Introduction

This article serves as the User Manual for IRD202 which is a Vibration Meter and Bearing Health Checker
Introduction to IRD Mechanalysis Limited
IRD Mechanalysis Limited is a provider of Condition Monitoring Solutions to the World since 1962. Also commonly referred to as 'IRD' and 'The Vibration People' - IRD provides Portable Instruments and Online Systems for Vibration, Temperature, Gap, Speed and Turbine Monitoring. IRD also provides associated services like Training, Consulting, Commissioning, Repairs and Calibration. IRD has its Head Office and Manufacturing in Thane, Maharashtra, India
Introduction to IRD202
IRD202 is a Vibration Meter and Bearing Health Checker. It is able to measure Vibration Amplitude in Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration in both Imperial and Metric Units. It is able to measure RMS, pk and pk-pk values. It is able to assess anti friction bearing condition via measurement of Spike Energy. The User can adjust the Date and Time of the Instrument and save the on-screen measurements with date and time stamp. The saved measurements can be transferred to a PC and viewed on the 'IRD202 Data Explorer' PC Software. The meter uses a 4000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery that can be charged via the USB C Port - that also acts as the Data Transfer port.
IRD202 Vibration Meter and Bearing Health Checker
Technical Aspects
Dimensions of IRD202 Meter
IRD202 has a 2-part compact hand-held enclosure with sealing and with an ergonomic, robust design. Secure grip through finger recess in the bottom part. Recessed user area to protect the operating elements. It is made of Material ASA+PC (UL 94 V-0), Protection Class IP65, Color - Lava and has a dimension of:
- Length - 172 mm
- Width - 92 mm
- Height - 39 mm
How to Set Date/Time
IRD202 gives the user the ability to set the Date and Time. This way when the user saves any measurement - it gets saved with its date and time stamp. Even in Power Off condition - there is a Coin Battery which powers the Real Time Clock and the Date and Time of IRD202 remains updating. To set the Date and Time in IRD202 - the following steps should be followed:
- Steps if Instrument is Off
- Power On the instrument by pressing the Power On button on the Keypad
- Menu screen appears. Navigate to the Menu option 'Set Date/Time' using the Down Arrow key
- Press 'OK' to open the screen that allows user to set date and time
- Using the Arrow keys - set date and time as applicable. Up and down arrow keys change the value of the highlighted field. Left and Right arrow keys allowing moving to previous or next field
- Once set - use Back key to return to Main Menu or access other menus
- Steps if Instrument is On and User is in Vibration Measurement screen
Data Storage
IRD202 can store 100 readings maximum. To save any reading - press the OK/SAVE Button on the Keypad once and follow on screen instructions
Cable
IRD202 is provided with 1 Coiled Cable of 0.8m collapsed length and 3m expanded length. It has 2 Pin Connector for Sensor end (Female) and 3 Pin MRS Female connector for meter end
Coiled Cable of IRD202