▪ Select one or several sensors in the list. To add asensor to that list, refer to "Managing Sensors" onpage 8.
▪ Click Next.
▪ If needed, add a comment to each sensor (typicallywhat it will measure, its location...).
▪ Save the current configuration if you want to reuseit.

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SAVING A CONFIGURATION

A configuration file is an XML file containing information about a selection of sensors: serial numberand associated comment.
▪ To save the current configuration to a file, click thebutton.
▪ Browse to a location, enter a name for the file, andsave it.
IMPORTING A CONFIGURATION▪ To import a configuration, click thebutton.

▪ Browse to a configuration file, and open it. A selection of sensors is displayed. You can still modify theselection.
▪ Click Next. Selected sensors, with associated comments, are displayed in the list. You can still modifycomments, and save the configuration.
CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR DOWNLOADED DATA

▪ Click the ... button to change the default location ofthe downloaded data. Click Next.

DOWNLOADING MEASUREMENT FROM SENSORSCONNECTING A SENSOR TO YOUR PC▪ Do not connect several sensors to your PC at thesame time. The software asks for sensors one afterthe other.
▪ Open the protective flap of the sensor using thescrewdriver.
▪ Connect the right sensor to your PC using the USBcable.
When the RECOVIB.Tiny software has recognized thesensor, it downloads all data.
▪ If your configuration includes several sensors, connect and disconnect them one after the other.
DISCONNECTING A SENSOR▪ Disconnect the sensor from the PC. Unplug the USB
cable.
▪ Close the protective flap of the sensor using thescrewdriver.

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EXPORTING MEASURES▪ Select an output format, and, if applicable, adecimal symbol.
▪ Click the Export to [...] button.
▪ When the export is complete, click OK. Then, clickFinish.
▪ To restart the RECOVIB.Tiny software, click No.
▪ To quit the software, click Yes.

MAINTAINING YOUR SENSORSCALIBRATION▪ To ensure optimal measurements, the sensor needs
to be regularly calibrated, at least every 2 years.
▪ The software warns you when a sensor needs to becalibrated.
▪ Calibration is performed by Micromega SA exclusively. Contact Micromega SA customer service for further information.
CHARGE▪ To charge your sensor, connect it to the mains using
the provided charger. Or charge it through your PC
using the USB cable.
▪ The power connector is a standard micro USB connector.
▪ A fully charged sensor has an autonomy of about
6 hours.
▪ The replacement of the battery is carried out by
Micromega SA exclusively. Contact Micromega SA customer service for further information.

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CLEANING▪ After use, clean the sensor with a dry cloth to keep
it in good condition.
▪ If the device is dirty, clean the casing with a slightly
damp cloth or a very mild cleaning product.
▪ Avoid wetting the connectors and cables.
▪ Never soak the devices in water.
PRECAUTIONS▪ Never open the devices. They do not contain any
user changeable parts.
▪ Do not unscrew the casing hold-down bolts under
any circumstances, as this may damage the device.
▪ Do not use the sensors in the presence of inflammable liquids or gas. They are not intended for use
in potentially explosive environments.
▪ Keep the devices away from environments withhigh humidity and/or temperatures.

▪ Do not leave any of the devices in a vehicle, or in locations where the temperature may exceed 60°C,
such as behind a windscreen, a window or a rearwindow, where they could be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. This could cause damage
to the device, overheating of the battery and may
present risks of fire or burns.
▪ The sensors contain a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not dismantle, crush, pierce, expose their contacts, throw
them into fire, immerse them in water or expose
them to temperatures above 60 °C.
▪ Return the devices to the Micromega SA customer
service should any problems be encountered.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONMEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Measuring ranges± 2 g or ± 6 g

Lower frequency limit

0 Hz (DC)Passband frequencies (per channel)

250 HzSampling frequency (per channel)4096 Hz

Storage rates (per channel)1024 samples/s

Non-linearity± 1 % F.S.

Residual noise

60 μg/√HzTransverse sensitivity<5%ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Operating temperature range-10 to 50 °C

Non-operating temperature range-40 to 85 °C

Temperature coefficient of sensitivity± 0.02 %/°C

Temperature drift of zero point± 0.5 mg/°CProtection grade

IP 65

MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions

39.6 x 33.4 x 14 mm

Weight33.5 gCasing material

Aluminum

AUTONOMY
Li-ion battery>6hStorage

2 GB

SOFTWARE
Output formats

Binary, txt, csv,
NI LabVIEW, MATLAB(Level 5 MAT-file)

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RECYCLINGStandards applicable to waste electrical and electronic
devices state that they must be recycled.
If you are no longer using this material or if it cannot berepaired, do not throw it away in the usual household
rubbish. Recycle these products in accordance with yourcountry’s legal provisions.

CONFORMITYThis product has been subjected to tests in conformity
with European directives.
Outside the EU, consult the competent local authorities
before using the device.

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