• Radial Vibration on Turbines: Installed on gas and steam turbines to detect imbalance and misalignment.

• Axial Position Monitoring: Provides continuous measurement of shaft position to assess thrust bearing condition.

• Compressor Diagnostics: Used on compressors and centrifuges to identify mechanical looseness or rubs.

• Keyphasor Reference: Supplies phase angle data for synchronous vibration analysis and balancing.

• Reciprocating Machinery: Measures casing vibration and piston position in reciprocating compressors and pumps.

Features

• Polyphenylene Sulfide Construction: The 8mm tip is constructed from premium high-performance plastic (PPS) to survive unusually harsh, wet, and chemically corrosive conditions.
• Cable Loc Durability: Incorporates an improved cable-to-tip securing mechanism that significantly minimizes junction strain and increases durability during rough field routing.
• Standard Linear Range: Provides a wide 80-mil (2.0 mm) measurement window with a calibrated system scale factor of 200 mV/mil (7.87 V/mm) for precise machinery feedback.
• Flexible Conduit Routing: Built without a rigid outer armor layer, allowing the FEP coaxial cable lead to bend easily through tight turns inside narrow electrical trays.

Ordering Information

Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ

Q1: Where does the calibrated linear range begin, and how do I verify it with a multimeter?
A: The 80-mil (2.0 mm) calibrated linear range begins approximately 10 mils (0.25 mm) away from the physical probe tip face. To establish a clean field setup on an AISI 4140 steel target, wire a digital multimeter across your Proximitor output terminals and adjust the probe position until the gap voltage reaches the center calibration benchmark before tightening down your jam nuts.

Q2: What are the consequences if the unthreaded length is chosen improperly relative to the case length?
A: The probe casing mechanical rule mandates that the unthreaded length (Option A) must be at least 0.8 inches less than the total overall case length (Option B). Failing to maintain this physical difference means the remaining threaded section will be too short to pass completely through the mounting bracket or machine wall, preventing proper positioning or locking of the jam nuts.

Q3: My sensor loops report massive signal tracking errors when exposed to sub-zero winter blasts. What is wrong?
A: This model series features an explicit lower operating and storage limit of -30°F (-34°C) across both the probe body and extension cabling paths. Exposing the internal sub-components to deeper arctic freezing conditions can shrink or damage the core materials, shifting your scale factor accuracy beyond the factory ±4% straight-line tolerance.