Bently Nevada SCOUT140EX-02 Vibration Analyzer | 4-Ch Collector

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada SCOUT140EX-02 belongs to the premium Scout Series. This portable instrument excels at multi-channel vibration data collection, machinery analysis, and dynamic balancing. It helps reliability engineers diagnose industrial equipment health directly in the field. This rugged device operates safely in hazardous environments. It features a lightweight design and an integrated neck strap sensor keeper. The hardware includes advanced recording capabilities like tri-axial and 6Pack monitoring. It integrates seamlessly with System 1 software for comprehensive machinery asset management. 

Technical Specifications

 Brand and Identification

• Brand: Bently Nevada
• Model: SCOUT140EX-02
• Series: Scout Series
• Origin: Made in U.S.A.

Measurement Range & Signal Processing

• Dynamic Signal Range: Greater than 95 dB typical at 400 lines resolution.
• Harmonic Distortion: Less than -70 dB typical.
• Maximum Peak Acceleration: Greater than 1000 g or 10,000 meters per second squared.
• Maximum Peak Velocity: Greater than 1000 inches per second or 25,000 millimeters per second.
• Maximum Displacement: Greater than 20 inches or 500 millimeters.
• Maximum Current Range: Greater than 10,000 Amps based on sensor sensitivity.
• Base Analog Accuracy: Within 1% of total recorded readings.
• Analog to Digital Conversion: High-resolution 24-bit ADC.

Frequency Response & Resolution

• Maximum Frequency (Fmax): 80 kHz for single channel measurements.
• Dual Channel Fmax: 20 kHz maximum sampling rate.
• Spectral Resolution: 12,800 lines of maximum resolution.
• High Frequency Attenuation: Less than 0.1 dB from 100 Hz to 10 kHz.
• High Frequency Limit Attenuation: Less than 3 dB from 10 kHz to 40 kHz.
• AC Coupling Attenuation: Less than 0.1 dB from 10 Hz to 100 Hz.
• Low Frequency AC Attenuation: Less than 3 dB from 1 Hz to 10 Hz.

Sensor Compatibility & Sensitivity

• Sensor Input Channels: Four simultaneous sampling hardware channels.
• Supported Input Sensor Types: Accelerometer, velocity, displacement, current, and voltage sensors.
• Process Input Compatibility: Accepts 4 to 20 mA process variable outputs.
• AC Coupled Voltage Range: 16 V peak-to-peak allowing plus or minus 8 V swing.
• DC Coupled Voltage Ranges: 0 to 20 V, -10 to 10 V, and -20 to 0 V.
• Sensor Excitation Current: Configurable 0 mA or 2.2 mA at 24 V maximum.
• Hardware Sensor Fault Detection: Automated alert system for short circuits or disconnected cables.

Environmental Limits & Durability

• Operating Temperature Range: 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit or -10 to 50 degrees Celsius.
• Short-Term Storage Conditions: -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with up to 95% relative humidity.
• Long-Term Storage Conditions: Below 95 degrees Fahrenheit with 85% relative humidity over one month.
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP65 rated dust and water resistant case.
• Mechanical Impact Resistance: Passes 26 drops from 4 feet onto concrete via MIL-STD-810F methods.

Power & Diagnostics Interfaces

• Battery Operational Life: Ten hours of continuous walk-around data collection.
• Tachometer Measurement Speed Range: 10 RPM to 300,000 RPM.
• Tachometer Input Types: Laser sensor, contact sensor, TTL pulse, and Keyphasor signals.
• Keyphasor Threshold Options: Configurable nominal settings at 8 V, 13 V, and 18 V.
• Hardware Interface Ports: USB host port for external memory data transfer.
• Internal Data Storage Capacity: Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash memory systems.

Configuration Breakdown

• SCOUT140EX Base Model: Four-channel portable vibration analyzer and balancer hardware platform.
  • Agency Approvals Parameter 02: Certified for North America and Europe ATEX Zone 2 environments.
  • FLEX Options Parameter None: Factory standard hardware firmware allocation without custom modifications.

Installation & Commissioning Guide

• Attach the industrial break-free inline safety connector to the instrument channel input.
• Connect the primary accelerometer sensor cable to the Channel 1 BNC hardware input interface.
• Use the LEMO multi-channel connector to connect additional sensors for channels 2, 3, and 4.
• Mount the reflective tape on the rotating shaft target area for laser tachometer setup.
• Position the optical laser sensor between 10 centimeters and 2 meters from the target shaft.
• Power on the instrument and use the keypad to select your pre-configured measurement route.

Maintenance & Diagnostics Optimization

• Execute the built-in sensor cable self-test feature before beginning any plant asset routes.
• Clean the optical laser tachometer lens regularly with an lint-free anti-static cloth.
• Perform the Proflash system firmware updates via USB to keep diagnostic features current.
• Utilize the integrated neck strap sensor keeper to protect cables while climbing plant structures.
• Back up internal data assets using the automated database mirror copy flash drive feature.

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