vb5 Portable Data Collector
Datasheet

Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring

111M6572 Rev. JDescription
The vb5 Portable Data Collector instrument is a portablesingle channel vibration data collector. It is ergonomicallydesigned and lightweight for all day comfort. You can use thisdevice for on-route as well as off-route data collection.
The vb5 Portable 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,
and is backed by a five year warranty.
The vb5 Portable Data Collector is one of Bently Nevada
hardware monitoring assets that work with System 1 software.
The vb5 Portable Data Collector offers the following
features:llll
llllllllSingle channel recordings
6,400 lines FFT resolution
Supports 40 kHz Fmax

1 GB memory≥ 95 dB dynamic range
Spectrum and waveform recordings
Demodulation for early detection of rotating machinery
problems such as bearing faults
Unique 6Pack recording system
Cable test mode
Option to add flex features such as balancing andRemote Comms
Upgradable Proflash system and free firmware updates
for 5 years
Five-year warranty on the instrument hardware

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Specifications

Tachometer Input

Sensors
Sensor Input

One channel

Compatible
Sensor Types

Accelerometer

AC CoupledRange

16 V peak-peak Allows for ± 8V sensor output swing (± 80g)

Connectors

1 x BNC (CH1)24-bit ADC

SensorExcitation
Current

0 mA or 2.2 mA(configurable), 24 V
maximum

Laser Tach, Contact, TTL
Pulse Instrument hasoptically isolated input

Power Supplyto Sensor

5 V, 50 mA

TTL PulseRating 3.5 V (4 mA) min 28 V (5 mA)
max Off-state 0.8 V
Speed Range

Safety feature: Break-freeinline connector
Analog toDigital
Conversion

Supported
Sensor Types

Pulse width at least 0.1 ms
Accuracy

Maximum
Levels (peak)

Laser Sensor
Range> 1000 g (10,000 m/s2) > 1000
in/sec (25,000 mm/s) > 20 in(500 mm)
Effective limit is sensor
sensitivity and output
voltageWarns if short circuit or notconnected

DynamicSignal Range> 95 dBLaser sensor with reflective
tape Sensor triggers on
beam reflection

HarmonicDistortion

Less than -70 dB typical

10 cm to 2 m nominal Range
depends on size of reflective
tapeUnitsg or m/s2 or adB in/s or
mm/s or vdB mil or mm orµm

Tachometer Sensor (Optional)
Sensor Type± 0.1 %

Parameter Indication

2.2 mA required power for
IEPE/ICP type accelerometer
Sensor
Detection

10 RPM to 300,000 RPM (0.2 Hzto 5 kHz)typical at 400 line resolution

Other distortions and noise
are lower

0-peak, peak-peak or RMS
Auto-scale by 1000x whenrequired
US and SI options for amps
and volts

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Magnitude and Overall RMS value Waveform
Cursors
True pk-pk Dual cursors
Harmonics
Digital readouts on chart
Base Accuracy

Hanning Rectangular

Overlap(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75,87.5) %Depends on Fmax andnumber of lines± 1% of readings
approximately 0.1 dB% of reading

HighFrequency
Attenuation≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz ≤ 3 dB
>10 kHz to 40 kHz

AC Coupling
Attenuation≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 3 dB
1 Hz to <10 Hz

Attenuation
Due toIntegration≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 1.5 dB
0.2 Hz to <1 Hz

Attenuation tolerances are inaddition to base accuracy.

Number ofAverages

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
Increases sampling time
proportionally

AveragingTypes

Linear, exponential, peakhold

Demodulation
Bandwidths

23 bandwidth options From
125 Hz to 1250 Hz Up to 16 kHz
to 20 kHz

6Pack

Up to 40 kHz & 3200 lines (1channel) Spectrum andwaveform for lowfrequency, high-frequency
and demodulation

Values apply to singleintegration. (Acceleration tovelocity)
Double the values for double
integration (Acceleration todisplacement)

Waveform Display

Spectrum Display
Fmax Ranges

Window
Shapes25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300,400, 500, 600, 800, 1000,1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000,4000, 5000, 6000, 8000,
10,000, 15,000, 20,000, 30,000,40,000 Hz Or equivalent CPM
values Or orders-based
from 1X to 999X

Fmin Possible
Range

0 to Fmax Instrument zeroes
all spectral lines below Fmin

Resolution

400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
lines

Frequency
Scale

Hz, CPM, Orders Linear scalewith zoomingAmplitude
Scale

Acceleration, velocity,displacement Linear or log
scales, auto or manual
scaling

Number ofSamples

1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384

Time Scale

10 ms to 256 seconds ororders based from 1 to 999
revs

Logging and Analysis
OutputFormats

Instrument screen, transfer
to System 1, XML

Data Storage

Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash
memories Database mirror
copy on second flash
memoryData Storage
Structure

Folders/machines/points/locations/routes
No limits are applied 50
character names

Max Folder Size

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Display and Communication

Environmental Limits

Display

Graphic Grayscale LCD
LED Backlight

OperatingTemperature

14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)

Resolution andSize

480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5” (140mm)

Storage
Temperatureand Humidity-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C),
95% RH

Ruggedness

IP65 sealed 4’ (1.2 m) drop
onto concrete Procedure: 26
drops following MIL-STD810F-516.5-IV

Readable in direct
sunlight
Supported
Languages

English, Chinese, French,
German, Japanese,
Portuguese, Russian andSpanish

Communicationwith PC

USB or Ethernet

USB Host PortUSB 2.0, supplying 5V,250mA Save folders toUSB flash drive

Use PROFLASH to upgrade
instrument firmware

Battery and Charger
BatteryType

Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 5AhOperatingTime

10 hours Backlight on — 60
second timeout

Charger
TypeInternal charging, automatic
control External power pack 12 V
DC, 3 A output

ChargeRate

3 A nominal 3 hours forcomplete charge

MechanicalSize

9.9" W x 5.8" L x 2.4" H (252 x148 x 60 mm)

Weight

2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Including
battery and strap

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Compliance and Certifications

Hazardous Area Approvals

FCCFor the detailed listing of country andproduct-specific approvals, refer tothe Approvals Quick Reference Guide(108M1756).

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:ll

For additional technicaldocumentation, please log in to
bntechsupport.com and access the
Bently Nevada Media Library.

This device may not cause harmfulinterference.
This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause
undesired operation.

CSA/NRTL/C(Approval Option 01)

EMC
EN 61326-1: 2012
EN 61326-2-3: 2012
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Electrical Safety
EN 62133: 2002
LV Directive 2014/35/EURoHS
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

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NumberOrdering Information
For the detailed listing of country andproduct-specific approvals, refer tothe Approvals Quick Reference Guide(108M1756).
For additional technicaldocumentation, please log in tobntechsupport.com and access the
Bently Nevada Media Library.

01

USB data transfer
cable

1110M8172012

LEMO-BNC TTLTach/Keyphasor
cable

1

PLUS0230

Category A power
plug, USA / Canada

1

PLSA0241

Category D power
plug, South Africa /India

1

PLAU0228

Category M power
plug, Australia / New
Zealand / China1

PLHK0245

Category G power
plug, Hong Kong / UK1

PLEU0229

Category C Powerplug, Europe1

CBVB0552

vbx instrument carrybag

1

NKST0553

vbx neck strap withSensor Keeper

1108M4044

AC power adapter

1108M3536

SCOUT100_Seriesand vbSeries Quick_Start_Guide

1

MVBX0250

Instrument Referenceguide1CSA

Basic Kit
We offer the vb5 Portable Data Collector
instrument in a basic kit with the option topurchase the System 1 software and license
separately.
* Kit items with multiple part numbers
listed have limited regional
availability due to certification
requirements.
PartNumber

Description

Quantity

vb5 Portable DataCollector singlechannel portabledata collector

1

ACCL0547
or 200350 *Straightaccelerometer

1

138M7748Transducer cable, 4ft. straight1

MAGF0104

Accelerometer
magnetic base1

CABB0560

BNC to BNC cable, 1m1

Quantity

CABU0213

VB5-AA
A: Agency Approval

Description

Metrology certification can be requested
when an order is placed, however thisservice is charged. Standard test data
can be requested for free, but is notevidence of calibration.
To request a periodic metrology
calibration, contact Bently Nevada TechSuppport.

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Additional Accessories
SoftwarePart Number
3071/01

Description
System 1Hardware
PartNumber

Description

100M5828

The vbSeries hard case

DTC70262

The vbSeries dust coverBATT0575

Replacement battery pack, LiIon 7.4 V 5 Ah

108M4069

Laser Tach powered by vb5
Portable Data Collector

CBL50216

Five-meter laser Tach cable for
108M4069

113M552901

Reflective tape One roll, 60 cm(23.7 in)

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