VM-Body - Applications
Occupational medicine
VM-BODY is applied for measuring human whole-body vibrations. Whole-body vibrations are caused by vibrations or shocks which are transmitted by machines and vehicles in the workplace via seat or feet. If a person is exposed to strong whole-body vibrations, safety and health are endangered and it is proven that backache can be provoked or aggravated.
The "vibration directive” (directive 2002/44/EC) defines minimum requirements for the protection against risks arising from whole-body vibrations.
Comfort
The measurement modes are based on the international standard ISO 2631. This standard not only covers whole-body vibrations from a medical view, but also comfort assessments, e.g. for passengers in rail vehicles (trains, underground railway, etc.). Thus, the comfort of a person during the transport can be assessed objectively and according to an internationally accepted method.
Identify causes
As an extra measurement mode, the identification of transmission characteristics of seats (
SEAT value) is available in VM-BODY+. For each measurement, the Pro version additionally offers an
analysis in frequency domain - for both, the unweighted signal and also with weighting filters. This way, causes (e.g. structural ones) which contribute to the total vibration value most are detected quickly.

Comfort and health assessment
VM-SHIP is used to measure human whole-body vibrations on ships. Whole-body vibrations are caused by vibrations which are transmitted from drives and machines to a person that is standing, sitting or lying down. If the crew is exposed to strong whole-body vibrations, safety and health are endangered. Too strong vibrations also diminish the comfort of the passengers in their cabins.
The international standard ISO 6954 provides guide values for different classes of rooms. Exceeding these guide values may cause complaints. For acceptance inspections, parties can use these guide values or agree on their own values.
Identify causes
VM-SHIP+ additionally offers a frequency
analysis of the weighted and unweighted vibration signal. This can help to find the source of vibration.
VM-Body - Models & Accessories
Models
VM-BODY | Whole-body human vibration software instrument |
VM-BODY+ | Whole Body Human Vibration Software instrument with analysis |
VM-BODY Kit | Whole Body Human Vibration kit, Sensor, DAS, Software |
VM-HAND-BODY Kit One | Whole Body and hand-arm kit for one handle |
VM-HAND-BODY Kit Two | Whole Body and hand-arm kit for two handles |
VM-SHIP | Measuring System for ship vibration |
VM-Body - Related Products
- High dynamic range, good resolution
- Convenient calibration with sensor database
- Short training period due to modular software concept
- External messaging via email or radio control system
- Offline diagnosis with stored measuring data
- Frequency Range: 0.3 .. 2000 Hz (-3 dB)
- Input Ranges: ±10000 mV, ±1000 mV, ±100 mV
- A/D: 16 Bit, 10 kHz / Channel
Input Type | Voltage |
Analog Inputs | 2 |
Digital Inputs | 2 |
- IEPE Output; Nominal 100 mV/g
- Calibrated Measuring Range; +/-60g
- Maximum Survival; up to 8000g
- Linear Frequency Range; 0.5 to 1000Hz
- Resonant Frequency; >25kHz
- Residual Noise; < 0.0004g
Type | Voltage Mode (IEPE) |
# of Axis | 3 |
Full Scale | 50 g |
Output | 100 mV/g |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Mounting | Seat Pad |