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  • PCE Instruments VC21 Portable Shaker Vibration Calibrator 0-1280 Hz

    # VC21

    • Suitable for calibrating equipment weighing up to 600 g (1.32 lb), this vibration calibrator generates mechanical vibrations with adjustable quartz-stabilized vibration frequencies between 15.92 and 1280 Hz and adjustable vibration amplitudes between 1 m/s² and 20 m/s².
    • 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.
    • PCE-VC21 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 adjustable quartz-stabilized vibration frequencies between 15.92 and 1280 Hz and adjustable vibration amplitudes between 1 m/s² and 20 m/s².
    • These adjustable vibration frequencies and amplitudes allow for the calibration of low-frequency vibration sensors such as those in structural vibration meters in line with DIN 4150-3 and in human vibration meters according to ISO 8041.
    • 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.
    • Adjustable vibration frequencies and amplitudes (RMS)
    • Ideal for low-frequency calibration (DIN 415-3 and ISO 8041)
    • 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
    Adjustable vibration frequencies and vibration amplitudes
    Frequency (Hz)15.924080159.23206401280
    Acceleration RMS (m/s²)1111111
    2222222
    555555
    1010101010
    20202020
    Velocity RMS (mm/s)101
    202
    5
    10
    20
    Displacement RMS (µm)1001
    2002
    5
    10
    20
    Max. sensor weight (g), depending on acceleration
    at 1 m/s²500500500500500500500
    at 2 m/s²500500500500500500500
    at 5 m/s²500500500500500500
    at 10 m/s²600500500500400200
    at 20 m/s²25020010050
    Amplitude accuracy± 3 % (0 to 40 °C / 32 to 100 °F)
    ± 5 % (-10 to 55 °C / 14 to 130 °F)
    Frequency accuracy± 0.05 %
    Settling time< 10 seconds
    Level indicationError percentage (%) display, above ± 3 % audible alert
    Max. weight of test object for stated accuracy600 g / 1.32 lb
    Dynamic force of vibration exciter10 N
    Max. tightening torque of vibration exciter2 Nm
    Operating humidity range< 90 % at 30 °C / 86 °F, non-condensing
    Power supplyBuilt-in NiMH rechargeable battery, 7.2 V / 1.6 Ah
    Max. operating hours with rechargeable batteryApprox. 5 hours at a weight of 100 g / 0.22 lb
    Charging timeApprox. 4 hours
    Charging statusBar indicator
    Automatic power off10 minutes / 1 to 30 minutes adjustable
    Stray magnetic field at the vibration head< 0.2 mT
    Dimensions (L x W x H)Approx. 100 x 100 x 120 mm / 3.9 x 3.9 x 4.7″
    WeightApprox. 2200 g / 4.9 lbs
    • 1 x PCE-VC21 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

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