Get the most advanced DIN Rail Mounted Vibrating Wire technology from Keynes Controls. The intelligent VibWire-301 has an interface that features SDI12 and RS485 communications, independent 4-20 mA loop and 0-2V DC Output - frequency temperature. MODBUS over RS485.

The VibWire-301 has been designed to offer fast installation and an optional USB Interface and Terminal Port Menu System.

The VibWire-301 Product Specifications and Technical Data Sheet is available below and provides all of the information you will need. However, please feel free to contact us directly for more information.

Product Specification:

  • DIN rail mounted Vibrating Wire Interface for fast installation
  • SDI12 Communications
  • RS485 Communications
  • MODBUS
  • Independent 4-20 mA Loop Frequency Temperature
  • Independent 0 - 2 V DC Output - Frequency Temperature
  • Free Applications Software
  • Optional USB Interface
  • Terminal Port Menu System
Single Channel Vibrating Wire Sensor Interface
VibWire-301 Speaker Unit On/Off switch
Instrument Speaker ON/OFF selection
Pin-outs for the VibWire-301 ports

The image above shows the speaker unit on/off switch and terminal port connection. A good quality sensor will give a regular pure tone.

The image above shows the pin-out for the sensor and network output ports.

VibWire-301 Digital Communications

VibWire-301 and SDI12 Logger

SDI12 Communications

The VibWire-301 supports the simple 3 wire SDI12 communications ideal for data loggers

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VibWire-301 RS485 Wi-Fi

RS485 Communications

The VibWire-301 instruments can be connected to a Wi-Fi network using a RS485 to Wi-Fi Gateway.

 

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Free Software QLOG

Application Software

Free issue Q-LOG Windows Application Software can be used for Configuration, Test Measurements, Results display in Charts and Panel Meters, Data storage in CSV file format for easy analysis

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Local Area Network Connection

Local Area Network Connection

The VibWire-301 can be easily connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a RS485 to Ethernet LAN Converter.  The Q-LOG software supports a Virtual COMM port and this feature enables a Windows PC to talk to the instruments across a LAN

Vibrating Wire Interface Installation Accessories

Keynes Controls Offer a range of accessories to simplify the installation and testing of the VibWire-301 interface.

Sensor expansion block
USB SDI12 RS485

Optional USB Interfaces

Keynes Controls manufactures a range of USB media converters that can be used to connect the VibWire-108 to a Windows PC. The media converters isolate the

VibWire-301 Sensor Interfaces
VW-301 sensor interfaces under construction
VibWire-301 sensor interfaces
VibWire-301 sensor interfaces built and ready for configuration
Q-LOG and Vibrating Wire Sensor Interface Application
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Additional Material

Instrument Terminal Port Menu System - Software Communication Settings - Menu Operation

Instrument Terminal Port Menu System - Software Communication Settings - Menu Operation

VibWire-301 Vibrating Wire Interface - QLOG Configuration Windows Software - Training Video