Choosing the right portable vibration analyzer when you’re not always performing vibration analysis can be difficult. Even experts that consistently analyze vibration in industrial machinery to identify anomalies and predict faults want a professional tool that will work best for their testing purpose. Vibration analyzers use the vibration motion inside the accelerometer and displays the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), an algorithm of calculating magnitude versus frequency. With the variety of equipment on the market, how do you choose which one? We looked at some of the top vibration analyzers manufacturers on the market—Vibralign, IRD, and Commtest, to provide you with a comparison of each top product rentals from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals. The following chart provides a simple comparison of the three products and the top features you should take into consideration when choosing. ATEC customer support is also available to help at (800) 404-2832. These models are in-stock and available for rent.
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Vibralign Fixturlaser SMC
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IRD 258V
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Commtest VB8
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| Frequency Range |
200 Hz - 20 kHz single channel |
.16 Hz - 040 kHz single channel |
Up to 40 kHz single channel
Up to 20 kHz 3 channel |
| FFT Lines |
3,200 lines 3 channel |
25,600 lines single channel |
3,200 lines single channel
1,600 lines 3 channel |
| Single or Triaxial Accelerometer |
Triaxial |
Single |
Single (Triaxial Optional) |
| Channels |
3 channel vibration analysis |
1 & 2 channel vibration analysis |
4 channel simultaneous recordings |
| Operating Temperature |
14° F to 131° F (-10 ° to 55 °) C |
14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50) °C |
14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50) °C |
| Touchscreen Display |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Battery |
10 hours under intense use, high density Li-ion type |
up to 8 hours on full charge, Li-Ion smart battery pack |
10 hours, Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 4500 mAh |
| Weight |
1.2 kg (2.7 lb). including battery and rubber protection |
0.72 kg (1.6 lb) (no accessories) |
1.2 kg (2.7 lb) including battery and strap |
Dimensions
(L x W x H) |
7.87" x 10.4" x 2.56" (200 x 265 x 65) mm |
7.48" x 5.28" x 1.97" (190 x 134 x 50) mm |
9.9" W x 5.8" L x 2.4" H (252 x 148x 60) mm |
Request a rental quote online or call (800) 404-2832 today to get your portable vibration analyzer from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals.
Posted December 06, 2019