Multi-parameter vibration sensors provide a comprehensive view of machine health by combining vibration, ultrasonic, temperature, magnetic-field, and acoustic measurements in a single device. This approach makes it possible to identify developing mechanical and electrical faults—such as bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment, looseness, or motor-related issues—at an early stage.
By enabling continuous condition monitoring, these sensors support predictive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, enhance operational safety, and help prevent costly unplanned downtime in critical machinery.
The VE-3540 is a compact multi-parameter sensor designed for continuous condition monitoring of critical machinery. Combining vibration, ultrasonic, temperature, magnetic-field, and acoustic measurements in one robust device, it offers in-depth insight into machine health and supports early fault detection.
Mounted directly on bearing housings, gearboxes, and motors, the sensor continuously monitors key operating conditions. It detects developing faults such as imbalance, looseness, bearing damage, vibration abnormalities, and electrical issues in motor circuits—helping maintenance teams act before failures lead to costly downtime.
Real-Time Machine Health Insights for Predictive Maintenance
Key Benefits
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Multi-parameter monitoring with triaxial vibration, high-frequency Z-axis acceleration, ultrasound, sound, magnetic field, contact temperature, and infrared temperature measurement
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Early fault detection for imbalance, looseness, mechanical wear, and electrical motor-circuit faults
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Advanced diagnostics with low-noise accelerometers, ultrasonic analysis, and optional diagnostic licences
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Continuous analysis of up to 32 parameters, including displacement, velocity, acceleration, magnetic field, and sound
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Flexible alarm management with absolute and relative thresholds, delayed alarm notification, and four configurable monitoring scenarios
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Easy data integration through automatic cloud or database transfer, Modbus/TCP communication, and automation-system integration
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Designed for permanent installation in demanding applications, with a compact IP69 housing, power-over-Ethernet, onboard memory, and full-colour status display
By combining several measurement technologies in a single sensor, the VE-3540 enables reliable predictive maintenance, improved machinery availability, enhanced safety, and more efficient maintenance planning.
VE3540 Pump
Smart Sensor
Key features
Technical Specifications
• Triaxial MEMS vibration and high frequency Z axis
• Integrated microphone plus contact & IR temperature
• PoE Ethernet, 8 GB on board memory
• Full color status display and trigger I/O Functions & applications
• Permanent multi parameter monitoring of vibration, sound, magnetic field and temperature on pumps, fans, motors and gearboxes
• On board analyses and alarms with multiple thresholds
• Local status visualization (green / yellow / red)
• Optional advanced diagnostics and integration into PLC / cloud systems
Sensor types and measurement ranges |
MEMS 3D vibration accelerationsensor: |
| • measuring range maximum ±16 g • frequency band 0 ÷ 6.4 kHz | |
| • noise level up to 75 μg/√Hz for ±2 g range | |
| MEMS 1D vibration accelerationsensor forZdirection: | |
| • measuring range ±50 g | |
| • frequency band 0 ÷ 15 kHz | |
| • noise level up to 25 μg/√Hz for ±50 g range | |
| MEMS microphone: | |
| • Frequency bandwidth of at least 15 Hz ÷ 51 kHz • 120 dB SPL (20 Pa) | |
| • signal-to-noise interval for the beginning of the ultrasonic band (19 kHz) at least 76 dB | |
| Magnetic field strengthsensor: | |
| • measuring range 3T • resolution of 0.01 mT | |
| • frequency range 10 kHz | |
| Temperaturesensor: | |
| • device temperature sensor measuring range -30 ÷ +110 °C | |
| • contactless IR temperature sensor measuring range -40 ÷ +130 °C | |
| Memory | 8GB internal |
| Wired communication interface | IEEE 802.3af/at Ethernet 10/100Base-TX (PoE) |
| Digital Input | speed sensor, phase, acquisition trigger |
| Digital Output | 1 configurable relay output |
| Communication protocols | Communication protocols Modbus/TCP, ATC MESbus |
| Software | datACQUIRE, VIDI.cloud, VIDI.server |
| Optional: APIs, Matlab control functions, software functions customized | |
| to the application | |
| Working and storage conditions | Temperature -30 . +105 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP69, dustproof housing, resistant to immersion in water |
| (with protected microphone channel) | |
| Power supply | PoE power supply |
| Assembly | with an M6 screw at least 47mm long |
| Geometric dimensions and weight | 40 x 42 x 16 mm (SxWxG), 110 g |
