Impact & Environmental Recorders Prevent Damage to Fragile Goods

ShockLog: RD298
This device records the date and time of up to 400 events. It has several unique features, making it especially suitable for applications in which the cost of exposure to out-of-specification environmental influences is very high. The instrument is equally convenient for protecting high-value fixed or mobile installations, or characterizing shock and vibration during transportation.

In normal operation, the device checks the output of the sensors continuously, and dynamically records any impact above a preset level. This dynamic reloading mode offers high-resolution data capture (up to 2048 Hz) and wake-up within 1.5 ms of exceeding the threshold.

Special Filter range
The standard Shocklog RD298 operates with a high frequency cut off filter set at 250Hz,. The Special Filter range will bring this cut off down to reduce and potentially eliminate all high frequency events to ensure that only the correct events are recorded.

Filter versions available are: F1 (above 40Hz), F2 (above 10Hz), F5 (above 90 Hz)

These filter versions were designed when shipping products that consist of a large amount of exposed metal (eg: transformers, generator sets, oil platforms) to reduce or eliminate high frequency resonant signals that echo through the metal where it may register as a large value g event, when due to the high frequency nature of the signal, there is minimal duration to the event and therefore no potential for shock damage.

Optional accessories for attachment to the Shocklog RD298 include:

• an environmental sensor
• a remote accelerometer to record shock and vibration in areas away from where the device is mounted
• tilt and roll accelerometer
• GPS/ GPRS Tracking Module

How does the Shocklog RD298 Work?

Micro ShockLog: RD317

The Micro ShockLog range provides a cost-effective solution for monitoring environmental influences, especially shock and vibration, on goods in transit.

Two versions are available working in the performance ranges 10g & 100g.

Designed for ease of use, even by unskilled personnel, the Micro ShockLog contains several unique features that significantly reduce both purchase and usage costs. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with a battery life of up to 9 months, makes it ideally suited for routine monitoring. It has been designed to record the first incident, followed by the next 9 most significant events. Real time data stamping identifies when a shock has occurred and when combined with the axis of impact information, provides evidence of the likely damaging event so appropriate action can be taken.

The instrument is simply attached to the container to be transported and the information downloaded either via a direct connection to a PC or laptop or by an iButton when the journey has ended.

The information can then be analysed using Windows based software.

How does the Micro Shocklog RD317 Work?

Optional Accessories for Shocklog RD298

eTrak™
The eTrak tracking module works with ShockLog 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.

Tilt & Roll Accelerometer
The Tilt & Roll Accelerometer extends the monitoring capability of ShockLog 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 RD298 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°.

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.

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.

Feature

ShockLog RD298

Micro ShockLog RD317

Impact scale range

1G, 3G, 10G, 30G, and 100G
(user-programmable)

10G or 100G

Date and time stamping

Up to 400 events / 512 days

Up to 128 events

Data transfer method

Serial

Serial or iButton

Accessories

• Tilt and Roll Accelerometer
• Environmental Sensor (temperature, pressure and humidity)
• Remote Indicator System
• GPS/ GPRS Tracking Module

Environmental Sensor (temperature and humidity) built into unit

Battery size

C alkaline or lithium

AA alkaline or lithium

Additional features

• Multiple filter frequency options for collecting the data of interest
• Detailed Certificate of Calibration included; recalibration services available
• Extended software option adds gRMS, Slot Alarms, and Memory Management Tool

• Set-up and data collection can be independent of computer
• Detailed event recording for up to the 10 highest impact events
• Time slot recording for complete shock and vibration history