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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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
Specification | Value |
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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 |