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VSA-1212 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer Module

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Applications * Machine health monitoring * Troubleshooting * Route-based inspections * Field service   Click here for VSA-1212 Brochure Click here for 6 minute VSA-1212 video clip

The VSA-1212 hardware module is part of the VSA-1212 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer system, which consists of the VSA-1212 module,

Datastick Spectrum software for Palm Powered® handheld computers and Datastick Reporting System VSA software for Windows® PCs.

Key Features

* Uses IEPE®-type piezoelectric accelerometers (Wilcoxon Research, Inc sensor, cable and magnetic mount

supplied with each system)
* Attaches to Palm Powered® handheld computers (Palm Tungsten and Garmin IQ 3200 & IQ 3600)
* Includes Datastick Spectrum handheld software and Datastick Reporting System™ PC software for analysis

and trending
* Provides vibration waveforms and FFTs
* Garmin® handheld stores more than 700 individual signal captures
* Self-powered or optional external power
* Weighs 12 oz with Garmin iQue® 3200 handheld computer

The Datastick VSA-1212 module attaches securely to the back of a Palm Powered handheld computer. It is

the hardware interface component of the Datastick VSA-1212 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer system, which

also includes Datastick Spectrum handheld software and Datastick Reporting System PC software.

Up to 22 MB of recorded waveform and spectrum data (approximately 700 captures) can be stored in the

recommended Garmin® iQue® 3200 or iQue 3600 handheld computer. That's enough to store data from

more than one thousand inspection checkpoints. With a single touch of a button and one mouse-click, data

can be exported to Datastick Reporting System software on the PC for analysis, trending, reporting and

archiving.

Compact size and the straightforward operation of the Datastick Spectrum software make the VSA-1212

an excellent tool for route-based inspections, troubleshooting, and field service.

The VSA-1212's affordable price and ease of use make it possible for even the smallest facility to enjoy

increased productivity resulting from monitoring and analyzing machine vibration in predictive maintenance.

Specifications

• Sensor input: Standard BNC connector
• Sensor excitation: 20 VDC, 20 mA
• Sensor sensitivity: Nominal 100 mV/g, accepts 10 mVg to 1000 mV/g IEPE® -type piezoelectric accelerometers
• Antialiasing filter: 10th order hardware low-pass, steps down with selected bandwidth
• A-to-D resolution: 12 bits
• A-to-D internal sample rate: 20 KHz max
• Frequency range: 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 800 / 1K / 2K / 4K / 5K / 10K Hz, selectable
• FFT resolution: 400 / 800 / 1600 lines, selectable
• Supported handhelds: Palm Tungsten T, T2, T3, C, Palm m-500 series, Garmin iQue 3200, Garmin iQue 3600
• Power:2 internal AAA alkaline batteries, OR external 1,800 mA/h 5.5 V rechargeable NiMH battery,
• OR external 120/240 VAC to 5 VDC, 1 A regulated wall transformer
• Dimensions - with Garmin iQue 3200: Approx. 5.625 x 2.75 x 1.375 inches (145 x 70 x 35 mm);
• Weight - 12 ounces (340 g)
• PC system requirements:Microsoft® Windows® XP, and Microsoft Excel® 2003 Pro or standalone, or higher

DATASTICK 1214

VIBRATION SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODULE

Applications

• Machine health monitoring
• Troubleshooting
• Route inspections
• Field service

Description

The Datastick VSA-1214 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer is Datastick's new-generation low-cost tool for

vibration analysis and data collection. Paired with the Palm® TX handheld computer, it offers increased

storage capacity and security, longer battery life, larger display, and improved performance compared

to the VSA-1212.

The VSA-1214 hardware module attaches to a high-performance Palm TX handheld computer and has

a standard BNC connector and low-noise input that accommodates and powers almost any ICP®-type

piezoelectric accelerometer. The VSA-1214 includes Datastick Spectrum handheld software and

Datastick Reporting System™  PC software. 

The VSA-1214 records and displays vibration FFT spectra in acceleration, velocity, and displacement,

as well as acceleration waveforms. It also records and displays overall vibration with color-coded ISO

(or custom) alert levels. For a full description of the display capabilities, see the description of

Datastick Spectrum handheld software.

More Power

The VSA-1214 hardware module contains its own rechargeable Li-ion battery, which in normal use will

last up to twice as long as the VSA-1212 on a single charge. An optional 3000 mA/h rechargeable

external bettey pack is available if you need more power, and it gives you the added benefit of powering

BOTH the VSA-1214 module and the Palm TX handheld computer.

Low Noise

A highly optimized design allows the VSA-1214 to find low-level, low-frequency peaks that can't be seen

on equipment that costs three or four times as much. For more information, please see the full description

of the VSA-1214 module .

Sharp Color Display and Secure Storage

The Palm TX has a unique rotating display which allows you to to view data in either vertical (portrait)

or horizontal (landscape) orientations on its bright, razor-sharp 480 x 320 pixel screen. The Palm TX

also features 100 MB of nonvolatile memory which keeps your data safe even if the battery drains all

the way (which is highly unlikely, due to its efficient power management).

Virtually Unlimited Storage

The VSA-1214 provides virtually unlimited, extremely secure storage capacity. In addition to the Palm TX

handheld's 100 MB of nonvolatile memory which will hold approximately 3000 spectra or waveforms.  

The VSA-1214 also lets you record data directly to a Secure Digital (SD) memory card, which you can

insert into the handheld computer. The VSA-1214 supports SD cards of up to 2 GB capacity, and you

can use as many cards as you like — you'll never run out of space.

At the end of the day, simply insert the SD card into a card reader on your PC to export the handheld

data to your PC, or you can use the Palm handheld's HotSync® feature single to export data to your

PC with a touch of a button. With another couple of mouse-clicks, your data is imported into Datastick

Reporting System software on the PC for analysis, trending, reporting, and archiving.

Compact size and the straightforward  operation of the Datastick Spectrum software make the VSA-1214

an excellent vibration analyzer / data collector for route-based inspections, troubleshooting, and field service.

The VSA-1214's affordable price and ease of use make it possible for even the smallest facility to enjoy

increased productivity resulting from monitoring and analyzing machine vibration in predictive maintenance.

Key Features

• Uses and powers standard ICP-type piezoelectric accelerometers
• Attaches to high-performance Palm TX handheld computer
• Includes Datastick Spectrum handheld software and Datastick Reporting System PC software for analysis
•           and trending
• Provides vibration waveforms and FFTs, as well as overall vibration with color-coded ISO (or custom)
•           alert levels
• Palm TX handheld stores approximately 3000 individual signal captures, and SD memory cards provide
• virtually unlimited storage
• Self-powered or optional external power
• Weighs 10 oz with Palm TX handheld computer

• Sensor input: Standard BNC connector
• Sensor excitation: 20 VDC, 20 mA
• Sensor sensitivity: Nominal 100 mV/g, accepts 10 mVg – 1000 mV/g ICP® -type piezoelectric accelerometers
• Sensor input ranges: 0-5 g or 0-20 g
• Antialiasing filter: 10th order hardware low-pass
• A-to-D resolution: 12 bits
• Dynamic range : 90 dB overall, 65 db per input range
• A-to-D internal sample rate: 20 KHz max
• Frequency range: 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 800 / 1K / 2K / 4K / 5K / 10K Hz, selectable
• FFT resolution: 400 / 800 / 1600 lines, selectable
• Supported handhelds: Palm TX
• Data storage: 100 MB nonvolatile storage avaialble on the Palm TX handheld, with support for an unlimited
•          number of SD memory cards with up to 2 GB capacity each
• Power: Internal rechargeable 900 mA/h Li-ion battey (Optional external 3000 mA/h 5 V rechargeable Li-ion
•          battery, and external 120/240 VAC to 5 VDC, 1 A regulated wall transformer are avaialbe)
• Dimensions and weight with Palm TX: Approx. 5.75 x 3.125 x 1.875 inches (146 x 79 x 48 mm); 10 ounces (283 g)
• Included in the VSA-1214 Basic Package: VSA-1214 hardware module, 128 MB Secure Digital (SD) card for
•          backup on the handheld computer, Datastick Spectrum software for Palm OS handhelds, Datastick
•          Manager software for Palm OS handhelds, Datastick Reporting System software for Windows® PCs
• PC system requirements: Microsoft® Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and Microsoft Office® 2003 or Microsoft
•          Excel® 2003 Pro or standalone, or higher

DATASTICK 1215

VIBRATION SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODULE

Applications

• Machine health monitoring
• Troubleshooting
• Route inspections
• Field service

Description

The VSA-1215 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer is Datastick's high-performance vibration analyzer / data

collector. It has twice the maximum frequency capability (20,000 Hz) and twice the FFT resolution

(3,200 lines) as the VSA-1214.

The VSA-1215 hardware module attaches to a powerful Palm TX handheld computer and has a standard

BNC connector a low-noise input that accommodates and powers almost any ICP®-type piezoelectric

accelerometer. The VSA-1215 includes Datastick Spectrum handheld software and Datastick Reporting

System™  PC software. 

The VSA-1215 records and displays vibration FFT spectra in acceleration, velocity, and displacement,

as well as acceleration waveforms. It also records and displays overall vibration with color-coded ISO

(or custom) alert levels. For a full description of the display capabilities, see the description of Datastick

Spectrum handheld software.

You Control the Power

The VSA-1215 hardware module contains its own rechargeable Li-ion battery and advanced power

management capabilities that put you in full control of sensor power allowing you to determine the

exact amount of power output to the sensor. You can easily go all day on a single charge.  An optional

3000 mA/h rechargeable external bettey pack is available if you need more power, and it gives you the

added benefit of powering BOTH the VSA-1215 module and the Palm TX handheld computer. For more

information, please see the full description of the VSA-1215 module.

Extremely Low Noise

As good as the VSA-1214 is, the VSA-1215 does even better at finding low-level, low-frequency peaks.

A typical noise floor at 4 Hz on a velocity spectrum made with an accelerometer is 0.0013 inches per

second in the 2 g input range. If you need even lower noise, the VSA-1215 accepts ICP-type velocity

sensors as well as accelerometers. For more information, please see the full description of the VSA-1215

module .

Sharp Color Display and Secure Storage

The Palm TX has a unique rotating display which allows you to to view data in either vertical (portrait)

or horizontal (landscape) orientations on its bright, razor-sharp 480 x 320 pixel screen. The Palm TX

also features 100 MB of nonvolatile memory which keeps your data safe even if the battery drains all

the way (which is highly unlikely, due to its efficient power management).

Virtually Unlimited Storage

The VSA-1215 provides virtually unlimited, extremely secure storage capacity. In addition to the Palm

TX handheld's 100 MB of nonvolatile memory which will hold approximately 3000 spectra or waveforms.

the VSA-1215 also lets you record data directly to a Secure Digital (SD) memory card, which you can

insert into the handheld computer. The VSA-1215 supports SD cards of up to 2 GB capacity, and you

can use as many cards as you like, you'll never run out of space.  At the end of the day, simply insert

the SD card into a card reader on your PC to export the handheld data to your PC, or you can use the

Palm handheld's HotSync® feature single to export data to your PC with a touch of a button. With

another couple of mouse-clicks, your data is imported into Datastick Reporting System software on

the PC for analysis, trending, reporting, and archiving.

Compact size, high performance, and the simple operation of the Datastick Spectrum software make

the VSA-1215 an excellent vibration analyzer / data collector for route-based inspections and demanding

troubleshooting and field service applications.

Key Features

• Uses and powers standard ICP-type piezoelectric accelerometers
• Attaches to high-performance Palm TX handheld computer
• Includes Datastick Spectrum handheld software and Datastick Reporting System PC software for analysis
•         and trending
• Provides vibration waveforms and FFTs, as well as overall vibration with color-coded ISO (or custom) alert
•         levels
• Extremely low noise floor
• Palm TX handheld stores approximately 3000 individual signal captures, and SD memory cards provide
•         virtually unlimited storage
• Self-powered or optional external power
• Weighs 10 oz with Palm TX handheld computer

• Sensor input: Standard BNC connector
• Sensor excitation: Switchable on / off with selectable voltage and current: 5, 12, 18, or 24VDC, and
•           2, 5, 10, 20, or 24 mA
• Sensor types: ICP® -type piezoelectric accelerometers and ICP-type piezoelectric velocity sensors
• Sensor input ranges: 0-1 g, 0-2 g, 0-5 g, 0-10 g, 0-20 g, or 0-50 g
• Antialiasing filter: 10th order hardware low-pass
• A-to-D resolution: 12 bits
• Dynamic range : 130 dB overall, 65 db per input range
• A-to-D internal sample rate: 40 KHz max
• Frequency range: 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 800 / 1K / 2K / 4K / 5K / 10K Hz / 20K Hz selectable
• FFT resolution: 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 lines, selectable
• Supported handhelds: Palm TX
• Data storage: 100 MB nonvolatile storage avaialble on the Palm TX handheld, with support for an
•            unlimited number of SD memory cards with up to 2 GB capacity each
• Power: Internal rechargeable 900 mA/h Li-ion battey (Optional external 3000 mA/h 5 V rechargeable
•            Li-ion battery, and external 120/240 VAC to 5 VDC, 1 A regulated wall transformer are avaialbe)
• Dimensions and weight with Palm TX: Approx. 5.75 x 3.125 x 1.875 inches (146 x 79 x 48 mm); 10 ounces
•            (283 g)
• Included in the VSA-1215 Basic Package: VSA-1215 hardware module, 128 MB Secure Digital (SD) card
•            for backup on the handheld computer, Datastick Spectrum software for Palm OS handhelds,
•            Datastick Manager software for Palm OS handhelds, Datastick Reporting System software for
•            Windows® PCs
• PC system requirements: Microsoft® Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and Microsoft Office® 2003 or Microsoft
•            Excel® 2003 Pro or standalone, or higher

For additional information, price and delivery, contact Spectrum Instruments Ltd. at 613-831-0007

OR your local Authorized Spectrum Distributor; Spectrum Instruments provides a network of seasoned

Distributors located in Canada from coast to coast, as well a Internationally in Egypt, Saudi Arabia,

Malaysia and The Caribbean.