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# Vibration Sensors

 This section provides information on the range of sensors available for use with Machine Sentry®; Machine Sentry Fixed and Mobile sensors.

- [How do I send a faulty/ damaged sensor back?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-do-i-send-a-faulty/-damaged-sensor-back)
- [Is there a limit to how many sensors I can have/ use?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/is-there-a-limit-to-quantity-of-sensors)
- [How do I send a sensor back under warranty?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-do-i-send-a-sensor-back-under-warranty)
- [Where can I buy the vibration sensors from?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/where-can-i-buy-the-vibration-sensors-from)
- [How many sensors or vibration collection points do I need per asset?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-many-sensors-or-vibration-collection-points-do-i-need-per-asset)
- [What is the benefit of a tri-axis sensor?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-the-benefit-of-a-tri-axis-sensor)
- [What is a Tri-axis sensor?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-a-tri-axis-sensor)

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## Machine Sentry Fixed Sensor

- [How do I perform a batch collection of data?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-do-i-perform-a-batch-collection-of-data)
- [How much does MSF-01 cost?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-much-does-msf-01-cost)
- [What is the MSF-01 batch collection/ burst mode used for?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-the-msf-01-batch-collection/-burst-mode-used-for)
- [How is the MSF sensor powered?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-is-the-sensor-powered)
- [Can I use different batteries in the MSF-01 sensor?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-i-use-different-batteries-in-the-msf-01-sensor)
- [How long does the battery last in the MSF?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-long-does-the-battery-last-in-the-msf)
- [How often can the MSF sensor record data?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-often-can-the-msf-sensor-record-data)
- [What are the mounting options?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-are-the-mounting-options)
- [What certifications does the MSF sensor have?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-certifications-does-the-sensor-have)
- [What does the MSF-01 record?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-does-the-msf-01-record)
- [What differentiates MSF-01 sensor from other sensors at the same or higher price point?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-differentiates-msf-01-sensor-from-other-sensors-at-the-same-or-higher-price-point)
- [What is the MSF sensor memory capacity?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-the-msf-sensor-memory-capacity)
- [Can I get the MSF-01 sensor integrated in my local SCADA system?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-i-get-the-msf-01-sensor-integrated-in-my-local)
- [How long is the warranty on the MSF-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-long-is-the-warranty-on-the-msf-01)
- [Can electrical devices such as inverters affect the communication with the MSF-01 sensors?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-electrical-devices-such-as-inverters-affect-the-communication-with-the-msf-01-sensors)
- [What is the connectivity range on the MSF-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-the-connectivity-range-on-the-msf-01)
- [Do I need a WiFi connection to upgrade the firmware on my MSF-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/do-i-need-a-wifi-connection-to-upgrade-the-firmware-on-my-msf-01)
- [Can the MSF-01 be used to monitor slow speed rotating equipment?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-the-msf-01-beusedto-monitor-slow-speed-rotating-equipment)
- [How many MSF-01 sensors do I need?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-many-msf-01-sensors-do-i-need)
- [Does the MSF-01 sensor come in different colours?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/do-the-sensors-come-in-different-colours)
- [How to upgrade the firmware on the MSF-01 Sensors](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-to-upgrade-the-firmware-on-the-machine-sentry-fixed-sensors)
- [Where is the MSF-01 manufactured?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/where-is-the-msf-01-manufactured)
- [What is the cost of a replacement battery for the MSF-01 Sensor?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-the-cost-of-a-replacement-battery)
- [How are the mounting options fitted?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-are-the-mounting-options-fitted)
- [How do I replace the battery?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-do-i-replace-the-battery)
- [What if I want to record more than 1 data set every hour and transfer to the Machine Sentry® platform?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-if-i-want-to-record-more-than-1-data-set-every-hour-and-transfer-to-the-machine-sentry-platform)
- [Can I export the data from MSF-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-i-export-the-data-from-msf-01)
- [Why does machine sentry use both Bluetooth® Classic and Bluetooth® Low Energy(LE)?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/why-does-mach)
- [Why does Machine Sentry MSF-01 use Bluetooth®?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/why-does-machine-sentry-msf-01-use-bluetooth)
- [What is the availability of the MSF sensor?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-is-the-availability-of-the-msm-and-msf-sensor)
- [What are the specifications for MSF-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/msf-specification)

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## Machine Sentry Mobile Sensor

- [If I am using an MSM and collecting data on a monthly basis, am I restricted by the amount of data I can collect and upload?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/if-i-am-using-a-msm-and-collecting-data-on-a-monthly-bases-am-i-restricted-by-the-amount-of-data-i-can-collect-and-upload)
- [How long is the warranty on the MSM-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-long-is-the-warranty-of-the-msm-01)
- [Does my vibration sensor need calibrating?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-do-i-know-when-my-sensor-needs-calibrating)
- [Can I take temperature readings with the MSM-01 Sensor?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-i-take-temperature-readings-with-the-msm-01-sensor)
- [Do you provide a spare sensor when my MSM-01 is calibrated or repaired?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/do-you-provide-a-spare-sensor-when-my-msm-01-is-calibrated-or-repaired)
- [My MSM-01 isn't charging, is it broken?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/my-msm-01-isnt-charging-is-it-broke)
- [Does the MSM-01 need to be calibrated annually?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/does-the-mobile-sensor-need-to-calibrated-annually)
- [How accurate is the temperature sensor on the MSM-01?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/how-accurate-is-the-temperature-sensor-on-the-msm-01)
- [Can the MSM-01 connect to multiple devices?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/can-the-msm-01-connect-to-multiple-devices)
- [What range will the Machine Sentry® Mobile Sensor Bluetooth® work to?](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/what-range-will-the-msm-01-bluetooth-work-too)

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- [Machine Sentry® Platform](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/machine-sentry-platform#main-content)

    - [Vibration Analysis](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/machine-sentry-platform#vibration-analysis)
    - [Gateway](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/machine-sentry-platform#gateway)
    - [Condition Monitoring Techniques](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/machine-sentry-platform#condition-monitoring-techniques)
- [Machine Sentry® App](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/machine-sentry-app)
- [Vibration Sensors](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/vibration-sensors#main-content)

    - [Machine Sentry Fixed Sensor](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/vibration-sensors#machine-sentry-fixed-sensor)
    - [Machine Sentry Mobile Sensor](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/vibration-sensors#machine-sentry-mobile-sensor)
- [Continuous Online Condition Monitoring](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/continuous-online-condition-monitoring#main-content)

    - [Machine Sentry Online](https://faq.machinesentry.info/migration/knowledge/continuous-online-condition-monitoring#machine-sentry-online)

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