Product Details
The Emerson CON021/916-200+PR6426/000-130, also cataloged as the CON021/916-200+PR6426/000-130 Eddy Current Sensor System, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-temperature shaft displacement measurement within MMS 6000/3000 series platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CON021/916-200+PR6426/000-130 |
| Brand | Emerson |
| Base Model | CON011/CON021 Probe Systems |
| Origin | Germany |
| Operating Temp | Probe: Up to +180 deg C continuous |
| Power Consumption | Powered via converter backplane / loop connections |
| Measuring Range | Approx 2.0 mm (nominal) |
| Sensitivity | 8 V/mm (200 mV/mil) with 20 m calibration |
| Output Range | Standardized analog voltage, 0 to -20 VDC (-2 VDC to -18 VDC linear) |
| System Calibration Length | Exactly 20.0 m total cable run |
| Enclosure & Protection | Converter: Shielded aluminum DIN-rail; Probe: Up to 50 bar pressure rating |
| Cable Armor Option | Stainless steel flexible armored conduit (130) with FEP/PFA insulation |
FOUNDATION Fieldbus / Profibus PA Connectivity and CJC Limits
The CON021/916-200 signal converter functions as an oscillator and demodulator module, generating high-frequency excitation for the PR6426 sensor head across long cable runs. The signal output interfaces with upstream process automation backplanes and fieldbus networks, maintaining signal fidelity across a calibrated 20-meter transmission path. Galvanic decoupling reduces common-mode voltage interference and channel cross-talk when integrating outputs into remote DCS infrastructure or 4-20 mA HART instrumentation loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the total system cable length calibrated between the PR6426 probe and CON021 converter?
A: The CON021/916-200 driver is factory-calibrated for an exact total system length of 20.0 meters, combining the integral probe lead and extension cabling to preserve specified linearity and 8 V/mm sensitivity.
Q: What environmental limits apply to the PR6426/000-130 sensor head in field applications?
A: The PR6426 displacement probe withstands continuous ambient temperatures up to +180 deg C and static pressures up to 50 bar inside heavy-duty turbine bearing housings.
Q: What mounting format is utilized for the CON021 signal converter housing?
A: The CON021 converter is housed in a shielded aluminum chassis designed for standard industrial DIN-rail mounting inside marshalling cabinets or junction boxes.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the 8 mm PR6426 probe head into the bearing housing, securing the threaded body to prevent mechanical loosening under high vibration.
- Verify physical gap clearance against shaft static position to ensure initial probe positioning falls within the -2 VDC to -18 VDC linear window.
- Route the flexible stainless steel armored conduit lead away from sharp edges and hot piping to maintain FEP/PFA insulation integrity.
- Mount the CON021 converter module onto a grounded industrial DIN rail inside a low-vibration local junction box.
- Connect probe extension leads to the converter without altering or cutting the factory-calibrated 20.0-meter cable length, ensuring shield continuity to ground.
Additional Information
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