Nor163 Ground-Borne Vibration Monitor
Nor163 is Norsonic's ground-borne vibration monitor for long-term, autonomous field deployment. Up to 6 months on dual LiFePO4 batteries, a rugged IP67 enclosure, two triaxial sensor inputs and an integrated Cat M1 (LTE-M) modem streaming live data to NorCloud.
Overview
The Nor163 is a ground-borne vibration monitor from Norsonic, designed and manufactured in Norway for demanding field conditions. It combines high-precision vibration measurement with long-term autonomous operation and modern cloud connectivity, making it the natural choice for construction, infrastructure and environmental vibration monitoring where instruments must run unattended for months and …
Key Features
- Up to 6 months autonomous operation on dual LiFePO4 battery packs
- Rugged IP67 enclosure with no external antennas for discreet, weatherproof deployment
- Two triaxial sensor inputs — six synchronous channels of ground and structure vibration
- Norsonic smart sensors (Nor1701 accelerometer, Nor1702 / Nor1703 geophones) with digital calibration certificates and automatic recognition
- Integrated Cat M1 (LTE-M) modem streaming live data to NorCloud with remote configuration, alerts and reporting
- Integrated GPS for positioning and asset security; API available for system integration
Applications
- Construction and infrastructure vibration monitoring
- Tunnelling, piling and deep excavation
- Blasting and mining vibration control
- Railway and heavy-transport vibration
- Building and structural impact assessment (DIN 4150-3, BS 7385-2)
- Long-term environmental and regulatory compliance monitoring
Technical Specifications
- Model: Nor163
- Manufacturer: Norsonic
- Type: Ground-borne vibration monitor
- Measurement Channels: 6 synchronous channels (2 triaxial sensor inputs)
- Compatible Sensors: Nor1701 triaxial accelerometer, Nor1702 triaxial geophone, Nor1703 vertical geophone (smart sensors, auto-recognised, digital calibration certificate)
- Connectivity: Integrated Cat M1 (LTE-M) modem; NorCloud cloud platform; API for integration
- Positioning: Integrated GPS (positioning and asset security)
- Enclosure: IP67-rated, no external antennas
- Power: Dual LiFePO4 battery packs
- Operating Time: Up to 6 months autonomous operation
- Software / Cloud: NorCloud — remote configuration, live monitoring, exceedance alerts, data management and reporting
- Typical Compliance Frameworks: Construction / ground-borne vibration criteria such as DIN 4150-3 and BS 7385-2 (confirm project-specific limits)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Nor163?
The Nor163 is Norsonic's ground-borne vibration monitor for long-term, autonomous field monitoring of construction, infrastructure and environmental vibration, with live data delivered to the NorCloud platform. - How long can the Nor163 run unattended?
Up to six months on its dual LiFePO4 battery packs, inside a rugged IP67 enclosure with no external antennas — built for extended remote deployment. - Which sensors does the Nor163 use?
Norsonic smart sensors: the Nor1701 triaxial accelerometer, Nor1702 triaxial geophone and Nor1703 vertical geophone. Each carries a digital calibration certificate and is recognised automatically, with no manual field configuration.
Application Guide
The Nor163 Ground-Borne Vibration Monitor belongs to the Norsonic Vibration Analyzer range. See the Vibration Analyzer application guide for system configuration, compatible accessories, and applicable measurement standards.
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Why Norsonic?
- Manufactured in Norway — decades of acoustic measurement heritage; all instruments designed and built in Norsonic AS, Lierskogen, Norway
- IEC 61672 Class 1 — highest accuracy class for professional and regulatory acoustic measurement
- International type approvals — PTB (Germany) and LNE (France); accepted by environmental authorities across the region
- 3-year manufacturer warranty — covers parts and labour; Norsonic Asia authorized service center support throughout the region
- Open data formats — .nox files work with NorReview and can be exported to CSV, Excel, and third-party analysis software
Calibration and Compliance
- All Norsonic instruments require periodic IEC 61672-3 calibration — Norsonic Asia provides factory-authorized calibration services with full DANAK-traceable certificates
- Calibration interval: 1 year for ISO 17025 accredited laboratories; 2 years for field instruments in non-accredited applications
- Field calibration check: use an IEC 60942 Class 1 sound calibrator (94 dB or 114 dB) before and after each measurement session
- Loaner instruments available during calibration to minimize project downtime — contact Norsonic Asia for loaner availability
Availability & Regional Support
Available from Norsonic Asia — the factory-authorized distributor for ASEAN, GCC, and South Asia. Instrument supply includes 3-year manufacturer warranty, factory-authorized calibration services, operator training, and after-sales technical support.
- Typical lead time: 3–6 weeks from order confirmation (ex-factory Norway)
- Countries served: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and more
- Technical support: English and Arabic; response within 1 business day
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