Technical guide

How does a vibration hour meter work?

A vibration hour meter uses a motion sensor and timing logic to identify when a machine is operating. Instead of reading an ignition wire, Xhour validates vibration at its mounting point and adds the confirmed operating period to the displayed total.

Self-powered and no machine wiring. Xhour does not transmit data wirelessly.

Xhour vibration hour meter with digital runtime display
Auto sensing
Runtime logged
InputMachine vibration
OutputAccumulated run time
Xhour powerBuilt-in battery
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From vibration pulse to recorded time

In Xhour, a first vibration pulse above approximately 64 mg opens a five-second verification window. A confirming pulse inside that window validates activity and credits the initial five seconds.

The meter continues evaluating activity in five-second windows. After two consecutive windows without a confirming pulse, counting stops approximately ten seconds after the final detected vibration.

  • A pulse opens the verification window
  • Confirmation validates real machine activity
  • Repeated inactivity ends the timing session
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Why validation matters

A machine can receive a knock during handling or a brief movement while switched off. Validation logic helps distinguish sustained operating vibration from a single isolated event. Correct mounting remains essential because the sensor can only evaluate vibration that reaches the enclosure.

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What the display represents

The HHHHH.MM display is an accumulated operating-time record. Owners can copy the reading into maintenance, fleet, or rental logs and calculate the difference between two recorded readings.

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Common questions

Practical answers.

For model-specific or OEM information, contact the Xhour team directly.

Does a vibration hour meter connect to the ignition?+

Not in Xhour's standard installation. It has a built-in battery and determines machine operation from vibration at the mounting point.

Can one impact add operating time?+

Xhour uses a confirmation window to validate activity, helping avoid treating a single isolated vibration pulse as normal operation.

When does Xhour stop counting?+

It stops after two consecutive five-second windows without a confirming pulse, approximately ten seconds after the final detected vibration.

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