DSS Product compatibility

	FAQ: DSS Products Compatibility & Substitution

	Aircraft Analyzer/Balancer/Track And Balance Equipment DSS P/N 1300 MicroVib II Aircraft Analyzer Variants: MicroVib II 4th Variation (S/Ns 4000-Up) - Current Production Improved and larger LCD display Otherwise same features as 3rd Variation MicroVib II 3rd Variation (S/Ns 3832-3999) - Discontinued 2024 Compatible with I/O Cables P/N 2145 and P/N 2145A Otherwise same features as 2nd Variation MicroVib II 2nd Variation (S/Ns 2300-3831) - Discontinued 2022 Improved LCD display with brighter backlight Otherwise same features as 1st Variation MicroVib II 1st Variation (S/Ns 1000-2299) - Discontinued 2012 Hand held, Battery powered equipment Recommended for use with Fixed and Rotary Wing aircraft Compatible with MicroBase Professional software v2.x Compatible with I/O Cables P/N 1311, P/N 2145, and P/N 2145A Note: MicroVib II 1st-3rd variation units cannot be updated to the latest LCD display. DSS P/N 1001 MicroVib I - Obsolete Hand held, Battery powered equipment Recommended for use with Fixed and Rotary Wing aircraft Compatible with MicroBase System software v1.x

	Computer Database And Vibration Analysis Software MicroBase Professional v2.2x - Current Production Recommended for use with Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 Recommended for use with MicroVib II firmware v1.31 or higher Not compatible with MicroVib I MicroBase System v1.x - Obsolete Windows / Windows for Workgroups v3.1x Windows 95a / 95b / 98 / 98se / ME Windows NT / 2K / XP 32 bit versions of Windows Vista / 7 / 8 MicroVib II firmware v1.31 or higher MicroVib I firmware v1.32 or higher

	Signal Simulator Functional Test Equipment DSS P/N 1117-2 Signal Simulator - Current Production Recommended for use with MicroVib I and MicroVib II Aircraft Analyzers Nominal Output: 1920 RPM 0.8 IN/S @ 272.5 Degrees RPM Accuracy: +/- 0.5 RPM Vibration Accuracy: +/- 5% Phase Accuracy: +/- 0.8 Degree Provides functional test of MicroVib I and MicroVib II Not to be used for equipment calibration DSS P/N 1117-1 Signal Simulator - Obsolete Recommended for use with MicroVib 1 Nominal Output: 445 RPM .91 IN/S @ 287 Degrees Accuracy: RPM and Vibration Level +/- 10% Provides field functional test of MicroVib I Not to be used for equipment calibration

	MicroVib To PC Communication Cables DSS P/N 2145A MicroVib - USB Communications Cable (CH340 Chipset) - Current Production DSS P/N 2145 MicroVib - USB Communications Cable (FTDI Chipset) - Current Production Connects MicroVib II and PC USB Port for data transfer with MicroBase Pro. Recommended for use on PCs with an available USB port. Contains built-in USB to RS-232 Adapter based on FTDI Chip Set DSS P/N 1311 MicroVib - RS-232 Communication Cable - Current Production Connects MicroVib II and PC RS-232 (COM) Port for data transfer with MicroBase Pro. Recommended for use on PCs with an available RS-232 Serial (COM) port. DSS P/N 1871 USB to RS-232 Adapter Cable - Current Production Adapts DSS 1311 cable to PC USB port Recommended to use DSS 1311 Cable with PCs which do not have an RS-232 Serial (COM) port . Utilizes FTDI Chip Set.

	Vibration Sensors (Accelerometers) DSS P/N 1460-X Accelerometer (20mv/g) - Current Production Top exit connector Recommended for most helicopter T&B applications Recommended for all low temp vibration analysis applications Standard temperature range (<250 degrees F) DSS P/N 1880 Accelerometer (20mv/g) - Current Production Side exit connector Recommended for most fixed wing applications Recommended for all low temp vibration analysis applications Standard temperature range (<250 degrees F) DSS P/N 1014 Accelerometer (20mv/g) - Obsolete Side exit connector Recommended for most fixed wing applications DO NOT USE for High Frequency Vibration Analysis applications (greater than 100K CPM) May be used on helicopter applications where case size and connector exit does not interfere with proper mounting Standard temperature range (<250 degrees F) DSS P/N 1500/1507/1498 High Temperature Accelerometer Kit - Current Production Recommended for High Temp Vibration Analysis Applications Not Recommended for Balancing Applications DSS P/N 1099/1084/1083 High Temperature Accelerometer Kit - OBS Recommended for High Temp Vibration Analysis Applications Not Recommended for Balancing Applications

	Vibration Sensor Brackets DSS P/N 1008 Vibration Sensor Bracket - Current Production Recommended for Helicopter T&B and Fixed Wing Prop Balancing DO NOT USE for High Frequency Vibration Analysis applications (greater than 100K CPM) DSS P/N 1572 Vibration Sensor Bracket - Current Production Recommended for Helicopter T&B and Fixed Wing Prop Balancing DO NOT USE for High Frequency Vibration Analysis applications (greater than 100K CPM) DSS P/N 1472-1 High Frequency Vibration Sensor Bracket - Current Production Recommended for High Frequency Vibration Analysis applications Can be used for Helicopter T&B and Fixed Wing Prop Balancing

	Reflective Tape DSS P/N 1254 Reflective Tape - Current Production Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Higher optical gain (reflects better) yielding 25% greater range than P/N 1017 Much thinner and flexible than P/N 1017. Easier to use around corners Should be stored in plastic bag for cleanliness and best performance Doesn't require gaffer's tape for easy removal DSS P/N 1017 Reflective Tape - OBS Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Honeycomb Pattern permits viewing of photo-tach beam in daylight Protective outer plastic layer permits re-use of tape. Fragments easily upon removal - use layer of gaffer's tape underneath for ease of removal

	Signal Multiplexers (Mux Units) Note: All current production mux units are available in -1 configuration which adds an 18 pin MS connector for pre-wired aircraft such as EC-135, Dash 8, etc. This connector only supports the first four vibration channels. Contact the DSS sales office about having your Mux unit upgraded to the -1 configuration. DSS P/N 1450A 4x4 Mux with Optical Tracker Interface - Current Production Recommended for use on most Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs. Compatible with DSS P/N 1145 Optical Tracker for helicopter M/R blade tracking. Ruggedized electronics. DSS P/N 1450 4x4 Mux with Optical Tracker Interface - OBS Recommended for use on most Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs. Compatible with DSS P/N 1145 Optical Tracker for helicopter M/R blade tracking DSS P/N 1560 4x4 Mux Plus with Optical Tracker Interface - Current Production Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs Compatible with DSS P/N 1145 Optical Tracker for helicopter M/R blade tracking Has A+B/2, A-B/2 signal processing feature used on H-60 Aircraft DSS P/N 1440 4x16 Mux with Optical Tracker Interface - Current Production Recommended for use on most Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and sixteen Vibration inputs. Compatible with DSS P/N 1145 Optical Tracker for helicopter M/R blade tracking DSS P/N 1700 4x6 Mux with Optical Tracker Interface - Current Production Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and six Vibration inputs. Compatible with DSS P/N 1145 Optical Tracker for helicopter M/R blade tracking. Ruggedized electronics. DSS P/N 1680A 4x4 Mux with Strobe Tracker Interface - Current Production Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs. Compatible with C-H 135M-10, M-11 and M-12 strobe blade trackers DSS P/N 1680 4x4 Mux with Strobe Tracker Interface - OBS Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs. Compatible with C-H 135M-10, M-11 and M-12 strobe blade trackers DSS P/N 1102 4x4 Mux with Optical Tracker Interface - OBS Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs. Compatible with DSS P/N 1145 Optical Tracker for helicopter M/R blade tracking Equipped with multi-input connector for use with hardwired aircraft DSS P/N 1115 4x4 Mux with Strobe Tracker Interface - OBS Recommended for use on Helicopter and Fixed Wing applications Utilizes four Tach and four Vibration inputs. Compatible with C-H 135M-10, M-11 and M-12 strobe blade trackers Special Note On Use Of Signal MUX Units with Magnetic Pickup Equipped Fenestron Tail Rotors Early DSS Signal Mux units with umbilical connectors may be used on the Mag P/U equipped Fenestron Tail Rotors, however, they may suffer tach signal instability due to signal cross talk when processing magnetic pickup signals generated by the high speed interrupter. Signal Mux units manufactured or modified after September 2005 have enhanced cross talk immunity which eliminates this phenomenon. In order to use any style Signal Mux unit, the Tail Rotor magnetic pickup / interrupter gap should be adjusted based on the particular signal mux being used. For the purpose of the interrupter gap adjustment in this procedure, Signal Mux units are categorized as follows: Late Signal Mux units: Late style Signal Mux units are models 1440-1 (all) and 1450-1 (S/N1034 up) or any other Signal Mux manufactured or modified by DSS for enhanced tach signal cross talk immunity after September 2005. Early Signal Mux units: Old style Signal Mux units are models 1102, 1115, or early 1450-1 (S/N 1033 and below) which were manufactured before Sept 2005 and have not been modified by DSS for improved tach signal cross talk immunity.

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