📊 vibration monitoring systems (vms)

Vibration Monitoring
Systems (VMS)

Complete Vibration Monitoring Systems – Online condition monitoring, portable analyzers, proximity probes, accelerometers, and machinery protection. Our experienced team (OEM-trained, 15+ years) supports MAN B&W, Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAK, Rolls-Royce, Bergen, Niigata, Yanmar, ABC, Daihatsu, SEMT Pielstick, Sulzer and more.

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180+
VMS installations

B&K, Schenck
OEM trained on major makes

24/7
VMS support

Experienced
team – 15+ years

🔧 real vessel experience

Our engineers have worked on Vibration Monitoring Systems for MAN B&W ME/MC, Wärtsilä RT-flex, Sulzer RTA, Caterpillar 3500/3600, MAK M43, Rolls-Royce Bergen, Niigata, Yanmar, ABC, Daihatsu, SEMT Pielstick, main engines, generators, thrusters, compressors and more.

From online transducers to portable FFT analyzers – we cover all vibration monitoring aspects.

📊 vibration monitoring systems (vms)

Online · Portable · Protection · Analysis · Balancing

✓ Online Vibration Monitoring Systems – B&K Vibro, Schenck, Emerson, GE Bently
✓ Portable Vibration Analyzers – FFT analysis, balancing, diagnostics
✓ Machinery Protection Systems – API 670 compliant
✓ Proximity Probes & Eddy Current Sensors – shaft vibration, position
✓ Accelerometers & Velocity Sensors – bearing housing vibration
✓ Seismic Sensors – low frequency measurements
✓ Condition Monitoring Software – trending, alarms, diagnostics
✓ Dynamic Balancing (in-situ) – rotors, shafts, propellers
✓ Shaft Alignment & Torsional Vibration
✓ Integration with IAS/AMS/PMS – Kongsberg, Norcontrol, Lyngsø
✓ Class Surveys & Vibration Measurements – DNV, ABS, LR, BV
✓ Retrofit of legacy vibration systems

Experienced with B&K Vibro, Schenck, Emerson, GE Bently, Wilcoxon, Metrix – our team delivers.

🔧 vibration sensors & transducers

Proximity Probes · Accelerometers · Velocity Sensors

Proximity probes (eddy current)

✓ GE Bently Nevada – 3300 XL, 3300 NSv, 5mm, 8mm, 11mm, 25mm probes
✓ B&K Vibro – IN-081, IN-085, IN-088 series
✓ Epcos / IFM – eddy current sensors
✓ Schenck – IN-070, IN-075 series
✓ Metrix – 5480, 5485 series proximity probes
✓ Proximitor / oscillator / extension cables
✓ Calibration & testing services

Accelerometers & velocity sensors

✓ Wilcoxon – 786A, 793, 797, 799 series accelerometers
✓ PCB Piezotronics – ICP accelerometers, 352 series
✓ B&K Vibro – VS-068, VS-069, VS-080 velocity sensors
✓ Metrix – SA-6200, SA-6300 accelerometers
✓ Hansford Sensors – HS-100, HS-200 series
✓ Seismic sensors – low frequency (0.1 Hz)
✓ 4-20 mA loop powered vibration transmitters

💻 online monitoring systems

B&K Vibro · GE Bently · Schenck · Emerson

System makes & models

✓ B&K Vibro – VC-8000, VCM-3, VibroControl 6000, VibroView
✓ GE Bently Nevada – 3500, 1900, 2300 series monitoring systems
✓ Schenck – VibroGuard, VibroCAM, VibroMAT
✓ Emerson CSI – 6500, 9420 online vibration monitors
✓ Meggitt – VibroSmart, VibroSight
✓ National Instruments – cDAQ based monitoring
✓ Rockwell Automation – Entek XM series

Monitoring parameters & features

✓ Shaft relative vibration (X & Y)
✓ Bearing absolute vibration
✓ Axial shaft position (thrust)
✓ Shaft eccentricity & phase reference
✓ Case expansion & differential expansion
✓ Speed & zero speed detection
✓ API 670 compliant alarm & trip relays
✓ Modbus / OPC / Profibus integration
✓ Historian & trending software

📱 portable analyzers & condition monitoring

FFT Analysis · Balancing · Diagnostics · Trending

Portable analyzer makes

✓ B&K Vibro – VIBROPORT 80, VIBROTEST 80
✓ Schenck – VibroXpert, VibroRunner
✓ GE Bently – ADRE, Scout, Data Manager
✓ Emerson CSI – 2140, 2130 Machinery Health Analyzer
✓ Fluke – 810, 805 vibration testers
✓ SKF – Microlog, CMXA series
✓ PRUFTECHNIK – VIBSCANNER, VIBXPERT
✓ Adash – A4900, A4400 VA4 Pro

Condition monitoring services

✓ Route based vibration data collection
✓ Spectrum analysis (FFT) & envelope detection
✓ Bearing fault detection (BPFO, BPFI, BSF, FTF)
✓ Resonance testing & modal analysis
✓ In-situ dynamic balancing (1-plane, 2-plane)
✓ Shaft alignment verification (laser)
✓ Thermography & oil analysis integration
✓ Report generation with ISO 10816 compliance

🛡️ machinery protection systems

API 670 · Trip Monitors · Safety Shutdown

Protection monitors

✓ B&K Vibro – VCM-3, VM-600, RMS-700 protection modules
✓ GE Bently – 3500/40, 3500/42, 3500/53, 3500/20 protection monitors
✓ Schenck – VibroGuard SIL2 protection systems
✓ Meggitt – VibroSmart VSV300, VSE300 safety modules
✓ Metrix – 5400, 5500 series vibration switches
✓ API 670 compliant relay racks

Protection functions

✓ Dual voting logic (1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo3)
✓ Alert & Danger alarms with relays
✓ Time delay & latching options
✓ Bypass / inhibit during start-up
✓ Redundant power supplies & sensors
✓ SIL2 / SIL3 certified systems
✓ Integration with ESD / safety PLC

🔧 engine & machinery applications

Main Engines · Generators · Thrusters · Compressors · Pumps

Engine makes & models monitored

✓ MAN B&W – ME, MC, ME-C, ME-B series (main & auxiliary)
✓ Wärtsilä – RT-flex, X, 20, 26, 32, 46 series
✓ Sulzer – RTA, RT-flex, ZA series
✓ Caterpillar – 3500, 3600, C280, MaK M series
✓ Rolls-Royce Bergen – B, C series
✓ Niigata – ZP, 6L, 8L series
✓ Yanmar – 6EY, 8EY, 12EY
✓ ABC – DZ, VDZ series
✓ Daihatsu – DK, DC series
✓ SEMT Pielstick – PA, PC series
✓ MTU / Cummins / Deutz – high speed gensets

Other machinery monitored

✓ Thrusters – Brunvoll, Schottel, Ulstein, Wärtsilä, Kawasaki
✓ Compressors – Burckhardt, Sauer, Hatlapa, Tamrotor
✓ Pumps – main cooling, cargo, ballast, FW, BWTS
✓ Fans & blowers – engine room, cargo hold
✓ Gearboxes – main reduction, thruster drives
✓ Shaft bearings & stern tube
✓ Propellers & CPP hubs
✓ Turbochargers – MAN, ABB, Mitsubishi

🔧 vms retrofit & troubleshooting

Modernization · Legacy Systems · Diagnostics

✓ Legacy VMS modernization – replacing obsolete B&K, Schenck, Bently racks
✓ PLC-based vibration monitoring – Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi with analog modules
✓ HMI upgrade for vibration displays – trends, bar graphs, alarm history
✓ Sensor retrofit – old velocity to new accelerometers with integrators
✓ Proximity probe system upgrade – driver, extension, probe compatibility
✓ Vibration switch to continuous monitoring upgrade
✓ Integration with IAS / AMS / PMS – Modbus, OPC, Profibus
✓ Vibration troubleshooting – on-site diagnostics, FFT analysis, root cause
✓ Dynamic balancing & alignment services
✓ Spare parts supply – for all major VMS makes
✓ Sensor calibration & testing – NIST traceable
✓ Class survey support – vibration measurements for classification

🌍 vms service coverage

Vessels We Serve with VMS Expertise

Vessel Types

✓ Tankers (VLCC, Aframax, Product)
✓ Bulk Carriers (Capesize, Panamax)
✓ Container Vessels (Post-Panamax)
✓ LNG / LPG Carriers
✓ Offshore Vessels (PSV, AHTS, OSCV)
✓ Drilling Rigs (Jack-up, Semi-sub)
✓ FPSO / FLNG / FSRU
✓ Ro-Ro / PCTC / Car Carriers
✓ Cruise Ships / Ferries
✓ Naval Vessels
✓ Mega Yachts
✓ Power Barges

Global Service Locations

✓ UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah
✓ India – Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Kandla
✓ Singapore – Jurong, Tuas
✓ Middle East – Qatar, Saudi, Kuwait
✓ Europe – Rotterdam, Hamburg, Piraeus
✓ Asia – South Korea, China, Japan
✓ Africa – Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt
✓ Americas – Houston, Rio, Panama
✓ Worldwide – all major ports and shipyards

📊 24/7 vibration monitoring support

Need Vibration Monitoring System
service, retrofit, or analysis?

Our VMS engineers provide complete installation, troubleshooting, retrofit, and repair services for all vibration monitoring systems – online systems, portable analyzers, sensors, and machinery protection. Available 24/7 worldwide.

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Vibration Monitoring
Systems (VMS)