Product Details
Configured for non-contact shaft displacement and vibration monitoring in Emerson AMS machinery monitoring networks, the Emerson PR6423/011-100 (PR6423 Proximity Sensors) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The eddy current probe emits a high-frequency excitation field across an initial air gap of 0.5 mm to track dynamic positional variations relative to conductive ferromagnetic shaft surfaces. Physical surface gap displacements alter the electromagnetic impedance, converting mechanical motion into continuous analog signals for diagnostic evaluation without physical mechanical wear.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PR6423/011-100 |
| Brand | Emerson |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | Approx. 0.26 kg |
| Operating Temp | -35 to +180 deg C (sensor incl. cable) |
| Power Consumption | Standard loop power dissipation via signal converter |
| Measurement Range | 2 mm (80 mils) |
| Initial Air Gap | 0.5 mm (20 mils) |
| Scale Factor (ISF) | 8 V/mm (203.2 mV/mil) +/-5% (0 to 45 deg C) |
| Linear Deviation (DSL) | +/-0.025 mm (+/-1 mil) within 0 to 45 deg C |
| Output Frequency | 30 kHz |
| Minimum Shaft Diameter | 25 mm (0.79 in) |
| Target Material | Ferromagnetic steel (42CrMo4 / AISI 4140 standard) |
| Protection Class | IP66 (IEC 60529) |
| Converter Compatibility | CON021 signal converter |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol & Channel Isolation
When interfaced with CON021 signal converter modules, the transducer drive circuitry processes continuous high-frequency excitation currents while providing 4-20 mA HART loop protocol compatibility for process loops and asset management networks. On-board signal conditioning features galvanic channel-to-channel isolation, suppressing common-mode potential differences and earth current loops in dense monitoring racks. Built-in thermal compensation stabilizes the 8 V/mm scale factor output across ambient temperature variations, limiting deviation tolerances within +/-0.025 mm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary function of the CON021 signal converter when paired with this sensor?
A: The CON021 module energizes the PR6423/011-100 probe coil with high-frequency drive current and demodulates raw impedance shifts into normalized proportional analog outputs for machinery protection systems.
Q: What are the minimum target geometry constraints for maintaining accurate scale sensitivity?
A: The sensor requires a minimum shaft target diameter of 25 mm and must be aimed against calibrated 42CrMo4 or AISI 4140 ferromagnetic steel surfaces to maintain the 8 V/mm scale factor.
Field Installation Guidelines
Ensure an unobstructed metallic clearance radius equal to at least 1.5 times the probe tip diameter to eliminate uncalibrated inductive loading from surrounding machine walls. Set the mechanical standoff distance to achieve the nominal initial air gap of 0.5 mm during machine offline calibration. Route the sensor cable inside grounded metallic conduit isolated from high-voltage motor feeds and VFD wiring. Connect the cable shield braid to the system technical ground at a single cabinet earth point to avoid circulating ground loops.
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