Product Details
The Bently Nevada 177313-02-01, also cataloged as the 177313 Electric Driven TK-3e, operates as a dedicated hardware component for calibration and field verification of proximity transducers within Bently Nevada Machinery Monitoring Systems.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Scale Units Option | 02 | Metric calibration scale |
| Power Cord Type Option | 01 | American standard power cord |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 177313-02-01 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 8 kg shipping weight |
| Dimensions | 19.5 cm x 29.9 cm x 24.8 cm (H x W x D) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to 54 deg C (32 deg F to 130 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Line-powered electric motor drive mechanism |
| Storage Temp | -18 deg C to 65 deg C (0 deg F to 150 deg F) |
| Environmental Protection | Designed to meet IP54 for dust and water exposure (closed) |
| Operating Humidity | 95% non-condensing humidity |
Transducer Calibration and Gap Voltage Validation
The 177313-02-01 electric-driven calibration instrument simulates mechanical shaft motion to verify eddy-current probe scaling and Proximitor sensor response across defined displacement ranges. Utilizing an electric motor-driven wobble plate assembly, the unit maintains mechanical alignment to test target displacement against probe output voltages. This calibration setup enables field verification of gap voltage targets (-10 VDC nominal setting) and linear scale factor calculations without disturbing installed rotor dynamic monitoring channels or dismantling machine bearing housings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the metric scale unit option affect displacement measurements?
A: Option 02 equips the micrometer assembly with metric increments, providing direct mechanical displacement reference readings in millimeters during transducer calibration routines.
Q: What protection rating applies when the instrument enclosure is closed?
A: The closed housing assembly meets IP54 dust and splash water ingress protection standards for transport across field environments.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Position the instrument on a flat, stable surface within reach of an AC power outlet matching the option 01 American cord configuration.
- Inspect the micrometer spindle, target plate, and probe mounting adapter to confirm surfaces are free of debris or mechanical burrs.
- Secure the proximity probe into the probe holder, ensuring the sensor tip remains parallel to the target disc surface.
- Connect the proximity probe extension cable to its corresponding Proximitor sensor and establish multimeter connections across the DC voltage output terminals.
- Rotate the micrometer dial to verify physical gap zeroing before adjusting spindle displacement to validate probe linearity across the full operating range.
Additional Information
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