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VB300  V1.1  11/10 

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Mounting the VB300 

The VB300 fits securely in the supplied mounting pedestal. Unscrew the pedestal latch and snap the VB300 into the 
pedestal. Secure the latch and follow one of the mounting methods below. There are three mounting methods for 
affixing the pedestal to the area under test: 

1.  Magnetically: Powerful magnets are built into the rear of the pedestal 

2.  Adhesive: Use glue (not supplied) to affix the pedestal to the area under test 

3.  Screws: Three mounting holes are provided on the pedestal for screw mounting (screws not supplied) 

 

LED Status Indication 

 
 

LED 

 Record      Alarm

 

Description

 

Action

 

 

LEDs not flashing 

-No logging in process 
 
-No battery found 
 
-Battery completely discharged  

 
 
 
- Install battery 
 
- Replace the battery and 

download the data 

 

Green single flash every 10 sec. * 
    -Logging, no alarm** 
 
 

Press and hold the datalogger 
Start/Stop button on the VB300 
until the red LED flashes four 
times to stop logging  

 

Red single flash every 30 sec. * 
    -Low Battery 

If the unit is datalogging it will 
stop automatically.  The Data will 
NOT be lost. Replace battery 

 

Red and Green alternating flashing 

every 60 seconds; 
-Datalogger memory is full

 

 
 
-Download data 

 

To save power, the VB300’s LED flashing cycle can be changed to via the supplied software. 

**  To save power, alarm LEDs for temperature can be disabled via the supplied software. 

 

When the battery is low, all operations will be disabled automatically.  NOTE: Logging automatically stops 
when the battery weakens (logged data will be retained). 

 

Summary of Contents for VB300

Page 1: ...User s Guide 3 Axis G Force Datalogger Model VB300 ...

Page 2: ...ted for use with other applications such as word processors and spreadsheets The data logger is supplied with a long life 1000 hour lithium battery The VB300 memory uses a 4MB Flash device that can hold 85 764 peak acceleration samples and 210 freefall samples This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Features Records 3 axis g forc...

Page 3: ...gger Start Stop Button 5 Axis reference diagram Note Battery compartment access screws 2 located on rear of unit Refer to the battery installation section for further details Pedestal Mount Description 1 Mounting screw holes 2 Swivel latch 3 Swivel latch lock 4 Mounting magnets FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW ...

Page 4: ...g in process No battery found Battery completely discharged Install battery Replace the battery and download the data Green single flash every 10 sec Logging no alarm Press and hold the datalogger Start Stop button on the VB300 until the red LED flashes four times to stop logging Red single flash every 30 sec Low Battery If the unit is datalogging it will stop automatically The Data will NOT be lo...

Page 5: ... program does not automatically open and provide on screen prompts as shown in diagram below open and browse the CD ROM drive then find and double click on the SETUP EXE file included on the program disk Follow the on screen prompts as shown below to complete the installation Before running the datalogger software please connect the VB300 to the PC and install the USB Driver software as described ...

Page 6: ...mplete the driver installation If this is a repeat connection of the VB300 to the USB port the driver installation process will be automatically skipped RUNNING THE DATALOGGER SOFTWARE With the VB300 inserted in the PC s USB port double click the program icon located on the desktop to launch the program The main software screen will appear Instructions for using the Datalogger Software are contain...

Page 7: ...g data the moment the software window is closed If MANUAL is selected press and hold the datalogger start stop button until the green LED flashes the datalogger LED flashes periodically flash interval time selectable in software indicating that the datalogger is recording 3 To stop datalogging press and hold the start stop button while the unit is datalogging The red LED will quickly flash indicat...

Page 8: ...n and freefall Average and Peak Vector sums Computer PC interface USB Hardware requirements 8MB RAM 2MB Hard Drive space for software program USB jack System requirements WindowsTM XP VISTA WindowsTM 7 32 and 64 bit Operating temperature 32 to 104o F 0 to 40o C Storage temperature 0 to 140o F 10 to 60o C Battery type 3 6V Lithium 1 2 AA Power consumption 1mA typical while recording 15µA while idli...

Page 9: ...ttery compartment and tighten with the two screws WARNING Handle lithium batteries carefully observe warnings on battery casing Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION A FLIR COMPANY warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables If ...

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