Product Details
Configured for direct dynamic vibration measurement and shaft position tracking in Bently Nevada monitoring platforms, the Bently Nevada 30000-00-18-18-02 (30000 Proximity Sensor) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Unthreaded Length | 00 | 0.0 in unthreaded length |
| Overall Case Length | 18 | 1.8 in overall case length |
| Total Length | 18 | 1.8 m total cable length |
| Agency Approval | 02 | Multiple agency approvals |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 30000-00-18-18-02 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.02 lbs (9.07 g) |
| Dimensions | 8 mm (0.315 in) tip diameter, 1.8 in overall case length |
| Operating Temp | -50 deg C to +120 deg C (-58 deg F to +248 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Powered via 18-30 VDC Proximitor driver loop |
| Pressure Rating | 3500 psi (240 bar) |
| Humidity Limits | 0% to 100% RH non-condensing |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 2 mm (0 to 0.078 in) |
| Sensitivity | 8 mV/um |
| Accuracy | +/-0.2% of full-scale reading |
| Linearity | +/-0.1% |
| Frequency Response | 0 Hz to 12 kHz |
| Connector Type | 2-pin MIL-C-5015 |
Eddy-Current Probe Scaling and Gap Voltage Validation
The 30000-00-18-18-02 proximity probe employs precise eddy-current probe scaling to convert non-contact target motion into a continuous electrical output signal at a calibrated sensitivity of 8 mV/um. Proper mechanical insertion during installation relies on DC gap voltage validation against the nominal -10 VDC baseline, ensuring the transducer tip is positioned at the linear midpoint of its 0 to 2 mm range. Maintaining this optimal gap setting allows for high-frequency dynamic tracking (0 Hz to 12 kHz) during transient rotor dynamics events while ensuring reliable signal isolation and cross-talk suppression between orthogonal X-Y channel pairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the physical probe gap set during field commissioning?
A: Gap alignment is validated by measuring the DC bias voltage across the Proximitor driver terminal output until reaching the nominal -10 VDC setpoint.
Q: What environmental pressure conditions can the probe tip withstand?
A: The probe casing and sealing interface are rated for process environment static pressures up to 3500 psi (240 bar).
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the 8 mm tip and casing threads for mechanical damage or foreign contaminants prior to mounting.
- Thread the probe casing into the bearing housing penetration or mounting bracket until approaching the target surface.
- Monitor the driver output voltage and adjust mechanical depth to achieve the target -10 VDC bias voltage.
- Torque the outer jam nut securely against the bracket to lock the probe depth against machine operational vibration.
- Mate the 2-pin MIL-C-5015 connector to the extension cable and install a protective environmental boot over the terminal junction
Additional Information
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