bea r i ng moni t or i ng ma de ea s y

Bearing measurement
Temperature measurement
Stethoscope function
On the spot bearing evaluation
Small, light weight, robust
Built-in sensors, spm and temperature
Easy to use, minimum training needed
Cost effective
A well-managed maintenance effort results in improved reliability - that
gives you a competitive edge!
Modern industrial maintenance requires informed decisions on
measures to optimize equipment and component performance. Timely
failure prediction and detection is key to cutting operating costs.
Machine breakdowns are frequently caused by bearing damage.
Unplanned downtime, as well as unnecessary repair work, can be
signicantly reduced by periodically checking bearing condition.
Condition monitoring saves money - simply put, simply done
Beari ng Checker your affordabl e expert
Shock pulse measurement on ball and roller
bearings
Surface temperature measurement
Use the stethoscope function to listen to
machine sounds
The True SPM Method
SPMs shock pulse method is the only successful monitoring technique
specializing in rolling element bearings. It presents accurate information
on the mechanical state of the bearing surfaces and of the lubrication
condition, throughout the bearings lifetime.
Installation faults and poor lubrication, the root cause of many bearing
failures, are easily detected.
Shock pulse monitoring with the True SPM Method gives early warning
of bearing deterioration, the most common cause of machine failures.
Beari ng condi ti on at your fi ngerti ps
Small and lightweight, Bearing Checker is a unique instrument designed
for swift, on-site condition monitoring of all kinds of ball and roller
bearings.
By means of evaluated measurement results, maintenance technicians
and mechanics can assess bearing condition and identify sources of
potential machine problems without specialized training.
Beari ng Checker your affordabl e expert
Push button
operated
Evaluated bearing
condition in green,
yellow and red
Blue LED indicating
measurement
Output for
eadphones
Display with
LED backlight
Built-in transducer
IR temperature sensor
Three measuring
modes, bearing
check, temperature
measurement and
stethoscope
2 x 1.5 V
AA batteries,
rechargeable
or alcaline
Memory for
10 readings
Input for optional transducers
Bearing Checker is a handheld, pocket-size, user
friendly instrument. It is economical, reliable
and straightforward and makes a proactive
approach to maintenance economically feasible
for everyone. Provide your maintenance
personnel with an easy-to-use, cost effective
instrument for bearing monitoring!
Make mai ntenance a profi tabl e part of your producti on
Functi onal i ty
Bearing condition measurement
Following a quick measurement set up, an eval-
uated result in green, yellow or red is presented,
on the spot. An evaluation code for the result
simplies troubleshooting using the evaluation
guide. Up to ten measurements can be stored
in the instrument. For bearing measurement,
the built-in probe or any of the external probes
available for the Bearing Checker can be used.
Users can also listen to the shock pulse signal in
order to verify the pattern of the pulses. Listen-
ing to the shock pulses and distinguishing the
pattern gives a very good idea of what the fault
might be according to the evaluation guide. A
Transducer Line Test, TLT, is automatically made
in connection with bearing measurement to as-
sure that the transducer, connector and cable
are in operating condition.
Surface temperature measurement with IR
sensor.
Stethoscope function enabling you to listen
to machine sounds.
In an industrial environment, dirt, humidity, splashes and
sometimes harsh temperatures are unavoidable. With its
robust and ergonomic design, Bearing Checker endures the
environmental challenges of daily maintenance work. It also
withstands the impacts of rough usage.
Specications
Casing/cover: ABS/PC, IP54
Size: 158 x 62 x 30 mm
(6.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in)
Weight: 185 g (6.5 ounces) including battery
Keypad: Sealed membrane (silicone rubber)
Display: Graphic monochrome, 64 x 128 pixels, LED backlight
Bearing condition indication: Green, yellow and red light LEDs
Measurement indication: Blue light LED
Power supply: 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries, alcaline or rechargeable
Battery life: > 20 hrs of normal use
Operating temperature: 0 to +50C (32 to 122F)
Input connector: Lemo coaxial, for external shock pulse transducers (probe or quick
connector)
Output connector: 3,5 mm stereo mini plug for headphones
General functions: Battery status display, transducer line test, metric or Imperial units
of measurement, language independent menus with symbols, stor-
age of up to 10 measurement values
Shock pulse measurement
Measurement technique: dBm/dBc, measuring range -9 to 90 dB
sv
, +3 dBsv
Transducer type: Built-in probe transducer
Temperature measurement
Temperature range: 10 to +160 C (14 to 320F)
Resolution: 1 C (1F)
Transducer type: Thermopile Sensor TPS 334/3161, built-in contact free IR-sensor
Stethoscope
Headphone mode: 8 level amplication
Accessories
EAR12 Headphones with ear defenders
15286 Belt holder for external probe
transducer
15287 Belt case for accessories
15288 Protective cover with wrist strap
External transducers and cable adapters are
also available.
SPM Instrument AB, Box 504, SE-645 25 Strngns, Sweden, Tel +46 152 225 00, Fax +46 152 150 75, info@spminstrument.se
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