GE SCOUT100-Ex User manual

SCOUT & vbSeries
Instrument Reference Guide
SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex
vb5, vb , vb7, vb8
25 September 2014

GE
Measurement & Control
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Additional Information
This manual does not contain all the information required to operate
and maintain the product. Refer to the Ascent Reference Guide for the
required information (available from Help menu in Ascent).
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Contents
SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 1
FLEX FEATURES ...........................................................................................................................2
PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................4
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ..........................................................................................................
CSA Certification — vbSeries Instruments ..........................................................6
IECEx / ATE Certification — SCOUT Instruments ...........................................8
INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 11
FRONT PANEL BUTTONS ........................................................................................................ 12
LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................................................... 13
CHARGE BATTERY PACK ......................................................................................................... 14
BATTERY FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 15
REMOVE BATTERY PACK ......................................................................................................... 1
CABLE TEST .............................................................................................................................. 17
OPERATING OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 18
Onsite Analysis .............................................................................................................. 19
Recording Routes ......................................................................................................... 20
Balancing ......................................................................................................................... 21
Keypad Entry .................................................................................................................. 22
SECTION 2 — INSTRUMENT FUNDAMENTALS ........................................... 23
SWITCH INSTRUMENT ON OR OFF ....................................................................................... 23
USE MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................................... 24
RETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU ................................................................................................ 24
USE NAVIGATION KEYS AND ICONS ..................................................................................... 24
SELECT MENU ITEMS............................................................................................................... 2
Select Option .................................................................................................................. 26
Jump To End of List ..................................................................................................... 26
Scroll through Multi-column List .......................................................................... 27
Cancel Option ................................................................................................................ 27
Display Hint Labels and Detailed Help .............................................................. 28
Display Alternative Options..................................................................................... 30
Enter Characters........................................................................................................... 31
Example — Rename Folder ..................................................................................... 32
ADDITIONAL ICONS ................................................................................................................. 34
SECTION 3 — SENSORS ................................................................................. 3
CONNECT SENSOR TO INSTRUMENT .................................................................................... 35
MOUNT SENSOR ...................................................................................................................... 35

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SET UP ACCELEROMETER........................................................................................................ 3
Permanent Mounting ................................................................................................. 37
SET UP TACHOMETER .............................................................................................................. 38
TACHOMETER SIGNAL FROM KEYPHASOR® ........................................................................ 40
Manual Keyphasor Threshold settings .............................................................. 42
USE STROBE LIGHT ................................................................................................................. 45
SECTION 4 — MEASUREMENT TYPES AND THEIR USES ........................... 46
SPECTRUM ................................................................................................................................ 4
Strobe Output................................................................................................................. 48
Read Speed of Connected Strobe ........................................................................ 50
WAVEFORM .............................................................................................................................. 51
DEMODULATION ...................................................................................................................... 52
Analyze Demodulation Data .................................................................................. 54
DEMOD SPECTRUM ................................................................................................................. 55
PACK ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Streamlined Parameter Settings .......................................................................... 56
6Pack Demodulation Processing ......................................................................... 57
TACHOMETER DISPLAY ........................................................................................................... 58
TIME SYNCHRONOUS AVERAGING ........................................................................................ 59
BUMP TEST ............................................................................................................................... 0
COAST-DOWN/RUN-UP ......................................................................................................... 1
Tips for Coast-down/Run-up recordings.......................................................... 61
Deactivate Saving Waveform Data for Coast-down/Run-up
Measurement ................................................................................................................. 62
Take Coast-down/run-up Measurement.......................................................... 63
CROSS CHANNEL PHASE ........................................................................................................ 4
Recommendations for Cross Channel Phase................................................. 65
Fault Types and their Phase Relationships ..................................................... 66
Measuring Cross Channel Phase.......................................................................... 69
Setup .................................................................................................................................. 69
Measure Cross Channel Phase .............................................................................. 70
1 — Plan Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording Routine ................ 71
2 — Setup ......................................................................................................................... 72
3 — Take Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording ................................. 75
4 — Review Data .......................................................................................................... 77
REVIEW DATA IN ODS SOFTWARE ....................................................................................... 78
LONG TIME WAVEFORMS ....................................................................................................... 80
Measure Long Time Waveforms........................................................................... 80
View Long Time Waveforms on Computer ..................................................... 82
ORBIT PLOT .............................................................................................................................. 83
Use Orbit Plot Measurement Mode ..................................................................... 86

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Take Orbit Plot Measurement on Route ............................................................ 88
MODAL IMPACT TESTING........................................................................................................ 89
1 — Plan Impact Test Routine ................................................................................ 90
2 — Setup ......................................................................................................................... 90
3 — Perform Trial Impact ......................................................................................... 93
Disable Warning Messages .................................................................................... 95
4 — Perform Actual Modal Impact Test ............................................................ 95
Specify Locations and Directions for Saved Impacts..................................... 97
5 — Review Data .......................................................................................................... 98
KEYPAD ENTRY ......................................................................................................................... 99
ORDER TRACKING................................................................................................................. 101
Take Order Tracked Measurement ................................................................... 102
AVERAGE VALUE MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................... 10
TAKE MULTI-CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENTS ............................................ 10
Set up Sensors and Channels ............................................................................. 107
Save Multi-channel Measurements ................................................................. 108
SECTION — SET MEASUREMENT OPTIONS ........................................... 110
SET MEASUREMENT UNITS AND SPECTRUM SCALING ................................................... 110
SET MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS ..................................................................................... 112
CREATE YOUR OWN PARAMETER SETS.............................................................................. 114
ASSIGN SENSORS TO CHANNELS ....................................................................................... 115
SPECTRUM PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 11
Fmax ................................................................................................................................ 117
Spectral Lines .............................................................................................................. 118
Fmin ................................................................................................................................. 118
Tach Trigger ................................................................................................................. 118
Averaging ...................................................................................................................... 118
Number of Averages ............................................................................................... 119
Averaging Types ....................................................................................................... 119
Average Overlap....................................................................................................... 119
Windowing ................................................................................................................... 120
Choose Window Type ............................................................................................. 120
WAVEFORM PARAMETERS................................................................................................... 120
Equivalent Fmax ........................................................................................................ 121
Number of Samples ................................................................................................. 121
Duration ......................................................................................................................... 121
ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS ..................................................................... 121
SECTION 6 — TAKE RECORDINGS ............................................................. 122
WALKTHROUGH — TAKE RECORDINGS............................................................................ 122
TAKE INDIVIDUAL AND MULTIPLE RECORDINGS.............................................................. 123
Individual recording ................................................................................................. 123

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Multiple recording ..................................................................................................... 123
SAVE RECORDINGS ............................................................................................................... 124
REVIEW RECORDING ............................................................................................................ 125
Review Current Recording .................................................................................... 125
Review Stored Recording ...................................................................................... 126
DELETE RECORDING ............................................................................................................. 127
ATTACH NOTE ....................................................................................................................... 127
BASELINE RECORDINGS ....................................................................................................... 128
SECTION 7 — ANALYZING MEASUREMENTS ONSITE ............................. 129
TIPS FOR TAKING MEASUREMENTS ................................................................................... 130
WALKTHROUGH — TAKE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................ 131
CHANGE DEFAULT MEASUREMENT SETTINGS ................................................................. 133
CHARTS .................................................................................................................................. 134
ANALYZE MEASUREMENTS.................................................................................................. 135
Cursors ........................................................................................................................... 136
Show or Hide Harmonics ...................................................................................... 138
Zoom ............................................................................................................................... 139
VIEW MULTIPLE CHARTS ..................................................................................................... 140
Select Chart .................................................................................................................. 140
Display Single Chart................................................................................................. 140
CHANGE CHART VIEW ......................................................................................................... 141
Select Chart Layout .................................................................................................. 141
Change Multi-chart Layout Display ................................................................... 141
SET Y AXIS (AMPLITUDE) SCALE ......................................................................................... 142
Fixed Y Axis scale options ..................................................................................... 143
AMPLITUDE DISPLAY UNITS ................................................................................................ 144
vdB ................................................................................................................................... 145
adB ................................................................................................................................... 145
SET RPM ............................................................................................................................... 145
Enter RPM manually ................................................................................................ 145
Enter RPM using 1 peak ...................................................................................... 146
VIEW ORDERS ....................................................................................................................... 147
VIEW REVOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 148
SAVE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................... 148
Save to Existing Machine ...................................................................................... 149
Save to New Machine ............................................................................................. 150
CHANGE SCREEN CONTRAST WHILE IN MEASURE MODE ............................................ 151
SECTION 8 — SEND AND RECEIVE INFORMATION ................................. 1 2
TRANSFER RECORDINGS FROM INSTRUMENT TO ASCENT ............................................. 152
TRANSFER FOLDERS FROM ASCENT TO INSTRUMENT .................................................... 154

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Resend Updated Folder ......................................................................................... 155
Retain Stored Recordings ...................................................................................... 155
Retain Baseline Recordings on Instrument ..................................................... 155
SYNCHRONIZE TIME ZONE ON INSTRUMENT AND COMPUTER ..................................... 15
EXPORT OR IMPORT DATA USING USB FLASH DRIVE .................................................... 157
Export Data using USB Flash Drive .................................................................. 158
Import Data using USB Flash Drive.................................................................. 159
REMOTE COMMS FUNCTIONALITY ...................................................................................... 159
Receive Data from Remote Comms Server .................................................. 160
Send Data from Instrument to Remote Comms Server ......................... 161
CONNECT TO WI-FI NETWORK .......................................................................................... 1 2
Set up wireless network ........................................................................................ 163
Connect instrument to wireless network ...................................................... 165
Specify preferred wireless connection ........................................................... 166
Using Wi-Fi with your smart phone ................................................................. 167
UFF EXPORT ......................................................................................................................... 1 8
SECTION 9 — WORKING WITH ROUTES ................................................... 169
WHAT IS A ROUTE? .............................................................................................................. 1 9
WALKTHROUGH — TAKE RECORDINGS USING ROUTE .................................................. 170
USE BAND ALARMS AND BASELINE OVERALLS ON ROUTE ........................................... 173
View Alarm Bands Configured in Ascent....................................................... 175
RECORD MULTIPLE CHANNELS ON ROUTE ...................................................................... 17
Axis Mode ...................................................................................................................... 177
Point Mode ................................................................................................................... 178
Complete Setup.......................................................................................................... 179
TRIAXIAL MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................................. 179
ENTER MACHINE SPEED ON ROUTE .................................................................................. 182
View Machine and Point Speed Details.......................................................... 184
SKIP ROUTE ENTRIES AND MACHINES .............................................................................. 184
LOCATE SKIPPED ROUTE ENTRIES ..................................................................................... 185
TRACK PROGRESS THROUGH ROUTE ................................................................................ 18
SAVE ROUTE RECORDING ................................................................................................... 187
Select Save mode for recording ......................................................................... 188
Select Recording to Review .................................................................................. 189
RETAKE RECORDING ............................................................................................................ 190
DELETE ROUTE RECORDING ............................................................................................... 191
TAKE OFF-ROUTE RECORDING .......................................................................................... 192
EDIT OR DELETE ROUTE....................................................................................................... 192
SECTION 10 — CREATE, EDIT, AND DELETE ITEMS ................................. 193
STORAGE CAPACITY AND RECORDING VOLUME.............................................................. 193

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ORGANIZE AND STORE RECORDINGS ................................................................................ 194
FOLDERS ................................................................................................................................ 19
Create Folder ............................................................................................................... 196
Change Selected Folder ......................................................................................... 196
Rename Folder ........................................................................................................... 196
Delete Folder ............................................................................................................... 197
Restore Deleted or Overwritten Folder ........................................................... 197
MACHINES ............................................................................................................................. 198
Create Machine Structure ..................................................................................... 199
Create Parameter Set.............................................................................................. 200
Change Sensor ........................................................................................................... 201
Add Structure to Existing Machine ................................................................... 201
Copy Machine Structure ........................................................................................ 202
Rename Machine Structure ................................................................................. 203
Delete Machine Structure...................................................................................... 204
SENSORS ................................................................................................................................ 205
Define or Edit Sensors ............................................................................................. 205
Bias Voltage Check ................................................................................................... 207
Set Default Sensor .................................................................................................... 208
Change Sensor Temporarily ................................................................................. 209
Change Default Sensor .......................................................................................... 209
Delete Sensor .............................................................................................................. 209
NOTES .................................................................................................................................... 209
Create Note .................................................................................................................. 210
Edit Note ........................................................................................................................ 210
Attach Note .................................................................................................................. 211
View Note ...................................................................................................................... 211
Detach Note ................................................................................................................. 211
Delete Note Permanently ...................................................................................... 212
DELETE ALL RECORDINGS IN FOLDER ............................................................................... 212
DELETE ALL STORED INFORMATION .................................................................................. 213
SECTION 11 — BALANCING ROTORS ........................................................ 214
METHODS FOR BALANCING ROTORS ................................................................................ 214
BALANCING PROCESS .......................................................................................................... 215
BALANCING TIPS ................................................................................................................... 21
TACHOMETER ........................................................................................................................ 21
SUGGESTED TRIAL WEIGHT MASS AND LOCATION ........................................................ 217
MANUALLY ENTER BALANCING DATA............................................................................... 217
SET UP BALANCING JOB...................................................................................................... 218
Balance Planes and Weight Positions ............................................................ 219
Balance Planes ......................................................................................................... 219

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Weight Position (Reference Mark) ....................................................................... 219
# Sensors....................................................................................................................... 221
Channel Position ...................................................................................................... 222
Averages ........................................................................................................................ 223
Machine Information ............................................................................................... 224
Rotor Weight, Diameter, and Speed .................................................................. 224
Reference Mark......................................................................................................... 225
Filter Bandwidth ........................................................................................................ 226
Weight Orientation ................................................................................................... 226
Tach Trigger ................................................................................................................. 227
Weight Lin Dist ........................................................................................................... 227
Store Units .................................................................................................................... 227
COMBINE AND SPLIT TRIM WEIGHTS ................................................................................ 227
Combine/Adjust Weights ...................................................................................... 228
Split Weight .................................................................................................................. 229
ADJUST WEIGHTS FOR NEW RADIUS LOCATION ............................................................ 231
REVIEW PREVIOUS BALANCING JOBS ............................................................................... 232
SECTION 12 — BALANCING WALKTHROUGH .......................................... 233
STEP 1 — SET UP NEW BALANCE JOB ............................................................................. 234
STEP 2 — TAKE INITIAL READING ...................................................................................... 235
STEP 3 — TAKE TRIAL READING ........................................................................................ 237
STEP 4 — BALANCE ROTOR................................................................................................ 240
STEP 5 — PERFORM TRIM BALANCING ............................................................................ 241
STEP — VIEW OR SAVE BALANCING JOB ..................................................................... 242
Save balance job ....................................................................................................... 243
SECTION 13 — GENERAL SETUP OPTIONS ............................................... 244
SET DATE AND TIME ............................................................................................................. 244
Adjust Date or Time Format................................................................................. 245
SELECT LOCAL TIME ZONE .................................................................................................. 245
DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT ................................................................ 24
ADJUST SOUND VOLUME.................................................................................................... 247
SET INSTRUMENT LANGUAGE ............................................................................................. 247
ADJUST SCREEN CONTRAST ............................................................................................... 247
SWITCH BACKLIGHT ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 248
ESTIMATE REMAINING OPERATING TIME .......................................................................... 248
CONSERVE BATTERY POWER .............................................................................................. 249
Set Backlight Timeout ............................................................................................. 249
Set Sleep Mode Timeout ........................................................................................ 250
Change Default Sleep Mode Timeout ................................................................ 250
Switch Instrument On ............................................................................................. 250
Set Complete Powerdown Timeout ................................................................. 251

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MANAGE INSTRUMENT MEMORY ....................................................................................... 251
Check Available Memory ....................................................................................... 252
Instrument Memory Warnings ........................................................................... 252
80% Memory Capacity Warning ....................................................................... 253
95% Memory Capacity Warning ......................................................................... 254
100% Memory Capacity Warning ...................................................................... 254
Free up Instrument Memory ................................................................................ 255
Reformat Memory Card ......................................................................................... 256
Empty Recycle Bin .................................................................................................... 257
Overwrite Primary Database with Mirror Backup .................................... 258
DISPLAY SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 259
UNLOCKABLE FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 2 0
UPGRADE INSTRUMENT FIRMWARE — PROFLASH ......................................................... 2 1
PROFLASH PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................... 2 2
SECTION 14 – TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 263
RESET INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................. 2 3
TROUBLESHOOT NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................. 2 4
Set Ethernet Network Address ........................................................................... 265
Reset Network Values to Factory Default ........................................................ 2 5
ETHERNET CONNECTION LOST IN WINDOWS VISTA ...................................................... 2
INDEX ............................................................................................................. 267

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You can use this Reference Guide in conjunction with the Ascent
Reference Guide. Please read this guide before operating your Bently
Nevada SCOUT or Commtest vbSeries Portable Vibration Analyzer and
keep it for future reference. This guide applies to the following
instrument models:
•SCOUT100-Ex
•SCOUT140-Ex
•vb5
•vb
•vb7
•vb8
Although this guide makes use of common vibration analysis and
balancing concepts, it is not intended as a comprehensive guide or
training manual. Please ensure you have the relevant knowledge and
experience to carry out the procedures described. It is essential to follow
all appropriate safety precautions when working near rotating
machinery.

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Flex Features
Some of the features available with the 2013 release are included by
default for some new models, and available for purchase with other
older models. When you purchase an additional Flex feature, you will
receive a license for it which you can activate via Ascent.
If you purchase a Flex feature, you can easily review the licensing status
of these at any time. To do this:
1. Press Options.
2. Press Model + Features.
MORE: Contact your local sales representative to arrange a license
for a feature you wish to add.
MORE: Refer to your Ascent Reference Guide to learn how to apply
our license in Ascent.
Checking the licensing details for any additional features

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Some older instruments are not automatically compatible with Flex
features. To check whether your instrument is currently configured to
support the addition of Flex features:
1. Press Options.
2. Press Memory & System — The Flex Capable listing at the
bottom of the screen indicates either Yes or No.
MORE: Contact Commtest Support if your instrument is currently
not set up to support Flex features.
Determining whether your instrument is currently set up to
support the addition of Flex features

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Precautions
Ensure you read and understand this section before operating your
instrument. Pay attention to all warnings and recommendations to
prevent data loss, data inaccuracy, damage to the instrument, or injury
to you.
Do NOT attach sensors to any object with a high
potential voltage — I.e. a voltage that exceeds 50 V DC
or 32 V AC or the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
defined by your local power authority.
Ensure the cables and neck strap cannot become
entangled with any rotating or moving machinery.
Do NOT bring any objects that are sensitive to
magnetic fields near the magnetic mounting bases
(e.g. cardiac pacemakers, credit cards, floppy disks,
video tapes, audio cassette tapes, or mechanical
watches).
Explosion Hazard — When working in a hazardous
area with risk of flammable gases, all precautions and
limitations explained in the following Hazardous
Locations section must be followed.
Do NOT detach the battery pack from the instrument
for more than 10 minutes. This will erase the
instrument's date and time (it will retain all recordings
and other information).
Neck straps must be connected to the instrument
using the 2.5 turn stainless steel rings provided. The
strap must NOT be connected directly to the unit. This
will defeat the 10 kg safety release provided by the
rings. Replacement rings are available.

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Only use an approved power adapter — 12 V 3 A
output, center positive. Do NOT use the plug-pack
transformers supplied with previous instrument
versions. Doing so will damage these transformers.
The cover over the comms and charger connectors
provides an essential seal. The cover must be in place
whenever you use the instrument in an industrial
environment. Failure to comply with this
requirement might void your warranty. IP 5 rating
only applies while the cover is securely in place.
Transfer information stored in the instrument to a PC
before reprogramming (PROFLASHING) the instrument
with new firmware. PROFLASHING the instrument will
delete all stored information.
To obtain accurate measurements, ensure the drive
current is switched on when using an IEPE/ICP®-type
accelerometer.
Mount the sensor correctly before taking
measurements. This will ensure your readings are
accurate and consistent.
Use a mild detergent diluted with warm water to
clean your instrument. Do NOT use abrasive or
polishing substances, hydrocarbons, petrochemicals,
or solvents, as these will degrade the plastic casing.
Do NOT place the instrument or magnetic mounting
base where the temperature might exceed 140°F
( 0°C). This will degrade the battery pack and magnet.
If your instrument malfunctions, return it to an
authorized dealer. Do NOT attempt to repair the
instrument yourself as this will void your warranty.

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Hazardous Locations
SCOUT and vbSeries instruments are rated differently for hazardous
environments — SCOUT instruments hold an IECEx/ATEX rating, while
vbSeries instruments are CSA-certified.
CSA Certification — vbSeries Instruments
Your Portable Vibration Analyzer has been approved by the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) for use in hazardous locations that meet the
following classifications — Class I; Division 2; Groups A, B, C, and D.
These instruments are clearly identified with the CSA logo and a
Hazardous Locations information panel. The Class I Division 2
classification is officially defined in the Canadian Electrical Code, part 1.
In summary, it is a location in which volatile flammable gases or vapors
are present but confined within closed systems from which they can
escape only in case of accidental rupture or abnormal operation; or in
which ignitable concentrations of gases are normally prevented by
positive pressure or mechanical ventilation, and which might become
hazardous through abnormal operation of the ventilation equipment.
The approval specifically covers use in the United States of America and
any other countries which recognize the CSA certification.
When using a certified instrument in a hazardous location, the
installation must comply with the Installation Control Drawing for
Hazardous Locations, including all its footnotes and warnings.
Your instrument will be supplied, complete with appropriate sensors for
use in Class I Division 2 environments. As indicated in the diagram, you
can use alternative sensors, provided these are certified for use in these
locations, and provided their entity parameters meet the limits shown in
the drawing.

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Installation Control Drawing for Hazardous Locations

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IECEx / ATEX Certification — SCOUT Instruments
SCOUT100-Ex and SCOUT140-Ex portable vibration analyzers are IECEx /
ATEX certified — Identified by the logo on the rear instrument
label.
If you need to use your instrument in hazardous areas, please ensure it
is the appropriate variant for your country. Refer to the following pages
for the hazardous area usage instructions.
The logo on the rear label indicates your instrument has been
approved for use in hazardous locations with the following classification:
II 3 G Ex ic IIB T4 Gc
•Group II = non-mining
•Category 3 = Zone 2
•Atmosphere G = Gas
•Protection method ic = intrinsic safety for zone 2
•Explosion Group IIB = gases such as Ethylene
•Temperature Class T4 = surface will not exceed 135°C
•Protection level c = Zone 2
The approval covers use in Europe (under ATEX) and any other countries
that recognize the IECEx certification.
When using a certified instrument in a hazardous location, the
installation must comply with the following Installation Control Drawing
for ATEX Hazardous Locations GE2214VBX , including all its footnotes
and warnings.
Your instrument will be supplied, complete with appropriate sensors for
use in Zone 2 environments. As indicated in the following drawing, you
can use alternative sensors, provided these are certified for use in these
locations, and provided their entity parameters meet the limits shown in
the drawing.

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Installation Control Drawing GE2214VBX for ATEX Hazardous Locations