SM7
The SM7, our flagship and most advanced wireless reliability sensor, represents the pinnacle of Waites engineering and predictive capability. Built for harsh and hazardous environments, SM7 is intrinsically safe and certified for Class I, Division 1 (C1D1) hazardous locations, with an IP69K-rated enclosure and over-the-air configurability.
SM7 delivers:
- Fmax of 11.2 kHz and an 88 kHz decimated sample rate, ensuring complete visibility across the entire vibration spectrum.
- ImpactVUE® ultrasonic demodulation, based on readings up to 44KHz (well into the ultrasonic range), detecting the earliest bearing and lubrication failures well before they manifest in standard frequency ranges.
- Long time waveform capture for slow-speed and complex rotating assets, enabling fault detection down to 1 RPM.
- Advanced filtering and synchronous multi-axis and multi-sensor readings (within 5 microseconds), unlocking deep diagnostic techniques such as phase and asset-train analysis.
- Intrinsic safety ratings, harsh-environment durability, and over-the-air configurability across virtually all operating conditions.
In short, the SM7 is purpose-built for critical assets—high-speed (and ultra-low RPM), high-value equipment whose unexpected downtime carries major operational impact. It is the foundation of Waites’ industry-leading predictive accuracy, verifiably detecting over 99.9% of downtime-causing events.
S4B
The S4B is the most capable sensor in its size, delivering SM7-level performance in a smaller, tethered form factor ideal for spaces with washdowns like food and beverage. Designed for applications where such space, mounting constraints, or continuous power are considerations, the S4B retains the core capabilities that define Waites’ predictive accuracy.
This smaller, tethered sensor features the same high-frequency response, advanced accelerometers, and ImpactVUE® ultrasonic detection as the SM7. It enables early fault detection across the full vibration spectrum, including bearing and lubrication issues that lower-resolution sensors miss.
By bringing this level of performance into a compact, hard-wired design, the S4B extends high-fidelity monitoring to assets where a wireless deployment may not be the suitable fit, without compromising on data quality or diagnostic depth.
SV5
The SV5 is a compact, hard-wired tethered sensor designed for easy installation in tight or demanding industrial environments. Delivering mid-frequency, high-g, tri-axis vibration, and precision temperature sensing, it provides early visibility into developing faults to help teams act before unexpected failures occur.
With an IP67-rated enclosure and a 10-ft tethered cable, the SV5 supports continuous, direct-connect monitoring in space-constrained applications. Its small form factor allows it to fit virtually anywhere, making this sensor a practical solution for machines that require dependable condition monitoring in compact installations.
SV5’s key capabilities include:
- Tri-axis vibration, ±16 g (up to 4.2 kHz Fmax)
- Temperature range: -40 to 221°F (±1°F accuracy)
- IP67-rated enclosure
- Compact 0.53 in form factor
- 10-ft tethered cable
