The Spotcheck device is a microprocessor-controlled, handheld machinery condition monitoring tool capable of measuring mechanical vibrations using an attached accelerometer.

By comparing measured vibration velocity levels (inches per second RMS) against the international ISO 10816-3:2009 standard, the device is able to display simple machinery health alarms indicating the fitness of machinery to operate.

When measuring bearing vibrations, the device displays alarms that may indicate existing or approaching bearing failures or seizures. These alarms are generated by analyzing velocity (BV, in ips RMS) or acceleration (BG, in g RMS) measurements at the higher frequencies typically associated with bearing defects (above 1 kHz).

In addition to its vibration measurement abilities, the Spotcheck device includes an integrated non-contact IR thermal sensor and laser pointer. This sensor allows temperature measurements to be taken from distances up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) away, locating potential mechanical problems before expensive failures occur.

These vibration measurement and alarm capabilities, together with temperature readings, allow users of the Spotcheck device to quickly evaluate the condition of machinery and to determine whether further diagnostic investigation is required.

Standard kit items

• Spotcheck portable device
• 3.6 V, 1700 mA rechargeable Lithium battery pack
• 100 mV/g accelerometer sensor with integrated 80 cm cable (BNC connector)
• Magnetic accelerometer base
• Accelerometer stinger probe attachment
• Mains battery charger (AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz input; 4.2 V DC 600 mA output)
• In-car battery charger (DC 12-24 V input; 4.2 V DC 600 mA output)
• Instrument Reference Guide
• Quickstart Guide
• Hard carry case