How is vibration monitoring and analysis performed, if the sample rate is fairly slow?

Vibration monitoring is measured using the x, y, and z axes. We take all three inputs and create a magnitude chart. It allows the user to view the “voice” of the machine. If the magnitude increases over a certain threshold it may be time to investigate the machine with higher speed diagnostics. Although the sample rate may be fairly slow it still will indicate when something may be wearing down or malfunctioning.