Hand-arm vibration meter for health and safety professionals

Hand-arm vibration meter [Pulsar vB]

Protect your workers from physical injury from tools and machinery with the hand-arm vibration meter. The device measures multiple vibration parameters at the same time, so you get all the information you need for your health and safety risk assessments. The device is easy to use, robust and has a 10-hour battery life.

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Hand-arm vibration meter for health and safety managers

The hand-arm vibration meter measures the vibration produced by power tools and machinery. Use it to understand how long your workers can safely use tools for. The device ensures you comply with vibration at work regulations, and it can protect your employees from lasting physical injury.

Simply attach the accelerometer to a tool and start measuring. The easy-to-read screen on the handheld reader unit shows vibration levels in real time. The reader unit’s large memory stores up to 992 recordings. Included software allows you to create printable reports for your health and safety risk assessments.

The hand arm vibration meter is ideal for workers using the following tools:

  • Concrete breakers
  • Sanders, grinders and disc cutters
  • Hammer drills
  • Power mowers
  • Chainsaws and hedge trimmers
  • Scabblers and needle guns

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Features and benefits

Features Benefits

Simple operation

Attach the accelerometer to a tool and start recording. The hand-arm vibration meter has only three buttons, so it’s easy to use with minimal training.  

Meets industry standards and measures all parameters

Meets ISO 8041:2005 for compliance with ISO 5359:2001. Simultaneous measurement of all parameters means you get all the information you need for your health and safety risk assessments.

Rechargeable battery

10 hours of continuous use allows a full working day of measurements.

Large memory

You can store up to 992 recordings on the device. It’s ideal for measuring vibration over a long period of time or across a large workforce.

Large, OLED screen

See vibration measurements in real time. The colour screen is easy to read in bright sunlight, low light and at night.

Pulsar VB Lite software included

Download your data to a computer via USB cable. Use Pulsar VB software to create printable reports for your health and safety assessments.

Hand-arm vibration meter technical specifications

  • Battery life: Up to 10 hours, rechargeable NiMH
  • Memory: Flash memory for up to 992 recordings
  • Operating temperature range: -10°C to +50°C
  • Parameters: acceleration, Aeq, Amax, peak, vector sum, exposure points
  • Construction: High-impact plastic with membrane buttons
  • Compliance: ISO 8041: 2005 and ISO 5349: 2001

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