PROXIMITY PROBE WITH REAR AND SIDE VIEW TARGET PROTECTION

Condition monitoring specialists SENSONICS have added a new option to their established range of proximity probes which virtually eliminates the detrimental effects on measurements caused by both side and rear targets. The PRSVBeam proximity probe has an innovative tip design which overcomes the problems associated with traditional probe designs, such as poor accuracy, system non-linearities and extended set-up time.

The new PRSVBeam offers a fully protected rear and side view through complete metallic encapsulation of the probe sensor assembly and its unique tip design provides a beam effect towards the target resulting in excellent linearity, even if fitted with the tip flush to the machine case or mounting assembly. At the extreme end of the probe range the effect is a 0.5% measurement error which reduces to less than 0.2% in the middle of the probe measurement range.  Another benefit of this tip design is its ability to withstand pressures up to 300bar and to provide sensor tip protection when utilised in heavy particle based fluids.

Another advantage of the probe is it’s suitability for use in ‘blind-hole’ measurement situations where certain applications restrict the ability to calibrate the in-situ probe system and rely on the bench calibrated performance to set the target gap and sensitivity. Thanks to the performance of the PRSVBeam when subjected to multiple targets the measurement accuracy can be guaranteed and therefore can be recommended for these types of application.

The new PRSVBeam can be supplied with a choice of fixed cable lengths of 2m, 5m, 7m, 9m, 14m and with a separate driver module in accordance with the API670 standard.

For more information contact;

Sensonics Ltd, Berkhamsted, Herts,
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 876833 Fax: +44 (0) 1442 876477
Email: sales@sensonics.co.uk
Web: www.sensonics.co.uk