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30 Products

Digital Pocket Vibration Meters


	LCD Display

Keep these meters on hand to quickly check the health of your machine and bearings. They digitally measure acceleration, frequency, and speed to help you identify potential problems, such as bearings that are off balance or misaligned. These meters have two different bases for taking readings. The magnetic base is useful for hands-free readings on magnetic surfaces. For nonmagnetic surfaces, use the pin tip and gently hold the meter against the vibrating surface. Rated IP65, these meters will continue to measure in dusty and wet workspaces.

Measures	Accel. Range, g	Freq. Range, Hz	Speed Range, in/sec	Accuracy	Probe Lg.	Batteries Included	Container Type	Enclosure Rating	Digital Display Type	Includes		Each
Acceleration, Frequency, Speed	0.5 to 20.39	10 to 1,000	0.02 to 7.87	±5%	1 3/16"	Yes	Pouch	IP65	LCD	Magnetic Base Pin Tip	0000000	0000000

Vibration Meters with Stethoscopes

In addition to measuring vibration, you can listen to and record machine performance. The magnetic base allows you to mount the probe on a machine for constant readings.

Measures	Vibration Freq. Range, vpm	Accel. Range, g	Freq. Range, Hz	Speed Range, in/sec	Temp. Range, ° F	Accuracy	Probe Lg.	Batteries Included	Container Type	Digital Display Type	Includes		Each
Vibration, Acceleration, Frequency, Speed	600 to 600,000	0.01 to 19.99	10 to 10,000	0.01 to 19.99	-10 to 120	±2%	4 1/2"	Yes	Case	LCD	Padded Headphones	000000	000000000

Pocket Vibration Meters


200 vpm to 2,000 vpm Vibration Frequency Range	2,000 vpm to 21,000 vpm Vibration Frequency Range	Vibrating Reed

A flexible steel wire reed detects vibration while the scale on the side of the meter indicates the machine vibration in vibrations per minute (vpm). A simple calculation determines motor speed in rpm for engines with multiple cycles.

Measures	Vibration Freq. Range, vpm	Accuracy	Container Type		Each
Vibration	200 to 2,000	±15%	Case	0000000	000000
Vibration	2,000 to 21,000	±10%	Case	0000000	00000

Vibration Meters


Meter with Probe (Sold Separately)	LCD Display

In addition to vibration, these meters measure acceleration, frequency, speed, displacement, and temperature. Use them to gauge the health of your bearings and machines. Onscreen analytics allow you to instantly check the condition of your equipment. These meters store up to 3,500 readings in memory, and you can transfer them to your computer with a USB cord (not included) to track trends.

Cannot Be Sold To—Import regulations restrict sales to the listed areas.

Measures	Vibration Freq. Range, vpm	Accel. Range, g	Freq. Range, Hz	Speed Range, in/sec	Displacement Range, mil	Temp. Range, ° F	Accuracy	Max. Reading Display Time, min.	Probe Lg.	Batteries Included	Container Type	Digital Display Type	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Vibration, Acceleration, Frequency, Displacement, Speed, Temperature	600 to 60,000	0.01 to 50	10 to 1,000	0.06 to 307	1 to 4,889	0 to 390	±5%	3	1/64"	Yes	Case	LCD	Canada	000000	000000000

Accessories and Replacements for Vibration Meters

7 ft. Probe—Add a probe to take measurements in hard-to-access areas. It has a magnetic base you can mount to a machine to get constant readings.


7 ft. Probe	0000000	Each	000000000
Replacement AA Batteries (Pkg. of 4)	00000000	Pkg. of 4	0000

Noise-Filtering Stethoscopes

Isolate individual sounds during inspections. These stethoscopes amplify internal sounds so they’re loud enough to hear, while the included set of headphones filters out background noise for clarity. They’re often used to detect mechanical problems and leaks. Reach the included probe into the area you’re inspecting for precise listening. All include either multiple probes or a probe extension for hard-to-reach areas.

Dial Display

Shown with

Extension Probe

Attached

Dial display stethoscopes are commonly used in vehicles to help identify issues such as worn bearings, broken gear teeth, and wind and air leaks. Set their sensitivity to match your environment using the high/low switch. High sensitivity will better detect quiet sounds but might be too reactive in loud environments. Low sensitivity is a better choice for noisy environments, since loud sounds can damage your hearing when further amplified.

			Probe
Headphones Type	Loudness Measured Range, dB	No. of Probes Included	Lg.	Flexibility	Batteries Included	Includes	Container Type		Each



	Earmuff	60 to 120	1	9"	Flexible	Yes	5" Rigid Probe Extension	Plastic Carrying Case	00000000	0000000

Replacement Batteries

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Replacement 9-Volt Battery	1	00000000	00000

Digital Display

Digital display stethoscopes are an upgrade from those with a dial display. Designed for sophisticated machinery, they’re often used to inspect precision bearings. A user-friendly screen makes it easy to operate these stethoscopes with no special training. Volume levels are displayed both in digits and graphs so you can accurately compare across multiple measurements. An output jack lets you connect a recording device to document sounds, so you can play back noises to track progress and confirm issues are resolved. They come with recorded example noises to teach you the sounds of both functioning parts and specific problems—a damaged outer ring, for example—so you can pinpoint issues before opening your equipment.

			Probe
Headphones Type	Freq. Measured Range	No. of Probes Included	Lg.	Flexibility	Batteries Included	Container Type	Features		Each



	Earmuff	30 Hz to 15 kHz	2	2 3/4", 11 3/4"	Rigid	Yes	Plastic Carrying Case	Auto Shut-Off, Mute Button	000000000	000000000

Vibration-Monitoring Kits

Keep machinery running smoothly by monitoring its health and status from your computer. Often used with electric motors, pumps, and lathes, these kits measure changes in vibration and temperature—identifying equipment problems and potential failures before they occur. Plug in the sensor, set your thresholds, and view data directly on your screen. You’ll also receive email notifications when vibrations move beyond your specified range, making them good for preventative maintenance. These sensors are 20 times faster than our other vibration monitors, and they don’t require devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to operate.

Sensors mount directly to your equipment. Use the magnetic base for quick installation, or use the threaded hole for a more permanent setup. Once the sensor is hooked up, you can either wire it directly to the receiver or connect it to the wireless transmitter to view data remotely.

USB Connection—Kits with a USB connection link only to your computer for direct and easy monitoring.

Power-Over-Ethernet—Kits with an Ethernet connection can be configured to a wider network, transmit data over longer runs of cable, and integrate into other automated systems, such as a PLC.

					Housing				Receiver			Wireless Transmitter
	No. of Sensors Included	Vibration Accel. Range, g	Temp. Range, ° F	Freq. Range, Hz	Ht.	Dia.	Mounting Hole Thread Size	Cord Lg., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Voltage, V DC	Software Included	Includes		Each
USB Connection



		1	0 to 102	-40 to 257	10 to 21,000	11/16"	3/4"	6-32	10	5 1/4"	3 3/4"	3 1/4"	3/4"	3"	1 1/2"	24	Yes	Two Antennas	0000000	0000000


		4	0 to 102	-40 to 257	10 to 21,000	11/16"	3/4"	6-32	10	7"	7 1/4"	4 1/2"	3/4"	3"	1 1/2"	24	Yes	Eight Antennas	0000000	00000000


		Power-Over-Ethernet Connection



				1	0 to 102	-40 to 257	10 to 21,000	11/16"	3/4"	6-32	10	5 1/4"	3 3/4"	3 1/4"	3/4"	3"	1 1/2"	24	Yes	Two Antennas, Receiver Power Injector with 6-ft. Lg. Cord and Three-Prong Plug	0000000	00000000


				4	0 to 102	-40 to 257	10 to 21,000	11/16"	3/4"	6-32	10	17 3/4"	12"	5 3/4"	3/4"	3"	1 1/2"	24	Yes	Eight Antennas, Receiver Power Injector with 6-ft. Lg. Cord and Three-Prong Plug	0000000	00000000

Handheld Machine-Monitoring Sensors


Sensor Shown with App	Measure Speed, Acceleration, and Temperature

Monitor the health of pumps, engines, and other rotating equipment from your wireless device. These battery-powered sensors measure speed, acceleration, and temperature to help identify potential problems related to balance, alignment, and lubrication. Good for daily maintenance checks, they're battery powered and magnetic, so you can stick them on a machine, take a reading, and move to the next machine. They send readings using Bluetooth, which you can review in the field or offsite.

Install the app on your device and create profiles for multiple pieces of equipment—once created, you won’t have to enter information each time you want to do a maintenance check. Based on your machine profiles, the app will set default alarm thresholds. It will also recommend courses of action.

Cannot Be Sold To—Sensors and replacement chargers cannot be sold to certain regions due to local energy efficiency regulations.

Measures	Freq. Range, Hz	Speed Range, in/sec	Enveloping Accel. Range, gE	Operating System Compatibility	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Temp. Range, ° F	Batteries Included	Battery Charger Included	Enclosure Rating	Certification	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Acceleration, Speed, Temperature	10 to 1,000	0 to 2.17	0 to 20	Android 8.0 or Later, iOS 13.0 or Later	5 1/4"	1 3/4"	1 3/4"	-5 to 140	Yes	Yes	IP65	CE Marked	California, Oregon	00000000	000000000

Replacements for Vibration Monitors

Cannot Be Sold To		Each
California, Vermont	00000000	0000000

Component		Each
Magnet	00000000	0000000

Pocket Vibration Meter Sets


	Vibrating Reed

Set includes one meter for low-speed vibration and one meter for higher speed vibration. A flexible steel wire reed detects vibration while the scale on the side of the meter indicates the machine vibration in vibrations per minute (vpm). A simple calculation determines motor speed in rpm for engines with multiple cycles.

Measures	Container Type	Includes		Each
Vibration	Case	One Vibration Meter with 200 vpm-2000 vpm Vibration Range and ±15% Accuracy of Reading One Vibration Meter with 2000 vpm-21000 vpm Vibration Range and ±10% Accuracy of Reading	0000000	0000000

Stethoscopes


With 1 Probe and Probe Extension	With 1 Probe and Magnetic Probe Attachment	With 2 Probes

Listen to machine performance to detect mechanical problems and leaks.

Funnel—Stethoscopes with a funnel probe are good for detecting noise from vacuum, air, and exhaust leaks.

Magnetic Probe Attachment—Stethoscopes with a magnetic probe attachment can be used hands-free.

	Includes		Each
1 Number of Probes Included



	Sensor (3 1/2")	12" Probe Extension	0000000	000000


	Sensor (10 3/4")	Magnetic Probe Attachment	00000000	00000


	2 Number of Probes Included



			Sensor (10 3/4") Funnel (10 1/2")	—	00000000	00000

Noise-Filtering Stethoscopes with Microphone Clamps


Stethoscope with Dial Control	Stethoscope with Touch Screen Control

Touch-Screen Control

Attach microphones to different spots on running machines or vehicles to amplify squeaks, knocking, and rattling from worn parts. To help you isolate sounds, these stethoscopes come with headphones that reduce background noise.

Dial Control—Stethoscopes with a dial control connect to six microphone clamps with color-coded wire leads. Turn the dial to listen to each one in turn, so you can pinpoint the source of a sound.

Touch-Screen Control—Stethoscopes with a touch screen control let you select and mute each microphone on a bright LCD screen. They include both color-coded wireless transmitters and microphone clamps—you can mount them separately to listen in on hard-to-reach spots.

	Microphone Type	No. of Microphones Included	Batteries Included	Includes	Container Type		Each
Dial Control



	Earmuff	Corded	6	Yes	Clamp Storage Pouch	Plastic Carrying Case	0000000	0000000


	Touch-Screen Control



			Earmuff	Wireless	4	Yes	Transmitter Charging Station, USB Charging Cord (6 ft.), 4 Transmitter Extension Cords (3 ft.)	Canvas Bag	0000000	000000

Acceleration Sensors


Single-Axis Accelerometer	Three-Axis Accelerometer

A-Code,

4-Pole

Male

A-Code,

5-Pole

Male

Gauge your machine’s health with more precision than vibration monitors. These sensors measure acceleration, vibration, and frequency. Mount them to motors, fans, and gearboxes. Made entirely of stainless steel, they stand up to prolonged exposure to water and mild chemicals. These sensors use the IEPE communication protocol, so you can connect them to a vibration controller or edge device.

All of these sensors are IP67 rated to block out dust and water if briefly submerged.

Three-Axis Accelerometer—Three-axis sensors pick up motion in three directions—up and down, side to side, and back and forth—for a more comprehensive assessment than single-axis sensors.

IP68 Enclosure Rating and IP69K Enclosure Rating—IP68 and IP69K rated sensors also stand up to spraying water during high-pressure washdowns.

											No. of
	Accel. Range, g	Freq. Range, Hz	Vibration Accel. Range, g	Accuracy	Cord Lg., ft.	Cord Included	Current Output, mA	Input Voltage Range, V DC	Temp. Range, ° F	Mounting Fastener Thread Size	Wires	Poles	Enclosure Rating	Certification		Each
Single-Axis Accelerometer







				Micro M12 Connection

				-80 to 80	2 to 10,000	-50 to 50	±5%	—	No	0.5 to 8	10 to 12	-65 to 255	1/4"-28	—	4	IP67	CE Marked	0000000	0000000


				Three-Axis Accelerometer







								Micro M12 Connection

								-40 to 40	0 to 4,500	-40 to 40	±10%	—	No	4 to 6	11 to 16	-20 to 185	M5	—	5	IP67, IP68, IP69K	UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000




										Wire Lead Connection

										-40 to 40	0 to 4,500	-40 to 40	±10%	33	Yes	4 to 6	11 to 16	-20 to 185	M5	5	—	IP67, IP68, IP69K	UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000

Cords

A-Code,

4-Pole

Female

										Housing Thread
No. of Poles	Electrical Connection Coding	Face Dia.	Voltage	Current, amp	Wire Lead AWG	Cable OD	Cable Lead Lg., ft.	Cable Outer Jacket Material	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	Temp. Range, ° F	Enclosure Rating		Each
4	A	0.3"	30V AC/30V DC	4	22	0.21"	9.5	Polyurethane Rubber	Zinc Alloy	M12	1	-10 to 175	IP66K, IP67	0000000	000000

Motion-Measuring Modules for Development Boards

Measure your device's acceleration, rotation, or orientation. These modules gather data over time and track movement, which can help improve performance, debug issues, and calibrate your components. Solder them onto a development board. To connect them to your device, solder on a wire or header. For a solderless connection, use a Qwiic cord (not included).

Modules with Accelerometer

An accelerometer measures the rate at which your device is speeding up or slowing down.

		Output Data
	Accel., g	Resolution, bit	Freq., kHz	Measures	Temp. Range, ° F	Input Voltage, V DC	I2C Address	Connection Method	No. of Qwiic Connections	Lg.	Wd.		Each
I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection



		8 16 32 64	16	10	Acceleration	-40 to 220	1.2 to 3.6	0x1E 0x1F	Solder	2	1"	1"	0000000	000000

Modules with Accelerometer and Gyroscope

A gyroscope measures how fast your device is rotating.

An accelerometer measures the rate at which your device is speeding up or slowing down.

			Output Data
	Accel., g	Velocity	Resolution, bit	Freq., kHz	Measures	Temp. Range, ° F	Input Voltage, V DC	I2C Address	Connection Method	No. of Qwiic Connections	Lg.	Wd.		Each
I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection



		2 4 8 16	125 °/s 250 °/s 500 °/s 1,000 °/s 2,000 °/s 4,000 °/s	16	7.68	Acceleration, Angular Velocity	-40 to 185	1.71 to 3.6	0x6A 0x6B	Solder	2	1"	1"	0000000	000000

Modules with Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer

A gyroscope measures how fast your device is rotating.

A magnetometer measures your device's orientation.

An accelerometer measures the rate at which your device is speeding up or slowing down.

				Output Data
	Accel., g	Velocity	Magnetic Field Measuring, G	Resolution, bit	Freq., kHz	Measures	Temp. Range, ° F	Input Voltage, V DC	I2C Address	Connection Method	No. of Qwiic Connections	Lg.	Wd.		Each
I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection



		2 4 8 16	125 °/s 250 °/s 500 °/s 1,000 °/s 2,000 °/s 4,000 °/s	0 to 8	18	1	Acceleration, Angular Velocity, Magnetic Field Strength	-40 to 220	1.71 to 3.6	0x6A 0x6B 0x30	Solder	2	1"	1"	0000000	000000