Vibration sensors

Condition monitoring through vibration analysis

Vibration sensors

Vibration sensors for efficient condition monitoring

In industrial plants, unexpected failures are costly and lead to production downtime. The Weidmüller u-sense series vibration sensors enable precise vibration analysis and effective condition monitoring. Thanks to wireless technology, they are easy to retrofit. The wired sensors enable continuous monitoring.

With versatile interfaces such as IO-Link, 4-20 mA and switching output, the sensors integrate seamlessly into existing automation environments. Their robust design with stainless steel housing (V2A, V4A) and protection class IP66/67 ensures a long service life – even in harsh operating conditions or Ex-zone environments.

Benefit from the advantages of predictive maintenance and increase the efficiency of your system.

The benefits at a glance

Productivity

Productivity

Reduction of production disruptions through condition monitoring of machines and systems and early detection of anomalies and damage

Efficiency

Efficiency

Optimization of maintenance costs through on-demand, condition-based maintenance activities

Resilience

Resilience

Improve the resilience of your processes through proactive risk management based on sensor data.

Our product range in the field of vibration sensors

u-sense vibration VIB1 – Wireless sensor for easy retrofitting

Wireless machine health monitoring through vibration analysis

The Industrial Internet of Things concept has great potential for retrofitting existing systems that have not yet been digitized in any way. The u-sense vibration VIB1 wireless radio vibration sensor is particularly advantageous for easy retrofitting in existing buildings. It is powered by a replaceable battery and communicates with Weidmüller’s gateways and control units via Bluetooth. This makes it quick and easy to monitor the condition of existing and new machines without the need for extensive installation work on the machines. The sensor is suitable for use in production, in water management, and, thanks to its Ex certification for Zone 2, also for the process industry.

  • Wireless time and frequency domain vibration analysis in 3 axes
  • Easy installation thanks to battery operation with wireless communication
  • Interoperability in local automation, as well as on-premise and cloud platforms
  • Approved for harsh environments (IP66/67, Ex Zone 2)
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u-sense vibration VIB2x/4x/6x – Robust wired sensors

Continuous real-time condition monitoring

In addition to the wireless sensor, Weidmüller’s portfolio of vibration sensors also includes wired sensors. Although they require more effort to install, they offer the operational advantage of no battery changes. In addition, wired sensors measure continuously and are also suitable for machines that frequently change their operating states.

The wired vibration sensors of the VIB2x, V1IB4x, and VIB6x series are powered and read via an analog current interface (4...20 mA). They also provide digital switching outputs to signal out-of-limit conditions. The VIB22 and VIB24 series have an IO-Link interface for configuration and communication of extended measured values. With Ex and SIL certification, Weidmüller’s wired sensors are suitable for a wide range of industries and applications.

  • Continuous wired vibration analysis
  • Compact design with robust stainless steel housings (V2A, V4A)
  • Analog, IO-Link, switching output
  • Extensive approvals (Ex, SIL)
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High-quality installation accessories

Cables, connectors, mounting adapters and magnets for professional installation

For proper and industrial-grade installation of vibration monitoring systems, Weidmüller offers high-quality cables, connectors, mounting adapters, and magnets for mobile use.

  • Mounting adapters (threaded and adhesive plate)
  • Magnet adapters (for flat and convex surfaces)
  • Sensor cables in different assemblies
  • Rubber protective covers and metal protective hoses
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u-sense VIB1 Pilot-Kit – measuring system for simple field testing

A quick introduction to the monitoring of machines and systems

With our Pilot-Kit, you can test vibration analysis with u-sense vibration quickly and easily on your machine. The sensor records vibration and temperature data from your machine and sends it wirelessly to the gateway, where it is displayed in the easy-to-use, open-source Node-RED development environment. All you need is your browser.

The Pilot-Kit includes the hardware as well as the application software on the gateway for local visualization, storage and monitoring of the measured values. The application software also offers the option of connecting to additional data services (multi-connectivity).

  • Quick and easy data collection on your machine
  • Local visualization and monitoring
  • Multi-connectivity for local, on-premise, and cloud integration
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The easy approach to machine monitoring

The easy approach to machine monitoring

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Condition monitoring with vibration analysis on permanently rotating equipment

u-sense vibration in use

Rethinking industrial services: Our partner YNCORIS Industrial Services is ensuring future viability of chemical sites by innovative digital solutions.

Motors and pumps can be easily retrofitted here, so that they can be operated and maintained more efficiently.

Partnership with an innovative technology.

Perfect complements

Make the best use of the data from our intelligent sensors and enter the world of Industrial IoT with our perfect complements. We have the right product for every requirement and can help you identify the right solution for your needs.

IoT Gateways

With our IoT Gateways, you can establish a connection from the sensor to the cloud. You can collect machine data and gain access to your field devices and controls. By acquiring and pre-processing machine data, our IoT Gateways help keep your operating costs low.

easyConnect – your industrial service platform

Our cloud-based platform is your ticket to the world of digital services from Weidmüller, and the intuitive and future-proof tool for your path to Industrial IoT. Realize your use cases easily, consistently and without any relevant prior knowledge, thanks to the perfect interaction of platform, devices and diverse software services.

Weidmüller industrial AutoML

With our Industrial AutoML you can optimize operations, increase product quality and create new business models by taking advantage of advanced analytics. As a machine or process expert you can easily build, deploy and operate machine learning models without needing any data science skills.

Services

Benefit from our service and market experience

Whatever your requirements are for intelligent sensors, we’ll always give you the best advice. We support you with our comprehensive service levels and ensure that your business operates as efficiently as possible. From constantly available products to full product information, we’ll be there to support you. You can also rely on our many years of experience and expertise, which we are always happy to share with you. Our experts are available any time via our customer support service.

Support for u-sense

We offer you optimal support by providing full information about every product. From certificates to application notes or drawings, you’ll have everything you need to operate our u-sense sensors.

Electronic product data for our distribution partners

With our electronic catalog in BMECat format and other formats, gain rapid access to produce data based on proven standards

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We’ll provide you with full product information and expert knowledge. In the portfolio overview for our individual products, you’ll find the answers to any questions you may have. Alternatively, download our product catalog to identify the specific switch mode power supplies to meet your needs.

White paper

Looking for more information about smart sensors for motor monitoring?

In our white paper, we show you how to achieve added value by retrofitting machine condition monitoring with the Industrial IoT sensor solution from Weidmüller. We go into more technical details and present use cases to show the sensor’s mode of operation for data acquisition.

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