MTN/VM220

High performance Vibration Meter

Instruction Manual

Monitran Ltd | Monitor House | 33 Hazlemere Road | Penn | Bucks | UK | HP10 8AD
Telephone +44 (0)1494 816569 | E-mail info@monitran.com | Website www.monitran.com

We reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice. HB039.3

0. Contents

Page

1. Introduction 1

2. Precautions 1

3. Equipment details 1

4. Preparation for use 2

5. Buttons 3

6. Display 3

7. Connections 4

8. Battery status 4

9. Charging the unit 4

10. Connecting sensor 5

11. Measurement modes 6

12. Calculation modes 6

13. Memory recall mode 7

14. Settings menu 8

15. Setting the clock 8

16. Setting units 8

17. Setting low pass filter 9

18. Setting ISO10816 group 9

19. Clearing memories 9

20. ISO10816 10

21. Physical 11

22. Specifications 12

23. Troubleshooting 14

24. After sales support 14

A. Main operations 15

B. Conversions and formulae 16

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.
Conforming to ISO10816-3/7, MTN/VM220 will display RMS, peak, peak-peak, crest factor and bearing condition on its
colour screen. Up to 100 time-stamped readings can be stored to non-volatile memory.

The MTN/VM220 is an invaluable trouble-shooting tool for instrumentation engineers familiar with the problems of
plant vibration monitoring, providing an instant readout of the condition of bearings and rotating parts.

2. Precautions

• Only use the unit as directed in this manual.

• Protect the unit from shocks and extremes of temperature, humidity and harsh environments (such as high salt).
• Use only a soft clean cloth. Do not use solvents or harsh cleaning agents.
• The unit contains no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit, as this will invalidate
your warranty.
• To ensure continued performance, have the unit checked and serviced at regular intervals.

3. Equipment Details

Purchase date:

Vibration meter serial number:

Cable serial number:

Sensor serial number:

Software version:

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4. Preparation for use

Carefully remove the instrument from the transit packaging and ensure all accessories supplied agree with the delivery
note.

Visually inspect for transit damage.

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5. Buttons

• Power on
• Power off

• Previous operating mode

• Value increase

• Next operating mode

• Value decrease

• Previous calculation mode

• Previous memory slot

• Next calculation mode

• Next memory slot

• Store value to memory slot

• Select parameter

6. Display

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 7. Connections

The headphone jack will accept a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. Headphones (not included) may be used to listen to the vibration
directly.

To avoid hearing damage, use of headphones with an inline volume adjustment is recommended. Ensure the volume is turned
down before connecting your headphones. After placing headphones in your ears, gradually turn up the volume until you reach a
comfortable listening level. Do not use headphones when it's unsafe to do so - while operating a vehicle, or during any activity or in
an environment where your full attention to your surroundings is required.

8. Battery status

Normal operation
100% 50% 25% 10%

Charging

The meter will automatically turn-off after 15 minutes of inactivity (5 minutes if sensor not connected).

9. Charging the unit

The supplied multi-voltage charger comes with 4 adaptors and is suitable for use worldwide.
Connect the correct adaptor for your region, plug into mains and connect the mini USB to the MTN/VM220.

The unit should reach full charge within 4 hours. The battery status icon will indicate charging is in progress (see 6.
Display & 8. Battery status).

When the battery is level is low, a warning screen (see left) will display for 5
seconds and the unit will power off.

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10. Connecting sensor

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

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

1 2 3
Connect either end of the cable to Once in the correct position, the
the unit by rotating the connector connector will drop into the socket
to align the key. and the knurl can be tightened to
hold the connector in place. Do
not overtighten.

• Repeat this process to connect the sensor to the other end of the cable.

Notes:
The connection status icon (see 6. Display) will change accordingly. No connection

Cable connected

Sensor connected

• Attach spike or magnet, if required.

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11. Measurement modes

Press buttons to switch between measurement modes.

The current mode will be highlighted.

Units for each measurement mode can be set (see 16. Setting units)

MODE UNITS

Acceleration mode g m/s²

Velocity mode mm/s in/s

Displacement mode µm mils

Memory recall mode (see 13. Memory recall mode)

Settings (see 14. Settings menu)

12. Calculation modes

When the unit is in one of the measurement modes (acceleration, velocity, displacement), press buttons to
switch between RMS, peak-peak and 0-peak displays. An additional bearing display is available in both acceleration and
velocity measurement modes. The bearing mode passes the vibration signal through a 1kHz-10kHz band-pass filter to
attenuate non-bearing vibration found at lower frequencies, and is used for more precise monitoring of bearings.

Display Calculation mode

RMS Root mean square
PK-PK Peak to peak
0-PK Zero to peak
B Bearing (RMS)

Press to store the displayed value in the current memory slot. The current memory number will automatically move
to the next slot.

• Current time
• Current date
• Measurement mode
• Calculation mode
• Crest factor value
• Vibration value & units

The Crest Factor is equal to the peak amplitude of a waveform divided by the RMS value. The purpose of the
crest factor calculation is to give an analyst a quick idea of how much impacting is occurring in a waveform.
Impacting is often associated with roller bearing wear, cavitation and gear tooth wear.

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13. Memory recall mode

Using buttons , select memory recall mode. Press buttons to navigate through memory slots.

When returning to the measurement mode, the selected memory slot will be the current memory slot for the next
store.

It is possible to quickly clear all memory slots (see 18. Clearing memories).

There are 100 memory slots in total. The blue fields shown in the above figure are saved into memory

Provided the unit is returned to Monitran for service, the memories will remain intact, even after battery replacement
and calibration (see 24. After Sales Support)

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14. Settings menu

• Using buttons , select .

• Press button to enter settings menu.
• Use buttons to navigate and press to select option.

• Use button to navigate back to the main menu.

15. Setting the clock

• Enter settings menu (see 14. Settings menu)

• Press button twice to highlight CLOCK and press to enter clock mode.

• Use buttons to set DAY/MONTH/YEAR/HOUR/MINUTE settings.

• Press buttons to change between DAY/MONTH/YEAR/HOUR/MINUTE.
• Press at any time to save and return to settings menu.

16. Setting units

• Enter settings menu (see 14. Settings menu)

• Press to select UNITS.

• Use buttons to choose between acceleration (A), velocity (V), displacement

(D).
• Use buttons to select units.
• Press to save and return to settings menu.

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17. Setting low pass filter

• Enter settings menu (see 14. Settings menu)

• Press to select FILTER.

• Use buttons to choose between 1, 5, 10 kHz.

• Press to save and return to settings menu.

18. Clearing memories

• Enter settings menu (see 14. Settings menu)

• Press to select RESET.
• A red bar will appear under the button to indicate progress.

NOTE: The clock and unit settings will be unaffected.

19. Setting ISO10816 group

• Enter settings menu (see 14. Settings menu)

• Press to select ISO10816 (see 20. ISO10816).

• Use buttons to select group (1F, 1R, 2F, 2R, 1<, 1>, 2<, 2>).
• Press to save and return to settings menu.

1F ISO10816-3 Group 1 (300kW-50MW) flexible foundation

1R ISO10816-3 Group 1 (300kW-50MW) rigid foundation
2F ISO10816-3 Group 1 (15kW-300kW) flexible foundation
2R ISO10816-3 Group 1 (15kw-300kW) rigid foundation
1< ISO10816-7 Category 1 (<200kW)
1> ISO10816-7 Category 1 (>200kW)
2< ISO10816-7 Category 2 (<200kW)
2> ISO10816-7 Category 2 (>200kW)

See 20. ISO10816

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20. ISO10816

ISO10816-3:2009 ISO10816-7:2009
Industrial machines with nominal power above 15kW and Rotodynamic pumps for industrial applications, including
nominal speeds between 120rpm and15000rpm when measurements on rotating shafts.
measured in situ.

ISO10816-3 Group 1 (300kW-50MW)

1F 1< ISO10816-7 Category 1 (<200kW)
flexible foundation
ISO10816-3 Group 1 (300kW-50MW)
1R 1> ISO10816-7 Category 1 (>200kW)
rigid foundation
ISO10816-3 Group 1 (15kW-300kW)
2F 2< ISO10816-7 Category 2 (<200kW)
flexible foundation
ISO10816-3 Group 1 (15kw-300kW)
2R 2> ISO10816-7 Category 2 (>200kW)
rigid foundation

Sufficient severity to cause damage to the machine

Restricted operation until remedial action can be taken
Unrestricted long-term operation
Newly commissioned machines

Please consult ISO10816 standards for more information.

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21. Physical

All dimensions in mm, unless stated otherwise.

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22. Specifications
Measurement ranges
Acceleration 20g
Velocity 200mm/s
Displacement 2000 µm
Different ranges available

Modes RMS
Peak
Peak-peak
Crest factor
Bearing acceleration
Bearing velocity

ISO10816

• ISO10816-3: 4 modes ISO10816-3 Group 1 (300kW-50MW) flexible foundation

ISO10816-3 Group 1 (300kW-50MW) rigid foundation
ISO10816-3 Group 1 (15kW-300kW) flexible foundation
ISO10816-3 Group 1 (15kw-300kW) rigid foundation

• ISO10816-7: 4 modes ISO10816-7 Category 1 (<200kW)

ISO10816-7 Category 1 (>200kW)
ISO10816-7 Category 2 (<200kW)
ISO10816-7 Category 2 (>200kW)

• Visual indication of machine status: Severe

Restricted
Unrestricted
Good
Frequency range
Low pass filters 1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz
Band-pass filter 1-10kHz

Units
Acceleration g, m/sec²
Velocity mm/sec, in/sec
Displacement µm, mils

Display
Type TFT 16bit colour
Resolution 160 x 128
Viewing angle 100°
Viewable size 35 x 28mm

Memory
Size 100 slots storing vibration, time, date, filter, units, crest factor

Connections
Power USB mini-B
Headphones/AC signal 3.5mm stereo
Sensor 4 pin Lumberg

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Environmental
Operating temperature 0 to +45°C

Storage temperature -20 to +60°C

Protection: IP54
Power
Charger 100-240V/5V 1A USB with 4 adaptors

Battery Li-ion 3.7V

Battery life >20 hours

Power status Battery icon indicates charging status, battery level

Dimensions
Size (L x W x H) 130 x 78 x 28mm
Weight (meter only) 0.215kg
(complete kit) 1.427kg

Accessories
MTN/VM220 Vibration meter
MTN/2100-X Probe
MTN/MM001 Magnet
MTN/PS002 4" ¼"-28UNF Spike
MTN/CA476 Coiled sensor cable
MTN/CA477 USB A to mini USB B cable
MTN/BT004 Worldwide adaptor with 4 adaptors
MTN/HE016 Carry case
MTN/HB039 Handbook

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23. Troubleshooting

The unit will not power on • Recharge battery.

The battery will not charge • Try a different charger.

• Check charger cable for signs of damage.
• Return the unit to Monitran for service.
The unit has frozen • Hold the button for at least 10 seconds to force the unit to perform a hard
shutdown. Wait a few seconds, then restart as usual.
The unit is displaying • Ensure connectors are securely fastened at both ends of the cable.
unexpected readings • Check cable and connectors for signs of damage.

24. After Sales Support

Warranty

All products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from
the date of purchase. In the event of failure within 24 months of the original purchase the Company will
promptly repair or replace any defective products without charge.

This warranty is void if repair has been attempted by unauthorised persons or agents, if the products have
been used for purposes for which they were not intended, if they have been subjected to abuse or wilful
neglect or if the user has in any way failed to take sufficient precautions to safeguard the products.

No liability will be accepted for loss of items or component parts.

Recalibration

It is recommended that the Vibration Meter is recalibrated annually to maintain optimum performance.

Monitran are pleased to provide this service. Please contact our Sales Office for details.

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 Appendix A – Main operations

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Appendix B – Conversions and formulae

A V D F
ACCELERATION
m/s² g in/s² ft/s² 𝐀 = 𝐕. 𝟐𝛑𝐅 = 𝐃. (𝟐𝛑𝐅)² m/s² m/s m Hz

1 0.102 39.37 3.281

𝐕. 𝟐𝛑𝐅 𝐃. (𝟐𝛑𝐅)²
9.807 1 386.1 32.17 𝐀= = m/s² mm/s µm Hz
𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
0.0254 0.00259 1 0.08333
𝐕. 𝟐𝛑𝐅 𝐃. (𝟐𝛑𝐅)²
0.3048 0.03108 12 1 𝐀= = g mm/s µm Hz
𝟗𝟖𝟎𝟕 𝟗𝟖𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟓𝟎

VELOCITY 𝐀
mm/s m/s in/s ft/s 𝐕= = 𝐃. 𝟐𝛑𝐅 m/s² m/s m Hz
𝟐𝛑𝐅
1 0.001 0.03937 0.003281
𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝐀 𝟐𝛑𝐅
1000 1 39.37 3.281 𝐕= = 𝐃. m/s² mm/s µm Hz
𝟐𝛑𝐅 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎
25.4 0.0254 1 0.08333
𝟗𝟖𝟏𝟎. 𝐀 𝟐𝛑𝐅
𝐕= = 𝐃. g mm/s µm Hz
304.8 0.3048 12 1 𝟐𝛑𝐅 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎

DISPLACEMENT 𝐀 𝐕
µm mm mils in 𝐃= = m/s² m/s m Hz
(𝟐𝛑𝐅)² 𝟐𝛑𝐅
1 0.001 0.03937 0.0000394
𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝐀 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝐕
1000 1 39.37 0.03937 𝐃= = m/s² mm/s µm Hz
(𝟐𝛑𝐅)² 𝟐𝛑𝐅
0.0254 0.0000254 1 0.001 𝟗𝟖𝟎𝟔𝟔𝟓𝟎. 𝐀 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝐕
𝐃= = g mm/s µm Hz
25400 25.4 1000 1 (𝟐𝛑𝐅)² 𝟐𝛑𝐅

FREQUENCY Where: A = Acceleration

Hz CPS RPM CPM V = Velocity
1 1 60 60 D = Displacement
F = Frequency
1 1 60 60
0.01667 0.01667 1 1

0.01667 0.01667 1 1

Waveform RMS value Crest factor

𝟏
Sine wave ≈ 𝟎. 𝟕𝟎𝟕 √𝟐 ≈ 𝟏. 𝟒𝟏𝟒
√𝟐
𝟏
Triangle wave ≈ 𝟎. 𝟓𝟕𝟕 √𝟑 ≈ 𝟏. 𝟕𝟑𝟐
√𝟑
𝟏
Sawtooth wave ≈ 𝟎. 𝟓𝟕𝟕 √𝟑 ≈ 𝟏. 𝟕𝟑𝟐
√𝟑
Square wave 1 1

Where: Peak-peak = 1

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Notes

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