SCOUT100-EX | Bently Nevada SCOUT100EX Vibration Data Collector

Overview

The Bently Nevada SCOUT100-EX is a portable vibration data collector, analyzer, and balancer. It supports dual-channel simultaneous data acquisition. Use it for route-based monitoring, machine diagnostics, and on-site balancing. The device is ATEX Zone 2 and IECEx Zone 2 compliant, making it safe for hazardous environments. It integrates with System 1 software and includes a 5-year warranty. The design is lightweight, rugged, and ergonomic with an integrated Sensor Keeper strap.

Technical Specifications

Sensor Inputs

• Channels: 2 simultaneous channels

• Sensor Types: Accelerometer, velocity, displacement, current

• AC Range: ±8 V (16 V peak-to-peak, ±80 g)

• DC Ranges: 0–20 V, -10–10 V, -20–0 V

• Connectors: 2 × BNC with break-free inline design

• ADC: 24-bit resolution

• Excitation Current: 0 mA or 2.2 mA @ 24 V max

• Sensor Detection: Alerts on disconnection or short circuit

Waveform Display

• Samples: 1024–16,384

• Time Scale: 10 ms to 256 sec

• Order Scale: 1–999 revs

• Time Synchronous Averaging: 1–128 (with tach trigger)

• Fmax: 25 Hz–40 kHz (dual channel up to 20 kHz)

• Long Time Recording: 14.7 million samples total

• Example: Fmax 1 kHz → 1.6 hrs @ 2.56 kHz sampling

Tachometer Input

• Types: Laser, contact, TTL pulse, Keyphasor

• Laser Range: 10 cm to 2 m

• Speed Range: 10–300,000 RPM

• Accuracy: ±0.1%

• Output for Strobe: Up to 140 Hz

• Input Isolation: Optical

• TTL Pulse Rating: 3.5–28 V

• Keyphasor Thresholds: 8 V, 13 V, 18 V nominal

Balancing

• Planes: 1 or 2 planes, 2 sensors

• Speed: 30–60,000 RPM

• Measurement Units: Acceleration, velocity, displacement

• Weight Modes: Angle (0°–360°), fixed, arc

• Trial Weight Removal: Yes (auto recalculation)

• Manual Entry: Yes

• Storage: Unlimited machine-based storage

Mechanical

• Size: 252 × 148 × 60 mm (9.9" × 5.8" × 2.4")

• Weight: 1.2 kg (2.7 lb) including battery and strap

Battery & Charging

• Battery: 7.4 V, 5000 mAh custom Li-Ion

• Run Time: 10 hours (with backlight timeout)

• Charging: Internal; 12 VDC @ 3 A; ~3 hrs full charge

Environmental Ratings

• Operating Temp: -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)

• Storage Temp: -20°C to +60°C (up to 95% RH)

• Long-Term Storage: ≤35°C (95°F), 85% RH

• Durability: 1.2 m drop on concrete, IP65, MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV