Introducing:
Impact & Environmental Recorders Prevent Damage to Fragile Goods
ShockWatch® ShockLog Impact & Environmental Recorders continually monitor and report in real time the shock, vibration, and environmental conditions experienced by structures, facilities, and equipment during transit, storage, and operation. These products record the direction, amplitude, and duration of impact force. Optional sensors record changes in temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, tilt and roll. A GPS / GPRS tracking module is available to pinpoint the location of mishandling or exposure to unfavorable conditions. The ShockLog recorders help deter, monitor, and minimize damage.
ShockWatch Impact & Environmental Recorders
Monitor critical goods and equipment that need special care and handling in transport, storage, and use. Shock, vibrations, and unacceptable environmental conditions can cause costly damage. Identifying responsibility for these unacceptable conditions is the first step in preventing damage and downtime.
ShockWatch Impact & Environmental Recorders provide ongoing monitoring of the intensity and duration of shock and vibration to large stationary or moving equipment, structures, and products. Triaxial piezoelectric accelerometer technology is used to record impact direction, amplitude, and duration. Optional sensors also record changes in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.
ShockLog 298 records the date and time of up to 870 shock and vibration events, time slots, and summary data.
ShockLog 248 records the date and time of up to 15 shock events, time slots, and summary data.
The eTrak tracking module works with ShockLog 298 or RD298 to deliver real-time event messages and prescheduled status updates, both via e-mail. The companion software stores messages in a searchable database for analysis and reporting. Solar-powered with battery backup, the module incorporates GPS and quad-band GSM / GPRS technologies. Reports include the date, time, and number of events since the last report, along with GPS coordinates and Google Maps hyperlinks for seamless viewing of message locations.
The Tilt & Roll Accelerometer extends the monitoring capability of ShockLog 298 or RD298 to include tilt (front-to-back movement) and sway (left-to-right movement). The accelerometer uses an RS232 cable to connect directly into ShockLog and utilizes its own power supply and the ShockLog’s memory to store tilt and sway data. To ensure maximum resolution, the data is recorded in quadrants and is displayed in a range of +/-90°.
Remote Indicators allow users to collectimpact and environmental data from areas that are not easily accessible — and then view the current ShockLog status and any alarm conditions from a more convenient location. Remote Indicators are often selected when it is necessary to embed the ShockLog device into the product or package.
The Environmental Sensor measures temperature, humidity, and pressure. Data are recorded in time slots for easy analysis.
Shared Features:
- Field-proven triaxial piezoelectric accelerometer technology
- Self-contained unit design, free of cables and wires
- User-definable alarm levels
- LED lights for visual notification of alarms and warnings
- Programmable wake-up values for maximizing battery life
- IP67-rated, RF-screened
Individual Product Feature Comparison
| ShockLog 298 | ShockLog 248 | ShockLog 208 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded Data | Impact events Max peaks X, Y, Z gRMS Internal temperature |
Impact events Max peaks X, Y, Z Internal temperature |
Max peaks X, Y, Z Internal temperature |
| Impact Scale Range / Filter Frequency |
1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 200G / 10Hz, 40Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, 250Hz software selectable |
10G / 40Hz 30G / 90Hz 100G / 250Hz |
10G / 40Hz 30G / 90Hz 100G / 250Hz |
| Events | 870 events Up to 262k time slots |
First plus the 14 most severe events (detailed curves) Notification of up to 128 events (event summary log) Up to 262k time slots |
Up to 262k time slots |
| Data Transfer Method | USB iButtons |
USB iButtons |
USB iButtons (optional) |
| Additional Options | Temperature / humidity sensor (built into unit) Temperature, pressure, humidity sensor (stand-alone) Tilt & Roll sensor eTrak GPS module Remote monitoring system |
Temperature / humidity sensor (built into unit) |
Temperature / humidity sensor (built into unit) |
Innovative Software for Reliable Data and Analysis
Comprehensive Windows-based software provides a simple user interface for communicating with the ShockLog device. Robust procedures for setup and data download allow for quick deployment and easy data analysis.
The ShockLog Report View provides an overview of the entire journey in both text and graphic formats. Information delivered includes an event summary, detailed event information, and time slot information. It is possible to zoom in on data of particular interest in order to analyze the information. Data can be exported into packages such as Excel and MatLab for more detailed analysis.
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ShockWatch Impact Recorders:- Decreases costs related to damage incurred during operation, shipping, handling, and storage
- Helps identify optimal modes of transportation, routes, packaging, storage options, and operational conditions through full-journey profiling
- Deters improper handling and operation
- Allows sender to respond to mishandling of shipments before customer delivery
- Alerts recipients and operators to inspect goods and equipment for potential damage
- Isolates when and where unacceptable conditions occur and aids in the identification of accountable parties
- Allows for immediate corrective action in cases of potential impact, vibration, temperature, humidity, and pressure extremes
- Pinpoints potential areas for improvement in operational or shipping and handling processes
- Confirms acceptable conditions during equipment operation, shipping and handling, and storage
Impact & Environmental Recorder Applications
- Offshore oil platforms and equipment
- Building structures and foundations
- Warehouses and storage facilities
- Packaging and vehicles in supply chain
- Lasers, missiles, and satellites
- Power transformers
- Nuclear materials
- Biomedical supplies
- Wind turbines