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title: Do I need to use vibration sensors to use Machine Sentry®?
description: No, Machine Sentry® has many uses along side vibration analysis, it can be used for the following without the use of a vibration sensor.  Contact our team for a demo of the capabilities of the Machine
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# Do I need to use vibration sensors to use Machine Sentry®?

No, Machine Sentry® has many uses along side vibration analysis, it can be used for the following without the use of a vibration sensor. 

- Watch keeping
- Thermal imaging
- Lube routes
- Ultrasound

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