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Built to simplify precision alignment in everyday industrial maintenance, this solution is engineered for standard machinery with rotatable shafts. It streamlines both horizontal and vertical alignment tasks with exceptional accuracy, helping minimize wear, prevent unexpected downtime, and keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Built to simplify precision alignment in everyday industrial maintenance, this solution is engineered for standard machinery with rotatable shafts. It streamlines both horizontal and vertical alignment tasks with exceptional accuracy, helping minimize wear, prevent unexpected downtime, and keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
The Fluke™ 832 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool is designed to make precision alignment faster, easier, and more reliable for everyday industrial maintenance. Built for standard machinery and rotatable shafts, it delivers highly accurate alignment for horizontal and vertical applications-helping extend equipment life, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency. With guided, step‑by‑step workflows, users simply enter dimensions, take measurements, and view results, making professional‑grade alignment accessible to technicians of any experience level.
What sets the Fluke 832 apart is its unique single‑laser, double‑detector technology. This streamlined design simplifies mounting and setup while maintaining exceptional accuracy, even in challenging alignment conditions. Real‑time, simultaneous live move capabilities let technicians see and correct horizontal and vertical misalignment instantly, eliminating guesswork and saving valuable time. Advanced measurement features such as Freeze‑Frame, Active Clock, and built‑in quality checks reduce human error and increase confidence in every result.
Features
Rugged Tablet Built for Industrial Performance
The Fluke 832 Tablet pairs an octa-core processor with a bright, durable 8" (203.2 mm) Gorilla® Glass display, delivering smooth performance and clear visibility even outdoors. Its 6100 mAh battery provides up to 11 hours of use, supporting long maintenance shifts without frequent recharging.
Built for harsh environments, the tablet meets IP65 standards, survives 3.9' (1.2 m) drops, and operates reliably in extreme temperatures. With Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, RFID capability, USB-C connectivity, and high-quality front and rear cameras, it streamlines data transfer, documentation, and field collaboration.
Customizable Reports
Create tailored reports with ease using the Fluke 832’s flexible reporting options. Choose from pre-installed full or short templates, or use your own custom layouts. Select exactly what data and graphics to include, rearrange major sections to suit your workflow, and save personalized templates for future use, ensuring every report meets your team’s needs with precision and efficiency.
Built-in ROI Calculator
The integrated ROI calculator in the Fluke 832 provides instant visibility into the financial benefits of precision alignment. By calculating savings from reduced downtime, extended equipment lifespan, and improved energy efficiency, users can quantify the value of each alignment task. This feature supports informed decision-making, helps justify maintenance investments, and enhances operational efficiency within a single, user-friendly interface
Single Laser Technology – The Key to Precision Alignment
The inherent Fluke single-laser technology provides precise measurement results and the easiest mounting and measuring in the field. The Fluke 832 sensor includes two HD position sensitive detectors (PSD) and MEMS inclinometers. These combined with detector extension capability make it possible to measure and document the initial alignment condition.
Simultaneous Live Move – An Unbeatable Benefit
Simultaneous Live Move, another strong problem solving feature, allows the user to evaluate the physical alignment corrections in real time in both vertical and horizontal directions. No matter what measuring mode used or in what angle or direction the laser and sensor heads come to stop, leave them mounted as the machine is shimmed and adjusted as proposed by the tablet.
Profit from ASI – Active Situational Intelligence
The Fluke 832 offers different measuring modes to align coupled and uncoupled shafts on horizontally and vertically mounted machined. It adapts to the user’s experience and skill level as well as to the alignment challenge for a variety of industrial assets.
Applications
| Shaft Alignment Tablet | |
| CPU | Processor: Octa-Core (8): 2.2 GHz (2) and 1.8 GHz (6) Memory: 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM/64 GB UFS Flash |
| Display | Technology: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Resolution: 600 nits, color WXGA 1280x800 Dimensions: 8" (20.3 cm) |
| Power Supply | Operating time: Up to 11 Hours Battery: 6100 mAh 3.87 V rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (23.61 Wh) Charging: USB-C |
| Connectivity | Wifi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi® certified; IPv4, IPv6 (Wi-Fi 6) Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.1 / 2.1+EDR Class 2 (Bluetooth LE) RFID: Integrated RFID with read and write capabilities Docking connector: Docking connector (charge and data) USB-C side port: USB-C side port (tablet charging and data only) |
| Environmental protection | IP 65: Dustproof and water jets resistant Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Drop test | 4' (1.2 m) |
| Temperature range | Operation: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) Storage: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
| Camera | Rear: Image capture: 13 MP auto-focus camera with user controllable LED flash Front: 5MP |
| Carrying case | Dimensions: 23-1/2 x 14 x 4-1/2" (595 x 355 x 115 mm) |
| Dimensions | 10-33/64 x 6-47/64 x 1-3/8" (267 x 171 x 35 mm) |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (930 g) |
| Sensor | |
| Type | 6-axis 2 planes (4 displacement axes and 2 angles) |
| Measurement | Optical range: 0.55 x 0.55" (14 x 14 mm) Area: Unlimited, dynamically extendible Resolution: 1 μm (0.04 mil); Angular 10 μRad Error: < 2% Transmitted rate: Approximately 20 Hz |
| Inclinometer | Resolution: 0.1° Error: Roll ±1°; Pitch ±3° |
| LED indicators | 1 LED for laser adjustment, battery and charge status; 1 LED for BT communication |
| Power supply | Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 3.7 V, 4.7 Wh Operating time: 30 hours (continuous use) Charging time: 2.5 h for up to 80%; 4 h for up to 100% Charging: USB-C |
| External interface | Integrated low power 2.4 GHz Radio (BT LE); USB 2.0 Full Speed |
| Radio transmission distance | Up to 160' (50 m) direct line of sight |
| Environmental protection | IP 65: Dustproof and water jets resistant, shockproof Relative humidity: 10 to 90% |
| Ambient light protection | Optical and active electronic digital compensation |
| Temperature range | Operation: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) Charging: 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) Storage: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 4-1/8 x 2-13/16 x 2 1/8” (104 x 72 x 54 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 8.2 oz (231 g) |
| Laser | |
| Type | Semiconductor laser diode |
| Laser | Power: < 1 mW Divergence: 0.3 mrad Wavelength: 630 to 640 nm (red, visible) Separation distance: Up to 10 m Adjustment: No Safety class: Class 2 according to IEC 60825-1:2014; Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3, as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Safety precaution: Do not look into laser beam |
| Inclinometer | Resolution: 0.1° Error: Roll ±1° |
| LED indicators | 1 LED for battery and charge status |
| Power supply | Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 3.7 V, 4.7 Wh Operating time: 40 hours (continuous use) Charging time: 2.5 h for up to 80%; 4 h for up to 100% Charging: USB-C |
| Environmental protection | IP 65: Dustproof and water jets resistant, shockproof Relative humidity: 10% to 90% |
| Temperature range | Operation: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) Charging: 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) Storage: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 4 x 2-15/16 x 1-7/16” (101 x 75 x 37 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 6.7 oz (190 g) |
| Shaft Alignment Tablet | |
| CPU | Processor: Octa-Core (8): 2.2 GHz (2) and 1.8 GHz (6) Memory: 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM/64 GB UFS Flash |
| Display | Technology: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Resolution: 600 nits, color WXGA 1280x800 Dimensions: 8" (20.3 cm) |
| Power Supply | Operating time: Up to 11 Hours Battery: 6100 mAh 3.87 V rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (23.61 Wh) Charging: USB-C |
| Connectivity | Wifi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi® certified; IPv4, IPv6 (Wi-Fi 6) Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.1 / 2.1+EDR Class 2 (Bluetooth LE) RFID: Integrated RFID with read and write capabilities Docking connector: Docking connector (charge and data) USB-C side port: USB-C side port (tablet charging and data only) |
| Environmental protection | IP 65: Dustproof and water jets resistant Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Drop test | 4' (1.2 m) |
| Temperature range | Operation: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) Storage: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
| Camera | Rear: Image capture: 13 MP auto-focus camera with user controllable LED flash Front: 5MP |
| Carrying case | Dimensions: 23-1/2 x 14 x 4-1/2" (595 x 355 x 115 mm) |
| Dimensions | 10-33/64 x 6-47/64 x 1-3/8" (267 x 171 x 35 mm) |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (930 g) |
| Sensor | |
| Type | 6-axis 2 planes (4 displacement axes and 2 angles) |
| Measurement | Optical range: 0.55 x 0.55" (14 x 14 mm) Area: Unlimited, dynamically extendible Resolution: 1 μm (0.04 mil); Angular 10 μRad Error: < 2% Transmitted rate: Approximately 20 Hz |
| Inclinometer | Resolution: 0.1° Error: Roll ±1°; Pitch ±3° |
| LED indicators | 1 LED for laser adjustment, battery and charge status; 1 LED for BT communication |
| Power supply | Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 3.7 V, 4.7 Wh Operating time: 30 hours (continuous use) Charging time: 2.5 h for up to 80%; 4 h for up to 100% Charging: USB-C |
| External interface | Integrated low power 2.4 GHz Radio (BT LE); USB 2.0 Full Speed |
| Radio transmission distance | Up to 160' (50 m) direct line of sight |
| Environmental protection | IP 65: Dustproof and water jets resistant, shockproof Relative humidity: 10 to 90% |
| Ambient light protection | Optical and active electronic digital compensation |
| Temperature range | Operation: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) Charging: 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) Storage: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 4-1/8 x 2-13/16 x 2 1/8” (104 x 72 x 54 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 8.2 oz (231 g) |
| Laser | |
| Type | Semiconductor laser diode |
| Laser | Power: < 1 mW Divergence: 0.3 mrad Wavelength: 630 to 640 nm (red, visible) Separation distance: Up to 10 m Adjustment: No Safety class: Class 2 according to IEC 60825-1:2014; Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3, as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Safety precaution: Do not look into laser beam |
| Inclinometer | Resolution: 0.1° Error: Roll ±1° |
| LED indicators | 1 LED for battery and charge status |
| Power supply | Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 3.7 V, 4.7 Wh Operating time: 40 hours (continuous use) Charging time: 2.5 h for up to 80%; 4 h for up to 100% Charging: USB-C |
| Environmental protection | IP 65: Dustproof and water jets resistant, shockproof Relative humidity: 10% to 90% |
| Temperature range | Operation: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C) Charging: 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) Storage: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 4 x 2-15/16 x 1-7/16” (101 x 75 x 37 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 6.7 oz (190 g) |
