Vibration Research VR9500 Operating and installation instructions

January 2019
9500 Hardware Description Manual
Vibration Research
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Jenison, MI 49428 USA
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WARRANTY AGREEMENT
Vibration Research Corporation warrants the controller hardware to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of three (3) years from your original date of purchase. This warrantyshall be extended as long as you agree to remain
under an Upgrades and Support Agreement subscription with Vibration Research Corporation; provided, however that in the
event of discontinuance of product manufacture, Vibration Research warrantysupport is limited to six (6) years from the
announcement of discontinuance. This warrantycovers hardware failure under normal operating conditions and does not cover
damage due to ordinarywear and tear, nor your neglect, misuse, or failure to follow instructions relating to the hardware’s use.
Vibration Research Corporation does not warrant that the operation of the hardware will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Hardware Warranty
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General
High Voltage Warning
Dangerous voltages are present within the power supply. Disconnect power supplybefore servicing.
1. Important Safety Instructions
The enclosure access is restricted to authorized competent personnel only. For safe installation and operation of this product,
follow the instructions below:
(a) All servicing, repair, and testing of these products must be carried out by competent personnel who are conversant with the
particular hazards of AC line operated equipment, and with the particular dangers of switch mode power supplies.
(b) After disconnecting the AC source, allow 5 minutes before touching the unit to allow capacitors within the unit to discharge.
(c) Heatsinks within these products may be live. Test before touching.
(d) These products must be reliablyearthed and professionally installed in accordance with the prevailing electrical wiring
regulations and safetystandards.
IMPORTANT: REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING AS THAT FITTED (2A/250V).

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Document last revised Friday, January25, 2019 - Jenison, Michigan.

Contents
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1VR9500 Hardware Description 1
.......................................................................................................................................................... 11.1Installing the Controller
.......................................................................................................................................................... 31.2DB37 Connector
.......................................................................................................................................................... 51.3Physical Dimensions
.......................................................................................................................................................... 51.4RJ45 Connections
.......................................................................................................................................................... 61.5Maintenance
.......................................................................................................................................................... 71.6Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information


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1.1 Installing the Controller
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your controller.
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. .
Installation Precautions
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety
instructions.
CAUTION: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified bythe manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION Observe the following points before performing the procedures in this section:
·
Ensure that the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable and/or falling over.
·
Ensure that the power source circuits are properly grounded.
·
Observe and follow the service markings. Do not service any device except as explained in the system
documentation. Opening or removing covers marked with a triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may
cause electrical shock. These components are to be serviced by trained service technicians only.
·
Ensure that the power cable, extension cable, and/or plug are not damaged.
·
Ensure that the device is not exposed to water.
·
Ensure that the device is not exposed to radiators and/or heat sources.
·
Ensure that the cooling vents are not blocked.
·
Do not push foreign objects into the device, as it may cause a fire or electric shock.
·
Use the device only with approved equipment.
·
Allow the device to cool before removing covers or touching internal equipment.
·
Ensure that the device does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To
determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all switches
installed on the same circuit as the device. Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit.
·
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 50ºC
(122ºF).
·
Ensure that the airflow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted.
Site Requirements
The VR9500 can be mounted in a standard equipment rack or placed on a tabletop, or mounted on the wall.
Before installing the device, verify that the site selected for the device meets the following site requirements:
·
Power — The device is installed within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a grounded, easily accessible outlet 220/110 VAC,
50/60 Hz.
·
General — Ensure that the power supply is correctly installed.
·
Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for cabling, power
connections, and ventilation.
·
Cabling — Cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast
amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
·
Ambient Requirements — The ambient device operating temperature range is 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) at a
relative humidity of up to 95%RH , non-condensing. Verify that water or moisture cannot enter the device
case.
·
Do not operate this product near volatile or flammable materials.

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Unpacking
While unpacking the device, ensure that the following items are included:
·
The device
·
AC power cable
·
Rack-mount kit for installation
·
Software CD
Device Rack Installation
CAUTION: Read the safety information in this guide as well as the safety information for other
devices that connect to or support the controller.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the device before mounting the device in a rack or
cabinet.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple devices into a rack, mount the devices from the bottom up.
Install the device in a rack as follows:
1. Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device, ensuring the mounting holes on the
device line up to the mounting holes on the rack mounting bracket. The following figure illustrates where to
mount the brackets.
2. Remove the feet from the bottom of the device.
Installing on a Flat Surface
The device must be installed on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack. The surface must be able to
support the weight of the device and the device cables.
1. Set the device on a flat surface, while leaving 2 inches (5.08 cm) on each side and 5 inches (12.7 cm) at
the back.
2. Ensure that the device has proper ventilation.
Other installation methods
CAUTION: Always mount controller horizontally
The controller requires ventilation as provided by nominal horizontal orientation and mounting in other
orientations is not recommended.
Connecting the Device to a Power Supply
CAUTION: This product must be reliably earthed and installed in accordance with the prevailing
electrical wiring regulations and the safety standards.
1. Connect the supplied standard AC power cable to the AC connector on the back panel.
2. Connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. When used in a control system, all the grounds must
be common. This is most easily accomplished by connecting the power cable to the outlet provided in the
amplifier for a controller. The power source can be 90-250VAC and 50 or 60 Hertz. No operator settings
are required for voltage configuration.

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3. After connecting the device to a power source, confirm that the device is connected and operating
correctly by examining the LEDs on the front panel.
4. The supplied standard AC power cable is the primary disconnecting device. Do not to position the
equipment so that it is difficult to disconnect the AC power cord.
Connecting the Device to an Amplifier
CAUTION: Always connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting the drive cable.
1. Connect the supplied (or an alternative equivalent) 50 ohm BNC cable between the DRIVE output and the
DRIVE input on the amplifier.
Connecting the Device to the accelerometer
CAUTION: Always connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting the drive cable.
CAUTION: Always verify the mounting surface of the accelerometer is floating or grounded.
CAUTION Terminals provided on the unit shall be connected only to passive load transducers or
source transducers that apply no more than 10V to the circuit that originates from the VR9500 (or
other value that equates to not more than 33Vac RMS /46.7V peak or 70Vdc total on the circuit)
CAUTION Other than the IEC inlet for input power to the unit, terminals provided on the rear of
the unit shall be connected only to SELV / double insulated circuits of other equipment.
CAUTION If any sourcing transducers (accelerometer) add voltage to the existing voltage
originating from the VR9500 , the total shall not exceed the 70Vdc or 33 Vac(RMS).
Connect the accelerometer to the front panel input.
Connecting the Device to the Network
To connect to an uplink port, use Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables with RJ-45 connectors at
both ends. The RJ-45 ports on the Ethernet device support automatic Media-Dependent Interface/Media-
Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX) operation under Auto-Negotiation mode.
Standard straight-through twisted-pair cables can be used to connect to any other Ethernet network
(systems, servers, switches, or routers) that supports auto-negotiation.
NOTE: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the Ethernet device. Use
only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
To connect the device to the network:
1. Attach one end of a Twisted-Pair cable to the device's RJ-45 connector and the other end to a switch or
workstation computer.
2. Make sure the twisted pair cable does not exceed 328 feet (100 meters) in length.
As the connection is made, the network LED is illuminated, indicating that the connection is valid.
1.2 DB37 Connector
The DB37 mating connector is an Amphenol L777-RR-C-37-P (or equivalent).

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Inputs are 10VPeak inputs, with provision to read nominal TTL signals. Outputs are Nominal TTL voltage levels
and require external conditioning to drive high voltage and high current devices.
Output #1 to Output #8 HIGH voltage
Output "HIGH" (active):
·
2.5V minimum at 3mA source current
·
2.0V minimum at 32mA source current
Output #1 to Output #8 LOW voltage
Output "LOW" (inactive):
·
0.55V maximum at 64mA sink current
FET Output #7 and FET Output #8
The two FET Outputs allow driving high current SELV DC devices directly.
Output "HIGH" (active):
·
Sink up to 1.5 amps to Logic Ground
Output "LOW" (inactive):
·
Floating output
Pinout Information
Pin No
Function
Description
1
RDISIN1
Input #1
2
RDISIN2
Input #2
3
RDISIN3
Input #3
4
RDISIN4
Input #4
5
RDISIN5
Input #5
6
RDISIN6
Input #6
7
RDISIN7
Input #7
8
RDISIN8
Input #8
9
LGND
Logic Ground
10
LGND
Logic Ground
11
LGND
Logic Ground
12
ODIS1
TTL Output #1
13
ODIS3
TTL Output #3
14
ODIS5
TTL Output #5
15
ODIS7
TTL Output #7
16
LGND
Logic Ground
17
N/C
No Connect

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LGND
Logic Ground
19
XESTOP_LOW
E-STOP IN
20
AGND
Analog Ground
21
AGND
Analog Ground
22
AGND
Analog Ground
23
AGND
Analog Ground
24
AGND
Analog Ground
25
AGND
Analog Ground
26
AGND
Analog Ground
27
AGND
Analog Ground
28
N/C
No Connect
29
DISIN_BIAS
+5VDC
30
LGND
Logic Ground
31
ODIS2
TTL Output #2
32
ODIS4
TTL Output #4
33
ODIS6
TTL Output #6
34
ODIS8
TTL Output #8
35
HVHC_ODIS9
FET Output #7
36
HVHC_ODIS10
FET Output #8
37
XESTOP_MID
E-STOP IN
1.3 Physical Dimensions
Physical dimensions of the VR9500 controller:
·
Height — 1.75" (44.45mm) (1U)
·
Width — 15" (381mm) (19" rack mount with included brackets)
·
Depth — 9.5" (242 mm)
1.4 RJ45 Connections
The 10/100BASE-T ports are copper Twisted-Pair ports.
RJ45 Pin Number Allocation for Ethernet Port
Pin No
Function
1
TxRx 1+
2
TxRx 1-
3
TxRx 2+
4
TxRx 2-
5
TxRx 3+
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TxRx 4+
8
TxRx 4-
CAUTION Terminals provided on the unit shall be connected only to passive load transducers or
source transducers that apply no more than 10V to the circuit that originates from the VR9500 (or
other value that equates to not more than 33Vac RMS/46.7V peak or 70Vdc total on the circuit)
CAUTION Other than the IEC inlet for input power to the unit, terminals provided on the rear of
the unit shall be connected only to SELV / double insulated circuits of other equipment.
1.5 Maintenance
CAUTION: Remove power from the VR9500 prior to cleaning near the ventilation slots.
You should not have to carry out much preventative maintenance on the VR9500. An annual verification of the
calibration is recommended to ensure the accuracy of the controller. At the time of the annual calibration,
debris should be blown out of the ventilation slots and the fan. Verify the operation of the fan, and make sure
ventilation (as defined in the installing the controller instruction ) is maintained.
The functionality of the fan should be checked monthly and cleaned as required in a high dirt and dust
environment.
Use one of the following items to clean a VR9500 enclosure:
·
A soft, dry cloth
·
A soft cloth moistened with water
·
A soft cloth moistened with a solution of water and a gentle, non-scratch household cleaner that does not
contain ammonia
CAUTION: Never use a fuse with a higher current rating, lower voltage rating, or slower time
delay than the specified fuse. Replace fuse with same type and rating as fitted.
The VR9500 is protected by a fuse in between the power cord and the power switch. The power cord must be
removed to replace the fuse. Replace the main fuse with the same type (usually a LittleFuse 0218002.HXP) to
maintain protection against overheating, damaging the controller, and possible fire.
High Voltage Warning
CAUTION: Dangerous voltages are present w ithin the pow er supply. Disconnect power supply before servicing.
·
All servicing, repair, and testing of these products must be carried out by competent personnel who are
conversant with the particular hazards of AC line operated equipment and with the particular dangers of
switch mode power supplies.
·
After disconnecting the AC source, allow 5 minutes before touching the unit to allow capacitors within the
unit to discharge.
·
Heatsinks within this product may be live. Test before touching.
·
This product must be reliably earthed and professionally installed in accordance with the prevailing electrical
wiring regulations and the safety standards.
·
The internal power supply uses a 3.15A FAST ACTING 250V LBC FUSE 5 x 20mm (F1). This fuse is
accessible only to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT: REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND
RATING AS THAT FITTED.
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1.6 Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information
This section explains the switch physical interface and provides information about cables and port
connections.
Front Panel LEDs
See the help file topic on how to read the front panel lights.
Rear Panel LEDs
Network status LEDs can be viewed through hole next to the network connector.
100BASE-T Cable Requirements
It is recommended that enhanced Category 5 (Category 5e) cable is used for all critical connections or any
new cable installations. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are only
recommendations for Category 5 and comply with the IEEE 802.3ab standards.
See also the RJ45 Connections topic.
BNC Inputs and Outputs
BNC connectors are manufactured with 50 and 75 ohm impedance capability. Fifty ohm cables are typically
used in this application. BNC Inputs are typically used with accelerometer. Nominal ranging allows for
maximum 20 volts peak input devices. BNC output ranging allows driving maximum 10V peak devices or
maximum 1V peak devices.
Aux Inputs/Outputs
See the help file topic on the EDZ950/20 Connector.
Power Connectors
The VR9500 is powered by using the AC internal power supply.
Internal Power Supply Connector
The VR9500 supports a single internal power supply to provide power for switching operations. The internal
power supply supports input voltages between 90 and 250 VAC. The AC power connector is located on the
back panel of the controller.
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