Impact & Environmental Recorders Prevent Damage to Fragile Goods

ShockWatch® 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 direction, amplitude, and duration of impact force. Optional sensors record changes in temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and 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 minimise damage.

Shocklog product family

 



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. Tri-axial piezo-electric accelerometer technology is used to record impact direction, amplitude, and duration. Optional sensors also record changes in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

 
Shocklog 298  

ShockLog 298

ShockLog 298 records the date and time of up to 870 shock and vibration events, time slots, and summary data.

Optional accessories for attachment to the Shocklog 298 include:

  • an environmental sensor
  • where the device is mounted
  • tilt and roll accelerometer
  • GPS/ GPRS Tracking Module

How does the Shocklog 298 Work?

     
Shocklog 248  

ShockLog 248

ShockLog 248 records the date and time of up to 15 shock events, time slots, and summary data.

How does Shocklog 248 Work?

     
Shocklog 208  

ShockLog 208

ShockLog 208 offers an entry-level impact monitoring solution of time slots only.

How does Shocklog 208 Work?


Optional Accessories for Shocklog 298

E trak remote monitoring for Shocklog  

eTrak™
The eTrak tracking module works with ShockLog 298 to deliver real-time event messages and prescheduled status updates, both via e-mail. The eTrak enables users to locate their product in transit with a Google map hyperlink and receive real-time reports on events including date, time, GPS coordinates and the number of events from the last reported period.

Messages are sent via the GPRS network to a user’s computer in email format, and the eTrakWindows-based software interprets the information received. Where a GPRS network is not available the eTrak system automatically reverts to SMS, sending an appropriate message to a network provider who forwards an email to the user.

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.

Tilt and Roll Accelerometer  

Tilt & Roll Accelerometer
The Tilt & Roll Accelerometer extends the monitoring capability of ShockLog 298 to include tilt (front-to-back movement) and sway (left-to-right movement). The accelerometer uses an RS232 cable to connect directly into ShockLog 298 and utilises 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°.

     
Shocklog remote indicator  

Remote Indicators
Remote Indicators allow users to collect impact 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.

     
temp_sensor  

Environmental Sensor: RD298HPT
The RD298HPT is a combined humidity, pressure, and temperature sensor for use with the ShockLog Impact Recorder. It enables these impact recording products to monitor an extended range of environmental factors and is fully supported by the ShockLog software. The HPT sensor unit is plug and play compatible with the ShockLog.


Features Designed for Maximum Performance

Shared Features:

  • Field proven tri-axial piezo-electric accelerometers

  • Self-contained unit design, free of cables and wires

  • User definable alarm levels

  • LED lights provide visual notification of alarm or warning conditions

  • Programmable wake-up values for maximising 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.

Shocklog report view

Full Journey Report
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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