Vibration Monitoring
Vibration monitoring has changed a great deal over the past few years. It has become much more economically feasible to do "on-line" monitoring. Where is used to take a $10,000+ commitment to get into vibration monitoring now you can get started for $280. Below are some of the packages that we can provide, direct from Stapleman Corporation
___________________________________________________________________________________
Vibration Panel Meter: On-line monitoring of a single channel. Includes the panel meter and vibration sensor for $673. Details at Vibration Meter .
Portable Meter: Portable vibration monitoring kit, complete with hand-held meter, vibration sensor, magnetic base, spike probe and carrying case is only $1079. Details at PVM100
Loop Powered Vibration Sensor: Vibration transmitters with 4-20mA output in either acceleration or velocity that can be run to a PLC or DCS. Also comes with a dual process variable and dynamic output so you can still use the instrument for analysis. Basic instrument is only $280. More details at LPS . We stock several variations in Glendale.
Transmitters for Accelerometers: Loop powered transmitters mate already existing accelerometers to PLC or DCS, and retain the dynamic output. Provides power for the sensor. The series also comes with alarms and serial interface, complete with free software. More information at iT .
Vibration Analysis: This is the real thing. Single channel packages start at less than $10,000. This includes complete vibration analysis software including route management. You can add an expert system and four simutaneous channels of analysis. More information at Vibration Specialty. This link has further links to additional information from the manufacturer.