Bently Nevada SCOUT100EX/SCOUT100-EX Vibration Data Collector

Overview

The Bently Nevada SCOUT100EX/SCOUT100-EX is a portable, dual-channel vibration analyzer, data collector, and balancer. It supports on-route data collection, machine-side diagnosis, and two-plane dynamic balancing. Certified for ATEX Zone 2 and IECEx Zone 2, it is safe for hazardous areas. The device is rugged, lightweight, and ideal for field use. A built-in Sensor Keeper secures your sensor while moving between machines. It offers long battery life, large storage, and advanced recording features like 6Pack, coastdown, and long waveform. The device integrates with System 1 software.

Technical Specifications

Channels & Recording

• 2 channels, simultaneous sampling
• 6Pack, long waveform, coastdown modes
• FFT: up to 6,400 lines
• Max frequency: 40 kHz
• Dynamic range: ≥ 95 dB
• Harmonic distortion: < -70 dB

Sensors

• Supports accelerometer, velocity, displacement, current
• AC range: ±8 V
• DC ranges: 0–20 V, -10–10 V, -20–0 V
• Excitation: 0 / 2.2 mA, 24 V max
• 24-bit ADC, short/open circuit detection

Tachometer

• Laser sensor: 10 cm – 2 m
• Supports contact, TTL, Keyphasor
• Speed range: 10–300,000 RPM
• Accuracy: ±0.1%
• Strobe output: up to 140 Hz

Performance Ranges

• Acceleration: >1000 g
• Velocity: >25,000 mm/s
• Displacement: >500 mm
• Current: >10,000 A

Units & Scaling

• Auto-scale: up to 1000×
• Supports g, m/s², mm/s, µm, amps
• Measurement: 0-peak, peak-peak, RMS

Memory & Power

• 1 GB internal memory
• Virtually unlimited spectra storage
• 10-hour runtime, 3-hour recharge
• Battery: 7.4 V, 5000 mAh Li-ion
• Charger: 12 V DC, 3 A

Display & Interface

• Backlit, sunlight-readable LCD
• USB host port
• Strap with Sensor Keeper

Environment & Ruggedness

• Size: 252 × 148 × 60 mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Temp: -10 to 50 °C (operating), -20 to 60 °C (storage)
• Drop: 1.2 m, IP65 rated
• Standard: MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV