Vibscanner 2 8ch
VIBSCANNER 2 is a portable vibration data collector used for condition monitoring of rotating machinery. On board, it is typically carried by engineers or condition-monitoring personnel rather than installed permanently on one machine. Measurements are taken at repeatable points on motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, bearings and other rotating equipment and then compared with previous routes or diagnostic criteria. The platform can acquire vibration information such as overall values, spectra and time signals, supporting fault identification before a machine reaches a failure state. A triaxial sensor arrangement can reduce the number of separate measurement placements required for a route. The page designation "8ch" should be checked against the actual supplied hardware and software package because public VIBSCANNER 2 documentation generally describes the platform rather than every customer-specific channel configuration. Explosion-protected VIBSCANNER variants exist separately, so hazardous-area suitability must be confirmed from the exact instrument marking rather than assumed from the product family name.
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Common issues
- Sensor cable or connector damage from workshop/deck handling
- Accelerometer sensitivity drift requiring recalibration
- Battery degradation reducing field run time
- Firmware/software compatibility issues after an update
- Magnetic mount wear reducing repeatability of readings
- Moisture ingress affecting electronics when used in wet engine room conditions
Inspection checklist
- Check sensor and cable continuity
- Check calibration certificate validity
- Test battery condition and charge/run time
- Check magnetic base grip and mounting surface condition
- Confirm current firmware/software version
- Check case, seals and connectors for IP rating integrity
- Verify data download/backup function
Service intervals
| Factory calibration | typically annual, per accreditation requirement |
| Battery replacement | as needed when field runtime noticeably degrades |
| Firmware/software update | as released by the manufacturer |
| Sensor and cable inspection | before each major vibration survey campaign |
Typical wear limits
| Accelerometer calibration drift | sensitivity is typically expected to stay within a few percent of the calibrated value between annual calibrations - confirm the specific tolerance against Pruftechnik's calibration certificate |
Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.
Critical spares
- Accelerometer sensor
- Sensor cable
- Magnetic mounting base
- Battery pack
Safety
- No inherent hazard from the instrument itself, but normal machinery guarding and PPE rules apply while taking readings near rotating equipment
- Handle the Li-ion battery pack per the maker's guidance (charging, storage, disposal)
- Keep the sensor cable clear of rotating shafts/couplings while taking a live reading
- Avoid use in a hazardous (explosive atmosphere) area unless the specific unit is rated for it
Class survey
The instrument itself is not classed equipment, but its readings are commonly used to support condition-based maintenance evidence for machinery under an approved PMS/CBM survey scheme - keep the current calibration certificate available for the surveyor/auditor.
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Service & Maintenance
Keep the instrument, sensors and cables under a calibration and functional-check regime appropriate to the vessel's condition-monitoring program. Inspect connectors, mounts and cables before route measurements and clean the machine measurement point before attaching the sensor. Use the same location, direction and mounting method for trend measurements so that changes reflect machine condition rather than measurement technique. Confirm battery condition and data-transfer function before starting a long route, and back up completed route data. Calibration validity, allowable sensor error and firmware compatibility should be verified against current PRUFTECHNIK documentation for the exact instrument and sensor set.
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