Vibration Meters

Vibration meters measure machine vibration to detect bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment and looseness before they cause a failure.

SPM and Monarch cover this range. The measurement parameter should match the fault type: velocity is the general indicator of overall machine condition, displacement suits low-speed shafts, and acceleration or enveloped acceleration is what reveals early bearing damage at high frequency. A simple overall reading is enough for trending against a baseline, but diagnosing which fault is present requires a spectrum. Confirm the frequency range and whether the meter stores readings for route-based monitoring.