Operating instructions – General Tools and Instruments VM8205SD User Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT’S IN THE CASE
The VM8205SD comes fully assembled in a carrying case along with a vibration sensing
probe, a magnetic base, a 2 GB SD memory card and this user’s manual.
Figure 1 shows all of the controls and indicators on the front, right side, back, top and
bottom of the VM8205SD. The drawing also shows the components of the included
vibration probe. Familiarize yourself with the positions and functions of these controls,
indicators and connectors before moving on to the setup procedure.
1. The VM8205SD’s controls and indicators and other physical features
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1-1 Liquid-crystal display
1-2 POWER/ESC button
1-3 FUNC./HOLD/NEXT
button
1-4 REC/ENTER button
1-5 SET ▼ button
1-6 LOGGER ▲ button
1-7 Socket for vibration
probe BNC plug
1-8 SD card socket
1-9 RS-232 output jack
1-10 RESET button
1-11 Socket for 9VDC AC
adapter
1-12 Battery compartment
cover
1-13 Battery compartment
cover screws
1-14 Kickstand
1-15 Tripod attachment nut
1-16 Magnetic base
1-17 Vibration sensor
1-18 Vibration sensor input
socket
1-19 Vibration probe mini-
plug
1-20 Vibration probe cable
1-21 Vibration probe BNC
plug
TOP
RIGHT
SIDE
BACK
BOTTOM
FRONT
VIBRATION
PROBE