Vibration Analysis Overview (VAO)

An Informational Vibration Analysis Overview,” perfect for CAT I and CAT II certified analysts that need continuing education credits to maintain certification.. This will assist management, sales, engineering and purchasing in their communication with vibration analysts regarding machine and plant reliability. It will add everyday practical knowledge to their skill sets and improve interaction with vibration teams; on their plant site, at customer plant sites or remotely through electronic based communication. All registered attendees will receive a course training manual and electronic certificate of course completion.

**The VAO training is a one-day classroom course beginning at 8:00 A.M. and concluding at 5:00 P.M. 

*This is to register for the VAO course ONLY. If you would like to register for VAO & the West Coast Mini Conference, click here!*


VAO Course Content Includes Training and Workshop Topics:

  1. Vibration; Harmonic, Periodic, Random, Pulsating and Impulsive
  2. Measures & Units; Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement, Peak - Peak, Peak and RMS
  3. Sensors; Accelerometer, Velocity Sensor, Proximity Probe and Triggers
  4. Data Displays; Spectrum (FFT), Time Waveform, A/D Conversion, Windows and Anti-Alias Filters
  5. Basic Fault Analysis; Unbalance, Misalignment, Looseness, Gear Mesh, Blade & Vane Pass, Rolling Element Bearing, Electric Motors, Beats, Impact Testing and Resonance
  6. Condition Monitoring; Vibration Data Collectors, Condition Monitoring Systems, Route Based Measurements, Interval of Data Collection, Screening and Trending,
  7. Vibration Severity; Machine Vibration and Shaft Vibration

Instructor: Robert J. Sayer, PE


Location:

The Dana on Mission Bay
1710 W Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109 

619.222.6440 | www.thedana.com           

Book with our room block rate of $189/Night by following this 

Direct Booking Link or by calling the In-House Reservations Department at 1-800-445-3339 & mentioning "Vibration Institute West Coast"

*Please note: the deadline for the discounted room block is February 9th*


Course Agenda:

Monday: 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.


Registration Fee:

Member: $500.00

Non-Member: $600.00

**Includes Course Materials, Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks


Cancellation Fees: The cancellation of and transfer to a training course and certification exam will be honored, provided that written notification is received by the Institute office via e-mail or mail no later than ten (10) business days before the first day of the scheduled course.

Our cancellation fees are as follows:

Transfer to another training course (and certification exam, if applicable): $0

Cancellation without transfer to another course (and certification exam, if applicable) 10 or more days before first date of course: 10% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.

Cancellation less than 10 days of first date of course (and certification exam, if applicable): $500 20% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.

Absentees for the course will not receive a refund.  This cancellation policy supersedes all prior published information.  We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can. If you have a concern, please call our office at 1-630-654-2254


Photography and Video Policy: 

By participating in the Vibration Institute events, we (VI) reserve the right to use any photograph/video taken for any of our in-person events or marketing platforms. This is not limited to but includes: promotional materials, website, social media, etc. 

 

Vibration Analysis Overview - San Diego, CA

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  • March 18, 2026
  • The Dana on Mission Bay
    1710 W Mission Bay Drive
    San Diego, California
    United States
    92109