Velocity Measurement: Configuration and Verification Manual

Configuration and Verification Manual
Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring
Velocity Measurement
Part Number
287551-01
Rev.
A (02/12)
Velocity Measurement Configuration and Verification Manual
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Additional Information
NOTE
This manual does not contain all the information required to operate and
maintain the monitoring system. Refer to the following manuals for other
required information.
3500/23E System Monitor Manual (part number 287545-01)

3300 System Upgrade Manual (part number 287550-01)
3500/42E Vibration Monitor Manual (part number 287546-01)
3500 Acceleration Measurement Manual (part number 287552-01)
3500 Eccentricity Measurement Manual (part number 287555-01)
3500 Radial Vibration Manual (part number 287558-01)
3500 Shaft Absolute Measurement Manual (part number 287554-01)
3500 Thrust & Diff Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 287553-01)
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federal, state, local or international law. Bently Nevada, Inc. is not responsible for the
disposal of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use.
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Contents
1. General Information ............................................................................................ 1
2. Velocity 2 Channel Type Configuration ........................................................... 2
2.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab ..................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Take Input From Channel 1 (3) Transducer ....................................................................... 2
2.1.2 Type ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1.3 Customize Button ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.1.4 Barriers ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.5 Corner Frequencies .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Variables + Alarms Tab .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Enable ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Clamp Value ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.3 Full-Scale Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.4 Delay ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.5 Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.6 OK Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.7 Timed OK Channel Defeat ......................................................................................................... 11
2.2.8 Recorder Output ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.9 Trip Multiply ..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Static Value Numbers ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.4 CP Mod .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Alarm Setpoints ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2.5.1 Alarm Setpoints Dialog ................................................................................................................ 14
2.5.2 Available Setpoints ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.5.3 Alarm Hysteresis ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.6 Configuration Considerations ............................................................................................................ 16
3. Velocity Measurement Verification ................................................................. 18
3.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup ............................................................................................. 18
3.1.1 Test Equipment Setup for Seismoprobe Sensors ........................................................... 19
3.1.2 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor (Proximitor/Seismic Sensor I/O) . 20
3.1.3 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor (Proximitor/Velomitor Sensor,
Internal Barrier or TMR I/O) ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.4 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor OK Limits With a
Proximitor/Seismic I/O ................................................................................................................................ 23
3.1.5 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor OK Limits With a Proximitor/Velomitor
Sensor, Internal Barrier, or TMR I/O .................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Verification Screen Setup .................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Test Alarms ................................................................................................................................................. 25
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3.3.1 Direct .................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.2 1X Amplitude (1X Amp) ................................................................................................................ 26
3.3.3 1X Phase ........................................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.4 2X Amplitude (2X Amp) ................................................................................................................ 29
3.3.5 2X Phase ........................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Verify Channel Values ........................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.1 Direct .................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.2 1X Amplitude (1X Ampl) ............................................................................................................... 32
3.4.3 1X Phase ............................................................................................................................................. 33
3.4.4 2X Amplitude (2X Ampl) ............................................................................................................... 34
3.4.5 2X Phase ............................................................................................................................................. 35
3.5 Verify Filter Corner Frequencies ....................................................................................................... 37
3.5.1 Calculating Verification Frequency ....................................................................................... 38
3.5.2 Calculating the Input Voltage for Full Scale ..................................................................... 38
3.6 Test OK Limits ............................................................................................................................................ 40
3.6.1 Seismoprobe Sensors ................................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2 Velomitor Sensors .......................................................................................................................... 41
4. Velocity Configuration ....................................................................................... 45
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 45
4.2 Configuration Options .......................................................................................................................... 45
4.2.1 Channel Frequency Support ..................................................................................................... 46
4.2.2 Enable ................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.2.3 Corner Frequencies ....................................................................................................................... 46
4.2.4 Delay ..................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.5 Transducer Selection .................................................................................................................... 48
4.2.6 Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 51
4.2.7 OK Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 52
4.2.8 Timed OK Channel Defeat ......................................................................................................... 52
4.2.9 CP Mod ................................................................................................................................................ 53
4.2.10 Alarm Setpoints ............................................................................................................................ 53
4.2.11 Configuration Considerations .............................................................................................. 55
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Section 1 - General Information
1. General Information
The velocity measurements from Velocity channels allow you to evaluate machine
housing and other structural response characteristics. These channels can use signals
from most seismic or inertial transducers.
The velocity channel type returns a direct measurement of the velocity of the vibration.
If the monitor is an “M” or "E" series monitor (such as the 3500/42M or 3500/42E) it can
also return 1X amplitude, 1X phase, 2X amplitude, and 2X phase.
Although velocity measurements are useful for specific applications, these
measurements have the following limitations:
• Electronic integration of a velocity signal yields displacement, but not position.
• A casing transducer cannot normally measure steady state (dc) position and low
frequency motion, so the transducer cannot measure the slow roll bow of a rotor
system.
ADVISORY
If you plan to use housing measurements for overall machine protection, you should consider the usefulness of the
measurement for each application. Most common machine malfunctions (imbalance, misalignment, etc.) originate at the
rotor and increase (or at least change) rotor vibration. For any housing measurement alone to be effective for overall
machine protection, the system must faithfully transmit a significant amount of rotor vibration to the bearing housing or
machine casing, or more specifically, to the mounting location of the transducer.
In addition, you should exercise care in the physical installation of the transducer. Improper installation can decrease the
transducer amplitude and frequency response and/or generate signals which do not represent actual machine vibration.
Upon request, Bently Nevada, Inc can provide engineering services to determine whether housing measurements are
appropriate for the machine in question and/or to provide installation assistance.
You program Velocity channels in pairs. These channels, depending on configuration,

typically condition the input signals into various parameters called “static values”. You
can configure Alert setpoints for each active static value and Danger setpoints for any 2
of the active static values. 2 different channel types, Velocity and Velocity 2, support the
measurement of velocity. The Velocity channel type supports only the Direct
measurement and works with the 3500/42 and 3500/42M. The Velocity2 channel type is
an enhanced version of the Velocity channel type that supports Direct, 1X Amplitude 1X
Phase, 2X Amplitude, and 2X Phase. The Velocity 2 channel type is available only on
3500/42M monitors with Revision 2.1 or higher firmware and 3500/42E monitors, and
requires Version 3.2 of the 3500 Configuration software.
ADVISORY
When upgrading from using a Velocity to a Velocity 2 channel type in 3500
Monitoring System you must take care when using any DCS or PLC
programming that uses data from the Communications Gateway. The order
and the number of values differ for the Velocity and Velocity 2 static data and
alarm status data and may require you to change your DCS or PLC
programming. If this is undesirable you should use the Velocity channel type.
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2. Velocity 2 Channel Type Configuration

This section discusses the configuration considerations and the 3500 Rack Configuration
Software screens that are associated with the Velocity 2 Channel Type.
2.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab
Figure 2-1: Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab
2.1.1 Take Input From Channel 1 (3) Transducer

This causes the even numbered channel to make its transducer input identical to the
odd numbered channel that makes up the channel pair. This will also set items that a
change in transducer would affect, such as Barriers.
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Section 2 - Velocity 2 Channel Type Configuration
2.1.2 Type
The following transducer types are available for the Velocity 2 Channel with a non-
barrier I/O module.
• 9200 2-wire Seismoprobe sensor (Prox/Seis I/O only)
• Non-standard 2-wire Seismoprobe sensor (Prox/Seis I/O only)
• Velomitor* sensor
• High Temperature Velomitor sensor (Prox/Velom I/O only)
• Velomitor CT sensor
• HTVAS
• Non-standard
The following transducer types are available for the Velocity 2 Channel with a barrier I/O
module.
• Velomitor sensor
• High Temperature Velomitor sensor
• HTVAS
• Non-standard
NOTE
If you select a Non-standard transducer, the software sets the setpoint OK
limits to ±1 volt from the selected Upper and Lower OK Limits.
2.1.3 Customize Button

You use this button to adjust the Scale Factor for transducers. Refer to the “Adjusting
the Scale Factor and Zero Position” section of your monitor hardware manual. Also, note
that:
• If you select Non-standard as the transducer type, you can also adjust the OK
Limits.
• The Non-standard transducer's scale factor must be between 90 and 575 mV/in/s.
• The Upper and Lower OK Limits must differ by at least 2 volts.
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Figure 2-2: Non-Standard Transducer Configuration Screen
Table 2-1: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/- 15% scale factor adjustment
allowed)
Transducer Type Without Barriers (mV/in/s) With Bently Nevada With Barriers (mV/in/s)
Internal Barriers (mV/in/s)
9200 500 Not Supported 500
Non-standard 2-wire 145 Not Supported 145
Velomitor sensor 100 100 100
High Temperature Velomitor 145 145 145
Sensor
Velomitor CT sensor 100 100 100
Table 2-2: OK Limits by Transducer Type

Transducer Upper OK Limits (V) Lower Ok Limits (V) Bias Voltage (V)
Without With Barriers Without With Barriers Without With Barriers
Barriers Barriers Barriers
9200 -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
47633 -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
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86205 -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
Non-standard -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
Velomitor -19.85 -17.95 -4.15 -2.05 -12 -10
Sensor (-19.85) (-4.15) (-12)
Velomitor -20 -20 -0.88 -0.88 -12 -12
Sensor
3500 Encore1
High Temp -21.26 -21.26 -2.74 -2.74 -12 -12
Velomitor
Sensor
High Temp -20 -20 -4.32 -4.32 -12 -12
Velomitor
Sensor
3500 Encore1
Velomitor CT -19.85 -17.95 -4.15 -2.05 -12 -10
sensor (-19.85) (-4.15) (-12)
Velomitor CT -20 -20 -0.88 -0.88 -12 -12
sensor
3500 Encore1
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Phase 1
Values in Parentheses are for Bently Nevada* Internal Barrier I/O Modules.
2.1.4 Barriers
These devices restrict the amount of energy that can flow into a hazardous area. For
seismic probes, select the MTL 764(-) Zener External option if you plan to connect
external safety barriers between the monitor and the transducer. For Velomitor sensors,
select the MTL 787(-) Zener External option if you application uses external safety
barriers. If your application uses an internal barrier I/O module for Velomitor sensors,
select the internal option.
2.1.5 Corner Frequencies

The direct value is filtered and you can adjust the corner of the filter. If you select no
filtering option, then the monitor will implement filtering at its frequency response limits.
The filter options do not affect the Bias Voltage, 1X, or 2X measurements.
High-pass Filter
The high-pass filter is a 4-pole filter whose corner frequency must be no greater than
1/5.7 times that of the low-pass Filter.
HPF = High-pass Filter; LPF = Low-pass Filter
HPF <= ( LPF / 5.7 )
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Low-pass Filter
The low-pass filter is a 4-pole filter whose corner frequency must be at least 5.7 times
that of the high-pass Filter.
LPF >= ( HPF x 5.7 )
ADVISORY
3500 Encore:
The actual band pass filters for a Velomitor are a combination of the analog
filter of the Velomitor I/O module, the monitor hardware, and the configured
digital filter of the 3500 Rack Configuration software. If the software
configured filters are more restrictive than the filtering of the I/O module, then
the configured filters represent the actual filtering. Set the High Pass Filter >
20 Hz and the Low Pass Filter < 3,000 Hz to insure that configured filtering
represents the actual filtering.
2.2 Variables + Alarms Tab
Figure 2-3: Values and Alarms Configuration
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2.2.1 Enable
The following items are found within the Enable group on the dialog.
2.2.1.1 Direct
Direct data represents the overall peak measurement of the rate of change of the
displacement. When you select Integration, Direct yields a peak-to-peak measurement
of the displacement. Selecting filtering (High-pass, Low-pass, or High-pass and Low-
pass) will change the signal.
2.2.1.2 Bias Voltage
Bias voltage is the dc voltage that the system uses as a bias for the transducer. You can
use this value as a diagnostic tool for evaluating system integrity.
ADVISORY
This measurement contains no information about the condition of the
machinery being monitored. It has been provided only for monitoring system
diagnostics.
2.2.1.3 1X Ampl
In a complex vibration signal, 1X Ampl is the notation for the amplitude component that
occurs at the rotative speed frequency.
2.2.1.4 1X Phase Lag
In a complex vibration signal, 1X Phase Lag is the notation for the phase lag component
that occurs at the rotative speed frequency.
2.2.1.5 2X Ampl
In a complex vibration signal, 2X Ampl is the notation for the amplitude component
having a frequency equal to twice the shaft rotative speed.
2.2.1.6 2X Phase Lag
In a complex vibration signal, 2X Phase Lag is the notation for the phase lag component
having a frequency equal to twice the shaft rotative speed. 2X phase lag is the angular
measurement from the leading or trailing edge of the Keyphasor* pulse to the following
positive peak of the 2X vibration signal.
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2.2.2 Clamp Value

The value sent to the recorders and ModbusTM when the monitor receives invalid input.
Invalid input can be caused by:
• Channel Not OK status
• Monitor Not Ok status
The clamp value is not shown on the monitor display or in the 3500 Rack Configuration
software.
• 3500 Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided through the
Communication Gateway and Display Interface Module when the static value is
invalid.
• 3500 ENCORE Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided over
Modbus when the static value is invalid.
2.2.3 Full-Scale Ranges

The full scale ranges are available for all transducer types.
NOTE
When you modify a full-scale range, readjust the setpoints that are associated
with this static value.
2.2.3.1 Direct
The following are the available Full-Scale Ranges:

• 0-0.5 in/s pk
• 0-1 in/s pk
• 0-2 in/s pk
• 0-10 mm/s pk
• 0-20 mm/s pk
• 0-50 mm/s pk
• Custom
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2.2.3.2 RMS
When you select RMS, the monitor will measure all of the static values for the channel
as RMS. The following are the available full-scale ranges:
• 0 - 0.5 in/s rms
• 0-1 in/s rms
• 0-2 in/s rms
• 0-10 mm/s rms
• 0-20 mm/s rms
• 0-50 mm/s rms
• Custom
2.2.3.3 Integrate
When you select Integration, the monitor will integrate all of the static values for the
channel. The following are the available integrated full-scale ranges.
• 0-5 mil pk-pk
• 0-10 mil pk-pk
• 0-20 mil pk-pk
• 0-100 µm pk-pk
• 0-200 µm pk-pk
• 0-500 µm pk-pk
• Custom
2.2.4 Delay
Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level,
or below an under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.
2.2.4.1 Alert Delay
You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all
available static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer
signal level exceeds the selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the
Setpoint screen.
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2.2.4.2 Danger Delay
You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds.
Danger is the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds
the selected Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.
2.2.4.3 100 ms Option
The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following
effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:
• You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).
• You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
• The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
• You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.
NOTE
The 100 ms danger alarm is available only for the Velomitor, High
Temperature Velomitor, and Velomitor CT sensor options.
2.2.5 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode
option for both the Alert and Danger alarms.
2.2.5.1 Latching
Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one
of the following methods to reset it:
• Pressing the RESET button on the System Monitor
• Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
• Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software 1
• Issuing a reset command over Modbus
• Issuing a reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing a reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
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3500 Only
2.2.5.2 Non-latching
When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value
drops below the configured setpoint level.
2.2.6 OK Mode
Latching
If you configure a channel for Latching OK, then once the channel has gone Not OK the
status will stay Not OK until you use one of the following methods to issue a reset:
• Pressing the reset switch on the front of the System Module
• Issuing the reset command over Modbus
• Issuing the reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
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3500 Only
Non-latching
If you configure a channel for Non-latching OK, the OK status of that channel will track
the defined OK status of the transducer.
2.2.7 Timed OK Channel Defeat

Timed OK Channel Defeat is an option that prevents a channel from returning to an OK
status until that channel's transducer has remained in an OK state for the specified
period of time. If you enable the option, the software sets the time to 30 seconds. This
option prevents false trips that intermittent transducers can cause.
ALERT
A sudden mechanical impact can over-range velocity, acceleration, or
Velomitor* sensors. If you enable Timed OK Channel Defeat on the monitor
and the over-range signal exceeds the OK limits, the monitor may not
annunciate an alarm. This may result in a missed alarm and temporary loss of
machine protection. You can disable Timed OK Channel Defeat on velocity and
acceleration channel types.
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ALERT
Mechanical impacts will occur on reciprocating compressors. Disable Timed
OK Channel Defeat when using velocity, acceleration, or Velomitor sensors to
monitor crankcase or crosshead vibration.
2.2.8 Recorder Output

Use the list to select the static value of the channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to
20 mA recorder. The current at the recorder output is proportional to the measured
value over the channel full-scale range. An increase in the static value increases the
current at the recorder output.
If you select Phase Lag then the 2 available options are “with Hysteresis” and “without
Hysteresis”.
The Hysteresis option helps prevent the Recorder Output from jumping from Full to
Bottom Scale when the phase measurement is near 0 or 359 degrees. When you check
the Hysteresis option, the recorder signal operates as follows:
• The monitor scales the recorder output so that 4 mA corresponds to 0 degrees and
20 mA corresponds to 380 degrees (360 plus 20 degrees).
• An increasing phase measurement does not transition until the measurement has
gone 20 degrees past 360 degrees. At this point, the recorder signal switches from
20 mA to a signal that corresponds to 20 degrees, or 4.842 mA.
• A decreasing phase measurement transitions at 0 degrees (4 mA). At this point, the
recorder signal switches from 4 mA to a signal that corresponds to 360 degrees, or
19.158 mA.
2.2.8.1 Two mA Clamp
Click this check box to cause the monitor to clamp the Recorder Output for a Bypassed
channel to 2 mA.
Clear this check box to cause the monitor to use the selected clamp value for a
Bypassed channel.
2.2.9 Trip Multiply

The Trip Multiply value temporarily increases the alarm (Alert and Danger) setpoint
values. Manual (operator) action normally applies this value during startup to allow a
machine to pass through high vibration speed ranges without triggering monitor alarm
indications. High vibration speed ranges may include system resonances and other
normal transient vibrations. The multiplier is configurable from 1X to 3X in 0.25X
increments. The Trip Multiply state of the rack can be toggled by the following methods:
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• Closing the Trip Multiply contact on the System Monitor or Power Input Module
(3500 ENCORE Systems)
• Issuing the Trip Multiply command over an industrial protocol (example: Modbus)
• Issuing the Trip Multiply command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
2.3 Static Value Numbers

Table 2-3: Velocity 2 Static Values
Channel Value Number Value Name
1 1 Direct
1 2 Bias Voltage
1 3 1X Amplitude
1 4 1X Phase
1 5 2X Amplitude
1 6 2X Phase
1 7 Reserved
2 8 Direct
2 9 Bias Voltage
2 10 1X Amplitude
2 11 1X Phase
2 12 2X Amplitude
2 13 2X Phase
2 14 Reserved
2.4 CP Mod
Selecting the CP Mod button in the Channel Options Dialog Box allows you to download
a Custom channel configuration to the monitor. The 3500 Rack Configuration Software
stores custom configuration data in a Custom Products Modification File. Custom
Products Modification files follow the naming convention: <modification #.mod>. You
must place these files in the \3500\Rackcfg\Mods\ directory. When you select a CP Mod
file, the software displays a window that describes the function of the modification. CP
Mod files are available through Bently Nevada, Inc.'s Custom Products Division. Contact
your local sales representative for details.
2.5 Alarm Setpoints

This section specifies the available setpoints for each type of channel. A setpoint is the
level within the full-scale range that determines when an alarm occurs. You can set
Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints for every static value on each channel. The channel will drive an
Alert/Alarm 1 indication if 1 or more of the channel static values exceed their setpoints.
You can set up to 4 Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints (2 over setpoints and 2 under setpoints)
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for up to 2 of the static values. You may select any 2 of the available static values for
the channel.
NOTE
You can place the setpoint Over and Under limits only within the OK limits of
the specified transducer.
2.5.1 Alarm Setpoints Dialog

Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown
in Figure "Velocity 2 Setpoint Configuration", to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2
setpoints for a Velocity 2 channel.
Figure 2-4: Velocity 2 Setpoint Configuration
2.5.2 Available Setpoints

The table below lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints that are available
for the Velocity 2 channel type. Modbus uses the setpoint number.
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Table 2-4: Velocity 2
Available Setpoints
Setpoint Velocity 2
Number
1 Over Direct
2 Over 1X Ampl
3 Under 1X Ampl
Over 1X Phase
4 Lag
Under 1X Phase
5 Lag
6 Over 2X Ampl
7 Under 2X Ampl
Over 2X Phase
8 Lag
Under 2X Phase
9 Lag
Danger
10 (configurable)
Danger
11 (configurable)
Danger
12 (configurable)
Danger
13 (configurable)
ADVISORY
The standard Velocity channel type has only 2 setpoints. Setpoint Number 2
was the Danger setpoint. The equivalent Velocity 2 setpoint is now Setpoint
Number 10.
2.5.3 Alarm Hysteresis

The alarming hysteresis for all channel configurations is 1/64th of full scale. When a
channel exceeds an alarm setpoint, it must fall back below the setpoint less the amount
of hysteresis before it can go out of alarm.
Example:
Consider a channel configuration with a 0–10 mils full-scale range and an alarm
setpoint at 6 mils. Full scale is 10 mils – 0 mils = 10 mils, so the hysteresis = 10 mils/64 =
0.16 mils. The channel input, therefore, must fall below 6 mils - 0.16 mils = 5.84 mils
before the channel is out of alarm.
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2.6 Configuration Considerations

Consider the following items before configuring a Velocity 2 Channel Type:
• When you select "No Keyphasor", you cannot select the 1X Amplitude (Ampl) and
Phase Lag, or the 2X Amplitude (Ampl) and Phase Lag.
• If you select a Keyphasor channel, a Keyphasor must be configured.
• You can enable the 1X and 2X Phase values only if you configure the selected
Keyphasor channel for an events per revolution value equal to 1.
• The full scale options allowed for each static value depend on the transducer type.
• You must configure monitors in channel pairs. Additionally, you must select the
same family of transducer for both channels in a channel pair. For example, both
channels must be either Velomitor sensors or seismic transducers, but not one of
each.
• When you select integration, the software will change the available Full-Scale
ranges to integrated units.
• When you select RMS, the software will change the available Full-Scale ranges to
RMS units.
• When you modify a full-scale, readjust the setpoints that are associated with the
static value.
• When you select band-pass filtering, the Low-pass Filter corner frequency must be
at least 5.7 times the High-pass Filter corner frequency.
• The 100 ms danger alarm is available only for the Velomitor, High Temperature
Velomitor, Velomitor CT, and HTVAS sensor options.
• The Latching OK Mode and the Timed OK Channel Defeat options are not
compatible.
• The maximum frequency support depends on the transducer type and
measurement units. For all transducers but Velomitor CT sensors the maximum
frequency support is 3 to 5500 Hz. For Velomitor CT sensors the maximum
frequency support is 2 to 5500 HZ. If you select RMS the maximum frequency
support is 10 to 5500 Hz.
• The following are not applicable to the 3300.Plus monitoring systems:
• The Prox/Velom I/O modules do not support Seismoprobe sensors.
• The Prox/Seismic I/O modules do not support the High Temperature Velomitor
sensor.
• When you select Dual Path operation, the monitor uses transducer 1 for
channels 1 and 2 and transducer 3 for channels 3 and 4.
• When using Dual Path you must configure both channels for the same
transducer type.
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ALERT
ALERT
NOTE
We do not recommend 3500/42M or 3500/42E monitors for velocity
measurements on reciprocating compressors. Consider using the Bently
Nevada* 3500/70M monitor for velocity measurements on reciprocating
compressors.
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3. Velocity Measurement Verification

The following sections will describe how to test alarms, verify channels, verify filter
corner frequencies, and test OK limits for channels configured as Velocity or Velocity 2.
You verify the output values and alarm setpoints by varying the input signal level and
verifying that the Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer.
You can configure the Velocity channels for the channel values and alarms shown in
Table "Velocity Channel Values and Alarms".
Table 3-5: Velocity Channel Values and Alarms
Channel Values Over Alarms Under Alarms
Direct X
1X Amplitude and Phase X X
2X Amplitude and Phase X X
3.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup

You can use the following test equipment and software setup as the initial set up that
all the verification procedures (Test Alarms, Verify Channels, Verify Filter Corner
Frequencies, and Test OK Limits) require.
DANGER
High voltage present. Contact with high voltage can cause shock, burns, or
death. Do not touch exposed wires or terminals.
ADVISORY
1. Test levels will exceed alarm setpoint levels and activate alarms. This
could result in a relay contact state change.
2. Disconnecting field wiring will cause a Not OK condition.
Table 3-6: Transducer Test Setups

Transducer and I/O Module Type Test Setup to Use
Seismoprobe sensor 3.1.1 “Test Equipment Setup for Seismoprobe Sensors”
Velomitor sensor with Proximitor*/Seismic I/O module 3.1.2 “Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor
(Proximitor/Seismic Sensor I/O)”
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Section 3 - Velocity Measurement Verification
Transducer and I/O Module Type Test Setup to Use
Velomitor sensor with Proximitor/Velomitor I/O module 3.1.3 “Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor
(Proximitor/Velomitor Sensor, Internal Barrier or TMR I/O)”
Velomitor sensor with Internal Barrier I/O module 3.1.3 “Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor
Velomitor sensor with TMR I/O module 3.1.3 “Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor
3.1.1 Test Equipment Setup for Seismoprobe Sensors

Connect the power supply, function generator, Keyphasor multiplier/divider, and
multimeter to COM and SIG/A of channel 1 with the polarity shown in Figure
"Seismoprobe Sensor Test Setup" to simulate the transducer signal.
1. Keyphasor signal
2. Keyphasor I/O module
3. 40 kΩ resistor
4. 100 µF capacitor
5. Keyphasor multiplier/divider
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6. Simulated input signal
7. Typical I/O module
8. Function generator
9. Multimeter
10. Power supply
11. 2.49 kΩ resistor
Figure 3-5: Seismoprobe Sensor Test Setup
Set the test equipment as specified in Table "Seismoprobe Sensor Test Settings".
Table 3-7: Seismoprobe Sensor Test Settings
Power Supply Keyphasor Multiplier/Divider Function Generator
-6.50 Vdc Multiply Switch: 001 Waveform: Sine wave
Divide Switch: 001 DC Volts: 0 Vdc
Frequency: 100 Hz
Amplitude level: Minimum (above zero)
3.1.2 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor (Proximitor/Seismic Sensor

I/O)
Connect the power supply, function generator, Keyphasor multiplier/divider, and
multimeter to COM and SIG/A of channel 1 with polarity shown in the Figure to simulate
the transducer signal.
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1. Keyphasor signal
2. Keyphasor IO module
3. 40kΩ resistor
5. Keyphasor Multiplier/Divider
7. Typical I/O Module
8. Function Generator
9. Multimeter
10. 4 kΩ resistor
Figure 3-6: Velomitor Sensor Test Setup for Prox/Seismic I/O Module
Set the test equipment as specified in the Table.

Table 3-8: Velomitor Sensor Test Settings for Prox/Seismic I/O Module
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Keyphasor Multiplier/Divider Function Generator
Multiply Switch: 001 Waveform: Sine wave
Frequency: 100 Hz
3.1.3 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor (Proximitor/Velomitor

Sensor, Internal Barrier or TMR I/O)
Connect the function generator, Keyphasor multiplier/divider, and multimeter to COM
and SIG/A of channel 1 with the polarity as shown below to simulate the transducer
signal.
1. Keyphasor signal
2. Keyphasor I/O Module
3. 40 kΩ resistor
5. Keyphasor multiplier/divider
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7. I/O terminals (either external or internal)
8. Function generator
9. Multimeter
10. 2.74 kΩ resistor
Figure 3-7: Velomitor Test Setup With Prox/Velom Sensor, Internal Barrier, or TMR I/O
Module
Set the test equipment as specified in the table below.

Table 3-9: Velomitor Sensor Test Settings for Prox/Velom, Internal Barrier, or TMR I/O
Module
Keyphasor Multiplier/Divider Function Generator
Multiply Switch: 001 Waveform: Sine wave
Frequency: 100 Hz
3.1.4 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor OK Limits With a

Proximitor/Seismic I/O
Connect the power supply and multimeter to COM and SIG/A of Channel 1 as shown in
the figure below to test the OK limits of a Velomitor sensor with a Proximitor/Seismic I/O
module. The test equipment outputs should be floating relative to earth ground.
1. Multimeter
2. Power supply
3. Prox/Seismic I/O module
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Figure 3-8: Test Setup for Verifying the OK Limits of a Velomitor Sensor With
Proximitor/Seismic I/O Module
3.1.5 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor OK Limits With a

Proximitor/Velomitor Sensor, Internal Barrier, or TMR I/O
Connect the power supply and multimeter to COM and SIG/A of Channel 1 as shown in
Figure 20-4 to test the OK limits of a Velomitor sensor with a Proximitor/Velomitor I/O
module. The test equipment outputs should be floating relative to earth ground.
1. Multimeter
2. Power supply
3. I/O terminals (either external or internal)
Figure 3-9: Test Setup for Verifying the OK Limits of a Velomitor Sensor With a
Proximitor/Velomitor, Internal Barrier, or TMR I/O Module
3.2 Verification Screen Setup

1. Run the 3500 Rack Configuration Software on the test computer.
2. Choose Verification from the Utilities menu.
3. Choose the proper Slot number and Channel number.
4. Click on the Verify button.
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NOTE
If the Timed OK Channel Defeat is enabled, the channel will take 30 seconds
to return to the OK status from Not OK. If the OK MODE is configured for
latching, press the RESET button on the Rack Interface Module (RIM) to return
the channel to an OK status.
3.3 Test Alarms

The general procedure for testing alarm setpoints is to use a function generator and
power supply to simulate the Velocity signal.
You test the alarm levels by varying the output from the test equipment and verifying
that the Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer. You need
test only those alarm parameters that are configured and being used. The general test
procedure to verify current alarm operation will include simulating a transducer input
signal and varying this signal:
• to exceed over Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints
• to drop below any under Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints
• to produce a non-alarm condition
When varying the signal from an alarm condition to a non-alarm condition, you must
consider alarm hysteresis. Adjust the signal well below the alarm setpoint to clear the
alarm.
3.3.1 Direct
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the formulas in the Section, “Verify Filter Corner Frequencies” to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.
4. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
5. Adjust the function generator amplitude within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
6. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator is green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
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7. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
8. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
9. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the
10. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
11. Adjust the function generator amplitude below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the
non-latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the Reset switch to reset latching alarms.
12. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
13. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for all configured channels.
3.3.2 1X Amplitude (1X Amp)
ADVISORY
The Keyphasor signal must be triggering and have a valid rpm value for you
to check this parameter.
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alarm indication.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator phase to be below the Under Alarm
setpoint levels.
3.3.3 1X Phase
I/O module.
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NOTE
If you cannot change the phase output, change the phase alarm setpoints to
activate the over and under phase alarms. You must download the setpoints
to the monitor for them to take effect.
4. Adjust the phase reading within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of the
Verification screen.
NOTE
The Amplitude must be a minimum of 42.7 mV to produce a valid Phase
reading.
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of
the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value
Field indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field
indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the phase reading below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to
green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the
Reset switch to reset latching alarms.
setpoint levels.
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3.3.4 2X Amplitude (2X Amp)
ADVISORY
alarm indication.
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2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator amplitude to be below the Under
Alarm setpoint levels.
3.3.5 2X Phase
I/O module.
NOTE
If you cannot change the phase output, change the phase alarm setpoints to
activate the over and under phase alarms. You must download the setpoints
to the monitor for them to take effect.
4. Adjust the phase reading within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of the
Verification screen.
NOTE
The Amplitude must be a minimum of 42.7 mV to produce a valid Phase
reading.
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value
Field indicates an alarm.
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8. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field
indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the phase reading below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to
green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the
Reset switch to reset latching alarms.
setpoint levels.
3.4 Verify Channel Values

The general procedure for testing these parameters is to use a function generator and
power supply to simulate the velocity signal. You verify the channel values by varying
the output from the test equipment and verifying that the Verification screen reports the
correct results on the test computer.
NOTE
These parameters have an accuracy specification of ±1% of full scale.
3.4.1 Direct
I/O module.
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3. Use the formulas in 3.5.1 “Calculating Verification Frequency” to calculate the
value.
4. Use the procedure in 3.5.2 “Calculating the Input Voltage for Full Scale” to
calculate the full-scale voltage. Adjust the function generator (sine wave) amplitude
to the calculated value.
6. Verify that the bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are within ±1% of
full scale.
7. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
3.4.2 1X Amplitude (1X Ampl)
ADVISORY
I/O module.
3. Use the procedure in 3.5.2 “Calculating the Input Voltage for Full Scale” to
calculate the full-scale voltage. Adjust the function generator (sine wave) amplitude
to the calculated value.
full scale.
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3.4.3 1X Phase
If your test equipment cannot change the phase output to a known value, use the
procedure in 3.4.3.1 “If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 1X Phase Output”. If
your test equipment can change the phase output to a known value, use the procedure
in 3.4.3.2 “If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 1X Phase Output”.
3.4.3.1 If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 1X Phase Output
I/O module.
4. Attach one channel of the 2-channel oscilloscope to the vibration signal buffered
output and attach the other channel to the associated Keyphasor signal buffered
output to observe both signals simultaneously.
5. Measure the phase. Measure 1X Phase from the leading edge of the Keyphasor
pulse to the first positive peak of the vibration signal. Refer to the figure, which
illustrates a phase of 45°. Verify that the 1X Phase bar graph display and Current
Value Box readings are approximately what you measured. If integration is enabled,
then add 90 degrees to the measured value to obtain the correct reading from the
monitor.
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1. 1X vibration signal
2. Keyphasor signal
3. Time
4. 0°
5. One cycle
6. 360°
7. Phase lag = 45°
Figure 3-10: 1X Phase Measurement Example for 45º Phase Lag
3.4.3.2 If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 1X Phase Output
If your test equipment can change the phase output to a known value, use the following
procedure.
I/O module.
4. Adjust the phase reading for mid-scale. Verify that the bar graph display and
Current Value Box readings are within ±1.5% of mid-scale.
3.4.4 2X Amplitude (2X Ampl)
ADVISORY
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I/O module.
3. Use the formulas in 3.5.2 “Calculating the Input Voltage for Full Scale”, “Calculating
the Input Voltage for Full-scale” to calculate the full-scale voltage value. Adjust the
function generator (sine wave) amplitude to the calculated value.
full scale.
3.4.5 2X Phase
If your test equipment cannot change the phase output to a known value, use the
following procedure in 3.4.5.1 “If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 2X Phase
Output”. If your test equipment can change the phase output to a known value, use the
procedure in 3.4.5.2 “If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 2X Phase Output”.
3.4.5.1 If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 2X Phase Output
I/O module.
4. Attach one channel of the 2-channel oscilloscope to the vibration signal buffered
output and attach the other channel to the associated Keyphasor signal buffered
output to observe both signals simultaneously.
5. Measure the phase. Measure 2X Phase from the leading edge of the Keyphasor
pulse to the first positive peak of the vibration signal. Refer to the Figure below
which illustrates a phase of 90°. Verify that the 2X Phase bar graph display and
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Current Value Box read approximately what you measured. Note that 2X indicates 2
cycles of vibration signal per shaft revolution.
1. 0°
2. First Cycle
3. One shaft revolution
4. Second cycle
5. 2X Vibration Signal
6. Phase lag = 90°
7. Keyphasor® signal
8. 360°
9. Time
Figure 3-11: 2X Phase Measurement Example for 90º Phase Lag
3.4.5.2 If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 2X Phase Output
If your test equipment can change the phase output to a known value, use the following
procedure.
I/O module.
4. Adjust the phase reading for mid-scale. Verify that the bar graph display and
Current Value Box readings are within ±1.5% of mid-scale.
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3.5 Verify Filter Corner Frequencies

The general procedure for testing these parameters is to use a function generator and
power supply to simulate the Velocity signal. You verify the corner frequencies by
varying the output from the test equipment and verifying that the Verification screen
reports the correct results on the test computer.
NOTE
If the channel units are integrated, change the channel configuration to a
non-integrated scale for this test. When the test is complete, return the
channel to its original configuration. .
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A (PWR, COM/A, and
SIG/B for Proximitor/Velomitor or TMR I/O) channel terminals on the I/O module.
3. Use the formulas in Section "Calculating Verification Frequency" to calculate the
value.
4. Use the procedure in Section "Full-Scale Equations Without Integration" to calculate
the full-scale voltage. Adjust the function generator (sine wave) amplitude to the
calculated value.
5. Verify that the Direct bar graph display and the Current Value Box are reading full-
scale.
6. Adjust the function generator frequency to the low-pass filter corner frequency.
Verify that the Direct bar graph display and the Current Value Box are reading
between 65% and 75% of full-scale.
7. Adjust the function generator frequency to the high-pass filter corner frequency.
Verify that the Direct bar graph display and the Current Value Box are reading
between 65% and 75% of full-scale.
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9. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the the field wiring to the PWR/B,
COM, and SIG/A (PWR, COM/A, and SIG/B for Proximitor/Velomitor or TMR I/O)
channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that the
OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the Reset switch to reset the
OK LED.
3.5.1 Calculating Verification Frequency

Table "Verification Frequencies" summarizes how to determine the verification frequency
based on the configured low-pass filter and high-pass filter corner frequencies.
Table 3-10: Verification Frequencies
Low-Pass Filter Corner High Pass Filter Corner Verification Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (LPF) Frequency (HPF)
Unconfigured Unconfigured 100
Unconfigured Configured
If units are RMS:
Configured Unconfigured Any other configuration:
Configured Configured
3.5.2 Calculating the Input Voltage for Full Scale

To verify channel values and corner frequencies you must use the following formulas to
calculate the input voltage for Full-scale.
ADVISORY
Use the Transducer Scale Factor displayed in the Scale Factor Box on the
Verification Screen.
3.5.2.1 Full Scale Equations without Integration
To find the full-scale input voltage with no integration, use the equations in the table
below. To use these equations, the transducer scale factor (TSF) should be in volts and
the TSF and full-scale values should use the same unit system (metric or English). The
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transducer scale factor will always be specified as volts per inch/second pk or volts per
millimeter/second pk.
Table 3-11: Full Scale Formulas - No Integration
Units To Input RMS Volts To Input Peak to Peak Volts
ins/s pk (TSF x Full-scale) x 0.707 (TSF x Full-scale) x 2
m/s2 pk (TSF x Full-scale) x 0.707 (TSF x Full-scale) x 2
in/s rms (TSF x Full-scale) (TSF x Full-scale) x 2.82
m/s2 rms (TSF x Full-scale) (TSF x Full-scale) x 2.82
Example 1:
Transducer Scale Factor = 500 mV (in/s)
= .500 V (in/s)
Full Scale = 0.5 in/s pk
Peak-to-Peak input = 0.500 V (in/s) × 0.5 in/s pk × 2
= 0.5 Vpp
Vrms input = 0.500 V (in/s) × 0.5 in/s pk × 0.707
= 0.1767 Vrms
Example 2:
Transducer Scale Factor = 19.69 mV/ (mm/s)
= 0.01969 V/ (mm/s)
Full Scale = 20 mm/s p
Peak to Peak input = 0.01969 V/(mm/s) × 20 mm/s pk × 2
= 0.7876 Vpp
Vrms input = 0.01969 V/(mm/s) × 20 mm/s pk × 0.707
= 0.2784 Vrms
3.5.2.2 Full Scale Formulas With Integration
Example:
Calculate the input voltage for a channel with the following configuration:
Transducer Scale Factor = 19.69 mV/(mm/s)
Full Scale = 100 µm pk-pk
HPF = 3 Hz
LPF = 3000 Hz
1. Convert Metric units to English units.

Scale Factor = 19.69 mV/(mm/s) x 25.4 (mm/in)
= 0.500 V/(in/s)
Full-scale = 100 µm / 25.4
= 3.94 mil
2. Calculate the input voltage.

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Verification Frequency =
= 94.9 Hz
Input Voltage (Vrms) = (3.94 mil x 0.500 V/(in/s) x 0.07071 x 94.9 Hz) /
31.831
= 0.415 Vrms
Input Voltage (Vpk-pk) = (3.94 mil x 0.500 V/(in/s) x 0.2 x 94.9 Hz) / 31.831
= 1.17 Vpk-pk
ADVISORY
The accuracy of the reading will be affected by frequency values less than 20
Hz and setting the LPF value less than 5.7 times that of the HPF.
ADVISORY
3500 ENCORE:
3.6 Test OK Limits
NOTE
If the Danger Bypass has been activated, then the BYPASS LED will be on. All
other channels in the rack must be OK or bypassed for the OK relay to be
energized.
3.6.1 Seismoprobe Sensors

The general procedure for testing OK limit is to disconnect the input. This will produce a
Not OK condition and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize).
1. Run the Verification Software as described in 3.1 “Test Equipment and Software
Setup”.
2. Disconnect the field wiring from the signal input.
3. Verify that the OK relay changes state (de-energizes).
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4. Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads Not OK.
5. Reconnect the field wiring to the signal input. Press the RESET switch on the System
Monitor and verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes.
6. Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads OK.
7. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, you must replace the monitor. Refer to
“If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in your monitor hardware manual.
3.6.2 Velomitor Sensors

There are 2 methods for testing OK limits if you are using a Velomitor sensor. Use the
procedure in 3.6.2.1 “Velomitor Test Procedure 1” if either following conditions are true:
• The I/O module is a Proximitor/Seismic I/O module.
• The Velocity 2 Channel Type is selected.
If neither of the above conditions are true, use the procedure in 3.6.2.2 “Velomitor Test
Procedure 2”.
3.6.2.1 Velomitor Test Procedure 1
The general procedure for testing OK limits is to input a dc voltage and adjust it above
the Upper OK Limit and below the Lower OK Limit. This will produce a Not OK condition
and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize). The Verification screen displays
the Upper and Lower OK Limits on the test computer.
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A inputs.
3. Bypass all other configured channels.
4. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
5. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the monitor OK LED is on and that the Channel
OK State line in the Channel Status section of the Verification screen reads OK.
6. Verify that the OK relay on the System Monitor indicates OK (is energized). (See the
appropriate System Monitor manual for more information.)
7. Increase the power supply voltage (more negative) until the OK LED just goes off
(upper limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads
Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that Verification screen
displays an Upper OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more positive than the input
voltage.
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9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay
energizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads
OK.
10. Gradually decrease the power supply voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just
goes off (lower limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status
section reads Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that the
Verification screen displays a Lower OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more
negative than the input voltage.
OK.
14. Disconnect the power supply and multimeter and reconnect the field wiring to the
PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A inputs. Press the RESET switch and verify that the OK LED
comes on and that the OK relay energizes.
16. Return the bypass switches for all configured channels back to their original
settings.
3.6.2.2 Velomitor Test Procedure 2
3500 Systems Only: Because TMR systems must be more robust the non-TMR systems,
the Velomitor interface for the TMR I/O Module differs from that of the Prox/Seis I/O
Module. The Proximitor/Velomitor I/O Module shares this feature with the TMR I/O. This
difference causes the Velomitor signal input to the I/O Module to be 180 degrees out of
phase from the correct Velomitor signal. The TMR and Proxmitor/Velomitor I/O modules
compensate for this inversion. This means that test signals that use a signal generator
or DC power supply will be inverted in phase and have a different dc voltage than the
buffered outputs on the front panel. This will not affect the actual vibration readings in
the monitor.
The general procedure for testing OK limits is to input a DC voltage and adjust it above
the Upper OK Limit and below the Lower OK Limit. This will produce a Not OK condition
and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize). The Verification screen displays
the Upper and Lower OK Limits on the test computer.
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A inputs.
3. Bypass all other configured channels.
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5. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the monitor OK LED is on and that the Channel
OK State line in the Channel Status section of the Verification screen reads OK.
6. Verify that the OK relay on the System Monitor indicates OK (is energized). (See the
appropriate System Monitor manual for more information.)
7. Increase the power supply voltage (more negative) until the OK LED just goes off
(the lower limit is due to the inversion on the I/O Module). Verify that the Channel OK
State line on the Verification screen reads Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates
Not OK. Verify that the Verification screen displays a Lower OK Limit voltage that is
equal to or more negative than the following values.
For the TMR I/O Module:
Lower OK Limit voltage ≤ -20.84 - VINPUT
For the Proximitor/Velomitor I/O Module:
Lower OK Limit voltage ≤ -23.16 - VINPUT
OK.
10. Gradually decrease the power supply voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just
goes off (the upper limit is due to the inversion on the I/O Card). Verify that the
Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads Not OK and that the OK
Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that the Verification screen displays an Upper OK
Limit voltage that is equal to or more positive than the following values.
For the TMR I/O Module:
Upper OK Limit voltage ≥ -22.02 - VINPUT
For the Proximitor/Velomitor I/O Module:
Upper OK Limit voltage ≥ -24.33 - VINPUT
OK.
14. Disconnect the power supply and multimeter and reconnect the field wiring to the
PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A inputs. Press the RESET switch and verify that the OK LED
comes on and that the OK relay energizes.
16. Return the bypass switches for all configured channels back to their original
settings.
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Table 3-12: Velocity Default OK Limits Table (assume ±50 mV accuracy for check
tolerance)
Transducer Type Lower OK Limit (V) Upper OK Limit (V)
9200 with barriers -2.0 to -2.1 -17.9 to -18.0
9200 without barriers -2.0 to -2.1 -17.9 to -18.0
Non-standard with barriers -2.0 to -2.1 -17.9 to -18.0
Non-standard without barriers -2.0 to -2.1 -17.9 to -18.0
Velomitor (standard with Internal Barrier, -4.1 to -4.2 -19.8 to -19.9
Prox/Seis, or Prox/Velom I/O Module)
Velomitor (high temp with Internal Barrier, -2.69 to -2.79 -21.21 to -21.31
Prox/Seis, or Prox/Velom I/O Module)
Velomitor (standard with TMR I/O Module) -4.1 to -4.2 -19.8 to -19.9
Velomitor (high temp with TMR I/O Module) -4.1 to -4.2 -19.8 to -19.9
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Section 4 - Velocity Configuration
4. Velocity Configuration
This section is included as a reference for the obsolete Velocity sensors.
4.1 Introduction
This section discusses the configuration considerations and the 3500 Rack Configuration
Software screens that are associated with the Velocity Channel.
4.2 Configuration Options

This section describes the options that available on the Velocity Channel configuration
screen, shown in Figure "Configuration Screen".
Figure 4-12: Configuration Screen
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4.2.1 Channel Frequency Support

This value specifies the supported frequency range of the selected transducers. The
supported frequency range depends on the number of selected channels. See the
Section 4.2.11 “ Configuration Considerations”".
4.2.2 Enable
The following items are found within the Enable group on the dialog.
4.2.2.1 Direct
Direct data represents the overall peak measurement of the rate of change of the
displacement. When you select Integration, Direct yields a peak-to-peak measurement
of the displacement. Selecting filtering (High-pass, Low-pass, or High-pass and Low-
pass) will change the signal.
4.2.2.2 Clamp Value
The Clamp Value is the value to which a static value goes when that channel or static
value is bypassed or defeated (for example, when the monitor experiences a problem).
The selected value can be between the minimum and maximum full-scale range values.
The monitor clamps only the values available from the Recorder Outputs,
Communication Gateway, and Display Interface Module to the specified value when the
static value is invalid.
4.2.2.3 Recorder Output
The recorder output is the static value of a channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to
20 mA recorder. The recorder output is proportional to the measured value over the
channel full-scale range. An increase of the static value increases the current at the
recorder output.
4.2.2.4 Two mA Clamp
Click this check box to cause the monitor to clamp the Recorder Output for a Bypassed
channel to 2 mA.
Clear this check box to cause the monitor to use the selected clamp value for a
Bypassed channel.
4.2.3 Corner Frequencies

The direct value is filtered and you can adjust the corner of the filter. If you select no
filtering option, then the monitor will implement filtering at its frequency response limits.
The filter options do not affect the Bias Voltage, 1X, or 2X measurements.
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High-pass Filter
The high-pass filter is a 4-pole filter whose corner frequency must be no greater than
1/5.7 times that of the low-pass Filter.
HPF <= ( LPF / 5.7 )
Low-pass Filter
The low-pass filter is a 4-pole filter whose corner frequency must be at least 5.7 times
that of the high-pass Filter.
LPF >= ( HPF x 5.7 )
ADVISORY
3500 Encore:
4.2.4 Delay
Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level,
or below an under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.
4.2.4.1 Trip Multiply
The Trip Multiply value temporarily increases the alarm (Alert and Danger) setpoint
values. Manual (operator) action normally applies this value during startup to allow a
machine to pass through high vibration speed ranges without triggering monitor alarm
indications. High vibration speed ranges may include system resonances and other
normal transient vibrations. The multiplier is configurable from 1X to 3X in 0.25X
increments. The Trip Multiply state of the rack can be toggled by the following methods:
• Closing the Trip Multiply contact on the System Monitor or Power Input Module
(3500 ENCORE Systems)
• Issuing the Trip Multiply command over an industrial protocol (example: Modbus)
• Issuing the Trip Multiply command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
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4.2.4.2 Alert Delay
You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all
available static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer
signal level exceeds the selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the
Setpoint screen.
4.2.4.3 Danger Delay
You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds.
Danger is the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds
the selected Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.
4.2.4.4 100 ms Option
The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following
effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:
• You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).
• You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
• The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
• You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.
NOTE
The 100 ms danger alarm is available only for the Velomitor, High
Temperature Velomitor, and Velomitor CT sensor options.
4.2.5 Transducer Selection
4.2.5.1 Customize Button
You use this button to adjust the Scale Factor for transducers. Refer to the “Adjusting
the Scale Factor and Zero Position” section of your monitor hardware manual. Also, note
that:
• If you select Non-standard as the transducer type, you can also adjust the OK
Limits.
• The Non-standard transducer's scale factor must be between 90 and 575 mV/in/s.
• The Upper and Lower OK Limits must differ by at least 2 volts.
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Figure 4-13: Non-Standard Transducer Configuration Screen
Table 4-13: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/- 15% scale factor adjustment
allowed)
Transducer Type Without Barriers (mV/in/s) With Bently Nevada With Barriers (mV/in/s)
Internal Barriers (mV/in/s)
Non-standard 2-wire 145 Not Supported 145
Velomitor sensor 100 100 100
High Temperature Velomitor 145 145 145
Sensor
Velomitor CT sensor 100 100 100
Table 4-14: OK Limits by Transducer Type

9200 -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
47633 -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
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86205 -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
Non-standard -17.95 -17.95 -2.05 -2.05 -10 -10
Velomitor -19.85 -17.95 -4.15 -2.05 -12 -10
Sensor (-19.85) (-4.15) (-12)
Velomitor -20 -20 -0.88 -0.88 -12 -12
Sensor
3500 Encore1
High Temp -21.26 -21.26 -2.74 -2.74 -12 -12
Velomitor
Sensor
High Temp -20 -20 -4.32 -4.32 -12 -12
Velomitor
Sensor
3500 Encore1
Velomitor CT -19.85 -17.95 -4.15 -2.05 -12 -10
sensor (-19.85) (-4.15) (-12)
Velomitor CT -20 -20 -0.88 -0.88 -12 -12
sensor
3500 Encore1
1
Phase 1
Values in Parentheses are for Bently Nevada* Internal Barrier I/O Modules.
4.2.5.2 Type
The following transducer types are available for the Velocity Channel with a non-barrier
I/O module.
• Non-standard 2-wire Seismoprobe sensor (Prox/Seis I/O only)
• High Temperature Velomitor sensor (Prox/Velom I/O only)
• Non-standard
The following transducer types are available for the Velocity Channel with a barrier I/O
module.
• High Temperature Velomitor sensor
• Non-standard
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NOTE
If you select a Non-standard transducer, the software sets the setpoint OK
limits to ±1 volt from the selected Upper and Lower OK Limits.
4.2.5.3 Transducer Jumper Status (on I/O Module)
This option returns the position of the transducer jumper on the I/O Module.
NOTE
In the 3500 ENCORE systems, the jumper is located on the monitor.
4.2.5.4 Take Input From Channel 1 (3) Transducer
This causes the even numbered channel to make its transducer input identical to the
odd numbered channel that makes up the channel pair. This will also set items that a
change in transducer would affect, such as Barriers.
4.2.6 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode
option for both the Alert and Danger alarms.
4.2.6.1 Barriers
These devices restrict the amount of energy that can flow into a hazardous area. For
seismic probes, select the MTL 764(-) Zener External option if you plan to connect
external safety barriers between the monitor and the transducer. For Velomitor sensors,
select the MTL 787(-) Zener External option if you application uses external safety
barriers. If your application uses an internal barrier I/O module for Velomitor sensors,
select the internal option.
4.2.6.2 Latching
Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one
of the following methods to reset it:
• Pressing the RESET button on the System Monitor
• Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software 1
• Issuing a reset command over Modbus
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• Issuing a reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing a reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
1
3500 Only
4.2.6.3 Non-latching
When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value
drops below the configured setpoint level.
4.2.7 OK Mode
Latching
If you configure a channel for Latching OK, then once the channel has gone Not OK the
status will stay Not OK until you use one of the following methods to issue a reset:
• Pressing the reset switch on the front of the System Module
• Issuing the reset command over Modbus
• Issuing the reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
1
3500 Only
Non-latching
If you configure a channel for Non-latching OK, the OK status of that channel will track
the defined OK status of the transducer.
4.2.8 Timed OK Channel Defeat

Timed OK Channel Defeat is an option that prevents a channel from returning to an OK
status until that channel's transducer has remained in an OK state for the specified
period of time. If you enable the option, the software sets the time to 30 seconds. This
option prevents false trips that intermittent transducers can cause.
ALERT
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ALERT
4.2.9 CP Mod
Selecting the CP Mod button in the Channel Options Dialog Box allows you to download
a Custom channel configuration to the monitor. The 3500 Rack Configuration Software
stores custom configuration data in a Custom Products Modification File. Custom
Products Modification files follow the naming convention: <modification #.mod>. You
must place these files in the \3500\Rackcfg\Mods\ directory. When you select a CP Mod
file, the software displays a window that describes the function of the modification. CP
Mod files are available through Bently Nevada, Inc.'s Custom Products Division. Contact
your local sales representative for details.
4.2.10 Alarm Setpoints

This section specifies the available setpoints for each type of channel. A setpoint is the
level within the full-scale range that determines when an alarm occurs. You can set
Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints for every static value on each channel. The channel will drive an
Alert/Alarm 1 indication if 1 or more of the channel static values exceed their setpoints.
You can set up to 4 Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints (2 over setpoints and 2 under setpoints)
for up to 2 of the static values. You may select any 2 of the available static values for
the channel.
NOTE
You can place the setpoint Over and Under limits only within the OK limits of
the specified transducer.
4.2.10.1 Alarm Setpoints Dialog
Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown
in Figure "Velocity Setpoint Configuration", to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2
setpoints for a Velocity channel.
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Figure 4-14: Velocity Setpoint Configuration
4.2.10.2 Available Setpoints
Table "Velocity Available Setpoints" lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints
that are available for the Velocity channel type. Modbus uses the setpoint number.
Table 4-15: Velocity Available Setpoints
Setpoint Number Velocity
1 Over Direct
2 Danger (Over Direct)
4.2.10.3 Alarm Hysteresis
The alarming hysteresis for all channel configurations is 1/64th of full scale. When a
channel exceeds an alarm setpoint, it must fall back below the setpoint less the amount
of hysteresis before it can go out of alarm.
Example:
Consider a channel configuration with a 0–10 mils full-scale range and an alarm
setpoint at 6 mils. Full scale is 10 mils – 0 mils = 10 mils, so the hysteresis = 10 mils/64 =
0.16 mils. The channel input, therefore, must fall below 6 mils - 0.16 mils = 5.84 mils
before the channel is out of alarm.
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4.2.11 Configuration Considerations

Consider the following items before configuring a Velocity Channel:
• The Velocity Direct full-scale range depends on the transducer type.
• The Prox/Velom I/O modules do not support Seismoprobe * sensors.
• The configuration software automatically selects the "No Keyphasor" option for this
channel type. The channel type requires no Keyphasor signals.
• The Velocity Direct full-scale range depends on the transducer type.
• When you modify a full-scale range, also readjust the setpoints that are associated
with this static value.
• You must configure monitors in channel pairs (for example, you may configure
Channels 1 and 2 as Velocity and Channels 3 and 4 as Thrust Position).
• When you select integration, the available Direct Full-scale Ranges will change to
reflect this.
• When you select band-pass filtering, you must set the high-pass and low-pass
filters a least a decade apart.
• The 100 ms Danger alarm is available only for the Velomitor and High Temperature
Velomitor options.
• When you activate a single or dual channel of velocity, the maximum channel
frequency that the monitor supports is as shown in the 3500/42M Manual, Section
38.3, “Signal Conditioning”.
• The Latching OK Mode and the Timed OK Channel Defeat options are not
compatible.
• If you select a Non-standard transducer, then the software sets the setpoint OK
limits to ±1 V from the selected Upper and Lower OK Limits.
ALERT
ALERT
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NOTE
We do not recommend 3500/42M or 3500/42E monitors for velocity
measurements on reciprocating compressors. Consider using the Bently
Nevada* 3500/70M monitor for velocity measurements on reciprocating
compressors.
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You program Velocity channels in pairs. These channels, depending on configuration,

2. Velocity 2 Channel Type Configuration

2.1 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab

Figure 2-1: Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab

2.1.1 Take Input From Channel 1 (3) Transducer

2.1.3 Customize Button

Figure 2-2: Non-Standard Transducer Configuration Screen

Table 2-2: OK Limits by Transducer Type

2.1.5 Corner Frequencies

2.2 Variables + Alarms Tab

Figure 2-3: Values and Alarms Configuration

2.2.1.2 Bias Voltage

2.2.1.4 1X Phase Lag

2.2.1.6 2X Phase Lag

2.2.2 Clamp Value

2.2.3 Full-Scale Ranges

The following are the available Full-Scale Ranges:

2.2.4.1 Alert Delay

2.2.4.2 Danger Delay

2.2.4.3 100 ms Option

2.2.5 Alarm Mode

2.2.7 Timed OK Channel Defeat

2.2.8 Recorder Output

2.2.8.1 Two mA Clamp

2.2.9 Trip Multiply

2.3 Static Value Numbers

2.5 Alarm Setpoints

2.5.1 Alarm Setpoints Dialog

Figure 2-4: Velocity 2 Setpoint Configuration

2.5.2 Available Setpoints

2.5.3 Alarm Hysteresis

2.6 Configuration Considerations

3. Velocity Measurement Verification

3.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup

Table 3-6: Transducer Test Setups

3.1.1 Test Equipment Setup for Seismoprobe Sensors

Figure 3-5: Seismoprobe Sensor Test Setup

3.1.2 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor (Proximitor/Seismic Sensor

Set the test equipment as specified in the Table.

3.1.3 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor (Proximitor/Velomitor

Set the test equipment as specified in the table below.

3.1.4 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensor OK Limits With a

3.1.5 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor OK Limits With a

3.2 Verification Screen Setup

3.3 Test Alarms

3.3.2 1X Amplitude (1X Amp)

3.3.4 2X Amplitude (2X Amp)

3.4 Verify Channel Values

3.4.2 1X Amplitude (1X Ampl)

3.4.3.1 If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 1X Phase Output

Figure 3-10: 1X Phase Measurement Example for 45º Phase Lag

3.4.3.2 If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 1X Phase Output

3.4.4 2X Amplitude (2X Ampl)

3.4.5.1 If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 2X Phase Output

Figure 3-11: 2X Phase Measurement Example for 90º Phase Lag

3.4.5.2 If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 2X Phase Output

3.5 Verify Filter Corner Frequencies