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PC420AR-EX Series 4-20 mA Vibration Sensors

Explosion-proof, acceleration loop powered sensors (LPS)


About the PC420AR-EX

4-20 mA vibration sensors incorporate an accelerometer, data acquisition circuitry, and vibration transmitter in a rugged industrial housing. The explosion-proof sensor provides a 4-20 mA output signal proportional to the overall acceleration level. The 4-20 mA output is commonly accepted by process control systems including PLC, DCS or SCADA for cost-effective continuous vibration monitoring. Simplified condition based maintenance can be performed on machinery without the investment and learning curve associated with traditional vibration monitoring systems.

The acceleration-output sensors gives a signal with increased sensitivity to higher frequencies which can help indicate bearing wear and gear mesh conditions. 4-20 mA sensors are specified by their full scale values, where a “-10” sensor is designed with a full scale range of 10 g’s equivalent to 20 mA. By trending overall acceleration, changes can be monitored and when a predetermined increase is reached, an informed decision to shut down machinery can be made.

 

Key features PC420AR-EX Series

  • RMS, peak equivalent or true peak detection
  • Explosion proof certified
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Provides continuous trending of overall machine Vibration
  • Hermetically sealed
  • Reverse wiring protection
  • Manufactured in an approved ISO 9001 facilit

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Connector orientation Top exit
Connector style Flying leads
Detector type RMS
Frequency response 4 Hz - 2,000 Hz
Full-scale range 5 g | 10 g | 20 g
Hazardous area approvals Class I,II,III, Div 1,2; ATEX II 2G EEx d; ATEX II 3G EEx nA
Measurement unit Acceleration
Sensor output 4-20 mA
Temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C
Weight 380 grams