Fluke VIBXPERT 3 User manual

Data Collector &
Vibration Analyzer
VIBXPERT 3
Getting started
Erste Schritte
Primeros pasos
Démarrage

VIBXPERT 3
Getting started
Erste Schritte
Primeros pasos
Démarrage

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VIBXPERT 3 – Getting started
Dear Customer,
VIBXPERT 3 is a data collector and analyzer that is an important part of a
complete solution that lets maintenance and reliability teams make data-
driven decisions that reduce maintenance costs, minimize unscheduled
downtime, and prolong asset health and safety. VIBXPERT 3 also leverages
the Fluke Reliability Connected Reliability platform to provide efficient,
reliable, and precise results. The key features include simplicity, route-based
data collection, machine templates, field balancing, WiFi communication and
robustness. This data source forms part of the Fluke Reliability Connected
ecosystem and brings us nearer to our shared purpose; We simplify connected
reliability solutions for the people who keeep the world up and running.
This getting started manual contains the relevant safety information, and is a
handy day-to-day reference for the most important functions of VIBXPERT 3
and basic program operation procedures. Other sources are available for
detailed explanations.
Fluke Deutschland GmbH
Freisinger Str. 34
85737 Ismaning
Germany
www.pruftechnik.com
www.fluke.com
PN 5346607
01 23
Firmware Version: 1.0x
© 2023 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Contents subject to change
without further notice, particularly in the interest of further technical
development. All product names are trademarks of their respective
companies.

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Contents
Chapter 1: Safety and general information ................................ 3
Symbols..................................................................................................................................................3
General safety ......................................................................................................................................3
Safety specifications ..........................................................................................................................5
Handling precautions........................................................................................................................5
Transport of devices that use lithium batteries........................................................................... 5
Transport of magnetic components .............................................................................................. 5
Storage.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Care........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 6
Disposal................................................................................................................................................. 6
Rechargeable battery ........................................................................................................................7
Declaration of conformity................................................................................................................7
Limited warranty .................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Interfaces and operating elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power supply ......................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: User interface concept....................................... 12
Measure concept...............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4: Measure...................................................13
Chapter 5: Result.....................................................14
VIBXPERT 3 manual.........................................................................................................................15
Download PDF manual....................................................................................................................15

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Safety information
Chapter 1: Safety and general information
Symbols
WARNING. RISK OF DANGER
WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock.
Consult user documentation.
PConforms to European Union directives.
ÖConforms to UK legislation.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive and its
marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that
you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in
domestic household waste. Do not dispose of this product
as unsorted municipal waste. For information about
take-back and recycling programs available in your country,
see the PRUFTECHNIK website.
vDenotes that the product is made of parts that are
recyclable.
General safety
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the
user.
A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the
product or the equipment under test.
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
yRead all safety information before you use the product.
yCarefully read all instructions.
yDo not alter the product and use only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the product can be compromised.

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yDo not use the product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments.
yUse only approved power adapters to charge the battery.
yDo not use the product if it operates incorrectly.
yDo not open the product. Have the product repaired only through an
approved technical site.
yUse only specified replacement parts.
yDo not look directly into the stroboscope light source with either the
naked eye or any optical tools (for example, binoculars, telescopes,
microscopes). Optical tools can focus the light source and be dangerous to
the eye.
yDo not point the light source directly at persons or animals or indirectly off
reflective surfaces.
yThe effects of light can trigger photosensitive epilepsy. Users with
neurological proclivity for epileptic seizures must not operate the
stroboscopes.
yInterference with active implants (e.g. pacemakers) cannot be ruled out.
Wearers of active implants must not operate the stroboscope.
yUse the product only as specified.
Caution
yAs with any software that processes data, data may be lost or altered
under certain circumstances. Fluke strongly recommends that you keep a
backup or printed record of all important data.
yFluke assumes no liability for data lost or altered as a result of improper
use, repairs, defects, battery replacement/failures or any other cause.
yFluke assumes no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for financial losses
or claims from third parties as a result of use of this product and any of its
functions, such as loss or alteration of stored data.

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Safety specifications
Safety specifications
Power supply
VIBXPERT 3 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery: 7.2 V / 72 Wh
Charger Input: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1.0 A
Output: 12 V, 3 A, 36 W
Temperature range
Operation -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Charge 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
IP rating
IP 65
Handling precautions
VIBXPERT 3 and the related sensors are precision instruments and must not
be dropped or subjected to physical shock.
Transport of devices that use lithium batteries
When you return lithium-ion battery operated devices to an approved
technical site for inspection, service, calibration check or repair, make sure that
the batteries are not defective. If you suspect a defect in the battery, DO NOT
ship the unit with the defect battery back to PRÜFTECHNIK. You may contact
your local representative for further information.
The relevant material safety data sheets for all PRÜFTECHNIK batteries are
posted on the PRÜFTECHNIK website at www.pruftechnik.com. The package
and dispatch regulations for any given battery are described under section 14
in the material safety data sheets.
Transport of magnetic components
To make sure that stray magnetic fields do not affect the avionics in
aircraft, the aviation industry has put forward stringent regulations for air
transportation of magnetic material. The magnetic field strength of such
components must not exceed specified limits. To comply with this regulation,
a cover plate for all PRÜFTECHNIK magnetic components is available.

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The plate lowers the magnetic field strength significantly, and keeps the
magnetic field strength well below the required limits, and therefore cause
no restrictions for air transportation. The relevant safety data sheets are
available for download and reference on the PRÜFTECHNIK website at www.
pruftechnik.com.
Storage
Use the provided case to transport the system and the related components.
If the system is not used for an extended period, the system components
must be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated location. Connect
VIBXPERT 3 regularly to the power supply to avoid complete discharge of the
rechargeable battery.
Observe the storage temperatures specified in Safety specifications .
Care
VIBXPERT 3 and the related system components must be kept clean. Wipe the
device housing with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Do not use
abrasives or solvents. Use a soft lint-free dry cloth to clean the display.
Maintenance
VIBXPERT 3 is essentially maintenance-free, but these points are to be
observed:
yFluke Reliability recommends the measurement accuracy be checked every
2 years. The date for the check is indicated by the colored wheel label
affixed to the back of the device.
yPlease return the device to an approved technical site for inspection by the
indicated date. Make sure to backup data before you send the device to be
inspected or repaired.
Disposal
Dispose of old devices in a professional and environmentally sound manner.
yDelete personal data on the product before disposal.
yRemove batteries that are not integrated into the electrical system before
disposal. Dispose of batteries separately.

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Declaration of conformity
Rechargeable battery
yCharge the non-removable battery only with the supplied charger/adapter.
Follow the safety instructions supplied with the charger.
yMaximum charge temperature is 40°C (104°F).
yDo not deep discharge the battery (<15%)
yObserve the storage and transport conditions given in Handling
precautions .
Declaration of conformity
The system fulfills the EC Guidelines for electric devices and those relating
to electromagnetic compatibility as indicated in the respective conformity
certificates. The certificates may be downloaded from the PRÜFTECHNIK
website: www.pruftechnik.com
Limited warranty
This Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for two years from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal
conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend
any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. Fluke's warranty obligation is limited,
at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or
replacement of a defective product returned within the warranty period.
To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke
authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then
send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM
ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. SINCE SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Chapter 2: Interfaces and operating
elements
#Part Function
1ENTER button (left) Start to measure and/or cancel action
2Battery charge LED Shows battery charge capacity when device is in sleep
mode.
3Ambient light sensor Adjusts display brightness automatically
4Multi-touchscreen Graphical display and touch-sensitive user interface
5ENTER button (right) Start to measure and/or confirm action
6RFID antenna Location of Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna
7Stroboscope Strobe light to verify RPM or the alternating frequency
8Camera

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Interfaces
#Part Function
1ON/OFF button Switch device ON and OFF; activate/deactivate sleep mode
2Channel 6 Analog input— connection for sensor
3Channel 5 Analog input — connection for sensor
4Channel 4 Analog input — connection for triaxial sensor or VIBCODE
sensor
5Trigger point 2 Connection for sensor to measure rotational speed or
trigger signal
6Trigger point 1 Connection for sensor to measure rotational speed or
trigger signal
7Channel 3 Analog input— connection for sensor
8Channel 2 Analog input— connection for sensor
9Channel 1 Analog input — connection for triaxial sensor or VIBCODE
sensor
10 USB type C port Communication interface to a PC
11 Charging socket Connection for charger
12 Stand Retractable stand to hold device in different positions
Note: When a triaxial sensor is connected, then the two analog input channels
next to the occupied channel cannot be used.

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Power supply
VIBXPERT 3 is supplied with energy by a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.
With the power on, the battery icon on the screen shows the remaining
battery charge. The battery charge can also be shown as a percentage (set in
Settings).
When in sleep mode, the screen shuts off. The battery charge is then shown
by the pulsating LED.
Charge 0% – 14% 15% – 29% 30% – 100%
LED color Red Orange Green
Pulsating LED

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Power supply
The internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery is charged using the supplied
power adapter. Connect the power adapter cable to the device charging
socket, then connect the power adapter to the mains supply.

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Chapter 3: User interface concept
The home screen is shown when VIBXPERT 3 is switched on.
Tap related icon to do required task.
Icon Function
1 – Routes Used to measure routes created in the analysis software
2 – Speed
measurement
Used to measure asset RPM. A laser trigger sensor or the
VIBXPERT 3 stroboscope can be used.
3 – Help Opens the on-board help
4 – Settings Used to change /edit device, measure and results settings
5 – File
manager
Used to manage asset measure files
6 – Machine
templates
Used to create asset hierarchy for similar machines
7 – Task
templates
Used to apply predefined measure data set on specific assets
Note: Refer to the on-board help for details (tap 3 or on any screen).
Measure concept
VIBXPERT 3 uses a single time waveform signal to calculate all necessary
results and include overall values and required spectrums. The time waveform
signal remains on the device and can be used with changed measure settings.

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Measure
Chapter 4: Measure
Routes and individual assets are measured with the same concept.
The measure locations can be shown in graphic format or as a list.
1Selected measure location – an outer yellow ring highlights the
location.
2Shows the name of the selected measure location. Tap
parameter icon to show 3.
3Shows measure location details and measure tasks for the
selected location.
4Measured locations are highlighted blue.
5Locations not measured are highlighted gray.
Tap MEASURE or press either of the device ENTER buttons to measure.

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Chapter 5: Result
Results shown in VIBXPERT 3 are based on a trending spectrum
1Shows the spectrum for the measure task assigned to the
measure location. The other pages on the frame show
spectrums related to the applied measure tasks. Swipe to see
other pages.
2Shows the time waveform related to the spectrum above.
3Shows the overalls, max 10 frequencies, used cursors and
markers.
4Cursor family icons – cursors are used to evaluate distances on
the graphs
5These icons are used to split the main screen.
6Tap to go next unmeasured location.
7The dots on the top right corner of each frame show the
number of pages that can be scrolled to see more results. Swipe
to see other pages.
Note: Refer to the on-board help for details (tap on any screen).

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VIBXPERT 3 manual
The on-board help is also available as a PDF manual and can be downloaded
from the device.
Download PDF manual
ySwitch VIBXPERT 3 on then connect the device to a PC. Use the supplied
USB-A to USB-C cable.
yWith VIBXPERT 3 shown in the File Explorer, navigate to:
PC\VIBXPERT 3\Data\System Data\Manuals\ XX where XX is the necessary
language.
yCopy the PDF manual to the PC for use.
VIBXPERT 3 manual

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VIBXPERT 3 – Erste Schritte
Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,
VIBXPERT 3 ist ein Gerät zur Erfassung und Analyse von Maschinenzustandsdaten und
zugleich wichtiger Bestandteil einer Komplettlösung, mit der Instandhaltungs- und
Reliability-Teams datengestützte Entscheidungen treffen können. Auf diese Weise lassen
sich Instandhaltungskosten reduzieren, ungeplante Ausfallzeiten minimieren und der
ordnungsgemäße Betrieb sowie die Sicherheit der Assets verlängern. VIBXPERT 3 arbeitet
mit der Fluke-Plattform für Connected Reliability (vernetzte Zuverlässigkeit) zusammen,
um effiziente, zuverlässige und präzise Ergebnisse zu liefern. Die wichtigsten Features
umfassen Bedienfreundlichkeit, durchlaufbasierte Datenerfassung, Maschinenvorlagen,
Betriebsauswuchten, WLAN-Verbindung und Robustheit. Diese Datenquelle gehört
zum Fluke-Ökosystem für Connected Reliability und bringt uns unserem Ziel näher: die
Vereinfachung von Lösungen für vernetzte Zuverlässigkeit – für die Menschen, die unsere
Welt am Laufen halten.
Dieses Handbuch "Erste Schritte“ enthält relevante Sicherheitsinformationen und dient
als nützliche Referenz für den täglichen Gebrauch, da die wichtigsten Funktionen von
VIBXPERT 3 sowie die grundlegenden Prozesse zur Bedienung des Programms aufgeführt
werden. Für detaillierte Informationen stehen weitere Quellen zur Verfügung.
Fluke Deutschland GmbH
Freisinger Str. 34
85737 Ismaning
Deutschland
www.pruftechnik.com
www.fluke.com
PN 5346607
01 23
Firmware-Version: 1.0x
© 2023 Fluke Corporation. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Der Inhalt unterliegt
unangekündigten Änderungen, insbesondere im Interesse der weiteren
technischen Entwicklung. Alle Produktnamen sind Marken der jeweiligen
Unternehmen.