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Machine-Check is an easy-to-use machine-assessment tool for both reliability and non-reliability personnel. Sensors connect over Bluetooth to a rugged Android handset running a simple app with pre-configured templates, with alarms set in accordance with ISO 20816 — ideal for walk-around data collection.
Issue D · March 2024. Specification subject to change without notice.

Overview

Pre-loaded Android app

Simple-to-operate VibCheck application on a rugged Android handset.

ISO 20816 templates

Templates for motors, centrifugal pumps, gearboxes and generic rotating shafts, with alarms set to ISO 20816.

Velocity & temperature

Measures velocity and temperature, with an on-the-spot spectrum pop-up on request.

Photos & notes

Capture up to four photos and notes at machine and measurement level; export raw data via email or Google Drive.
The workflow is straightforward: create from a template → connect to the sensors → measure → review & report. Ideal for service, reliability, operations or maintenance teams assessing motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes and other rotating assets.

What’s included

ItemDetails
HandsetAndroid 12 rugged smartphone, charger & cables — pre-loaded with the VibCheck application
Sensors2 × BluVib-M-ST-3 fitted with a rechargeable battery
Mounting2 × magnetic mounts · 2 × fin mounts / stinger (non-magnetic assets) · 2 × flat-plate adhesive mounts
Charging1 × dual-cell recharging station
Backup mediaUSB memory stick with backup application files
CaseCarrying case

Specification

Measurement

ItemSpecification
Number of channels1 × vibration [x] + 1 × temperature (the app reads the X axis only)
Accelerometer typeCapacitive MEMS accelerometer
Maximum range±16 g
Frequency range (±3 dB)6 kHz (typical)
Temperature range−25 °C to +75 °C

Data acquisition & communications

ItemSpecification
Sample rate25.6 kHz
Data block length32,768 samples
NetworkBluetooth Low Energy 5 (all versions)
CertificationsEurope: R&TTE — USA, Canada, International: FCC / IC

Sensor — mechanical, environmental & power

ItemSpecification
EnclosureBase: stainless steel · Cover: plastic
Weight170 g
Dimensions33 mm diameter × 92 mm high
MountingInternal ¼-28 UNF thread
Operating temperature−25 °C to +75 °C
SealingIP66
ComplianceCE, UKCA, RoHS
BatteryLithium Thionyl Chloride, 3.6 V, Size A (SAFT LS17500) · field replaceable
Battery lifeUp to 5 years; over 1 year under full daily operation
The rugged handset is drop-tested to 1.8 m (6 ft) and IP65 water- and dust-resistant, with a rechargeable lithium battery rated for over 3000 hours of frequent daily use.

Downloads

Machine-Check datasheet (PDF)

Full printable specification · Issue D, March 2024

Sensor-Works Ltd. · Alba Innovation Centre, Alba Campus, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7GA · +44 (0)1506 592356 · www.sensor-works.com
Last modified on May 28, 2026