SKF UK will be exhibiting the latest addition to its Microlog range of handheld instruments, the Analyzer AX, at Easyfairs's Maintec 2009.

The Microlog Analyzer AX can be used for a variety of data collection tasks and can be customised to meet the needs of individual applications, speeding up equipment monitoring rounds considerably.

The SKF Microlog Analyzer AX incorporates an 806 MHz Xscale processor, providing real-time rate and display s, which can be viewed clearly on the instrument's 6.4in VGA colour display.

In addition to SKF Acceleration Enveloping technology, the device offers four-channel, non-route, two-channel or simultaneous triaxial route analysis, and two-channel balancing.

The rugged IP65 rated dust- and water-proof analyser has been designed for use in tough industrial environments, while the rechargeable lithium battery supports eight hours of continuous data collection and eliminates the environmental issues surrounding the disposal of used batteries.

Users can from a range of application modules, creating a custom device that suits their individual requirements.

Modules can be added as needs develop, keeping ongoing costs down.

Application modules include: balancing; bump analysis; recorder; frequency response function; run up/coast down and check to conformance.

This range of application modules allows users to perform several advanced tasks with a single device, including impact tests, digital recording, modal analysis, transient phenomena analysis, and quality inspections.

Alternatively, pre-configured models (AX-M, AX-S and AX-F) are also available with a ion of loaded modules.

The SKF Microlog Analyzer AX is compatible with SKF Aptitude Analyst 4.1 or later software.

SKF Aptitude Analyst is a component of the SKF Aptitude Monitoring Suite software, which integrates data from a range of SKF portable and on-line data acquisition devices.

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