Frequently Asked Questions
General
Advanced Analysis
Accuracy of Low Frequency (slow speed) Response of vb Instrument
Fault Types and their Phase Relationships
Measure Phase Difference between Two Channels
Record Sound using vb instrument and Microphone
Run-up and Coast-down Recordings, Waterfall and Bode Plots
Tell-tale Signs of Faults in Mechanical Equipment
Ascent Software
Balancing
Determine Balance Weight Placement Angles
Phase Angle Does Not Settle When Balancing
Unstable Phase/Amplitude Readings when Balancing
Unstable RPM Measurement When Balancing
Use Strobe as Phase Reference for Balancing
vb Instrument Specifies Very Heavy Balance Weights on Both Ends
Battery Questions
Bearings
Calibration
Dongle Information
Error Messages
Getting Started - Setting up the Instrument and Software
Importing/Exporting Data
Instrument Questions
MMS Data Logger Questions
Misc
Profiler
Sensors and cables
Cable Types, Grounding, Routing
Can I Connect my own Tachometer or Strobe to the Tach Input of my vb Portable Instrument?
How Strong is the Accelerometer Magnetic Mount?
Tachometer won't Display RPM Value
Universal Sensors for MMS6000 Profiler Instrument
Use Velocity and Displacement (Prox) Transducers with vb Instrument
Which Model Laser Tach should I use with my vbSeries Instrument?
Software Questions
Ascent with Non-Administrator Account
Avoid/Restore Corrupted Database
Cursor jumps off Spectrum in Ascent/MAS VB when I click a Peak
vbClassic Instrument
Difficulty Measuring Low-Frequency, Large-Amplitude Displacement Signals
vbOnline
Accelerometer Maximum Cable Length
Considerations for Online PdM Systems
Dimensions for vbOnline Device
Dual Output (Acceleration + Temperature) Sensors
ROI Potential for Online Monitoring System
Record Speed with Multiple vbOnline Devices
vbSeries Instrument