Marmonix MVB 600 Data-Logging Vibration Analyzer

The Marmonix MVB 600 vibration meter is for maintenance and reliability teams who want more than a single number. Put the magnetic probe on a pump, fan or motor bearing, and the colour screen shows acceleration, velocity or displacement with max, min and average values, a live trend line and an ISO severity grade. Logging stores about 397,000 readings so you can compare each machine with last month’s results. It sits at the top of our vibration meters range.

The MVB 600 reads acceleration up to 300 m/s², velocity up to 850 mm/s and displacement up to 3300 µm with ±1.5% ±2 digits accuracy. It also measures vibration frequency from 30 Hz to 14 kHz and surface temperature. A rechargeable 2000 mAh battery and a USB link mean no spare batteries and no hand-written readings. To plan a monitoring route, read our vibration meter and condition monitoring guide.

Why choose the MVB 600

• Five measurements in one tool: acceleration (peak), velocity (RMS), displacement (p-p), frequency and temperature
• Built-in ISO rating: grades velocity as Good, Normal, Unsatisfactory or Unacceptable for machine classes I–IV
• Spectrum and trend on screen: a frequency view and a live line chart help you see whether a problem is steady or comes and goes
• Large memory: 8 MB for about 397,000 readings, saved as CSV, plus BMP screenshots
• Ready for reports: appears as a USB drive on a PC, with free PC software for live data
• Wide range: 300 m/s² and 850 mm/s cover heavily loaded machines that saturate entry-level meters
• Rechargeable: 2000 mAh lithium battery, USB charging, adjustable auto power-off
• 2-year warranty and local support in the UAE and GCC

Where the MVB 600 is used

• Predictive maintenance routes: monthly readings on pumps, fans, motors, compressors and gearboxes
• District cooling, HVAC and facilities: chillers, AHU and cooling-tower fans, chilled-water pumps
• Oil, gas, water and power: process pumps, blowers and auxiliary drives
• Manufacturing and metals: rolling mills, conveyors, mixers and machine-tool spindles
• Commissioning and acceptance: baseline readings after installation, balancing, alignment or a bearing change

MVB 600 specifications

Values are taken from the official Marmonix MVB 600 datasheet and instruction manual.

Machine classes used for the ISO rating

How to take a reading with the MVB 600

1. Connect the sensor to the meter and fit the magnetic base. Check the battery level.
2. In the menu, set the units, the sampling interval and the machine class (MachLV) for the machine you are testing.
3. Short-press MENU to switch on, then DEL/MEAS to start measuring. Use the arrow keys to choose acceleration, velocity, displacement, frequency or temperature.
4. Place the magnet on a clean, flat point on the bearing housing, close to the shaft. Use the same point and direction each time.
5. Let the reading settle. On the velocity screen, press ENTER for the ISO grade; on the frequency screen, press ENTER for the spectrum.
6. Press REC to log. Afterwards, connect by USB and copy the CSV files to your maintenance records.

Safety: keep the cable, the meter and loose clothing clear of rotating shafts and couplings. Do not use or charge the meter where there are flammable gases, and keep it away from live electrical parts.

Complete your machine check

Add bearing and motor surface temperature with the MIT-700 infrared thermometer and shaft speed with a tachometer. For quick checks by operators, the pocket-sized MVB 200 is a lower-cost partner to the MVB 600.

MVB 600 vs other vibration meters sold in the UAE and GCC

Figures are from the sellers’ or makers’ published pages at the time of writing; “—” means the value was not stated. The MVB 600 combines a higher velocity and displacement range with on-board ISO grading, a spectrum view and temperature, which most handheld loggers in this class do not offer.

What’s in the box

• MVB 600 main unit
• Vibration probe
• USB cable
• Rechargeable lithium battery
• Protective carrying case
• User manual, certificate of conformity and warranty card

Marmonix supplies the MVB 600 directly across the UAE and GCC with the official datasheet, a 2-year warranty and local technical support.

MVB 600 vibration meter FAQ

What can the MVB 600 measure?

Acceleration (peak) from 0.1 to 300 m/s², velocity (RMS) from 1 to 850 mm/s, displacement (peak-to-peak) from 1 to 3300 µm, vibration frequency from 30 Hz to 14 kHz, and surface temperature from −10 to 60 °C. Accuracy is ±1.5% ±2 digits for acceleration, velocity and displacement in their main frequency bands.

How does the ISO severity rating work?

On the velocity (RMS) screen, press ENTER and the meter grades the reading as Good, Normal, Unsatisfactory or Unacceptable. Set the machine class (I to IV, by motor power and foundation type) in the MachLV menu first, because the limits change with machine size.

How many readings can it store and how do I get them to a PC?

8 MB of memory holds about 397,000 readings. Logged data is saved as CSV files and screenshots as BMP images. Connect the meter by USB and it opens as a drive, or install the Marmonix vibration software from the Downloads tab on this page to see live data on the PC.

Can I use it for route-based condition monitoring?

Yes. Start logging with the REC key, set the sampling interval from 1 to 9 seconds, and the meter saves a file for each point. Measure the same points each time with the magnetic base and compare the trend, rather than relying on a single reading.

Why is the frequency reading blank or unstable?

The frequency function needs an acceleration signal above 3 m/s². On a quiet machine the meter cannot lock onto a frequency, so use the velocity reading and the spectrum view instead.

Does the MVB 600 need calibration?

It is factory calibrated, so recalibration is only needed if readings drift. The menu has a built-in zero calibration (P0) that runs with no vibration present, and full P1/P2 calibration with a vibration calibration table. Many maintenance teams also send meters for yearly external calibration under their quality system.

What is the difference between the MVB 600 and the MVB 200?

The MVB 200 is a 9 V spot-check meter that reads up to 199.9 m/s² with no memory. The MVB 600 adds a colour screen, frequency and temperature, an ISO rating, a spectrum view, a rechargeable battery and storage for about 397,000 readings.