Atec Commtest-VB8 User Manual

Atec Equipment

The vb8

analyzer is a uniquely

sophisticated and feature-packed
instrument that remains intuitive in
operation and flexible enough to suit
every level of vibration analysis, from
novice through to expert.

The Ascent

software included contains

the collective experience of over 25 years
of expert in-depth machine fault analysis.

1. Users with no prior experience

or without a previously recorded
vibration history can now establish a
measurement program utilizing proven
baseline values from ISO standards
and The Proven Method from Technical
Associates.

2. Experienced users can now generate

meaningful spectral alarm bands
automatically rather than just relying
on basic overall alarms or spectral
band guesswork.

3. Veteran analysts can now objectively

evaluate and compare their findings
against a time-tested and proven
historical foundation.

The complete four-channel
vibration analysis package

Key features

Ascent

Level 2 software:

• Fully automated measurement parameter

and alarm setups based on The Proven Method
from Technical Associates

• ISO 2372 and 10816 standards

Enhanced instrument functionality:

• 4 channel simultaneous recordings
• Triax-enabled
• 12 800 lines FFT resolution
• Support for 80 kHz Fmax
• 1GB memory – Virtually unlimited spectra storage
• Modal Impact Testing & Cross Channel

Spectrum (ODS)

• Ability to export data in Universal File Format

(UFF) for additional analysis in ODS software such
as Vibrant Technology ME'scope

• Large, high resolution (HVGA) backlit LCD
• Support for acceleration, velocity, displacement,

DC-coupled, current and voltage output sensors

• Simultaneous acquisition – 2 plane balancing

with up to 4 sensors

• Unique Commtest 6Pack™ recording system
• Numeric parameter input via keypad with

Ascent

trend and alarm capability

• Cable Test mode
• Upgradable Proflash system and free

firmware updates for 5 years