When you’re planning a noise monitoring deployment, battery life, site access, and project duration all play a direct role in cost, risk, and practicality.
That’s exactly why we’ve created our new vibration monitoring packs, giving you 3 levels of equipment and accessories, all in 3 easy to digest levels.
The vibration monitoring packs are broken down into 3 levels, Lite, Pro and Premium, all suited to different applications and needs. These packs are backed by the power of the SV 803 and newer SV 804, some of the most popular and reliable vibration monitors on the market.
SV 804 Lite – Built for Short-Term Jobs
If you need reliable monitoring without stretching the budget, the SV 804 Lite covers the essentials.
Giving you 2 months of battery life, a simple lightweight set up, an external PSU, giving you a lower up-front cost. This is perfect for short construction jobs, quick environmental checks and temporary compliance monitoring.
SV 804 Pro – Managing More Complex Projects
The SV 804 Pro sits in the sweet spot. It offers extended battery life and a more complete setup without jumping to the highest price point.
With this pack you get 4 months of battery life, a base plate for set up, external PSU and offers a very balanced performance / cost ratio. This is best suited for medium-term projects, sites with tougher access and consultants managing multiple deployments.
SV 803 – Built for Long-Term Monitoring
When your project runs for months on end, the SV 803 is designed to stay out there without constant intervention. This is the most advanced of the 3 packs, giving you the full 6 months of monitoring that the SV 803 is known for. This pack also Includes a base plate, an external PSU offering a premium, long-term solution.
This is designed for large scale infrastructure projects, long-term compliance monitoring and remote or hard-to-access locations.
Quick Comparison
| Model | Battery Life | Base Plate | PSU | Price |
| 804 Lite | ~2 months | ❌ | ✅ | £3500 |
| 804 Pro | ~4 months | ✅ | ✅ | £3950 |
| 803 | ~6 months | ✅ | ✅ | £4250 |
What Actually Matters in Vibration Monitoring – Battery Life
On paper, the differences may look simple. But in reality, battery life directly impacts your operational cost.
Every site visit means:
- Time on the road
- Labour cost
- Potential disruption
- Increased risk (missed data, downtime, access issues)
Longer battery = fewer visits.
What’s the Difference Between the SV 803 and SV 804
The difference between the SV 803 and the SV 804 range comes down to how they’re built for deployment length and autonomy.
The SV 803 is designed as a fully autonomous, long-term monitoring station, using high-sensitivity geophones and an integrated system that can run for up to six months on battery (and even longer with solar), making it ideal for unattended, remote installations where access is limited.
In contrast, the SV 804 is positioned as a more flexible and accessible option, with shorter battery configurations (Lite and Pro) that suit short to medium-term projects.
While both deliver reliable, standards-compliant vibration monitoring, the 803 focuses on maximum uptime and minimal intervention, whereas the 804 range focuses on scalability, cost control, and easier deployment across varying project durations.
So, which one should you pick for your vibration monitoring?
It all comes down to your applications and budget, if you need to keep costs down for a shorter-term project, the SV 804 lite is your go to, but if you’re looking for maximum uptime and minimal intervention, the SV 803 premium is your top choice.
Stuck in between and then the 804 Pro is a great middle ground, offering a strong balance between cost and performance.
Need help deciding, get in touch with our team and they can break it down for you.