PCE Instruments PCE-VM 5000 Vibration Analyzer, with Sensor Cables
- Part #:PCE-VM 5000
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Overview
The PCE Instruments PCE-VM 5000 is a professional-grade 4-channel vibration analyzer engineered for precise and comprehensive vibration analysis in diverse industrial environments. This versatile instrument is an invaluable tool for predictive maintenance, efficient troubleshooting, and stringent quality control, empowering professionals to effectively monitor and diagnose the health of critical machinery by simultaneously analyzing vibration data from multiple points.
Traditional single-channel vibration analysis can often provide an incomplete picture of complex machine behavior. The PCE-VM 5000 overcomes this limitation by enabling the simultaneous acquisition of vibration data from up to four distinct locations, offering a holistic overview of machine dynamics and facilitating the identification of potential issues that might be missed with single-point measurements. By measuring all three key vibration parameters – acceleration, velocity, and displacement – across a broad frequency range, this analyzer provides a deeper understanding of machine health and the nature of potential faults.
Key benefits include its 4-channel simultaneous measurement capability for comprehensive machine assessment, its ability to measure acceleration, speed, and displacement across a frequency range of 10 Hz to 1 kHz, and its large, clear LCD display with backlight ensuring excellent visibility in various lighting conditions. Data storage on a convenient SD card allows for extensive data logging and subsequent analysis, while the availability of multiple measurement units provides flexibility for diverse professional applications. The long-lasting battery ensures extended field use, and the rugged design is built to withstand demanding industrial environments.
Supplied with two vibration sensors featuring magnetic bases and durable cables, along with a robust transportation case, the PCE-VM 5000 provides a complete and reliable solution for professionals dedicated to maintaining optimal machinery performance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring operational safety through proactive vibration analysis.
Key Features
- 4-Channel Simultaneous Measurement: Enables the simultaneous acquisition of vibration data from up to four locations, providing a comprehensive and real-time overview of machine behavior across multiple critical points.
- Measures Acceleration, Speed, and Displacement: Provides a complete understanding of machine vibration characteristics, allowing for accurate diagnosis of a wide range of potential mechanical faults.
- Wide Frequency Range (10 Hz to 1 kHz): Captures a broad spectrum of vibration frequencies relevant to various machine components and potential issues, ensuring comprehensive analysis.
- Large LCD Display with Backlight: Offers clear and easy-to-read visualization of measurement data, even in dimly lit industrial environments, enhancing user efficiency.
- Data Storage on SD Card: Allows for convenient and extensive storage of measurement data for subsequent in-depth analysis, trending, and reporting.
Specifications
- Model Number: PCE-VM 5000
- Channels: 4
- Frequency Range: 10 Hz - 1 kHz
- Measurement Parameters: Acceleration, Speed, Displacement
- Acceleration Units: m/s², g, ft/s²
- Speed Units: mm/s, cm/s, inches/s
- Displacement Units: mm, inches
- Data Storage: SD card
- Display: Large LCD with backlight
- Power Supply: 8 x 1.5V AA batteries
- Sensor Cable Length: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Applications
The PCE-VM 5000 is an indispensable tool for predictive maintenance programs, allowing maintenance professionals to proactively monitor the condition of critical machinery and identify potential failures before they occur, minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance costs. It is highly effective for troubleshooting machinery vibrations, enabling engineers and technicians to pinpoint the root causes of excessive vibration and implement targeted corrective actions. In quality control and assurance processes, it ensures that machinery and equipment operate within acceptable vibration limits, guaranteeing product quality and operational safety. Its 4-channel capability makes it ideal for comprehensive industrial equipment monitoring across various sectors, including manufacturing, power generation, and processing industries, providing a holistic view of machine health.
Performance and Characteristics
The PCE-VM 5000 delivers accurate and reliable simultaneous vibration measurements across four channels, providing a comprehensive understanding of machine dynamics. Its ability to measure acceleration, speed, and displacement over a frequency range of 10 Hz to 1 kHz allows for the detection and analysis of a wide variety of mechanical faults, including imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects, and structural issues. The large LCD display provides clear and immediate feedback on measured values, and the data logging capability on an SD card enables extensive data collection for trend analysis and historical comparison. The instrument's rugged design ensures durability and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments, while the long battery life supports extended periods of field use.
The included vibration sensors with magnetic bases facilitate easy and secure attachment to various machine surfaces, ensuring consistent and repeatable measurements. The intuitive interface and clear instruction manual enable efficient operation and data acquisition for both experienced and new users of vibration analysis equipment.
Additional Information
The PCE Instruments PCE-VM 5000 is a professional-grade instrument built to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Its 4-channel capability significantly enhances the efficiency of vibration analysis, allowing for a more complete and nuanced understanding of machine health compared to single-channel devices. The inclusion of two sensors with durable cables and magnetic bases provides a ready-to-use solution for immediate deployment in various industrial applications. The robust transportation case ensures the safe and convenient portability of the analyzer and its accessories. This comprehensive vibration analysis system empowers maintenance and reliability professionals to make informed decisions, optimize maintenance schedules, and ultimately improve the overall performance and longevity of their critical assets.
Kit Contents
- 1 x PCE-VM 5000 vibration analyzer
- 2 x sensors with cable (1.2m/3.9ft) and magnetic base
- 8 x 1.5V AA batteries
- 1 x Instruction manual
- 1 x Transportation case
Gain a comprehensive understanding of your machinery's health with simultaneous 4-channel vibration analysis. Invest in the PCE Instruments PCE-VM 5000 today!

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Unit: m/s² | Range: 0.5 ... 199.9 m/s² Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Unit: g | Range: 0.05 ... 20.39 g Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Unit: ft/s² | Range: 2 ... 656 ft/s² Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Calibration point | 50 m/s² (160 Hz) |
Speed | |
Unit: mm/s | Range: 0.5 ... 199.9 mm/s Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Unit: cm/s | Range: 0.05 ... 19.99 cm/s Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Unit: inch/s | Range: 0.02 ... 7.89 inch/s Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Calibration point | 50 mm/s (160 Hz) |
Expansion | |
Unit: mm | Range: 1.999 mm Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Unit: inch | Range: 0.078 inch Accuracy: ± (5 % rdg + 5 d) at 80 and 160 Hz |
Calibration point | 0.141 mm (160 Hz) |
Display | 82 x 61 mm / 3.22 in x 2.4" LCD with background light |
No. of channels | 4 input channels |
Measurement types | Speed, acceleration, expansion |
Unit of measurement | Acceleration: m/s², g, ft/s² Speed: mm/s, cm/s, inches/s Expansion: mm, inches |
Frequency range | 10 Hz ... 1 kHz |
Peak hold | Acceleration, Speed: Measures / updates the max. value Expansion: Measures / updates the p-p value |
Max hold | Acceleration, Speed: Measures / updates the max. value Expansion: Measures / updates the p-p value |
Max hold reset | Push-button activation |
Zero function | Push-button activation for acceleration-(RMS) measurements |
Datalogger sampling rate | Automatic: 1 ... 3,600 seconds Manually: at the push of a button |
Memory card | SD memory card (1 ... 16 GB) |
Data hold function | Holds displayed measured value |
Audio output point | Mini stereo jack socket Max. voltage: 2 V Output resistance: 100 Ohm |
Operating temperature | 0 ... +50 °C / 32 ... 122 °F |
Operating humidity | 85 % r.H. max. |
Power supply | 8 x 1.5 V AA batteries or 9 V power adapter |
Power consumption | NiMH battery 3 x 2700 mAh |
Operating / charging time | Normal operation: ca. 12 mA dc With the background lighting switched off and the data logger switched on: ca. 35 mA dc |
Weight | Meter: 515 g / / 1.1 lbs Probe with cable and magnetic base: 99 g / 0.2 lbs |
Dimensions | Main unit: 203 x 76 x 38 mm / 8.0 x 3.0 x 1.5" Probe: 16 x 37 mm / 0.6 in x 1.5" in diameter Cable length: 1.2 m / 3.9 ft |
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