Product Details
Configured for non-contact dynamic shaft displacement and vibration measurement in machinery protection networks, the Emerson PR6423/016-000 (PR6423/016-000 Eddy Current Displacement Sensors) provides direct physical signal conditioning. The probe converts high-frequency electromagnetic field variations caused by rotor shaft target displacement directly into linear electrical signals for evaluation systems.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PR6423/016-000 |
| Brand | Emerson |
| Origin | Germany |
| Dimensions | 160 mm case thread length |
| Operating Temp | -35 to +180 deg C (-31 to +356 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Powered via external driver/signal converter |
| Measurement Range | +/- 2.0 mm (dynamic) |
| Sensitivity | 8 V/mm (203.2 mV/mil) |
| Target Material | Ferromagnetic steel |
| Pressure Resistance | Up to 10000 hPa (145 psi) |
| Cable Material | PTFE (optional armored cable available) |
| Protection Class | IP66 |
| Product Type | Eddy Current Displacement Sensors |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel Isolation
Downstream signal converters processing raw inputs from the PR6423/016-000 incorporate channel-to-channel isolation architecture to eliminate ground loops between sensor primary coils and plant telemetry buses. When deployed alongside DCS architectures utilizing 4-20 mA HART loop protocol transmitters or FOUNDATION Fieldbus signal gateways, the sensor output preserves baseline linearity across dynamic vibration spectrums. Internal temperature tracking within evaluation units provides cold junction compensation equivalent reference stability across ambient environmental operational shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What material calibration is pre-configured for the specified 8 V/mm sensor sensitivity?
A: The sensor sensitivity of 8 V/mm is factory calibrated specifically for ferromagnetic steel target materials; non-ferrous shaft materials require specific scaling factors.
Q: What maximum pressure limit can the sensor body withstand when mounted directly into machinery housings?
A: The probe assembly features a pressure resistance rating of up to 10000 hPa (145 psi) and an IP66 ingress protection rating.
Q: How does the 016 option code alter the physical geometry of the probe assembly?
A: The 016 option code designates an extended 160 mm outer thread case length for mounting applications requiring deeper insertion into turbomachinery casings.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the shaft measurement area to confirm target surfaces are free of mechanical runout, deep scratches, and magnetic residual fields.
- Thread the 160 mm body of the PR6423 probe into the mounting bracket perpendicular to the shaft centerline.
- Adjust insertion depth to establish the specified static physical air gap using feeler gauges or output voltage verification prior to locking.
- Torque the locking jam nut securely against the mounting surface to resist rotational displacement under machine vibration.
- Route the integral PTFE coaxial cable through grounded metallic conduit, keeping lines separated from high-voltage AC cables and VFD drives.
- Connect the cable shield conductor to the cabinet single-point instrument ground bar inside the termination junction box.
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