Piezoelectric Velocity Sensor monitors rotating equipment.
June 16, 2011 -
Operating at 100 mV/in./sec, Vibro-Meter® PV 102 is suited for condition monitoring of motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and turbines. Sub-base isolation optimizes base strain sensitivity, minimizes influence of mounting on sensor data, and protects against ESD. Electronics are isolated from sensor case for immunity against RFI, which can corrupt sensor data. Constructed of 316L SS with true hermetic sealing, PV 102 is shipped with ¼-28 to ¼-28 and ¼-28 to M8 mounting studs.
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Original Press release
Meggitt (Maryland), Inc.
20511 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD, 20876
USA
Meggitt Creates a Vibro-Meter® Velocity Sensor
Meggitt creates a Vibro-Meter® velocity sensor for machine protection and condition monitoring systems
Fribourg, Switzerland -- Meggitt, a leading supplier of complete protection and condition monitoring systems for power generation and industrial applications, has boosted its Vibro-Meter product line with a velocity sensor that works with all condition and health monitoring systems including Meggitt's own VibroSight(TM). Meggitt is the only system supplier with design and manufacturing control over its entire system, which now includes the new PV 102, a piezoelectric velocity sensor for vibration monitoring of turbomachinery and other rotating equipment.
The PV 102 is a 100 mV/inch/second (3.94 mV/mm/s) piezoelectric velocity sensor. The uncertified version of the PV 102 has CE approval. The certified version of the PV 102 carries ATEX, IEC and CSA hazardous area certifications, which are commonly required in the nuclear and fossil power generation, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Brazilian INMETRO approval is expected later in 2011.
The PV 102 is ideal for condition monitoring of motors, pumps, fans, compressors and turbines, including steam and gas (aeroderivative and frame) turbomachinery. The PV 102 may be used to compliment proximity probes in a condition monitoring or protection system. The standard output of the PV 102 is fully compatible with systems currently employed in industrial environments, such as Meggitt's VM 600 hardware with VibroSight Total Condition Monitoring software from the Vibro-Meter product line.
Where piezoelectric velocity sensors are installed, the PV 102 is a drop-in replacement including form, fit, function, wiring, and performance. The existing mounting and cabling can even be re-used if they are in good condition. However, the PV 102 has many advantages over current velocity sensors because of its superior design, better component materials, and time-tested manufacturing processes. The PV 102 has a lower noise floor to better resolve low vibration signals. The sensor is also tuned for band-pass flatness for improved repeatability. The sensitivity of the PV 102 is more stable with changing temperature, compared to previously-available velocity sensors. The PV 102 is the only velocity sensor of its kind to use 316L stainless steel with true hermetic sealing verified by helium leak testing.
The PV 102 is backed by over 50 years of Meggitt design and manufacturing expertise. This design experience has resulted in a compression design that is superior to an out-dated shear design. The PV 102 is inherently more reliable because it has fewer components than typical piezoelectric velocity sensors and a simpler design. Additionally, sub-base isolation improves base strain sensitivity, minimizes the influence of mounting on sensor data, and protects against damaging electrostatic discharge. The electronics of the PV 102 are isolated from the sensor case for higher immunity against radio frequency interference which can corrupt sensor data.
The PV 102 is shipped with both 1/4-28 to 1/4-28 and1/4-28 to M8 mounting studs, to meet the needs of US and international customers. Other mounting options are available from Meggitt, such as a 1/4-28 to M6 stud, cement mounting pads, and isolator mounting pads which electrically isolate the sensor from the machine it is monitoring to protect against high voltage spikes. Meggitt also provides several standard cable assemblies with MIL-C-5015 style sensor connectors and Teflon® shielded, twisted pair cable. Customers can choose armoured or non-armoured cable; between a foil shield with IP67 rating at the connector and a braided shield with IP68 rating at the connector; and standard or custom lengths to suit their application. Enclosures including switch and termination boxes are also available.
A complete condition monitoring and protection system is available from Meggitt, from the sensor to the user interface. In addition to VibroSight protection software, VM600 performance monitoring equipment, and the PV 102 sensor, plus mounting, cable assemblies and termination options, Meggitt designs and manufactures proximity, acceleration and pressure sensors. No other system supplier has design and manufacturing control over its entire system.
To learn more about Meggitt's PV 102, visit www.meggittsensingsystems.com, call +41 26 407 15 41, or email sacha.wirth@meggitt.com.
Meggitt Sensing Systems is a Meggitt division, specializing in sensing and monitoring systems that measure physical parameters in the extreme environments of aircraft, space vehicles, power generators, nuclear, oil and gas, industrial installations and test laboratories. Meggitt Sensing Systems has operated through its antecedents since 1927, under the names of Ferroperm Piezoceramics, Lodge Ignition, Endevco, Sensorex, Vibro-Meter and Wilcoxon Research. Today, their capabilities and facilities have been integrated under one Meggitt division, providing complete systems from a single supply base. www.meggittsensingsystems.com
Meggitt PLC Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace equipment, sensing systems, defence training and combat support products and systems. www.meggitt.com
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