This information is required for Winder vibration form (under Trends & reports in the section MONITORING).


1. Introduction

The MTN/VM220 Vibration Meter is a rechargeable, portable instrument designed to operate with a constant current type accelerometer to provide accurate vibration measurements.

Image 1: Vibration meter

 

2. Preparation for use

Carefully remove the instrument from the packaging and ensure that all supplied accessories correspond with the delivery note.


Image 2: Packaging with accessories


3. Buttons and display

The display shows two measurement values:

  • Vibration value
  • Crest factor

and additional information such as measurement mode, low pass filter, calculation mode, etc.

Image 3: Display


Buttons with their functions:

Image 4: Buttons


4. Charging

Connect to mains with the correct adaptor for your region and connect the mini USB in the MTN/VM220. The unit should reach full charge within four hours.


Image 5: Connections


The meter will automatically turn-off after 15 minutes of inactivity.


Image 6: Battery status


5. Sensor connection

The sensor cable can be connected/disconnected at any time.

Once fully charged, briefly press the power button to switch on the unit.

Image 7: Sensor connection


Mount the MTN/MM001 magnet accessory to the MTN/2100-X probe.


Image 8: Magnet accessory


6. Settings

Use the buttons ⮉ ⮋ and select the wrench symbol.

Press  to enter the SETTINGS menu. 


Image 9: Settings menu


Use the button to return to the main menu.


6.1 Setting units

Use the buttons ⮉ ⮋ ⮈ ➲ to navigate to UNITS and press OK to select.


Image 10: Setting menu, select UNITS


Use the buttons ⮈➲ to choose between acceleration (A), velocity (V), displacement (D).


Make sure measurement mode velocity (V) has units set to "mm/s".


Image 11: Units menu


6.2 Setting measurement mode

Use the buttons ⮉ ⮋ to switch between the measurement modes.

The current mode will be highlighted.


Make sure to select the Velocity mode.


SymbolMode
AAcceleration mode
VVelocity mode
DDisplacement mode
Memory recall mode
Settings

Table 1: measurement modes


6.3 Setting calculation mode

Use the buttons ⮈➲  to switch between RMS, peak-peak and 0-peak displays.


Make sure to select the RMS calculation mode.


Image 12: calculation mode