Vibrex™ 2000 and Vibrex™ 2000 Plus

Whether you have a fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, turbine or reciprocating engine, there’s a Vibrex 2000(+) to meet your needs. The Vibrex 2000(+) is a vibration analysis and balancing tool that rapidly and accurately acquires and analyzes aircraft.The “Smart Balance Chart” calculates balance weights for Propellers and rotors for Propellers of any size and type with weight splitting and automatic sensitivity. Vibrex 2000(+) uses Stroboscope for visual rotor tracking & Lead/Lag Check.

The balancer/analyzer for fixed-wing or rotorcraft

The balancer/analyzer acquires accurate propeller and helicopter vibration readings. The Vibrex™ 2000(+) will balance propellers without the need of a chart or use the available Chadwick paper charts or factory charts, to balance your helicopter. Also capable of balancing shafts and blowers, the Vibrex™ 2000(+) is a complete balancing tool. As a spectrum analyzer, it provides the operator with an overview of rotor and drivetrain vibration.

2 models to fit your needs

Vibrex™ 2000

The basic Vibrex™ 2000 is applicable to aircraft and engines with component frequencies of 20,000 rpm or less and balance speeds below 10,000 rpm. For recipe powered aircraft, the Vibrex™ 2000 basic model is a sure fit.

Vibrex™ 2000 Plus

For applications where there is a need to perform higher frequency spectrum analysis, such as a turbine engine, the Vibrex™ 2000 Plus measures to 600,000 rpm. The Vibrex™ 2000 Plus model also adds a spectrum viewer for on-screen graphical display of spectral data. Both models provide easy-to-use features that assist the maintainer in decreasing maintenance time, lowering maintenance costs and increasing aircraft availability.

4 easy steps to FAA-approved prop balance

Easy to understand menus allow the user to initiate and complete up to 4 different balancing jobs at one time. The instrument will automatically correct for the propeller response to weight changes and this correction can be saved for future balancing exercises.

A “first round hit” solution means less vibration, even on the first adjustment. Two channels allow the user to measure the propeller and rear of the engine during balancing. All measurements, sensitivities, solutions, and annotations are stored in memory and can be reviewed on the instrument, printed on the optional portable thermal printer, or downloaded to a personal computer.

Customized Kits Available

The Vibrex™ 2000 product line comes as a complete kit, with all the software, accessories, and instructions for your particular application in a rugged, portable carrying case. With over 45 years of experience on more that 300 different applications, Honeywell-Chadwick systems are proven and reliable.

Pinpoint problem components Spectrum Analysis

Use the Vibrex™ 2000 spectrum feature to pinpoint problem components with ease. The “List Peaks” spectrum printout identifies the highest peaks quickly. Use the harmonic and order features to identify misalignment, mechanical looseness, or imbalance to guide your maintenance action.
An added feature of the Vibrex 2000 Plus model is a simple yet sophisticated spectrum viewer.

Visual Blade Tracker “Strobex 135M-12” P/N 8620

This Blade Tracker is used with V2K(+), Carry-On VXP and 8500C(+) to observe the Track & Lead/Lag of main rotors and also tail rotors of helicopters.

It requires “Tip Targets” on the blade tip which are usually part of the Application Kit for V2K(+), Carry-On VXP and 8500C(+).

Observed Track & Lead/Lag data are either recorded on a tracking record sheet or entered in the 8500C(+) “Smart Chart” to be respected in the calculated Track & Balance adjustments.

Optical Blade Tracker “FasTrak” P/N 11800-3

This Day/Night Blade Tracker is used with the 8500C(+), Carry-On VXP, On-Board VXP and VMS II for fast Track & Lead/Lag measurement of main rotors of helicopters within +/- 1 mm accuracy.

When used with Carry-On VXP the Track & Lead/Lag data are collected simultaneously while measuring the dynamic balance.

For use at night, a Retro Reflective self-adhesive tape is used at the trailing edge of the rotor blades to reflect the emitted IR light of the IR LCD ring below the cover glass.

Portable Printer “DPU-414-M”

This portable printer is used for V2K(+), Carry-On VXP VMS II and On-Board VXP to make printouts of rotor settings, measured data and rotor adjustments as well as predictions for the calculated adjustments.

This line printer makes it comfortable for the user, to get printouts at the aircraft, without the need of a PC Printer in an office.

Its rechargeable battery allows printing even without supply power from the aircraft. The rechargeable battery is charged via the Acquisition Unit of the Carry-On VXP.

Vibration Sensors

Velocimeter, P/N 7310 used for V2K(+), Carry-On VXP, 8500C(+),On-Board and VXP VMS II.

High Temp. Accelerometer used for vibration test and analysis on turbine engines.

Accelerometer 4177B, P/N 4109 used for the legacy VIBREX System with Balancer 177M-6.

Azimuth Sensors

Magnetic Pickup 3030A, P/N 5876 typically used as RPM and azimuth reference for dynamic balance measurement of main rotors, used with all “Zing®” Systems.

Photo Probe , P/N 10200-1 typically used as RPM and azimuth reference for dynamic balance measurement of tail rotors, drive shafts and blowers, with 8500C(+) and Carry-On VXP.

Photo Probe , P/N 12900 typically used as RPM and azimuth reference for dynamic balance measurement of tail rotors, drive shafts and blowers, with V2K(+)

Sensor Cables

Velocimeter Cables, P/N 11210-X available in different lengths, used for V2K(+), Carry-On VXP and 8500C(+).

Magnetic Pickup Cables, P/N 10808-X available in different lengths, used for V2K(+), Carry-On VXP and 8500C(+).

Photo Probe Cables, P/N 10185-X available in different lengths, used for V2K(+), Carry-On VXP and 8500C(+).

Azimuth Reflectors and Tip Targets

The Azimuth Reflectors Set P/N 10444 are the recommended self-adhesive retro reflective material for use with the Photocell P/N 12900 and the Photo Probe P/N 10200-1.

The Reflector Set P/N 3300 is applicable as Azimuth Reflectors for the Photo Probe P/N 10200-1 as well as for the Tip Targets 3428-2/-4.

The full selection of retro reflective material for use as Tip Targets with out bracket or as spare for Tip Targets is shown and described under “Details”.

Basic Sensor Brackets

The Brackets P/N 3382-1/A and P/N 3383-1/A are used for installation of Accelerometer 4177B, P/N 4109 and Velocimeter, P/N 7310.

The Photocell Bracket P/N 10423(-1) is used for installation of the Photo Probe , P/N 12900.

Aircraft specific Brackets for Accelerometer 4177B and Velocimeter 7310 are offered as part of Application Kits, if needed.

Application Kits

Application Accessory typically consists of Brackets for the installation of Magnetic Pickup with Interrupters, Brackets for the installation of the Photocell/Photo Probe, Azimuth Reflectors, Adapter Cables for DC-Power, Breakout Cables for hardwired aircrafts, aircraft specific Application Software and aircraft specific Application/User Guides, describing the proper equipment installation.

The required Application Accessory is quoted specifically for the various “Portable Systems” and aircraft/engine type.

Brackets and Interrupters

Brackets are used to install Vibration Sensors, Azimuth Sensors and also the Optical Tracker “FasTrak” on an aircraft type.

Interrupters are aircraft specific parts made of magnetic Stainless Steel which generates an RPM and azimuth reference when passing the Magnetic Pickup.

Brackets and Interrupters are available for many helicopter and fixed-wing aircrafts, as part of the Application Kit for “Zing® Test” Systems.

Adapter Cables

DC-Adapter Cables P/N 3140-X are used to provide 28 Volt DC Supply Power for the 8500C(+) and for Carry-On VXP as well as for the Strobex 135M-12 when used with V2K(+), to connect to existing receptacles in the aircraft.

Breakout Cables are used for aircrafts which have a partly or complete hardwiring for DC Supply power and sensors of the “Zing® Test” Systems.

Application Software

For Carry-On VXP “Advanced Smart Charts” are provided on a Compact Flash, available for many helicopter and turboprop aircraft types as well as for some turbofan engines.

The “Advanced Smart Charts” of the Carry-On VXP allow simple/quick data collection of Track & Balance of one or multiple regimes and calculate rotor adjustments for Track and/or Balance respecting current settings and rotor limits.

For 8500C(+) Chart Sets are provided in form of a 3.5” Floppy Disk, containing “Smart Charts” available for almost any helicopter and turboprop aircraft type as well as for some turbofan engines.

Precision Tab Tools (optional)

The fine trim tab adjustments calculated by the 8500C(+) or Carry-On VXP require accurate measurement and adjustments of Trim Tabs.

Precision Tab Tools are available for many different helicopter types from Honeywell, supplied with calibration plates and instructions and partly with a specific carrying case.