The MicroVibe™ portable vibration test and measurement instrument is designed to provide sophisticated analysis of rotating equipment for technicians working in industrial or commercial settings. Intended for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA), it is a card-type vibration meter made to fit the Springboard™ expansion slot of a Handspring™ Visor handheld unit. The instrument offers vibration, time-waveform, and FFT spectrum plots. It accepts a variety of sensors, including accelerometers and electro-dynamic velocity pickups.

SKF Reliability Systems, Attn: Marketing Communications Dept., 4141 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123; 858-496-3546 (fax).