{"product_id":"pr6423-012-130-con021-emerson-epro-eddy-current-sensor-system","title":"PR6423\/012-130 \u0026 CON021 | Emerson Epro | Eddy Current Sensor System","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-frequency displacement measurement in turbomachinery monitoring systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson Epro PR6423\/012-130\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ePR6423\/012-130\u003c\/strong\u003e) transducer paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eCON021\u003c\/strong\u003e signal converter provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePR6423\/012-130 + CON021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson Epro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard probe housing and converter geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-30 deg C to +100 deg C (Converter); -35 deg C to +200 deg C (Sensor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-23 VDC to -32 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 20,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGap Voltage Validation (-10 VDC targets)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system utilizes an oscillator circuit to drive the transducer probe, creating an electromagnetic field for displacement detection. To ensure accurate linearization, the system necessitates precise gap voltage validation during commissioning. The converter centers its output characteristic around a nominal target of -10 VDC, representing the mid-point of the physical measurement gap. Maintenance of this -10 VDC baseline is mandatory for accurate signal tracking; significant deviations indicate mechanical misalignment, transducer saturation, or degradation of the conductive target surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the CON021 signal converter support hot-swap replacement in a monitoring rack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the CON021 is designed for integration into monitoring racks where it supports replacement while the system is energized, provided the rack backplane architecture supports hot-swapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the initial air gap setting affect system accuracy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The system is calibrated for an initial air gap of 0.5 mm. Maintaining this mechanical gap is mandatory to ensure the probe operates within the linear portion of its voltage-to-distance characteristic curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the transducer in a rigid, vibration-isolated bracket to minimize extraneous mechanical noise and prevent housing fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the measurement target surface is clean and free of non-conductive coatings to maintain the required electrical conductivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the nominal air gap at 0.5 mm using a non-metallic feeler gauge to prevent contact damage to the sensor tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute signal cabling through grounded metallic conduit, keeping lines physically separated from high-current AC power lines to mitigate electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate the signal shield at the monitoring system (DCS\/TSI) rack only to prevent ground-loop current injection into the converter circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"EMERSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009142251829,"sku":"CON021+PR6423\/012-130","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/CON010_PR6423010-120_1cad6f2c-e581-44fc-b678-65cb5fec6156.png?v=1781686372","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/pr6423-012-130-con021-emerson-epro-eddy-current-sensor-system","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}