RION VM-56 Triaxial Ground Vibration Meter | PPV, VDV, KB values, 0.5–315 Hz, velocity 0.03–100 mm/s, main unit IP54

RION VM-56 Triaxial Ground Vibration Meter: PPV, VDV and KB Values

Overview

The VM-56 is a RION triaxial ground vibration meter that measures PPV, VDV, KB values and more for ground vibration according to European and ISO standards. It is used to assess the effects of building and construction vibration on structures and people. The manufacturer states that its measurement range and frequency range comply with DIN 45669-1:2010-09.

Key Specifications

• Standards: DIN 45669-1:2010-09 (measurement range and frequency range), SBR Deel A / B, ISO 8041
• Measurement items: PPV, dominant frequency, KBFmax / KBFT, MTVV, VDV, displacement, PVS (three axes simultaneously)
• Range and frequency: Velocity 0.03–100 mm/s; acceleration 0.0003–10 m/s²; 0.5–315 Hz; sampling 2 kHz
• Protection: Main unit IP54; triaxial accelerometer PV-83D IPX7
• Power and weight: 8 × AA approx. 24 h; approx. 780 g

Applications

• Ground vibration monitoring for building, tunneling and pile-driving work.

Specifications per the RION product page and VM-56 catalog (retrieved 2026-10-21).