Product Manual

407860 V2.3 7/09 3
Meter Operation
Connecting the Probe
1. Note that this meter accepts only the supplied vibration probe.
2. Plug the BNC connector end of the probe cable onto the BNC connector at the top of
the meter.
3. The probe can then be connected to the tested machinery in three ways.
a. Attach the magnetic end of the probe to a ferrous material on the equipment under
test as shown in the accompanying diagram.
b. Manually hold the probe in place against the equipment under test as shown.
c. Unscrew the magnet from the probe end (as shown in the diagram) and use the
threaded mount to connect to a screw, bolt, or stud on the equipment under test.
POWER button and Auto Power OFF feature
1. Press the POWER button to turn the meter ON. If the meter does not turn on, check
the 9V battery.
2. To turn the meter off, press and hold the POWER button until the meter beeps.
3. The meter is equipped with an Automatic Power OFF utility that conserves battery life.
If the meter is left inactive for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off.
Note: Automatic Power OFF utility is disabled in the RECORD mode.
FUNCTION button
Press the FUNCTION button to select RMS, PEAK or MAX-HOLD.
1. RMS - Typical selection for vibration measurements
2. PEAK – For measurement of the peak value. Not available in the Displacement
mode.
3. MAX_HOLD – Holds and displays the maximum value. The display will update only
when a new maximum is measured. Not available in the Displacement mode.