Product Details
The Bently Nevada 170133-090-00, also cataloged as the 170133 Proximitor Sensor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-frequency dynamic displacement measurement and static shaft position conversion within 1701 FieldMonitor networks.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total System Length Option | 090 | 9.0 meters total system length |
| Agency Approval Option | 00 | No agency approvals |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 170133-090-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.28 kg |
| Dimensions | 155 mm x 136 mm x 119 mm |
| Operating Temp | Up to +70 deg C (rated temperature baseline) |
| Power Consumption | Powered via nominal -24 VDC supply voltage |
| Scale Factor / Sensitivity | 200 mV/mil (7.87 mV/um) |
| System Compatibility | 1701 FieldMonitor System |
| Transducer Compatibility | 3300 series 5 mm or 8 mm proximity probes |
| System Length | 9.0 meters total matched length |
Eddy-Current Probe Scaling and Gap Voltage Validation
The 170133-090-00 converts probe tip inductance changes into a continuous analog output voltage proportional to shaft position. Proper loop execution depends on maintaining standard eddy-current probe scaling at 200 mV/mil (7.87 mV/um) across a 9.0-meter matched cable run. Initial installation requires strict gap voltage validation (-10 VDC target voltage at linear range midpoint) to guarantee linear dynamic response, preventing signal saturation and optimizing cross-talk suppression between orthogonal X-Y radial vibration channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the 170133-090-00 be configured with a 5-meter proximity probe and cable combination?
A: No, this model is factory-calibrated for a 9.0-meter total system length (option 090); using a 5-meter chain alters circuit capacitance and introduces scale factor errors.
Q: What power input is required to operate the 170133-090-00 Proximitor Sensor?
A: The sensor requires a regulated -24 VDC power supply feed from the associated 1701 FieldMonitor rack backplane or external DC loop supply.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the Proximitor housing on a flat metal plate inside a protective field enclosure using appropriate mechanical fasteners.
- Ensure the 9.0-meter total cable length matching between the 3300 series probe, extension cable, and Proximitor input terminal is maintained.
- Verify that the outer shield of the coaxial extension cable is insulated from local cabinet ground to prevent ground loops.
- Adjust probe insertion depth until the Proximitor DC output reads the nominal -10 VDC target gap voltage with the shaft stationary.
- Tighten terminal connection screws to standard engineering torque values and confirm low-impedance connection to system common ground.
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