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The wireless BluVib sensor setup and configuration

The wireless BluVib sensor setup and configuration

Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and using the Sensor-Works BluVib-PM-V-T-1 wireless vibration sensor with VibCloud's web portal and mobile application.

Sensor specifications

BluVib-PM-V-T-1 technical details

Sensor Type: Programmable PIEZO accelerometer, ultra-low power

Key Specifications:

  • Range: Programmable (±20g)

  • Maximum Range: ±20g

  • Frequency Range (±3dB) X-axis: 0.3Hz to 10 kHz

  • Sample Rate: Programmable up to 25.6kHz

  • Data Block Lengths: 64 to 32,768 samples

  • Spectral Line Equivalent: 100 to 12,800 lines

📄 Full Datasheet: BluVib-PM-V-T Data Sheet

Prerequisites

Before beginning, ensure you have:

  • ✅ Access to the VibCloud web portal

  • ✅ VibCloud mobile app installed on Android device

  • ✅ BluVib-PM-V-T-1 sensor with battery installed

  • ✅ Appropriate user permissions in VibCloud

Setup process

Step 1: Configure signal Processing Sets

Navigate to the signal processing configuration in the VibCloud web portal:

Database Setup → Processing Sets

  1. Open your database settings

  2. Navigate to Processing Sets

  3. Verify or create a processing set with the following configuration:

    • Sensor Type: Select "Wireless BluVib" from the dropdown

    • Configure settings according to the sensor capabilities

⚠️ Important limitation:

  • Ensure all processing set parameters are within the sensor's technical capabilities

  • The Waveform option from the vibration parameters dropdown is not currently supported for this sensor type

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Step 2: Add measurement points

Create measurement points that will use the wireless sensor:

  1. Navigate to your machine/equipment hierarchy

  2. Add new measurement points

  3. Assign the Wireless BluVib processing set created in Step 1

  4. Configure point details as needed

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Step 3: Create a collection route

Create a route to organise your measurement points:

  1. Navigate to the Routes section

  2. Create a new route

  3. Add the measurement points created in Step 2

  4. Configure route details (name, description, frequency)

Note: Route creation follows the same process as with other sensor types - no special configuration needed for wireless sensors.

Step 4: Assign route for execution

Assign the route to the appropriate user account:

  1. Select the route created in Step 3

  2. Assign to the desired user account

  3. Set execution schedule or make available for on-demand collection

Step 5: Sync mobile app

Prepare the mobile application:

  1. Open the VibCloud mobile app (Android)

  2. Tap the sync button to download:

    • Assigned routes

    • Measurement point configurations

    • Processing set parameters

  3. Wait for sync to complete

⚠️ Note: The BluVib wireless sensor is currently only supported on Android devices. iOS support is not available at this time.

Step 6: Navigate to measurement point

In the mobile app:

  1. Open the assigned route

  2. Select the machine/equipment

  3. Navigate to the specific measurement point

  4. You'll see the data collection screen with sensor status showing "N.A." (Not Available)

Step 7: Pair the wireless sensor

This is the critical step to establish a connection with the BluVib sensor.

7a. Wake up the sensor

The sensor must be awakened before pairing:

  • Option 1: Remove and reinstall the battery

  • Option 2: Swipe a magnet across the sensor following the arrow engraved on the sensor base (typically bottom-up, in line with the sensor body)

7b. Search for sensor

  1. Tap the Bluetooth icon (image-20260123-160853.png) on the data collection screen

  2. The app will begin searching for nearby BluVib sensors

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7c. Select your sensor

  1. When the sensor appears in the list (e.g., "BluVib787710"), tap on it to connect

  2. The sensor name includes the serial number for identification

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7d. Wait for connection

The app will establish a connection with the sensor. You'll see a loading indicator during this process.

7e. Verify sensor details

Once connected, sensor information will appear at the bottom of the screen:

  • S.N.: Serial number (e.g., 787710)

  • Calibration: Sensor calibration value (e.g., 53.1 mV/g)

  • Battery: Current battery voltage (e.g., 3.5 V)

  • Status: Should show "Ready!"

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Step 8: Configure sensor operating mode

🚨 CRITICAL STEP 🚨

Before collecting data, you must verify the sensor operating mode:

  1. Tap the settings gear icon (⚙️) in the sensor details section

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  3. Verify Sensor operating mode is set to "Ready"

  4. If not set to "Ready", tap the edit button and change it

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⚠️ Important: The sensor must be in "Ready" mode to operate correctly. This is essential for proper data collection.

💡 Connection Management:

  • The mobile app keeps the sensor connection alive for 20 minutes (user adjustable, see screen below)

  • This provides sufficient time to move between measurement points

  • If you forget to manually turn off the sensor (via sensor settings), the app will automatically power it down after 20 minutes

  • To manually power off the sensor, access sensor settings and use the "POWER OFF" button

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Step 9: Collect vibration data

Once the sensor is paired and configured:

  1. Return to the data collection screen

  2. Tap the "COLLECT DATA" button

  3. The sensor will capture vibration data according to the configured processing set

  4. Wait for the collection to complete

  5. Review the collected data (Overall values, spectra, etc.)

Note: Data collection process is identical to other sensor types once pairing is complete.

Step 10: Save and synchronize

After collecting data:

  1. Add any necessary comments

  2. Save the measurement

  3. Sync the mobile app to upload data to the VibCloud web portal

  4. Access and analyse results through the web portal

Best practices

Battery management

  • Monitor battery voltage in sensor details

  • Replace the battery when the voltage drops below 3.0V

  • Expected battery life: Up to 5 years (depending on measurement frequency)

Connection tips

  • Keep sensor in "Ready" mode during active collection sessions

  • The app maintains a connection for 20 minutes - sufficient for moving between measurement points

  • Remember to manually power off the sensor when finished with your route (via sensor settings)

  • If you forget to power off, the app will automatically power down the sensor after 20 minutes

  • Ensure sensor is within Bluetooth range (typically 10-30 meters)

  • Avoid interference from other wireless devices

  • Allow 2-3 collection attempts for the sensor to settle when first connecting

Troubleshooting

Sensor not appearing in search

Solutions:

  • ✅ Ensure device Bluetooth is enabled - Check your Android device settings

  • Wake up the sensor again using battery removal or magnet swipe

  • Move closer to the sensor

  • Check sensor battery voltage

Sensor operating mode issues

Problem: Sensor data collection is failing

Solution:

  • 🚨 Verify sensor operating mode is set to "Ready" - This is the most common issue

  • Navigate to sensor settings (gear icon)

  • Change mode to "Ready" if it shows "Manual" or any other mode

Data collection requires multiple attempts

Problem: Sometimes the very first data collection attempt fails or shows unusual readings

Solution:

  • This is normal behaviour - the sensor may need time to settle

  • Perform 2-3 collection attempts until the sensor stabilises

  • Subsequent collections should work normally

  • If issues persist after 3-4 attempts, check sensor mounting and configuration

Connection drops during collection

Solutions:

  • Verify sensor is in "Ready" mode

  • Ensure adequate battery voltage (should be above 3.0V)

  • Reduce the distance between the device and the sensor

  • Eliminate sources of wireless interference

Support

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Last Updated: January 2026 Document Version: 1.0