VibVue 4.2 introduces Inspection Mode, extends Warp Speed high-frequency analysis to Modal Analysis mode, adds multi-band time-domain filtering, and introduces Viewer Mode for license-free project review. See the latest release page or release blog for more details.
A: VibVue is a camera-based vibration analysis platform that records, measures, analyzes, and magnifies motion that may be too small or too fast to see with the unaided eye.
It enables users to visualize vibration patterns while measuring frequency, displacement, velocity, acceleration, phase, and other diagnostic information across multiple areas of machinery or structures.
A: Warp Speed is MSI’s patented high-frequency acquisition and analysis technology. It allows VibVue Pro to detect and magnify vibration at frequencies well beyond the camera’s native frame-rate limit without requiring users to reduce image resolution.
Published VibVue performance extends up to 10,000 Hz under suitable conditions. Actual performance depends on the application, vibration displacement, lighting, target contrast, and camera setup.
A: At full resolution, the standard VibVue camera can record at up to 156 frames per second. Without Warp Speed, this provides a native analysis range of approximately 78 Hz under the Nyquist criterion.
Cropping the image can increase the available frame rate. At half resolution, the camera can record at up to 312 frames per second, providing a native analysis range of approximately 156 Hz.
VibVue Pro users can use Warp Speed to analyze frequencies beyond the camera’s native frame-rate-limited range without cropping the image.
A: VibVue’s published displacement detection threshold is 0.1 mil peak-to-peak, or approximately 0.0025 mm peak-to-peak, across a 10-foot or 3-meter field of view under stated test conditions.
Actual detection performance depends on field of view, image contrast, lighting, recording duration, exposure, gain, and other setup conditions. A smaller field of view and strong target contrast can improve sensitivity.
A: Complete Kit - Lite provides core video capture, motion magnification, vibration measurement, frequency filtering, stabilization, annotation, and export capabilities.
Complete Kit - Pro includes the capabilities of Complete Kit - Lite and adds advanced features such as Warp Speed, Modal Analysis, Inspection Mode, Live Analysis, automated analysis tools, advanced time-domain filtering, and expanded reporting options.
A: A recording of at least five seconds is recommended for most applications. Five to ten seconds is typically sufficient for a useful data sample.
Longer recordings can improve frequency resolution and reduce noise, but they also require more storage, processing time, and computer resources.
A: Pixel intensity is a value from 0 to 100 that represents the brightness of a pixel in the camera image. A value of 0 is completely black, while 100 is completely white.
For best results, avoid large areas that are completely dark or fully saturated. Use the image inspection cursor to check pixel intensity at specific points in the live image.
A: Start by adjusting the lens aperture and adding adequate flicker-free lighting. If the target still lacks sufficient brightness or contrast, increase the camera gain gradually.
Excessive gain can introduce image noise and reduce measurement quality, so use only as much gain as needed.
A: Vibration stabilization pads can be placed beneath the tripod feet to reduce vibration transmitted from the floor or surrounding equipment into the camera.
A: Yes. Users can select a stationary background region to compensate for camera or tripod movement.
For best results, select a background area with good contrast and clear horizontal and vertical features that are independent of the equipment being analyzed.
A: Yes. The image can be rotated or cropped before recording. Cropping can increase the camera’s available frame rate when operating without Warp Speed.
Warp Speed allows VibVue Pro users to extend the analysis frequency range without reducing image resolution.
A: Yes. Original and motion-magnified video views can be opened in separate tabs and arranged for comparison. Available viewing controls allow users to review videos individually or side by side.
A: Yes. Tabs and panels can be moved, resized, docked, collapsed, or arranged to suit the user’s workflow.
A: Yes. VibVue Pro supports frequency-domain spectra and time-domain waveforms and processing. Users can select specific frequencies, apply passband or stopband filtering, and create filtered motion-magnified videos.
Region Waveforms are not available for recordings created with Warp Speed.
A: Yes. Users can create and analyze multiple regions of interest within a recording. Each region can be named, colored, repositioned, resized, or removed as needed.
A: Use the Magnification control in the video viewer or enter a numerical value. Adjust the level until the motion is visible without making the video difficult to interpret.
Brightness, contrast, and playback speed can also be adjusted to improve presentation.
A: Yes. VibVue allows users to add text, lines, shapes, and freehand annotations. Visible annotations and video display adjustments are included when the video is exported to MP4.
A: Modal Analysis is a VibVue Pro recording mode for identifying natural frequencies and visualizing full-field mode shapes.
When used with an impact hammer and compatible trigger hardware, VibVue records and combines multiple impact samples to produce measurement data and motion-magnified mode-shape videos. VibVue 4.2 also allows Warp Speed to be used during modal testing.
A: Live Analysis is a VibVue Pro mode that continuously captures short samples and refreshes vibration measurements, FFT spectra, and other analysis information.
It can be used for rapid field assessment and can save selected results into a standard VibVue project for additional analysis.
A: Yes. VibVue supports direct MP4 and MOV video imports as well as sequentially numbered image files, including TIFF, JPG, and RAW formats.
Accurate frame rate, exposure, pixel size, lens focal length, distance, and other acquisition information should be provided when measurement accuracy is required.
A: Depending on the software edition and workflow, VibVue can export motion-magnified MP4 videos, analysis data to Excel, and reports to PDF or PowerPoint.
Video settings such as magnification, brightness, contrast, playback speed, cropping, and visible annotations can be carried into an MP4 export.
A: MSI releases regular VibVue software updates that add features, improve functionality and performance, and address identified issues.
Eligible software updates are included for customers with an active Maintenance and Support agreement.
A: VibVue 4.2 is available to eligible customers with an active Maintenance and Support agreement. Contact MSI or an authorized VibVue reseller for upgrade assistance.
A: After purchasing VibVue software or a VibVue kit, contact MSI support for assistance with installation, registration, and licensing. Reach out to your sales contact or pnl@mechsol.com.
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