Overview: The Larson Davis Model HVM100 is a portable device designed for monitoring hand-arm and whole-body vibration exposure. It complies with ISO standards 2631, 5349, and 8041, and supports compliance with the EU Physical Agents Directive 2002/44/EC. The device measures three input channels simultaneously and calculates vector sum information on a fourth channel.
Specifications: The HVM100 features digital filtering, a simple LCD display, and multiple language interfaces. It supports ICP® accelerometers and offers a complete system with analysis software. The device can store RMS, Minimum, Maximum, and Peak Level data, along with metrics like Exposure Points, Crest Factor, and Vibration Dose Value (VDV).
Applications: The HVM100 is used for product compliance testing, tool maintenance, and monitoring hand-arm and whole-body exposure. It is suitable for creating formatted exposure reports for regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
Technical Details: The device operates with a range gain of x1, x10, x100, x1000 and can be calibrated by level or sensor sensitivity entry. It supports various units of measurement including m/s², cm/s², ft/s², in/s², g, and dB. The HVM100 can store up to 100 measurements and offers a time history of 120 samples.
Software and Accessories: The Blaze® software provides powerful analysis and reporting capabilities. The HVManager™ tool allows for database creation and exposure profiling. DNA software offers advanced data navigation and analysis. Various accelerometer adaptors and cable assemblies are available to enhance functionality.
Compliance and Standards: The HVM100 meets ISO 8041:2005, 2631-1:1997, 2631-2:1989, 2631-4:2001, 5349-1:2001, and 5349-2:2001 standards, as well as ANSI 2.70-2006. It is CE compliant and provides whole-body frequency weighting as specified in BS 6841:1987.