{"product_id":"emerson-epro-pr6423-00e-030-eddy-current-sensor","title":"Emerson EPRO PR6423\/00E-030 Eddy Current Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson EPRO PR6423\/00E-030\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003ePR6423\u003c\/strong\u003e Eddy Current Sensor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact shaft displacement and rotational speed monitoring within EPRO machine condition monitoring networks. This hardware registers electromagnetic flux variations against a conductive target, providing a linearized voltage output for analysis of rotor dynamics.\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\/00E-030\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\u003e~200 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM10x1 threaded housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-35 to +180 deg C (Sensor); -35 to +150 deg C (Cable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDependent on host driver interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm (80 mils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 V\/mm (203.2 mV\/mil) +\/- 5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Air Gap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mm (20 mils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerromagnetic steel (42CrMo4\/AISI 4140)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control and DCS Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol Tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the PR6423 functions as a primary transducer, the processed output from the associated EPRO signal converter supports integration into 4-20 mA HART loop protocol architectures. This configuration allows for the transmission of primary vibration variables alongside secondary diagnostic metadata, such as sensor gap voltage and loop continuity health status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel-to-Channel Isolation Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e When routed through EPRO protection monitoring racks, the system maintains strict channel-to-channel isolation parameters. This galvanic separation prevents ground potential differences and common-mode transients from the field-side probe interface from coupling into the controller backplane, ensuring that individual sensor faults do not compromise the measurement registers of adjacent monitoring channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the physical constraints regarding the 35 mm bending radius of the armored cable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The cable bending radius of 35 mm is the minimum limit for maintaining the internal coaxial geometry. Exceeding this limit results in structural deformation of the dielectric material, which alters the cable's characteristic impedance and invalidates the factory-calibrated sensitivity of 8 V\/mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this sensor be installed on shafts smaller than 25 mm in diameter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. A shaft diameter of at least 25 mm is required to ensure that the electromagnetic field lines remain concentrated on the target area. Using a smaller diameter target induces flux leakage around the shaft, which results in non-linear signal responses and significant deviation from the +\/- 0.025 mm accuracy specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbe Seating and Gap Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thread the probe into the mounting fixture until the tip makes contact with the shaft surface. Retract the sensor to establish the 0.5 mm nominal air gap. Use a non-magnetic feeler gauge to verify this setting before tightening the locknuts to prevent axial shifting under operational vibration loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding and Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The armored cable shield must be terminated at the signal converter bulkhead ground lug to prevent ground loops. Do not connect the shield to the machine casing at the probe end, as this creates a low-impedance path for electromagnetic interference (EMI) originating from the machinery frame, which will manifest as high-frequency noise in the measurement loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerson Epro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45147362230387,"sku":"PR6423\/00E-030","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-06-05_13-40-35_ebad8747-256c-4c8f-9ceb-9acc60cd1024.png?v=1782986705","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/emerson-epro-pr6423-00e-030-eddy-current-sensor","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}