Description

The Bently Nevada 121M6469-02, also cataloged as the 121M6469 Wireless Triaxial Vibration and Temperature Sensor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for wireless vibration and casing temperature data acquisition within Bently Nevada System 1 condition monitoring networks.

Hardware Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Model121M6469-02
BrandBently Nevada
OriginUSA
WeightApprox. 230 g without battery; approx. 300 g with battery
DimensionsHeight: 88 mm; Diameter: 40 mm
Operating Temp-40 deg C to +85 deg C
Power ConsumptionLow-power wireless operation via internal battery
Product TypeWireless Triaxial Vibration and Temperature Sensors
Sensor TechnologyPiezoelectric ceramic accelerometer with integrated temperature sensor
Measurement AxesTriaxial vibration measurement (X, Y, Z axes) with casing temperature
Wireless ProtocolISA100.11a / WirelessHART
Frequency RangeZ-axis: 5 Hz to 10 kHz; X/Y axes: 5 Hz to 4 kHz
Acceleration Range+/-20 g peak
Battery TypeReplaceable 3.6 V lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) D-size battery
Ingress ProtectionIP67
Housing Material316 stainless steel body with glass-reinforced PPS top
Hazardous Area RatingIntrinsically Safe, ATEX/IECEx Zone 0, Class I Division 1

Transducer Signal Conditioning & Rotor Dynamics

The 121M6469-02 conditions dynamic triaxial vibration signals across three orthogonal planes (X, Y, Z) alongside casing temperature readings for direct transmission to System 1 condition monitoring software. Internal signal processing circuits scale dynamic acceleration and velocity data while providing active cross-talk suppression between orthogonal measurement channels. Consequently, this multi-axis capability enables precise evaluation of rotor dynamics, structural resonance, bearing degradation, and shaft misalignment without requiring complex field wiring infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What wireless transmission protocols does the 121M6469-02 sensor support?

A: The sensor operates over ISA100.11a and WirelessHART industrial wireless protocols, providing line-of-sight communication distances up to 150 m.

Q: What mounting interface does the 121M6469-02 body incorporate?

A: The 316 stainless steel housing features an M6 x 1 mm internal thread with a depth of 5 mm for stud or adapter mounting.

Field Installation Guidelines

  • Thread the 121M6469-02 securely onto a prepared mounting stud or magnetic base on the bearing housing using the integrated M6 x 1 mm threaded interface.
  • Verify clean metal-to-metal contact between the stainless steel sensor base and the machine surface to preserve high-frequency vibration signal transmission up to 10 kHz.
  • Confirm that the internal 3.6 V Li-SOCl2 battery is properly seated and that the housing cap seal is fully tightened to maintain the IP67 ingress protection rating.
  • Establish a clear wireless path to the nearest gateway node, ensuring that distance limits stay within 150 m for line-of-sight or 100 m for sensor-to-sensor links.

Additional information

Weight0.60 kg
Dimensions37 × 74 × 62 mm

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