Sensors & Accessories
Instantel offers a wide range of sensors for the Micromate and Minimate Pro monitoring units.
Instantel offers a wide range of sensors for the Micromate and Minimate Pro monitoring units - measuring variables such as vibration, noise and air overpressure. Our sensors are rugged, reliable, and built to last. From our standard geophones to our advanced sensors, each sensor is designed, manufactured, and calibrated by Instantel to provide consistent, reliable, and accurate data.
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Micromate Sensors
Micromate ISEE Triaxial Geophone
- 2-250 Hz geophone calibrated to the ISEE-2022 standard.
- Select the geophone cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) or 5 m (16.4 ft)
- Includes Triaxial Geophone Mounting Spikes
Micromate DIN Triaxial Geophone
- 1-315 Hz geophone calibrated to the DIN 45669-1 standard.
- Select the geophone cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) or 5 m (16.4 ft).
- Includes Triaxial Geophone Mounting Spikes.
Micromate Swedish Blasting Geophone
- 5-300 Hz geophone. Calibrated to the SS4604866:2011 standard.
- Select the geophone cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) or 5 m (16.4 ft).
- Includes Triaxial Geophone Mounting Spikes.
Micromate Swedish Pile Driving Geophone
- 2-150 Hz geophone. Calibrated to the SS025211 standard.
- Select the geophone cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) or 5 m (16.4 ft).
- Includes Triaxial Geophone Mounting Spikes.
Micromate Triaxial Borehole Geophone
- Calibrated to the same standard as the Micromate Base Unit.
- 6.4 cm (2.5 in) borehole geophone.
- Select the Borehole cable length: 30 m (98.4 ft) or 75 m (246.1 ft).
- Note: A 7.6 cm (3 in) minimum diameter borehole is required for installation.
Micromate Linear Microphone
- Measures air overpressure on a linear scale.
- Calibrated to the ISEE-2022 standard.
- Includes a 2 m (6.6 ft) cable and Microphone Stand Assembly.
Micromate Sound Level Microphone
- Class 1 sound/noise microphone.
- Calibrated to the IEC 61672-1 standard.
- Includes a 2 m (6.6 ft) cable and a Microphone Stand Assembly.
Micromate Accessories
Triaxial Geophone Leveling Plate
- Includes a leveling plate, feet, and an integrated spirit level.
- Use with Micromate, Minimate Pro, Minimate Plus, and Minimate Blaster external geophones.
- Note: Geophone not included.
Triaxial Geophone Wall Mount
- Used to mount a triaxial geophone to a wall or other vertical surface.
- Triaxial Geophone Wall Mount Kit includes bolts, an aluminum mounting block, and mounting instructions.
- Optional Triaxial Geophone Modification for Wall Mounting Available.
- Note: Geophone not included.
Micromate Protective Boot and Cover
- A protective rubber boot with a clear plastic cover that can hinge on either end.
- Provides protection from water, dust, and impact from foreign objects.
- Various mounting options exist for diverse installation requirements.
Micromate Portable Field Printer
- A battery-operated printer that includes a USB cable. Lightweight and easily transported for printing hard copies of event reports in the field.
- Micromate Printer Paper (contains five (5) rolls)
- Note: This printer has custom firmware specifically for the Micromate and must be purchased through Instantel to ensure compatibility.
Remote Alarm Controller
- Self-contained controller with a 2 m (6.6 ft) cable and high power auxiliary drive capability for external sirens and other alarms.
- Note: Requires the factory-installed Auxiliary Port option.
Micromate Carrying Case
- Soft carrying case used to store and carry the Micromate base units and accessories.
- Foam insert included.
Micromate Power Adaptor
- Mini USB power supply for use with Micromate monitoring units in North America.
- Input 100-240V AC.
- Output 5V DC, 1A.
Micromate Universal Charger
- Power adaptor for use with Micromate monitoring units internationally.
- Input 110-240V AC 50/60Hz.
- Output 5V DC, 1A.
Micromate Upgrades
Micromate Extended Memory
- Increases the internal non-volatile memory in the Micromate monitoring unit from 15 MB to 60 MB. This optional upgrade increases the storage capacity from 1,000 events to 4,000 events.
Micromate Extended Battery Life
- Extends the battery life of the Micromate monitoring unit from 10 days to 15 days
Micromate Auxiliary Port
- For use with a remote alarm or an external trigger cable.
- Note: Must be configured by the manufacturer.
Micromate 10 m (32.8 ft) Extension Cable
- For use with Micromate geophones, borehole geophones and microphones.
- Includes the connectors.
Micromate 30 m (98.4 ft) Extension Cable
- For use with Micromate geophones, borehole geophones and microphones.
- Includes the connectors.
Micromate 75 m (246.1 ft) Extension Cable
- For use with Micromate geophones, borehole geophones and microphones.
- Includes the connectors.
Micromate Cables
Micromate External Trigger Cable
- Includes a 2 m (6.6 ft) cable used to trigger a Micromate monitoring unit remotely.
- Note: Requires the factory-installed Auxiliary Port option.
Micromate Custom Extension Cable Kit
- Kit for splicing custom length extension cables for Micromate geophones, borehole geophones and microphones in the field.
- Includes two 2 m (6.5 ft) over-molded cables. One cable has a male connector and the other cable has a female connector on one end. The other end of each cable has no connector.
Micromate USB to RS-232 Cable
- Includes a 1.8 m (5.9 ft) cable for connecting a Micromate monitoring unit to a cellular modem.
Minimate Pro Sensors
Minimate Pro4/Pro6 ISEE Triaxial Geophone
- 2-250 Hz geophone calibrated to the ISEE-2022 standard.
- Select the geophone cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) or 8 m (26.2 ft).
- Includes mounting spikes.
Minimate Pro4/Pro6 DIN Triaxial Geophone
- 1-315 Hz geophone calibrated to the DIN 45669-1 standard.
- Select the geophone cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) or 8 m (26.2 ft).
- Includes mounting spikes.
Minimate Pro4/Pro6 ISEE Triaxial Borehole Geophone
- 2-250 Hz geophone calibrated to the ISEE-2022 standard.
- 6.4 cm (2.5 in) borehole geophone with 30 m (98.4 ft) cable.
- Note: Requires a 7.6 cm (3 in) minimum diameter borehole for installation.
Minimate Pro4/Pro6 DIN Triaxial Borehole Geophone
- 1-315 Hz geophone calibrated to the DIN 45669-1 standard.
- 6.4 cm (2.5 in) borehole geophone with 30 m (98.4 ft) cable.
- Note: Requires a 7.6 cm (3 in) minimum diameter borehole for installation.
Minimate Pro4/Pro6 Linear Microphone
- Measures air overpressure on a linear scale.
- Calibrated to the ISEE-2022 standard.
- Includes a 2 m (6.6 ft) cable, microphone stand, and windscreen
Minimate Pro4/Pro6 Sound Level Microphone
- Class 1 sound/noise microphone.
- Calibrated to the IEC 61672-1 standard.
- Includes a 2 m (6.6 ft) cable, microphone stand, and windscreen
Minimate Pro Series Accessories
Triaxial Geophone Leveling Plate
- Includes leveling plate, feet and an integrated spirit level.
- For use with Micromate, Minimate Pro, Minimate Plus and Minimate Blaster external geophones.
- Note: Geophone not included.
Triaxial Geophone Wall Mount
- Used to mount a triaxial geophone to a wall or other vertical surface.
- Triaxial Geophone Wall Mount Kit includes bolts, aluminum mounting block, and mounting instructions.
- Optional Triaxial Geophone Modification for Wall Mounting Available.
- Note: The manufacturer must perform this optional upgrade and modifies a Minimate Pro Triaxial Geophone to a wall mount orientation.
- Note: Geophone not included.
Carrying Case
- Soft carrying case used to store and carry the Minimate Pro base units and accessories.
- Foam insert included.
Remote Alarm Controller
- A self-contained controller comes complete with a 5 m (16.4 ft) cable and a high-power auxiliary drive capability used for external sirens and other alarms.
Splitter Box
- Used to connect up to three uniaxial sensors on a Minimate Pro monitoring unit, complete with 2 m (6.6 ft) cable.
USB Serial Adaptor Kit
- Converts an RS-232 to a USB 2.0 connector.
- For use with a serial cable to download event data from a Minimate Pro, Minimate Plus, Blastmate III or Minimate Blaster to a PC.
Power Adaptor
- Power adaptor for use with Minimate Pro monitoring units in North America.
- Input 110V AC.
- Output 12V DC, 1A.
Universal Charger
- Power adaptor for use with Minimate Pro monitoring units internationally.
- Input 110-240V AC 50/60Hz.
- Output 12V DC, 1.67A.
Minimate Pro Series Cables
30 m (98.4 ft) Extension Cable
- Includes a 30 m (98.4 ft) shielded coaxial cable for Minimate Pro geophones, borehole geophones, and microphones.
- Includes connectors.
75m (246.1 ft) Extension Cable
- Includes a 75 m (246.1 ft) shielded coaxial cable for Minimate Pro geophones, borehole geophones, and microphones.
- Includes connectors.
Custom Length Extension Cable
- Base price for custom length extension cable connectors and assembly.
- Must be purchased with a specified Custom Length Extension Cable.
Null Modem Cable
- Includes a DB-9M 2 m (6.6 ft) cable.
- For use when connecting a cellular modem to a Minimate Pro monitoring unit.
- Note: One null modem cable is required for each monitoring unit.
Serial Cable
- Includes a 1.7 m (5.6 ft) RS-232 cable for connecting a Minimate Pro monitoring unit to a PC.
- Note: Requires a PC with a 9-pin serial connector or USB Serial Adaptor Kit.
Ethernet Cable
- Includes a 1.5 m (4.9 ft) RJ-45 high-speed network download cable.
- Transfer events and setup files to a PC over a network connection for faster download speeds.
Custom Cable Connector Assembly
- Base price for custom length extension cable connectors and assembly.
- Must be purchased with a specified Custom Length Extension Cable.
Remote Alarm/RS-232 Splitter Cable
- 45.7 cm (18 in) cable for use when both a Remote Alarm Controller and a modem must be connected to a Minimate Pro monitoring unit at the same time.
Make/Break Trigger Cable
- Includes a 2 m (6.5 ft) cable.
- Starts recording an event when either the wires make or break the contact.
- Can be used with an operator’s button or to correspond with a blast detonation.
- Package includes connectors and instructions.
Minimate Pro Series Upgrades
Extended Memory
- Increases the internal non-volatile memory in the Minimate Pro unit from 64 MB to 240 MB. This optional upgrade increases the storage capacity from 8,000 events to 32,000 events.
- Note: Must be configured by the manufacturer.
GPS Upgrade
- Adds GPS capability to the Minimate Pro4/6.
- Allows the unit to synchronize the recorded event data’s time within 100 microseconds.
- Note: Requires a factory installed GPS port that must be configured by the manufacturer.
Replacement Parts for Micromate & Minimate Pro Series
Triaxial Geophone Mounting Spikes
- Includes three geophone spikes each 7.6 cm (3 in) long for use with Instantel triaxial geophones.
Microphone Stand Assembly
- Microphone Stand Assembly, total height 80 cm (31.5 in).
- Microphone Stand Extension Rod. Extends the Microphone Stand Assembly an additional 27.4 cm (10.8 in).
- For use with Linear Microphones, Sound Level Microphones and High Pressure Microphones.
Sound Level Microphone Windscreen
- Foam cover for the Minimate Pro Series or the Micromate Sound Level Microphone.
Linear Microphone Windscreen
- Foam cover for the Minimate Pro Series or the Micromate Linear Microphone.
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