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Reference Manuals
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Spotcheck Instrument Reference Guide
Full reference guide for the Spotcheck portable instrument.
366.3 KB
Revision 10 March 2011. -
Ascent Software Reference Guide
Full reference guide for Ascent software.
4.4 MB
Revision 22 March 2011. -
vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide
Full reference guide for vb5, vb6, vb7 and vb8 portable instruments.
1.5 MB
Revision 22 March 2011. -
vbOnline Reference Guide
Full reference guide for vbOnline devices.
2.1 MB
Revision 24 March 2011. -
vbBalancer Instrument Reference Guide
Full reference guide for vbBalancer instruments (vbBalancer, vbBalancer+).
1.8 MB
Revision 5 May 2011. -
IT Whitepaper - Requirement for Ascent Software - Level 1 & 2
This document is intended to provide details to an IT engineer to enable the setup of an IT environment for the installation and operation Ascent software. Respective reference guides should be referred to for Ascent configuration and usage.
It is Commtest is recommendation that all users upgrade to latest Ascent version.
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IT Whitepaper - Requirement Ascent Software - Level 2+Network & 3
This document is intended to provide details to an IT engineer to enable the setup of an IT environment for the installation and operation Ascent software. Respective reference guides should be referred to for Ascent configuration and usage.
It is Commtest's recommendation that all users upgrade to latest Ascent version.
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IT Whitepaper - Requirement for Ascent Software - Handheld Instrument Communications
This document is intended to provide details to an IT engineer to enable the setup of an IT environment for communications between a Commtest handheld instruments and Ascent software. Respective reference guides should be referred to for Instrument and Ascent configuration and usage.
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vbX Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide for vbX (vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8, vbBalancer and vbBalancer+) instrument models. Revision 12 March 2009.
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Machinery Health. What Is It?
A brief overview of Commtest's thoughts on machinery health and the benefits of a well rounded maintenance program. Revision 31 March 2010.
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Beginner's Guide to Machine Vibration
A basic primer and guide to the concepts underlying machinery vibration and condition monitoring. This document may be distributed free of charge, with the condition that Commtest's attribution and ownership statements contained within remain intact. Revision June 28th 2006.
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Profiler Instrument Reference Guide
Complete operation instructions and technical reference.
1.8 MB
Revision 29 March 2006. -
vbClassic Instrument Reference Guide
Full reference guide for vb1000, vb2000 and vb3000 portable instruments. Revision 13 October 2006.
927.2 KB
Software Demos
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Ascent 2011 Demonstration Software
All instrument communication facilities have been disabled in this demonstration software, but a sample database has been included to allow many of the software's functions to be tested. Important: If you are an existing Commtest customer please do not install the demonstration version of the Ascent software on the same computer as your existing MAS or Ascent software installation.
91.4 MB
Software Updates
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Ascent 2011 Release Notes
Summary of software and firmware changes implemented in Ascent 2011.
245.3 KB
Revision 16 September 2011. -
What's New in Ascent 2011
Summary of changes to the Ascent software.
36.2 KB
Revision 20 July 2011. -
What's New in the vbSeries Instrument Firmware
Summary of changes to the vb firmware.
28.4 KB
Revision 14 July 2011. -
Cyrillic Example Database
This Cyrillic example database contains translated datafolders, machines, points, locations and notes. It is suitable for use by Russian-language Ascent software users. Revision September 23rd 2010.
19.2 MB
Training Resources
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Asset Criticality - The Foundation of Best in Class Reliability
Starting or even re-engineering a reliability centered operation can be a daunting challenge. Essential to the success of your initiative is a meaningful assessment criticality for your installed asset base.
Join Commtest's Rod Acklin as he explores and guides you through how to assess meaningful asset criticality.
View this webinar to learn:
1) Why is a meaningful criticality assessment important?
2) The essential elements of criticality
3) Applying resources based on the essential elements of criticalityTitle: Asset Criticality - The Foundation of Best in Class Reliability
52.5 MB
Date of Seminar Recording: Friday, May 28, 2010
Discontinued Products
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Profiler MAS Software
MAS 5.13 Build 2 software for Profiler/MMS3000/MMS6000 instrument and T6V4, T4, GP4, GP8 and RTD6 data logger communications. Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME and XP. Revision 30 Jan 2007.
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vb1000b Balancing Report Template
Template for creating pre-formatted, printable reports.
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vb1000b Instrument Reference Guide
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 10 August 2006.
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vb1000b Report Grabber Instructions
Instruction sheet for the vb1000b Report Grabber program. Revision 08 Jan 2007.
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MMS3000 GP4 & GP8 Manual
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 28 February 2001.
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MMS3000 RTD6 Manual
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 27 February 2001.
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MMS3000 T4 Manual
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 27 February 2001.
937.2 KB -
MMS3000 T6V4 Manual
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 27 February 2001.
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vb1 Instrument Reference Guide
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 8 December 2004.
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vb100 Instrument Reference Guide
Complete operation instructions and technical reference. Revision 30 November 2004.
604.1 KB
