{"product_id":"emerson-epro-con011-pr6426-010-140-eddy-current-displacement-system","title":"Emerson EPRO CON011+PR6426\/010-140 Eddy Current Displacement System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson EPRO PR6426\/010-140 + CON011\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003ePR6426+CON011\u003c\/strong\u003e displacement system, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact shaft dynamics measurement within EPRO machine condition monitoring networks. This 32 mm probe and signal conditioning converter assembly tracks radial vibration, axial position, and eccentricity variations against conductive targets, providing high-speed analog output for turbine protection logic.\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\u003ePR6426\/010-140 + CON011\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\u003e1.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mm probe diameter; Standard DIN converter housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +70 deg C (Standard); up to +160 deg C (Extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSized by loop interface (15 to 30 VDC input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 10 mm (Extended up to 14 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kHz to 1 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 0.1 % of full scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBently Nevada \/ VIBRO-METER Technical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEddy-Current Probe Scaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PR6426 series employs high-frequency carrier signal modulation to track the impedance shift as the shaft target passes the PEEK probe tip. The CON011 converter scales these impedance changes into a standardized -4 VDC to -20 VDC output, maintaining a strictly linear relationship between gap distance and electrical potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGap Voltage Validation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation requires rigorous gap voltage validation. The CON011 converter must be calibrated to a nominal -10 VDC setpoint at the intended center of the operating gap. Failure to achieve this target voltage indicates that the probe is operating outside the linear measurement window, which can lead to signal clipping during high-amplitude shaft transients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor Dynamics and Signal Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The system’s high-frequency bandwidth (1 MHz) captures rapid changes in rotor position. This is essential for detecting high-speed shaft events, including oil-film instabilities or shaft center-line migration, ensuring that vibration signatures are not attenuated by the measurement chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the CON011 converter output be wired to a standard PLC analog input card?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, provided the input card accepts a negative voltage signal range. The CON011 output is typically -4 V to -20 V. If the PLC interface is strictly positive-voltage (e.g., 0-10 V), an intermediate signal isolator or polarity inverter must be installed to prevent logic damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the system handle signal integrity over the 5 m maximum cable length?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The system uses high-frequency carrier transmission. To maintain the 0.1 % accuracy rating, the cable must be of low-capacitance, shielded-twisted-pair construction. Any unauthorized splicing or exceeding the 5 m length limit alters the resonance frequency of the probe-converter oscillator, resulting in significant sensitivity drift and measurement non-linearity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting and Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thread the 32 mm stainless steel probe housing into the machine mounting bore. Advance the probe until the tip makes contact with the target surface, then retract the probe to establish the specific nominal gap required for the -10 VDC center-point. Secure the locknuts to prevent mechanical loosening caused by turbine housing vibration or thermal expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding and Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route signal cabling through grounded, rigid metallic conduit, keeping the signal run strictly separated from high-voltage AC phases or variable-frequency drive motor leads. The overall cable shield must be terminated at the instrumentation rack ground bar only. Keep the shield floating at the probe connection point to eliminate parasitic ground loops, which are common sources of 50\/60 Hz hum in high-sensitivity displacement loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerson Epro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45149652385907,"sku":"CON011+PR6426\/010-140","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/63603890c67a43339e1392592d94931a_16c5da60-1142-41e7-b3a1-eb911a948dbe.png?v=1783046982","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/emerson-epro-con011-pr6426-010-140-eddy-current-displacement-system","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}