Handheld analyzer for machine diagnostics

Staff -- Control Engineering, 12/1/2006

VSA-1214 and 1215 vibration spectrum analyzers from Datastick Systems Inc. are said to allow facilities of all sizes to use vibration analysis in machine-condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and routine troubleshooting to reduce costs and downtime. PDA-based system includes VSA-1214 or 1215 module attached to a state-of-the-art Palm TX handheld computer running Datastick Spectrum version 1.6 software for collecting vibration measurements and displaying and storing them as time waveforms and FFT spectra. Also included is the latest version of the company’s reporting system for importing data from the handheld into a special Microsoft Excel-based application on the PC. New system features a redesigned hardware module with low-noise analog input for standard ICP-type accelerometers and velocity sensors, optimized digital circuitry, and built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. www.datastick.com

Datastick Systems Inc.