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HAV Meter – Pulsar vB hand arm vibration meter

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From £2,799.00 (Ex. VAT/GST)

Use the Pulsar vB HAV meter to measure the hand-arm vibration of handheld power tools and find out how long you can safely use them. The Pulsar vB is the only HAV meter you need to take accurate measurements of power tools and start protecting your workers from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and your business from costly fines and compensation claims. The Pulsar vB is:

  • Very easy to use
  • Takes all the essential measurements
  • Gives Vector Sum, Exposure Points and more
  • Allows for effortless reporting for vibration risk assessments
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  • Delivery Time | 2-3 days
  • Warranty | Extended 7-year warranty
  • Calibration | 12-months
  • Software | License-free software included
  • Shipping | Worldwide

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Description

Hand Arm Vibration Meter

The Pulsar vB Hand Arm Vibration Meter has been designed to conduct highly accurate Hand-Arm Vibration measurements of your tools and machinery, helping you to comply withย The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005).

It is simply the best Hand Arm Vibration meter to measure the vibration of your power tools and machinery to help protect your workers from HAVS and Vibration White Finger. The Pulsar vB takes quick and reliable measurements of all the essential parameters for Hand-Arm Vibration assessment. The Pulsar vB has been specifically designed to make the job as simple as possible. Its small size, combined with a powerful processor and large memory enables Safety Professionals to take Hand Arm Vibration to the next level.

It’s supplied with a simple to attach tri-axial accelerometer with which simultaneous X, Y and Z readings are taken and displayed on the screen in real-time. Measurements can be taken in M/S2 or in G, and results are given for Aeq, Peak and Vector Sum. Measured data is also calculated into the HSE’s easy to use colour coded points system, and also displays the Exposure Action Value (EAV) and Exposure Limit Value (ELV) times.

 

The Safety Professional’s Choice

  • Easyย to use: fix to your tool, switch on and press record
  • Triaxial accelerometer for X, Y, Z measurements
  • Essential measurements: Arms, Aeq, Amax, Peak, Vector Sum, HSE Exposure Points, EAV, ELV
  • Large clear display to view everything you need
  • Colour coded measurements so you know if there’s a problem
  • Large memory to keep your measurements safe
  • Download to the vB Plus Software for effortless reporting

 

This is a ‘must-have’ for Health and Safety Managers to assess vibration exposure in their workforce by giving accurate vibration magnitude measurements of the power tools your employees use.

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Product Options

The Pulsar vB Hand-Arm Vibration Meter is supplied with the following accessories.

 

Pulsar vB Vibration Meter

  • Pulsar vB Vibration Meter
  • Triaxial Accelerometer
  • Accelerometer Mounting Block
  • Power Supply
  • USB Download Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • Calibration certificate

 

The Pulsar vB Hand-Arm Vibration Meter includes a standard 1-year warranty, which can be extended to 7 years when the instrument is returned to Pulsar Instruments for annualย calibration.

Instructions

The sections below outline the basic operation of the Pulsar vB Hand-Arm Vibration Meter. For full instructions, please refer to the user manual.

 

Setting up the Pulsar vB

Attach the tri-axial accelerometer securely to the tool using the supplied mounting block and fixings. Mount as close to the operatorโ€™s grip as possible and route the cable safely. Align the plug with the red mark on the Pulsar vBโ€™s LEMO socket and push straight in. To remove, pull back the connector to release.

 

Starting a Measurement

Switch the Pulsar vB on by holding the power button. To start a measurement, press the Run/Stop/OK button. Measure for at least thirty seconds; longer samples improve accuracy. Press the Run/Stop/OK button again to stop measuring.

 

Reviewing and Downloading

View results on screen and, if enabled, see Exposure Points after stopping a measurement. The Pulsar vB can store approximately 992 measurements. To download data, switch the instrument off, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB cable, then switch it back on. Once connected, the Pulsar vB is ready to transfer data to the vBPlus software. For full details on downloading measurements, refer to the vBPlus software user manual.

Applications

The Pulsar vB Hand-Arm Vibration Meter is designed for professionals who need fast, accurate assessments of vibration exposure from hand-held tools.

 

Hand-Arm Vibration at Work

Excessive hand-arm vibration can cause serious long-term conditions such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Vibration White Finger. The Pulsar vB makes it easy to measure vibration directly at the tool handle, helping identify exposure risks and maintain compliance with workplace safety standards.

Accurate and easy to use, the Pulsar vB records vibration in three axes simultaneously, providing clear readings of Arms, Aeq, Peak and Vector Sum. The Pulsar vB displays real-time vibration levels during measurement and calculates exposure points once the measurement is complete. When used together, the HAVi records trigger time while the Pulsar vB measures vibration magnitude, allowing a complete and accurate assessment of daily vibration exposure.

Specifications

Instrument Standards
ISO 8041 : 2005 Human Response to Vibration
For compliance with:
ISO 5349 : 2001 Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration

Level Ranges
Low Range
0.05 – 200.0m/s2
0.005 – 20.4g

High Range
0.50 – 2000.0m/s2
0.50 – 204.0g

Measurement Channels
One

Parameters
Acceleration: Arms, Aeq, Amax, Peak, Vector Sum, Exposure Points

Linear Operating range
72 dB

Frequency Weighting
WH โ€“ Hand Arm Filter

Memory
Flash memory storing up to 992 recordings

Transducer
vB0013, 10mV/g

Noise Floor
<0.002 m/s2 Low Range
<0.020 m/s2 High Range

Display
Full Colour Graphic OLED Display (160 x 128)

Batteries
NiMH re-chargeable cell pack
Typically 10 hours continuous use

Connections
Input: 5 Pin Lemo Socket
AC Output: 4 Pole 3.5mm Jack Socket
Download: USB Micro B (Cable Supplied)
Recharge: DC Socket (Charger & Cable Supplied)

Environmental
Temperature Operating Range: -10 to + 50ยบC
Humidity: Up to 90% RH Non Condensing

Electromagnetic Compatibility
Designed in accordance with the following
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives:
โ€ข SI 2005/281
โ€ข 2004/108/EC

Case
High Impact ABS plastic with tactile membrane keypad

Downloads

Datasheet (pdf, 218KB)
English
User Manual (pdf, 1191KB)
English
User Manual (pdf, 741KB)
German
User Manual (pdf, 677KB)
French
User Manual (pdf, 698KB)
Spanish

Reviews (1)

1 review for HAV Meter – Pulsar vB hand arm vibration meter

  1. Keith Tomkins – The Wildlife Trusts

    The product is exactly what we wanted, something to measure vibration at source in order to better manage our HAVs requirements. It works well and is simple to use, with the opportunity to work directly from the meter or in comfort in the office with the simple software. Simon offered excellent advice and information before purchase and followed this up with a site visit to make sure we knew how to get the best from the kit.

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