CARRY-ON VXP

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THE STANDARD IN AIRCRAFT VIBRATION

ANALYSIS & CONTROL
CARRY-ON VXP
We deliver high performance and high reliability through component, sub-
system, and platform-level solutions for existing and new military applications.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS DISPLAY UNIT (DU)

The Honeywell VXP System consists of the VXP The DU is a ruggedized,
Acquisition Unit (AU), VXP Display Unit (DU), portable Panasonic
software, and associated carry-on kit and computer. It displays
sensors. The VXP System interfaces to vibration menu selections,
and tachometer sensors located throughout the acquired data calculated
aircraft and additionally to the optional solutions and other
FasTrak™ Optical Tracker for Main Rotor blade information. The internal
tracking. VXP software is divided into two major disk drive provides vast
systems. The first is the Operational Program, data storage capacity.
which resides permanently in EPROM memory Bright clear displays and
of the VXP AU and the second is the support graphics are presented on a active-matrix display.
software that resides on the VXP DU, such as The computer works with Windows application
VXP Display Program, Vib Review™ trending programs and standard PC peripherals.
software, and the VibraLog™ advanced
predictive maintenance software. All data is ACCESSORIES
datetime stamped and can be correlated to The Carry-On VXP kit uses FasTrak™,
other aircraft data systems (i.e., FDR / HFDM). velocimeters, and our other sensors, cables and
The VXP System has two main components – accessories and also interfaces directly to a wide
the Display Unit (DU) hand held computer and range of other sensors used in the industry.
the Acquisition Unit (AU). The VXP meets MIL
Specs for environment and EMI. The fully GROWTH & EXPANSION
ruggedized design means greater reliability and As platforms and technology continue to evolve,
trouble free operation in the harshest flight line frequent changes to comply with these rapidly
conditions. Additional EMI hardening for changing protocols, mandates and requirements
shipboard operation is available as an option. are typically necessary. The VXP AU has been
specifically designed to support technology
ACQUISITION UNIT (AU) upgrades as they occur, as has the DU’s capability
The VXP AU acquires and to support more robust and user-friendly ground
processes signals from a support equipment and software tools.
wide range of sensor types.
The Acquisition Unit uses CAPABILITIES
the latest signal The VXP is focused on the collection, processing,
conditioning, digital signal and interpretation of data generated by the
processing (DSP) data various components within an aircraft’s drive
conversion, and memory train, including engines, gearboxes, shafts, fans,
technologies. An expansion rotor systems, and other dynamic components.
connector allows a quick In all cases, vibration spectra can be viewed in
single cable connection to the field at the engine, within the test cell or any
pre-wired aircraft. other platform location. These data are collected
and retained to allow for a more detailed
analysis by any skilled technician.

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 CARRY-ON VXP
We deliver high performance and high reliability through component, sub-
system, and platform-level solutions for existing and new military applications.

VXP FEATURES
• Crisp, sunlight readable, active-matrix color display
• Easy to use touch screen interface Balance solution
screen,
• Fast six channel simultaneous data acquisition Use the Polar Plot
to manually or
• Expanded Smart Chart™ capabilities for balancing automatically plot
balance points.
and analysis procedures
• Comprehensive input capabilities with 48 vibration,
6 photocell/mag, FasTrak™ and accessory
channels
• Portable, on-board, commercial and military
configurations available
• Performance of 75 kHz frequency range, resolution Spectral Plot lets
you integrate and
to 51,200 lines and >90 dB dynamic range differentiate into
any units–mils, IPS,
• Instant feedback of maintenance actions with on- g’s, etc.
aircraft printer
• Clear on-screen help with graphics and
troubleshooting procedures.
ENGINE VIBRATION
SMART CHART™ SOFTWARE The VXP performs engine acceleration and
As with Honeywell’s previous generation of deceleration tests with unmatched flexibility,
balancers/analyzes (such as the 8500 series), the simplicity and accuracy. It implements
VXP’s AU data acquisition is straightforward and broadband and narrow-band tracking filters using
the DU’s maintenance solutions are clear and precise digital signal processing techniques. It’s
unambiguous. The AU adds flexibility to data compatible with both high voltage tachometers
acquisition and solution editing while DU’s ull- and low voltage phonic wheels.
color graphics give excellent Track Trend Plots,
Polar Plots and solution/option displays. TOUCH SCREEN SPEED DATA ENTRY
Additionally, the DU shows all vibration limit The heart of the VXP system is a ruggedized
exceedances, instantly. laptop PC, that hosts all of the software
necessary to acquire data, perform vibration
ROUTES & SPECTRUM analysis and store the results.
An aircraft “route” program in the VXP AU
automates the vibration survey process and MONITOR: THE INVISIBLE CREWMAN
saves precious flight time. Go/No-Go limit Using its monitor function, the VXP AU acquires,
checking is performed automatically and out of processes and records data from sensors at
limit components are displayed to speed aircraft prescribed intervals, all without user
troubleshooting. With the VXP’s 75 kHz intervention. The recorded and processed data
frequency range and high resolution FFT’s, gear can be used for real-time flight crew information
and bearing vibrations can be analyzed to detect or downloaded for post-flight analysis. The AU’s
problems before costly failures occur. Complex large internal memory and optional PCMCIA
aircraft surveys with multiple sensors are memory card stores several days of typical flight
performed accurately and quickly. data.

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CARRY-ON VXP
We deliver high performance and high reliability through component, sub-
system, and platform-level solutions for existing and new military applications.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition Unit Balance Measurements Interfaces
Amplitude Accuracy +/- 2% • Magnetic Pickup/Photocell, 4 ea / Tachometer, 4 ea
Phase Resolution 1 degree • Photoprobe (high speed), 2 ea / Velocimeter, 16 ea
Frequency Range 180 to 60,000 RPM • Accelerometer, 26 ea / Accelerometer (charge), 6 ea
Harmonics 1 to 5 • Discrete Signal I/O, 6 ea / Strobex, 1 ea / FasTrak™, 1 ea
Simultaneous 4 vib., 1 azimuth, • Serial Interface, 3 ea / Cockpit Control Unit, 1 ea
Channels 1 FasTrak™ • PCMCIA Type 1, 2 Card Slot / USB
Vector Operations A, (A+B)/2, (A-B)/2 • Internal aircraft databus interface slot
Track Measurements with FasTrak™ Physical
Track Height Accuracy +/- 2 mm 7.1 W x 4.6 H x 10.2 D (in)
Dimensions
Lead Lag Accuracy +/- 0.5 mm 180 W x 117 H x 259 D (mm)
Spectrum Weight 6.5 lbs., 2.95 kg
Frequency Ranges 0-20 Hz to 0-75 kHz Power Requirement 18 to 32 VDC
Operating Temperature
Frequency Resolution 400 to 51,000 lines -30 to +60°C
Range
Zoom Yes Storage Temperature
-55 to +85°C Carry-On
Flat-top, Hanning, Range
Window Types
Kaiser-Bessel, Uniform VXP Display Unit
Simultaneous 10.7 W x 1.9 H x 8.5 D (in)
4 vib., 1 azimuth Dimensions
Channels 272 W x 48 H x 233 D (mm)
Dynamic Range >90 dB Weight 4 lbs., 1.8 kg
Averaging Linear, Peak hold WUXGA IPS Active Matrix,
Display
Filters Sunlight readable tablet PC
1 to 8 simultaneous filters (any combination of Touch pad and touch
Pointing Devices
broadband and tracking filters allowed) screen
Processing Storage Capacity 500 GB SSD
32 Bit Microprocessor (CPU) Memory 16 GB RAM
Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
RISC based Time Processor Unit (TPU) Interfaces RS-232, USB, HDMI, RJ45, SD
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