How Data is Displayed:
The Trend Plot
Y-Axis Data:
Amplitude
X-Axis Data:
Time (typically days or months)
  • A 'Trend' plot is simply a number of amplitude values - snapshots of the total vibration (vibration at all frequencies) - over a period of time. 
  • The interval between readings will be the time elapsed between those readings. That time interval could be anything from months to milliseconds depending on the specifics of the vibration program and system(s) involved.
  • A trend plot offers limited analysis tools (there is no identification of specific frequencies, for instance) but can be an important indicator of developing problems.