Instantel Blastmate IIITM

The Instantel Blastmate III is a full-featured, advanced vibration and overpressure monitor trusted by consultants, engineers, and contractors worldwide. Designed for maximum versatility and field independence, the Blastmate III combines powerful monitoring capabilities with a built-in printer and full keyboard—allowing you to configure, annotate, and print complete event reports directly on-site without a computer.

With flexible channel configurations, high sample rates, zero dead time monitoring, and rugged industrial construction, the Blastmate III delivers unmatched reliability for compliance monitoring, near-field blast analysis, and demanding structural measurement applications.

Key Advantages

  • 4 or 8 Channel Data Acquisition – Monitor up to two triaxial geophones and two microphones, or upgrade to 8 fully configurable channels.
  • Built-In High-Resolution Thermal Printer – Print complete event reports instantly in the field without a computer.
  • Full Keyboard Interface – Easily enter job-specific notes and monitoring details on-site.
  • Flexible Sample Rates – 1,024 to 16,384 S/s per channel, up to 65,536 S/s in single-channel mode.
  • Zero Dead Time Monitoring – Continuous recording ensures no missed events, even during processing.
  • Histogram & Histogram Combo™ Mode – Capture waveform records while simultaneously logging long-term histogram data.
  • Wide Sensor Compatibility – Supports geophones, accelerometers, hydrophones, microphones, and environmental sensors.
  • AutoRecord™ Smart Triggering – Records until vibration levels drop below programmed thresholds.
  • Auto Call Home™ Remote Communication – Automatically transfers events via cellular, GSM, RF, satellite, telephone modems, or Ethernet.

Performance Highlights

  • Vibration monitoring up to 254 mm/s (10 in/s)
  • Frequency response: 2–250 Hz (ISEE standard)
  • Overpressure range: 88–148 dB (Linear or A-weighted)
  • Accuracy: ±5% vibration / ±10% overpressure
  • Storage capacity: 300 waveform events (1,500 with memory upgrade)
  • Histogram capacity: 46,656 intervals (expanded with memory upgrade)

Built for Tough Environments

  • Rugged, water-resistant case with sealed electronics
  • Industrial-grade, non-corrosive connectors
  • Fully sealed top panel for harsh job sites
  • Rechargeable 6V sealed gel battery with up to 30 days of monitoring capacity
  • Operating temperature range: -20°C to 60°C (electronics)

Ideal Applications

  • Blast monitoring for compliance
  • Near-field blast analysis
  • Pile driving
  • Construction activity
  • Demolition monitoring
  • Heavy transportation vibration studies
  • Bridge monitoring
  • Structural analysis
  • Underwater blast monitoring
  • Remote monitoring projects

For more information visit www.instantel.com