PCE Instruments PCE-VC20 Portable Shaker Vibration Calibrator

Brand: PCE Instruments

Part #:

PCE-VC20

Condition:

Brand New

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Description

PCE-VC20 Includes Only:

1 x PCE-VC20 portable shaker vibration calibrator
1 x thread adapter (M3, M5, M8, 1/4"-28, UNF 10-32)
1 x battery-charging power adapter (100 - 240 V AC; 50 / 60 Hz)
1 x factory calibration certificate
1 x user manual
1 x carrying case

Features:

For vibration acceleration, velocity and displacement
Load-independent vibration magnitude
Display shows frequency, amplitude, error percentage (%) and date of last calibration
Sounds an alert if error limit exceeded
Designed for use in the laboratory as well as the field

PCE-VC20 is a portable shaker vibration calibrator used to calibrate vibration sensors, meters, analyzers and testers. Suitable for calibrating equipment weighing up to 600 g (1.32 lb), this vibration calibrator generates mechanical vibrations with a quartz-stabilized vibration frequency of 159.15 Hz (radian frequency 1000/s).

PCE-VC20 features load-independent vibration magnitude with an RMS of:

10 m/s² vibration acceleration
10 mm/s vibration velocity
10 µm vibration displacement

A control circuit and reference accelerometer inside the excitation or shaker head work in tandem to keep the vibration level constant. A display indicates the error percentage (%). The error % represents the deviation of the target value from the measured amplitude. In settled conditions, the display should come close to 0.0 % if the calibration is correct. If the error % is above 3 %, the device sounds an audible alert to indicate that the error limit is exceeded. In addition, the vibration calibrator switches off automatically in case of overload. Sensors can be connected via magnet or thread. A thread adapter is included in the delivery contents to accommodate M3, M5, M8, 1/4"-28 and UNF 10-32 threads.

The vibration calibrator has many versatile features for field and laboratory use, including a built-in rechargeable battery, battery-saving automatic power-off function, battery charge indicator and AC power adapter for charging. In addition, the supplied carrying case allows for convenient handling and safe transport.

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Technical details

Main features

Weight Approx. 2200 g / 4.9 lbs
Power Supply Built-in NiMH rechargeable battery, 7.2 V / 1.6 Ah
Frequency 7 MHz
Charging Time Approx. 4 hours
Operating Humidity Range < 90 % at 30 °C / 86 °F, non-condensing
Description for thin-walled or strongly curved pipes
Dimensions (L x W x H) Approx. 100 x 100 x 120 mm / 3.9 x 3.9 x 4.7"
Automatic Power Off 10 minutes / 1 - 30 minutes adjustable
Settling Time < 10 seconds
Vibration acceleration 10 m/s 2 ± 3 % (0 - 40 °C / 32 - 100 °F)
Vibration velocity 10 mm/s ± 3 % (0 - 40 °C / 32 - 100 °F)
Vibration displacement 10 µm ± 3 % (0 - 40 °C / 32 - 100 °F)
Vibration frequency 159.15 Hz ± 0.05 % (-10 - 55 °C / 14 - 130 °F)
Radian frequency 1000/s ± 0.05 % (-10 - 55 °C / 14 - 130 °F)
Level indication Error percentage (%) display, above ± 3 % audible alert
Max. weight of test object for stated accuracy 600 g / 1.32 lb
Dynamic force of vibration exciter 10 N
Max. tightening torque of vibration exciter 2 Nm
Max. operating hours with rechargeable battery Approx. 5 hours at a weight of 100 g / 0.22 lb
Charging status Bar indicator
Stray magnetic field at the vibration head < 0.2 mT