b e a r i n g m o n i t o r i n g m a d e e a 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

significantly reduced by periodically checking bearing condition.

Condition monitoring saves money - simply put, simply done

Bearing Checker – your affordable expert

Shock pulse measurement on ball and roller bearings

Surface temperature measurement

Use the stethoscope function to listen to machine sounds

The True SPM® MethodSPM’s 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 bearing´s 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.

Bearing condition at your fingertips 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.

Bearing Checker – your affordable 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 maintenance a profitable part of your production

Functionality• 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

simplifies 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.

SpecificationsCasing/cover: ABS/PC, IP54Size: 158 x 62 x 30 mm (6.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in)Weight: 185 g (6.5 ounces) including batteryKeypad: Sealed membrane (silicone rubber)Display: Graphic monochrome, 64 x 128 pixels, LED backlightBearing condition indication: Green, yellow and red light LEDs Measurement indication: Blue light LEDPower supply: 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries, alcaline or rechargeableBattery life: > 20 hrs of normal useOperating temperature: 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F)Input connector: Lemo coaxial, for external shock pulse transducers (probe or quick

connector)Output connector: 3,5 mm stereo mini plug for headphonesGeneral 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 measurementMeasurement technique: dBm/dBc, measuring range -9 to 90 dBsv, +3 dBsvTransducer type: Built-in probe transducer

Temperature measurementTemperature range: –10 to +160 °C (14 to 320°F) Resolution: 1 °C (1°F)Transducer type: Thermopile Sensor TPS 334/3161, built-in contact free IR-sensorStethoscopeHeadphone mode: 8 level amplification

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 Strängnäs, Sweden, Tel +46 152 225 00, Fax +46 152 150 75, info@spminstrument.se

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