Vibration Monitoring

At Hardy Instruments, we strive to provide our customers with the best solutions to monitor the health of their rotating or reciprocating equipment. To bring you a complete line of vibration solutions, Hardy Instruments vibration monitoring products are now combined with those of our sister company, Metrix Instrument Co. For all vibration monitoring application support and product related questions, please contact:

Vibration Monitoring Applications Team
Hardy Instruments / Metrix Instrument Co.
Houston, TX
Tel. 281-940-1802
Email vibration@hardyinst.com

Within the industrial facility, vibration is often the most important indicator of the mechanical integrity of rotating or reciprocating machinery. Using vibration monitoring, you can:

	Prevent Machinery Damage
	Prevent Costly Downtime
	Predict problems and properly schedule corrective maintenance

MACHINE MONITORS
The HI 3600 is the most connected monitoring system on the market, enabling you to monitor up to 16 channels of vibration with an additional 16 channels available for equipment parameters using the Expansion Channels. The HI 3600 connects to your plant or engine control using OPC, Modbus TCP, Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or Profibus.

VIBRATION TRANSMITTERS
The HI 5700 Series Transmitters integrate the sensor and signal conditioning into a compact package that provides:

	True RMS detection
	4-20mA output (with non-polarity wiring)
	Raw Buffered Output
	Explosion-proof design

SIGNAL CONDITIONERS 4-20mA
The HI 5500 Signal Conditioner line provides the building blocks for a complete monitoring system. Each signal conditioner provides an analog output (4-20mA/0-5VDC) and a buffered output. Each HI 5501 system is customizable for:

	Filter settings
	Measurement types
	Output units
	Setpoint and relay output options

VIBRATION SWITCH

The Hardy Vibration Switch provides high- end vibration protection in a low profile, Class 1 Division 1 package. Mounted directly to rotating or reciprocating equipment, it monitors equipment vibration and activates an onboard relay when a high level is reached, using a piezoelectric crystal and state-of-the-art electronics to provide the highest degree of precision in this stand-alone monitoring system.

VIBRATION SENSORS

Hardy's vibration sensor line includes accelerometers, Eddy current probes, and drivers. Models are available to meet a wide range of requirements, including temperature ranges, mounting capabilities, and accuracy specifications.

PORTABLE CALIBRATION SHAKERS
Hardy's line of portbable vibration shakers performance of accelerometers, probes, or velocity transducers. Thus, a vibration signal of any frequency and amplitude can be simulated to test the vibration monitoring system. Likewise, the published performance of any vibration sensor can also be confirmed.

 

Download Booklet:  Solutions for Vibration Monitoring