VelBox Seismograph – Compact, High-Resolution, Solar-Ready Earthquake Monitoring
The SL06 VelBox is a compact, all-in-one high-resolution seismograph designed for rapid deployment and long-term seismic monitoring. Built on the proven SL06 platform, it integrates three high-performance seismometers and offers real-time data streaming, ultra-low noise recording, and flexible connectivity.
$3.995,00
OVERVIEW
Description
VelBox Seismograph – Compact, High-Resolution, Solar-Ready Earthquake Monitoring
The VelBox is a compact, high-resolution digital seismograph designed for both rapid deployment and long-term seismic monitoring. Built on the proven SL06 platform, it integrates three precision seismometers into a single rugged unit, making it an efficient, reliable, and field-ready solution that becomes operational within seconds.
Flexible Sensor Options
- Standard VelBox: Supports embedded sensors ranging from cost-effective 4.5 Hz geophones to high-resolution 0.1 Hz short-period sensors.
- VelBox Hybrid: Includes MEMS accelerometers to capture both weak seismic signals and strong ground motion up to ±2 g acceleration, making it suitable for a wide range of seismic scenarios—from microseismic events to major earthquakes.
Key Advantages
🔹 Rugged, Field-Proven Design
Milled from a solid aluminum block and corrosion-resistant coated, VelBox is built to withstand harsh field conditions, extreme environments, and mechanical stress. In the event of structural collapse, its reinforced casing helps protect recorded data, ensuring reliability during critical seismic events.
🔹 Fast Deployment
Plug-and-play setup enables rapid deployment in research, monitoring, and emergency response applications.
🔹 High-Quality Data
Delivers high-resolution, GPS-synchronized seismic data, trusted by professionals for local, regional, and global monitoring projects.
What’s Included
✅ Power and connection cables
✅ GPS antenna
✅ User manual
✅ Leveling feet
Trusted Worldwide
The SL06 VelBox is a field-proven solution used by seismologists, engineers, and researchers around the world. Its counterpart, the SR04 GeoBox, is also widely deployed in countries including the USA, Norway, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, Spain, and India.
📌 Specifications and features may change without prior notice.
Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 30 in |
FEATURES
✅ Ultra-low noise design for superior data quality, rivaling high-end instruments
✅ GPS-synchronized clock with PPS/NTP fallback for high-precision timing
✅ Multi-protocol connectivity: TCP, SSH, FTP, HTTP, ModBus, MQTT, Telnet, Telegram, SMS
✅ Real-time SeedLink streaming for software integration with SeisComP, Earthworm, Seislog, and more
✅ Flexible power supply (9-36V DC) with optional UPS backup battery
✅ Low power consumption (<1.9W typical), suitable for remote deployments
✅ High-capacity internal storage with USB and microSD memory options
✅ Advanced triggering modes: STA/LTA, amplitude-based, IP voting, scheduled event triggering
✅ Automatic frequency peak-picking with alarm notifications
✅ Rugged aluminum housing (IP68-rated) for extreme environments
✅ Compact and lightweight (4kg) with built-in leveling feet for optimal ground coupling
✅ Fully web-configurable with an intuitive browser-based interface
SPECIFICATIONS
✔ Channels: 3 (6 for Hybrid version with MEMS accelerometer)
✔ Dynamic Range: 144dB system (>141dB RMS noise to 20Vpp at 100 SPS); 32-bit system available up to 162dB
✔ Sampling Rates: 1-1500 Hz (customizable)
✔ Real-Time Clock: GPS-disciplined ±10ppm (-20°C to +50°C)
✔ Data Formats: miniSEED, SAC, SAF, GSEcm6, GSEint
✔ Networking: VPN-ready, works behind firewalls/NAT filters
✔ Environmental Protection: IP68-rated, operational -20°C to +70°C
✔ Power Supply: 9-36V DC, optional internal UPS battery
✔ External GPS Antenna: 10m coaxial cable, BNC connector
✔ Mass Memory: USB flash drive, microSD
✔ Dimensions: 205 × 170 × 107 mm | Weight: ~4kg
APPLICATIONS
The VelBox is ideal for a wide range of seismic and structural monitoring applications, including:
✅ Aftershock Studies
✅ Soil Property Evaluation (Nakamura, HVSR)
✅ Reservoir Microseismic Monitoring
✅ Operational Modal Analysis (OMA)
✅ Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
✅ Earthquake Early Warning Systems (EEWS)













