CESVA VC431 User manual

User’s manual
VC431
Triaxial vibrometer
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
USER’S MANUAL
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MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
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M_VC431_v0014_20150730_EN

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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Operating modes and functions.................................................................................... 4
1.2 Main Characteristics of the VC431............................................................................... 7
1.3 Description of the VC431.............................................................................................. 8
1.4 Display and use of the keypad ....................................................................................11
2. OPERATING THE VC431................................................................................................15
2.1 First steps ...................................................................................................................15
2.1.1 Material and documentation..................................................................................15
2.1.2 Power supply to the VC431...................................................................................15
2.1.3 Powering the accelerometer on and off.................................................................16
2.2 Starting a measurement..............................................................................................17
2.2.1 Starting up the VC431...........................................................................................17
2.2.2 Main menu of the VC431: Selecting applications, options and settings.................18
2.3 Verification of the VC431.............................................................................................19
2.4 Under-range and Overload..........................................................................................22
2.5 Measuring with the Hand-Arm (H) application .............................................................22
2.5.1 Securing the accelerometer ..................................................................................23
2.5.2 Access to the Hand-Arm application......................................................................24
2.5.3 Preliminary settings: Projection time......................................................................24
2.5.4 Starting a measurement/recording........................................................................25
2.5.5 During measurement.............................................................................................25
2.5.6 Stopping or ending a measurement/recording.......................................................26
2.6 Measuring with the Whole Body (W) application..........................................................26
2.6.1 Securing the accelerometer ..................................................................................27
2.6.2 Access to the Whole Body application...................................................................28
2.6.3 Preliminary settings: Orientation of the accelerometer and projection Time...........29
2.6.4 Starting a measurement/recording........................................................................30
2.6.5 During measurement.............................................................................................30
2.6.6 Stopping or ending a measurement/recording.......................................................31
2.7 Measuring with the Buildings application (B) ...............................................................31
2.7.1 Securing the accelerometer ..................................................................................31
2.7.2 Access to the Buildings application.......................................................................32

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2.7.3 Starting a measurement/recording........................................................................32
2.7.4 During measurement.............................................................................................33
2.7.5 Stopping or ending a measurement/recording.......................................................33
2.8 Measuring with the Structure application (S) ...............................................................34
2.8.1 Securing the accelerometer ..................................................................................34
2.8.2 Access to the Structure application.......................................................................34
2.8.3 Starting a measurement/recording........................................................................35
2.8.4 Ending a measurement.........................................................................................36
2.9 Save final result option................................................................................................36
2.10 Measurement/recording option..................................................................................36
2.11 View/Delete register option........................................................................................36
2.11.1 Access to the view/delete register option ............................................................36
2.11.2 Viewing a register................................................................................................37
2.11.3 Deleting a register...............................................................................................38
2.12 Delete memory option ...............................................................................................38
2.12.1 Access to the delete memory option....................................................................38
2.13 Sensitivity adjustment................................................................................................39
2.14 Contrast setting.........................................................................................................40
2.15 Clock setting..............................................................................................................41
2.16 Test Option................................................................................................................41
2.17 Switching off the VC431............................................................................................42
2.18 Precautions and warnings.........................................................................................42
3. VIEWING DATA ON PC...................................................................................................43
3.1 Installation of the driver...............................................................................................43
3.2 Capture Studio Software.............................................................................................43
3.2.1 Capture vibrometer data in real time .....................................................................45
3.2.2 Downloading registers from the vibrometer...........................................................46
3.2.3 Deleting the vibrometer's memory.........................................................................46
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................47
4.1 Linear operating range................................................................................................47
4.2 Measurement range....................................................................................................48
4.3 Total noise inherent in the reference environmental conditions...................................51
4.4 Reference environmental conditions ...........................................................................52
4.5 Electrical tests.............................................................................................................52
4.6 Frequency weighting...................................................................................................52
4.7 Accelerometers...........................................................................................................57

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4.8 Effect of the accessories on the accelerometer...........................................................58
4.9 Display........................................................................................................................58
4.10 Integration time .........................................................................................................58
4.11 Preheating time.........................................................................................................59
4.12 Influence of temperature............................................................................................59
4.13 Influence of humidity .................................................................................................59
4.14 Electromagnetic compatibility....................................................................................59
4.15 Batteries and external powering................................................................................60
4.16 Dimensions and weight .............................................................................................60
4.17 Memory.....................................................................................................................61
4.18 Calibration.................................................................................................................61
4.19 Standards..................................................................................................................61
4.20 Notes.........................................................................................................................61
4.21 Accessories...............................................................................................................62
5. ANNEX A: Functions......................................................................................................63
5.1 Function summary chart..............................................................................................63
5.1.1 Hand-Arm (H) application functions.......................................................................63
5.1.2 Whole Body (W) application functions...................................................................63
5.1.3 Buildings (B) application functions.........................................................................64
5.1.4 Structure (S) application functions.........................................................................64
5.2 Definition of functions..................................................................................................65

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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VC431 is a high-performance triaxial vibrometer in accordance with the 8041:2005 and
ISO 8041:2005/Cor1:2007 standard.
The VC431 is the ideal instrument for the evaluation of human exposure to vibration
according to:
The Directive 2002/44/EC on risks derived from exposure of workers to vibrations:
oVibrations transmitted to the hand-arm system [ISO 5349-1 and ISO 5349-2]
oVibrations transmitted to the whole body [ISO 2631-1]
National laws and regulations on noise and vibrations:
oWhole body in buildings vibrations [ISO 2631-2]
The VC431 can also evaluate the effect of vibration on the structure of buildings and the
terrain:
The UNE 22-381-93 Standard Control of vibrations produced by blasting with explosives
and transmitted by the terrain.
1.1 Operating modes and functions
The VC431 has the following applications:
The HAND-ARM application is designed to measure vibration transmitted to the hand-arm
system according to the ISO 5349 Standard, as recommended by DIRECTIVE
2002/44/EC.
The evaluation of the level of exposure to the vibration transmitted to the hand-arm
system is based on the measurement of the daily vibration exposure value, normalised for
a reference period of 8 hours, A(8), of the total acceleration value, expressed as the
square root of the sum of the squares of the RMS values of acceleration with frequency
weighting, determined according to the orthogonal axes ahx, ahy y ahz, as defined in the
ISO 5349-1 Standard. To perform these measurements it is necessary to have the triaxial
accelerometer AC031. The VC431 measures the following functions
simultaneously:
The VC431 makes it possible to make measurements during a shorter time than the
exposure time and evaluate the projected daily exposure to vibration value A(8)pfor a
programmable projection time (forecast exposure time).
The WHOLE BODY application is designed to measure the vibrations transmitted to the
whole body according to the ISO 2632-1 Standard, as recommended by the DIRECTIVE
2002/44/EC.
ahx
RMS value of acceleration on the x axis with Whweighting
ahy
RMS value of acceleration on the y axis with Whweighting
ahz
RMS value of acceleration on the z axis with Whweighting
ahv
Total value of acceleration
A(8)
Daily exposure to vibration
A(8)p
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The evaluation of the level of exposure to vibrations is based on measuring the daily
exposure to vibration value, normalised for a reference period of 8 hours, A(8) expressed
as the greater of the daily exposure to vibration values on the three axes. The daily
exposure to vibration value, normalised for a reference period of 8 hours, Ai(8), on each
axis is obtained from the RMS values of the acceleration with frequency weighting,
determined according to the three orthogonal axes (1,4adx, 1,4ady, akz), in accordance with
the ISO 2631-1 Standard.
The VC431 makes it possible to measure vibration in the place where the contact
between the human body and the source of vibration (feet, seat or backrest) takes place,
always observing the corresponding system of coordinates.
To perform these measurements it is necessary to have the triaxial accelerometer
AC033.
The VC431 measures the following functions simultaneously:
The VC431 makes it possible to make measurements during a time shorter than the
exposure time and evaluate the projected daily exposure to vibration value A(8)p, for a
programmable projection time (forecast exposure time), as the greater value of the
projected daily exposure to vibration values for each axis Ax(8)p, Ay(8)p, Az(8)p.
The WHOLE BODY IN BUILDINGS application is designed to measure the vibrations
transmitted to the whole body inside buildings (houses, residential, hospital, educational
or cultural) according to the ISO 2631-2 Standard.
The evaluation of the level of vibration transmitted to the whole body inside buildings is
based on measuring the MTVV parameter (Maximum Transient Vibration Value)
expressed as the greatest of the MTVV values on the three axes (MTVVx, MTVVy, MTVVz)
using the frequency weighting Wmas indicated by the ISO 2631-2 Standard. The total
combined RMS acceleration value is also measured, consisting of combining the RMS
values of weighted acceleration with the frequency weighting Wm on the three coordinate
axes (amx, amy and amz) as displayed below (kx=1, ky=1 and kz=1):
222 mxmxmxmv aaaa 
adx
RMS value of acceleration on the x axis with Wdweighting
ady
RMS value of acceleration on the y axis with Wdweighting
akz
RMS value of acceleration on the z axis with Wkweighting
Ax(8)
Daily exposure to vibration on the x axis
Ay(8)
Daily exposure to vibration on the y axis
Az(8)
Daily exposure to vibration on the z axis
A(8)
Daily exposure to vibration
Ax(8)p
Projected daily exposure to vibration on the x axis
Ay(8)p
Projected daily exposure to vibration on the y axis
Az(8)p
Projected daily exposure to vibration on the z axis
A(8)p
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Moreover, it measures the MTVVVparameter, defined as the maximum MTVV value of the
combined total acceleration value.
To perform these measurements it is necessary to have the triaxial accelerometer
AC032.
The VC431 measures the following functions simultaneously:
* The maximum values will restart on making new measurements.
The STRUCTURE application is designed to evaluate the effect of vibrations on the structure
of buildings and terrain, both for short-lasting and stationary vibrations.
The evaluation consists of determining the peak value of the components of the vibration
speed vector and the frequencies at which they take place.
vpkx
Peak value of the speed vector on the x axis
vpky
Peak value of the speed vector on the y axis
vpkz
Peak value of the speed vector on the z axis
fx
Frequency at which the vpkx value takes place
fy
Frequency at which the vpky value takes place
fz
Frequency at which the vpkz value takes place
amx
RMS value of acceleration on the x axis with Wmweighting
amy
RMS value of acceleration on the y axis with Wmweighting
amz
RMS value of acceleration on the z axis with Wmweighting
amz
Total combined acceleration value (vector)
MTVVx
MTVV value of acceleration on the x axis with Wm weighting
MTVVy
MTVV value of acceleration on the y axis with Wm weighting
MTVVz
MTVV value of acceleration on the z axis with Wm weighting
MTVV
MTVV value of acceleration with Wm weighting
MTVVv
Maximum total combined MTVV acceleration value (vector) with Wm weighting

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1.2 Main Characteristics of the VC431
Following the philosophy that characterises our instruments, the VC431, is an easy to use
instrument, with a single range (no scale changes) and simultaneous measurement of all its
parameters.
The most important features of the VC431 are:
The VC431 has a structure of visual and user-friendly menus and options. It is not
necessary to configure languages, since it has easy to identify and recognise icons.
The 4 available applications can be accessed from the main menu: Measurement of hand-
arm (H) vibration, measurement of whole body (W) vibration, measurement of whole body
vibration in buildings (B) and measurement of structural (S) vibration.
The whole body (W) measurements can be made for the standing (vibration entering
through the feet), sitting (vibration entering through the feet, the seat or backrest) and
lying down (vibration entering through the back) positions.
Automatic configuration in adjustment of the axes (sitting or backrest) in whole body (W)
vibration measurements.
A specific triaxial accelerometer should be used for each application. The buildings (B)
and structure (S) applications share accelerometer. The VC431 has its own sensitivity
adjustments for each accelerometer with traceability of adjustment; this avoids having to
adjust sensitivity whenever a measurement is performed in a different application. The
equipment features a system to detect any change in sensitivity.
The VC431 can measure, simultaneously, in a single measurement range, all the
parameters necessary to evaluate exposure to vibrations in m/s2or dB (dB only available
for buildings), with the suitable weightings: Wd [x,y] and Wk [z] for the whole body
application, Wh [x,y,z] for hand-arm, Wm [x,y,z] for buildings and no weighting for
structure.
The memory of the VC431 makes it possible to save both final results and the evolution
over time of the parameters measured in hand-arm (H), whole body (W) and buildings (B)
applications, and can recalculate them later (if the CSE software is available) for any time
interval.
Moreover, it can perform measurements of a duration below the exposure time, since it
displays the projected parameters on display at the forecast exposure time
(programmable projection time [tp]).
The vibrometer includes the CESVA Capture Studio PC software. This application can
download the measurements performed with the instrument through the USB port and
analyse the results obtained quickly and simply. While it is connected to the USB port of a
PC, no batteries are needed since it is powered through the USB port of the PC.
Its large, high-resolution 3.2" graphic display shows the functions measured depending on
each application and lights up on pressing a button, allowing you to work in poorly-lit
settings.
The membrane keypad only has one button for switching the VC431 on/off, another one
for switching the display light off/on and a simple interface of 3 soft key buttons which
makes it simple and easy to use.
Its reduced weight, versatility and ruggedness make it the perfect hand-held instrument for
the evaluations of risks related to vibration. The VC431 is a personal instrument, the
worker can carry it around to evaluate their exposure to vibration.

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1.3 Description of the VC431
The figure below details the most important parts of the VC431:
1. Vibrometer BINDER 712 connector. Circular female BINDER 4-contact connector of
the VC431 vibrometer.
2. Display. Backlit LCD display.
3. Membrane keypad. Extraflat keypad.
4. Manufacturer's Information.
5. Name plate. This area indicates the vibrometer's mark, model, class and serial
number, as well as all the standards it complies with.
6. WEEE mark. Symbol that indicates the selective collection of electrical and electronic
devices.
7. EC mark. European conformity mark.
8. Tripod mount. Mount for tripod with standard thread ¼’’ W. (TR-40 and TR050).
9. Battery protection cover. Battery protection cover, only to be removed to change
batteries.
10. USB Connector. Mini-B USB type connector for digital communication. It complies
with USB rev. 2.0.
11. CN031 cable BINDER 712 connector. Circular male BINDER 4-contact connector of
the CN031 cable to be connected to the BINDER 712 female connector of the VC431
vibrometer.
12. Triaxial accelerometer AC031 (Hand-arm). Triaxial accelerometer for use with the
hand-arm (H) application. The length of the accelerometer cable is 2.90 metres.
13. AA131 adapter for the AC031 accelerometer. Tool adapter for the AC031
accelerometer.
14. AA031 adapter for the AC031 accelerometer. Handle adapter for the AC031
accelerometer.
15. CN032 cable BINDER 712 connector. Circular male BINDER 4-contact connector of
the CN032 cable to be connected to the BINDER 712 female connector of the VC431
vibrometer.
16. CN032 Cable. 2.90-metre connection cable of the BINDER connector of the AC032
triaxial accelerometer.
17. CN032 cable BINDER 768 connector. Circular female BINDER 4-contact connector
of the CN032 cable to be connected to the BINDER 768 male connector of the
AC032 accelerometer.
18. AC032 triaxial accelerometer. Triaxial accelerometer for use with the Building (B)
application.
19. AC033 triaxial accelerometer BINDER 712 connector. Circular male BINDER 4-
contact connector of the accelerometer triaxial AC033 to be connected to the
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20. AC033 triaxial accelerometer. Mat-type triaxial accelerometer for use with the whole
body (W) application. The length of the accelerometer cable is 2 metres.
21. AA033 adapter for the AC033 accelerometer. Strap adapter for the AC033 on seat
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1.4 Display and use of the keypad
The VC431 has a main menu with icons to access the equipment's main applications,
options and adjustments. The top left part of the display always has an indicator showing the
current application, option or setting:
Main menu
Hand-Arm Application.
Whole body Application.
Building Application
Structure Application
View/Delete register option
Delete memory option
Sensitivity adjustment
Contrast setting
Clock setting
Test Option
The indication is accompanied by a battery icon that shows current battery charge status
(see section 2.1.2).
MAIN MENU
The main menu display also shows:
- At the top of the display: date and time.
- At the bottom of the display: indicator of memory occupied (as a %), the number of
registers contained by the VC431 with regard to the maximum (256*) and a numerical
identifier of the last recording made.
Note*: the total number of registers (recording or final result) is limited to 256.
APPLICATIONS
In each application, the information about measurement
time elapsed and status is provided at the top right of
the display:
In progress
Recording
Halted
Or paused
The information displayed at the bottom of the
application displays is the same as that which is
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OPTIONS and SETTINGS
The keypad of the VC431 has:
the unit on/off button
3 Soft key buttons. The function of these buttons varies according to the indication that
appears at the bottom of the display, just above each one
the display light on/off button
If you press the display light button the display
light comes on and will go off automatically 10 seconds
after the last button was pressed. If you press the
button for more than 2 seconds, the light will stay on,
the symbol will appear at the top left of the display
and will only switch off if you press the light on/off button
again. The use of the display light reduces instrument
battery life. The following tables describe the meaning of
the indications used for the buttons of the VC431 in the
different adjustments and applications:
MAIN MENU BUTTONS / DELETE MEMORY OPTION / SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT MENU
Key to move right, next icon, inside the menu
Key to move left, next icon, inside the menu
Key to access or choose the application, option or setting corresponding to the selected icon
HAND-ARM APPLICATION BUTTONS
WHOLE BODY APPLICATION BUTTONS
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to start or resume measurement
Key to start or resume measurement
Key to start or resume recording
Key to start or resume recording
Key to end measurement or
recording
Key to end measurement or
recording
Key to temporarily halt measurement
Key to temporarily halt measurement
Key to enter the projection time
Key to enter the orientation of the
accelerometer and projection time
Key to toggle between graphical and
numerical display
Key to toggle between graphical and
numerical display
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BUILDINGS APPLICATION BUTTONS
STRUCTURE APPLICATION BUTTONS
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to start or resume measurement
Key to start measurement
Key to start or resume recording
Key to end measurement
Key to end measurement or
recording
Key to temporarily halt measurement
Key to display the functions in dB
Key to display functions in m/s2
Key to toggle between graphical and
numerical display
VIEW/DELETE REGISTER BUTTONS
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to move to the right
Key to move upwards: previous
register
Key to move to the left
Key to move downwards: next
register
Key to accept the adjustment or
option
Key to access the menu or to choose
to display or delete the file selected
Key to enter the sensitivity on each
axis
Key to return to the view/delete
register option
Key to exit the adjustment
Key to increase sensitivity
Key to reduce sensitivity
CONTRAST SETTING BUTTONS
CLOCK SETTING BUTTONS
Key to increase contrast
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to reduce contrast
Key to set date and time
Key to accept the contrast setting
Key to increase date/time


Key to reduce date/time


Key to accept date/time setting

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TEST OPTION BUTTONS
Key to go back to the main menu
Key to check the whole body
application
Key to check the hand-arm
application
Key to check the buildings
application
Key to start or resume measurement
Key to end measurement
Key to temporarily halt measurement

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2. OPERATING THE VC431
This chapter contains all the information needed to configure, adjust and make
measurements with the VC431.
2.1 First steps
This section describes the steps to go through before using the VC431.
2.1.1 Material and documentation
The first step is to check the material and documentation supplied with the VC431:
Material included:
VC431 triaxial vibrometer
Case
Two 1.5 V alkaline batteries
Documentation included:
User's manual
Warranty
If any of these items are missing please contact your official retailer.
NOTE: to work with the VC431 you need to have an AC031, AC032 or AC033 triaxial accelerometer.
If you did not acquire any of these accelerometers together with the VC431 contact your official
retailer.
2.1.2 Power supply to the VC431
Before switching on the VC431 it must be connected to a power supply.
The VC431 vibrometer is powered by two AA (LR6) alkaline batteries or through the USB
port [10]. If both systems are used at the same time (batteries + USB port), the VC431
chooses the one with the highest voltage.
PB015 rechargeable batteries can also be used.
To fit the batteries, remove the battery compartment cover
[ 9] located at the back of the VC431. Place the two batteries
as shown on the battery compartment, to do so press the
negative pole of the battery against the spring and insert the
battery so that the positive pole presses against the smooth
metal contact.
When the batteries are fully charged, the symbol is
displayed on the display. The symbol becomes emptier as
the batteries gradually lose their charge . When battery
level falls below the level required for the VC431 to work
properly, the battery symbol will appear crossed out in
the centre of the display for two seconds and the unit will
power off. The batteries must be changed.
1
A
C
0
3
2
2

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Switch off the unit to replace the batteries. To remove
the batteries from the VC431, open the battery
compartment, press the battery against the spring and
pull up on it, holding the battery by the positive pole, as
shown in the figure.
The VC431 can also be powered through the mini B
USB port.
One option is to use the PC as a power supply. To do
so, connect, using the CN1US cable, the USB port of the
VC431 [10]to a USB port on a PC. On connecting it,
will appear instead of the battery symbol.
Another option is to use the AM300 mains transformer.
This transformer is connected to the mains and has a USB port to connect the CN1US cable
to power the vibrometer. To use this option contact an official retailer.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
if you do not intend to use the VC431 for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the
VC431 to avoid possible damage caused by battery loss. It is advisable to always carry
spare batteries.
2.1.3 Powering the accelerometer on and off
The VC431 vibrometer operates with the following triaxial accelerometers :
Triaxial accelerometer AC031 for the Hand-arm application
Triaxial accelerometer AC032 for the Buildings and Structure applications
Triaxial accelerometer AC033 for the Whole body application
If you do not have the right accelerometer contact your official retailer.
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AC031
AC032
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WARNING!: The vibrometer should be powered off to connect or disconnect an
accelerometer.
To connect an accelerometer to the VC431 vibrometer:
1. Insert the male BINDER 712 connector of the AC031 [11]triaxial accelerometer, of
the cable CN032 [14]or of the AC033 triaxial accelerometer [19]into the female
BINDER 712 connector of the vibrometer [1], making sure that you align the notches
and the contacts of the connectors.
2. Press the connector of the cable or accelerometer and secure it by turning the outer
ring. You do not need to turn it too hard or reach the end of the thread.
3. If you are using the AC032 accelerometer there is one final step: connect the
BINDER 768 connector of cable CN032 [17]to the AC032 accelerometer. Press the
accelerometer connector and secure it by turning the outer ring. You do not need to
turn it too hard or reach the end of the thread.
To disconnect an accelerometer from the VC431 vibrometer:
1. Unscrew the BINDER connectors that you had fitted to connect the accelerometer by
turning the outer ring.
2. Pull on the BINDER connectors that you have just unscrewed.
Remember that after connecting an accelerometer for the first time, and before you can take
measurements, you must adjust the sensitivity of the accelerometer you will be using (see
the section 2.13 Sensitivity adjustment). The VC431 stores different sensitivities for each
application (arm-hand, whole body, buildings/structure). Therefore, if you already adjusted
the sensitivity and you are going to use the same accelerometer, there is no need to do it
again. It is advisable to always check the vibrometer with a vibration calibrator before and
after measuring.
2.2 Starting a measurement
2.2.1 Starting up the VC431
To power up the VC431 press the button.
The logotype will appear on the display, together with the model of the VC431.
A few seconds later, the display of the last application used by the unit before it was switched
off will be displayed. At the same time an hourglass symbol will be shown, indicating that the
vibrometer is not yet ready to take measurements. Therefore, you cannot start to take any
measurements until this symbol disappears (approximately 10 seconds). However, during
this interval you can access or navigate the main menu.
If you are using the VC431 for the first time or if the last time you switched it off you were not
using an application, the main menu will be displayed.
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2.2.2 Main menu of the VC431: Selecting applications, options and
settings
Once the vibrometer is switched on, the main menu or the display of the last application used
will be displayed. If the VC431 does not display the main menu you can access it by pressing
the button. When the VC431 is in the main menu, the following indication will be
displayed at the bottom left of the display ( ).
The main display presents the following the icons, which correspond to the vibrometer
applications, options or settings:
ICON
APPLICATION, OPTION or SETTING
HAND-ARM APPLICATION: Application for measuring the vibration transmitted
to the hand-arm system according to the ISO 5349 Standard, as recommended
by the DIRECTIVE 2002/44/EC.
WHOLE BODY APPLICATION: Application for measuring the vibration
transmitted to the whole body according to the ISO 2632-1 Standard, as
recommended by the DIRECTIVE 2002/44/EC.
BUILDINGS APPLICATION: Application for measuring the vibration
transmitted to the whole body inside buildings (housing, residential, hospital,
educational or cultural) according to the ISO 2632-2 Standard.
STRUCTURE APPLICATION: Application to evaluate the effect of vibration on
the structure of buildings and the terrain, both for short-lasting and stationary
vibrations.
SAVE RESULTS OPTION: Option to save the final results in memory, once a
measurement has been taken. (it does not save the time evolution of the
measurement).
MEASUREMENT/RECORDING OPTION: Option for switching between
measurement and recording. On accessing an application, the option chosen,
MEASUREMENT or RECORDING, will be available. If you are recording, the
evolution over time and the final results will be saved automatically. If you
choose a measurement no data will be saved. Although subsequently the final
results can be saved with the SAVE RESULTS option.