Average Value Measurements
Applies to DC coupled sensors only. Use this measurement type to determine an average DC value during a user-specified measurement period. The Average Value can be trended and alarmed in the Ascent software. For example, use this feature to measure proximity probe gap. For vb7 instruments this is the only likely application of Average Value measurement, as the other supported sensor types (Acc./Vel./Displ.) are typically AC coupled.
vb6 and vb8 instruments also support Frequency, Voltage, Temperature, Pressure, Power, Force, Volume Flow Rate, Mass Flow Rate and user-defined units. This capability allows these two instrument models to make the most use of Average Value measurements.
- From the Main Menu press
Measure then use the left-hand arrow keys to highlight Average Value then press 
- Use the left-hand arrow keys to select an existing parameter set or press
to create a new one and set the recording parameters as required.
Note: This feature is not available on the vb5 instrument model. Ensure the sensor set up corresponds with the measurement type you wish to take. Create new sensors where necessary. The instrument will record values in the sensor's native units only.
- Press to begin recording.
Last Reviewed: 11/Jun/2009 Source: vbSeries Reference Guide Revision 24 Mar 2009 - page 81