Product Details
Configured for high-frequency dynamic displacement signal processing in machinery monitoring networks, the Emerson CON031+PR6423/000-101 (CON031+PR6423/000-101 Eddy Current Signal Converter and Sensor Systems) provides direct physical signal conditioning and electromagnetic gap execution. The converter and probe assembly processes shaft position shifts into high-linearity analog voltage signals across rotating equipment protection loops.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CON031+PR6423/000-101 |
| Brand | Emerson |
| Origin | Germany |
| Operating Temp | Sensor: -35 to +180 deg C (head/1 m cable), Cable: -35 to +150 deg C, Converter: -30 to +100 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Power supplied via rack monitor backplane or external supply |
| Frequency Range (-3 dB) | 0 to 20000 Hz |
| Rise Time | Less than 15 us |
| Sensor Cable Length | 4.0 m |
| Cable Termination | Open cable end |
| Minimum Shaft Diameter | 25 mm (0.79 in) |
| Standard Target Material | Ferromagnetic Steel 42CrMo4 (AISI/SAE 4140) |
| Protection Class | Sensor: IP66 (IEC 60529); Converter: IP20 |
| Compatibility | CON031 compatible with PR6422, PR6423, PR6424, PR6426 |
| Product Type | Eddy Current Signal Converter and Sensor Systems |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel Isolation
The CON031 signal converter utilizes channel-to-channel isolation architecture to prevent common-mode ground noise from invalidating wide-bandwidth vibration data across the 0 to 20000 Hz frequency range. When interfaced with process automation networks operating 4-20 mA HART loop protocol instruments or FOUNDATION Fieldbus nodes, the converter keeps signal conditioning circuits galvano-isolated from main plant supply buses. Internal thermal compensation circuits manage temperature shifts, stabilizing cold junction compensation references and ensuring precise dynamic response during rapid thermal transients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the CON031 converter be paired with a PR6425 probe for extended range applications?
A: No, the PR6425 probe strictly requires an extended range signal converter such as the CON021/91x-xxx series to match its calibration envelope.
Q: What precautions must be observed regarding the open cable end on the PR6423/000-101 probe?
A: The open cable end must be properly landed in a terminal block with outer shield wire grounded at one point inside an IP-rated junction box to prevent RF noise coupling.
Q: How does target material composition impact the output calibration of the CON031 converter?
A: The system is factory calibrated to Ferromagnetic Steel 42CrMo4 (AISI/SAE 4140). Using alternative shaft alloys alters magnetic permeability and requires recalibration of the scale factor.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the CON031 signal converter onto a 35 mm DIN rail inside a protective enclosure, maintaining an IP20 environment and operating temperatures between -30 and +100 deg C.
- Inspect the target rotor shaft to verify a minimum shaft diameter of 25 mm and confirm material specification matches 42CrMo4 ferromagnetic steel.
- Mount the PR6423 probe head perpendicular to the shaft, maintaining correct thread engagement for the 25 mm case length.
- Adjust insertion depth to set the static mechanical air gap according to system baseline DC voltage specifications before tightening the outer locknut.
- Connect the 4.0 m open-ended cable conductors to the CON031 input terminals, ensuring the cable shield terminates at a single-point cabinet ground.
- Route all probe signal cables in dedicated metallic conduit isolated from high-voltage AC motor cables.
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