Shock Data Loggers & Impact Recorders for Transport

Compare MSR shock data loggers

Product capabilities vary by configuration. Check the linked product page before ordering.
Model	Best suited for	Acceleration recording	Memory	Power	Additional measurements and features
MSR175plus	Shipments requiring simultaneous low- and high-g recording, climate measurements and event location	Two internal 3-axis accelerometers record simultaneously: ±200 g at 6,400 Hz and ±15 g at 1,600 Hz	More than 4 million measured values	Removable, rechargeable 2,400 mAh lithium-polymer battery	GPS/GNSS, temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, light and the MSR175 software package
MSR175Pro	Transformer and heavy-load transport; measurement tasks requiring selectable ranges and signal filtering	Internal 3-axis accelerometer with selectable ±10 g, ±20 g or ±40 g range; selectable rates from 4 Hz to 4,000 Hz	More than 2 million measured values	Replaceable Li-SOCl₂ battery; operating time at least 2 years	Temperature; anti-aliasing, decimation and high-pass filters. A separate climate version also measures humidity, pressure and light
MSR175	Transport monitoring that does not require simultaneous recording of both acceleration ranges	Two internal 3-axis accelerometers. Select one shock mode: ±200 g at 6,400 Hz, ±200 g at 3,200 Hz, or ±15 g at 1,600 Hz	More than 2 million measured values	Rechargeable LiPo versions: up to 8 weeks. Separate variants with a replaceable Li-SOCl₂ battery: at least 2 years	Temperature is included; separate configurations also measure humidity, pressure and light. Includes reporting and shock-analysis software
MSR165	Shock and continuous vibration measurements, long-term recording and configurable sensing	One internal or external 3-axis accelerometer: ±15 g or ±200 g; selectable from 25 Hz to 1,600 Hz; 32 readings recorded before a shock event	More than 2 million measured values; more than 1 billion with the optional microSD card	Depending on its battery and measurement settings, recording time can be up to 5 years	Optional temperature, humidity, pressure, light and analogue inputs; MSR ShockViewer

Documented shock-monitoring applications

Road-force data for packaging simulation

Talos Packaging Systems used an MSR165 to measure g-forces during road travel. The three-axis measurements were used to programme a transport simulator and reproduce real-life road conditions.

Read the Talos application report

International transport of grinding machines

MSR175plus loggers recorded shocks, climate values and GPS/GNSS position data. The stored position data allowed critical transport events to be localised.

Read the grinding-machine transport report

Cygnus cargo missions to the ISS

Orbital Sciences installed ten MSR165 loggers with 3-axis acceleration sensors aboard Cygnus. The measurements were intended to record shocks and vibrations along the transport route to the International Space Station.

Read the Cygnus application report

Frequently asked questions about shock data loggers

What is the difference between a shock indicator and a shock data logger?

A shock indicator typically provides a visual indication that a threshold has been exceeded. A shock data logger measures and stores acceleration data, allowing recorded events to be reviewed after monitoring.

What is the difference between shock and vibration?

A shock is a short-duration acceleration event, such as an impact or drop. Vibration is repeated or continuous oscillatory motion. The required range, sampling rate and recording mode depend on which behaviour must be measured.

Should I choose ±15 g or ±200 g?

The MSR165 product guidance describes ±15 g as suitable for light shocks and vibration, including parcels and pallets. The ±200 g range is intended for strong, sudden shocks and impacts. Select a range that can capture the expected peak without unnecessarily sacrificing resolution.

Can a shock logger also record climate and location?

Depending on the model and configuration, MSR loggers can also measure temperature, humidity, air pressure and light. The MSR175plus additionally records GPS/GNSS position data.

Can logger data prove who is legally liable for damage?

Recorded measurements can support damage analysis, claims documentation and a liability investigation. The data alone does not determine legal liability; that depends on the complete evidence and the applicable contract and law.