Introducing the VibWire-201-Pro
Vibrating Wire Sensor Analyser, Logger and Display Unit
Features
- Display Unit - Hz / Digits / Engineering Units
- Data Recording to SD Card
- Sensor Spectra
- Automatic and Manual Data Recording to SD Card
- SDI12 and RS485 Digital Port Communications
- Ceramic Speaker
- Free Windows Applications Software
- 200 Pre-set Sensor Types
- 32 GB SD card Support
- Spring Loaded Fast Connect Sensor Port
- 4 X AA Batteries and External Power Connection
The vibrating wire handheld device can be used as a stand-alone Sensor Readout Unit.
The VibWire-201-Pro comes with built SDI12 and RS485 slave network ports for direct connect onto digital networks. Measurements using the Vibrating Wire Sensor Analyser can be made remotely to a data logger or suitable PC data acquisition or SCADA system.
The VibWire-201-Pro is supplied complete with Windows Configuration software. The vibrating wire handheld device is fully integrated into the Free Q-LOG Data Storage and Display Software enabling remote applications to be easily created.
Product Videos
Discover the power of the VibWire-201 Vibrating Wire Sensor Analyser through these captivating product videos.
Watch as we explore the instrument's unique features and learn how to easily configure it using Sensor Manufactures Data Sheets.
Unleash the full potential of your vibrating wire sensor with our informative videos.
Standard Features
SPECTRUM Analyser
The VibWire-201-Pro can be set to display real-time sensor spectra.
The Sensor Spectra are ideal for confirming the operation of a vibrating wire handheld device. A good quality sensor that has been correctly installed will show a high fundamental frequency and low harmonic content. The Spectra makes a simple diagnostic tool.
Data Recording
The instrument uses the VW201Cal Configuration software to assign and install all of the sensor calibration parameters that are used to convert the frequency measurements into SI units.
The VW201Cal software supports all 3rd party vibrating wire sensors offering 2 and 4 wire operations.
Frequency Display
The simplest form of direct measurement that is available from the instrument is Frequency in Hz. The results are available in Real-time and do not require any sensor calibration factors.
The raw frequency measurements are used to test sensor operations prior to deployment.
Sensor Ports
The VibWire-201-Pro has two sensor input ports. The spring loaded terminal of the Vibrating Wire Sensor Analyser posts enable fast connection of bare wires, The 5 pin port is used for the permanent recording operations.
Want to see the impressive features of the VibWire-201 in action? don't forget to watch our video that showcases its capabilities.
VW201Cal Application Software
The VibWire-201 is supplied with free applications software that is used to assign the sensor calibration factors and the processing options to used for the presentation of results.
The User can assign a sensor name and location in order to aid the acquisition of measurements.
Sample Calibration Data Sheet
The Sensor Data sheet above shows the sensor Polynomial parameters that are to be used to convert the sensor frequency into SI Units.
A = -5.523368E-6 B = -0.7077797 C = 4957.505
The image below shows a sensor setup for the VibWire-201 using information shown in a sample Calibration Data Sheet for a Vibrating Wire Piezometer
This is a simple example on of how to use a calibration report to assign the Polynomial Calibration parameters used to calculate the the sensor output in SI Units. In this example taken from the calibration data sheet for a Vibrating Wire Piezometer the output SI units are of KPa. The same procedure is used regardless of the SI Unit output.
The calibration parameters have been assigned to a Sensor ID Type “PEIZO 10m KPa”
Process = 2 this ensures the VibWire-201 uses the E = AR2+ BR + C Formula
The VibWire-201 supports operations in Hz, Digits and Engineering SI Units, where Process Option 0 is Hz, 1 for Digits and 2 for SI Units as seen in the Calibration Data Sheet for a Vibrating Wire Piezometer.
Software Configuration
The VibWire-201 is configured by default to use the YSI4400 temperature sensor which is the most common type built into many vibrating wire sensors. The User can add additional temperature sensor types. Full Steinhart-Hart thermistor calculations are supported.
The image below shows the factory set TO parameters - T0 = 25 Degrees Celsius R0 = 3 K Beta = 3461
Expansion Unit
The MUX-16/32 expansion unit shown opposite, can be used with the VibWire-201 handheld vibrating wire sensor interface.
The expansion unit can be set to scan 16 x 4 wire, or 32 x 2 wire sensor inputs. The 32 x 2 wire inputs can be frequency or temperature signals. It is not possible to mix the sensors types in 32 channel mode,
The Channel Display shows the User which channel is being scanned.
Part Number: MUX-16/32