PCE-VC20 Vibration Analyzer Calibrator
For vibration acceleration, velocity and displacement
PCE-VC20 is a vibration analyzer 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 analyzer 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.
| General technical data | |
| Frequency | 159,2 Hz |
| Operating time | 5 h |
| Charging time | 4 h |
| Automatic power-off from...to | 1 ... 30 min. |
| Fastening | Sensor: M5 female thread (90° ±1°, 7 mm deep) / Magnet |
| Settling time | <10 s |
| Additional description | - Acceleration RMS: 10 m/s² - Velocity RMS: 10 mm/s - Displacement RMS: 10 µm - Max. sensor mass depending on acceleration @ 10 m/s²: 600 g - Amplitude error: ±3 % (0 ... 40°C) / ±5% (-10 ... 50°C) - Frequency error: ±0.05% - Level monitoring: percentage display and piezo buzzer - Max. tightening torque: 2 Nm - magnetic stray field at the oscillating head: <0.2 mT |
| Menu language | English, English (GB) |
| Protection class (device) | IP20 |
| Power supply | 7.2 V |
| Connector type | Euro plug |
| (Rechargeable) battery | 1 x 7,2 V internal , Nickel-metal hydride battery |
| Capacity | 1600 mAh |
| Operating conditions | -10 ... 55 °C , 0 ... 90 % RH |
| Storage conditions | -10 ... 55 °C , 0 ... 90 % RH |
| Dimensions ( L x W x H ) | 100 x 100 x 120 mm |
| Weight | 2200 g |