Extech Instruments 407860 User manual

USER MANUAL
Heavy Duty Vibration Meter
Model 407860
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech 407860 Vibration Meter. The Model 407860
measures vibration levels in industrial machinery. Misalignment, poor balancing, structural
compromises, and other factors can cause unwanted vibration increases. The Model 407860 has
a frequency sensitivity that meets ISO-2954 and offers Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration
features. This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years
of reliable service.
Meter Description
1. Probe connector
2. RS-232 Connector
3. LCD Display
4. Function switches and pushbuttons
5. Probe
6. Magnetic base
7. Protective rubber meter jacket
8. Battery compartment (on rear)
Meter LCD Display
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Meter Operation
Connecting the Probe
1. Note that this meter accepts only the supplied vibration probe.
2. Plug the BNC connector end of the probe cable onto the BNC connector at the top of the meter.
3. The probe can then be connected to the tested machinery in three ways.
a. Attach the magnetic end of the probe to a ferrous material on the equipment under test as
shown in the accompanying diagram.
b. Manually hold the probe in place against the equipment under test as shown.
c. Unscrew the magnet from the probe end (as shown in the diagram) and use the threaded
mount to connect to a screw, bolt, or stud on the equipment under test.
POWER button and Auto Power OFF feature
1. Press the POWER button to turn the meter ON. If the meter does not turn on, check the 9V
battery.
2. To turn the meter off, press and hold the POWER button until the meter beeps.
3. The meter is equipped with an Automatic Power OFF utility that conserves battery life. If the
meter is left inactive for 10 minutes, it will automatically turn off.
Note:Automatic Power OFF utility is disabled in the RECORD mode.
FUNCTION button
Press the FUNCTION button to select RMS, PEAK or MAX-HOLD.
1. RMS - Typical selection for vibration measurements
2. PEAK – For measurement of the peak value. Not available in the Displacement mode.
3. MAX_HOLD – Holds and displays the maximum value. The display will update only when a
new maximum is measured. Not available in the Displacement mode.
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UNIT button
Press this button to select the measurement units desired.
Press and hold this button for > 5 seconds to switch from metric to imperial units.
Measurement Metric Units Imperial Units
Acceleration m/s2, G Ft/s2
Velocity mm/s, cm/s Inch/s
Displacement mm inch
HOLD button
Press this button to freeze the measured value in the display. HOLD will appear in the display.
Press the button again to return to normal operation.
REC button
Use this feature to record the maximum and minimum measured values.
1. Press the REC button to begin recording. The REC symbol will appear on the display.
2. Press the REC button again to display the MAX recorded value. Both the REC and MAX
symbols will appear on the display.
3. Press the REC button again to display the MIN recorded value. Both the REC and MIN
symbols will appear on the display.
4. Press and hold the REC button for >2 seconds to exit the REC mode.
ZERO Adjustment
The meter may not indicate zero (or may indicate within a few digits of zero) with no signal applied
to the meter (no vibration). Although this is usually not a problem, this procedure will bring the meter
within a few digits of zero and improve measurement precision.
1. Connect the vibration sensor to the meter.
2. Turn the meter on and set the function to ACC and RMS.
3. Make sure the vibration sensor is perfectly still (no vibration).
4. Press and hold the HOLD button for > 5 seconds to allow the display to reach the zero
value.
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Datalogging
The internal datalogger memory can hold up to 500 readings. Readings can be logged manually,
with a button press, or automatically at a programmed sample rate.
Sample Rate
The sample rate can be set to 0 (manual), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 600, 1800 or 3600 seconds.
1. With the meter OFF, Press and hold the HOLD and REC buttons.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. When the display shows the sample rate, release the HOLD & REC buttons.
4. Use the UNIT button to select the desired sample rate.
5. Press the REC button to save the selection. The meter will sound three tones indicating that
the sample rate was successfully stored.
6. Follow the Auto or Manual Datalogging procedures in the next section.
7. To return to normal operation, simply cycle the meter’s power.
Auto Data Logging
1. Set the desired sample rate as described (do not select ‘0’).
2. Turn the meter off and back on.
3. Press the REC button to enter the datalogging function. The REC symbol will appear in the
display (upper left-hand corner).
4. Press the LOGGER button to start logging data. The display will briefly indicate the sample
rate and the REC indicator will flash
5. An audible tone will sound each time a reading is stored.
6. Press the LOGGER button for to pause/resume datalogging.
7. Press and hold the REC button > 2 seconds to exit the datalogging mode.
Manual Data Logging
1. Set the sample rate to ‘0’ as described earlier.
2. Turn the meter off and back on.
3. Press the REC to enter the datalogging function. The REC symbol will appear in the display
flashing.
4. Press the LOGGER button. The display will briefly indicate the ‘0’ sample rate.
5. Press LOGGER again to log one data point. The REC indicator will flash and an audible
tone will sound. Repeat this step to store the desired number of readings.
6. Press and hold the REC button > 2 seconds to exit the datalogging mode.
Clearing Memory
1. With the meter OFF, Press and hold the HOLD and REC buttons.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. When the display shows the sample rate, release the HOLD and REC buttons.
4. Press and hold the REC button for > 5 seconds. The display will indicate 0 when the
memory is clear.
5. Cycle the meter power to return to normal operation.
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Memory Full Indication
The meter produces a continuous tone when the internal memory has been filled to capacity (500
readings). The data can be viewed, cleared, or downloaded to a PC.
Viewing Stored Data
1. With the meter OFF, Press and hold the HOLD and REC buttons.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. When the display indicates the existing sample rate, release the HOLD and REC buttons.
4. The HOLD and the FUNCTION buttons are used to scroll through the stored data. When either
button is pressed, the data reference number will briefly appear and then the reading for the
given memory location will be displayed. The HOLD button increments the data location
number and the FUNCTION button decrements the data location number.
PC Interface
For streaming of data from the meter to the PC via the RS232 port, the optional 407001-USB cable is
required.
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Battery Replacement
When the 9V battery weakens, the indicator appears on the LCD. Follow these steps to
replace the battery:
1. Turn the meter OFF.
2. Remove the probe and the RS-232 cable from the meter.
3. Remove the protective rubber jacket that encases the meter by stretching it over the bottom of
the meter.
4. Open the battery compartment (located on the lower back of the meter) with a flat head
screwdriver or coin.
5. Replace the 9V battery, replace the compartment cover, and affix the rubber jacket.
Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection
sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are sold.
Disposal: Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to
take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment.
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Specifications
General Specifications
Display 3-1/2 digit LCD with bargraph
Frequency range 10Hz to 1KHz (frequency sensitivity meets ISO-2954)
Sampling time One (1) second approx.
Data output Isolated serial RS-232 PC Interface
Data Hold Freezes displayed reading
Min/Max Memory Meter stores highest and lowest readings for later recall
Data Logger Store up to 500 readings
Data logger Sample Time 0 (manual), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 600, 1800 and 3600 sec.
Pickup thread size 10-32 UNF
Auto Power OFF Meter automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of inactivity
Low battery indication Battery symbol appears on the LCD
Power supply 9V Battery
Power consumption 8mA DC approx.
Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F): Operating Humidity: 80% RH
Dimensions Meter: 180 x 72 x 32mm (7.1 x 2.8 x 1.3")
Probe: 18mm (0.75”) diameter x 40mm (1.6”)
Weight Meter: Approx. 230g (0.5 lbs)
Probe with magnetic base: 110g (0.24 lbs)
Functions, Units, Ranges, and Accuracy
Acceleration
(RMS or Peak) Unit Range Accuracy (% of reading)
m/s20.5 to 199.9m/s2
±(5% + 2 digits)
G 0.05 to 20.39G
ft/s22 to 656ft/s2
Acceleration peak range: 1.0 to 199.9m/s2
Calibration point: 50 m/s2 @ 160Hz
Velocity
(RMS or Peak)
mm/s
0.5 to 199.9mm/s
±(5% + 2 digits)
cm/s
0.05 to 19.99cm/s
in/s
0.02 to 7.87in/s
Velocity peak range: 1.0 to 199.9mm/s
Calibration point: 50mm/s@ 160Hz
Displacement
(peak to peak)
mm
0.003 to 1.999mm
±(5% + 2 digits)
inch
0.078in
Calibration point: 0.141mm@ 160Hz
Note: Accuracy stated from 80 to 160Hz @ 23 ± 5°C
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Appendix A: Machinery Classification
When evaluating machinery and equipment it is useful to know their classification range and group
type. There are four machine groups and classification ranges recognized internationally (ISO 2372
and VDI 2056). The limits for vibration severity (mm/s) are shown in the Tables below:
GROUP K – Small Machinery up to 15KW (for example, production motors)
Testing Status Vibration Severity (mm/s)
Good 0 to 0.71
Acceptable 0.72 to 1.80
Permissible 1.81 to 4.5
Dangerous Greater than 4.5
GROUP M – Medium-sized Machinery up to 75KW (for example, electrical motors without
special foundations)
Testing Status
Vibration Severity (mm/s)
Good 0.00 to 1.12
Acceptable 1.13 to 2.80
Permissible 2.81 to 7.10
Dangerous Greater than 7.10
GROUP G – Large Machinery on Heavy Foundations
Testing Status Vibration Severity (mm/s)
Good 0.00 to 1.80
Acceptable 1.81 to 4.50
Permissible 4.51 to 11.20
Dangerous Greater than 11.20
GROUP T – Large Turbo Machinery on Special Foundations
Testing Status Vibration Severity (mm/s)
Good 0 to 2.80
Acceptable 2.81 to 7.10
Permissible 7.11 to 18.00
Dangerous Greater than 18.00
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Appendix B: Relative Sensitivity Table (ISO 2954)
Frequency (Hz)
Relative sensitivity
Normal value Minimum value Maximum value
10 1.0 0.8 1.1
20
1.0
0.9 1.1
40
1.0
0.9 1.1
80
1.0
1.0 1.0
160
1.0
0.9 1.1
500
1.0
0.9 1.1
1000
1.0
0.8 1.1
Appendix C: Glossary
Vibration: Vibration is an oscillation or repetitive motion of an object around an equilibrium position.
Displacement: Displacement is the peak-to-peak distance from a reference position, or equilibrium
point, of an object under test.
Peak to Peak Amplitude: Peak –to-peak amplitude is the displacement of an object (see above). It
can be thought of as the distance from the maximum positive deviation point to the maximum
negative deviation point with respect to an object’s equilibrium position.
Velocity: Velocity is the rate of change of displacement. Velocity is measured in inches/second
(mm/second) units.
Acceleration: Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Units of measure for Acceleration is
feet per secondsquared (meters per second squared)
Peak Amplitude: Maximum deviation of an object from its equilibrium position.
RMS: Root Mean Square Amplitude (RMS) is the square root of the average of the squared values
of a waveform. The RMS amplitude of vibration is 0.707 times the peak amplitude value The RMS
value of a vibration signal is an important measure of its amplitude.
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