Description

The Bently Nevada 18745-04, also cataloged as the 18745 Proximity Sensors, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact shaft position and dynamic vibration measurements within 7200 Series proximity transducer systems.

Hardware Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Model18745-04
BrandBently Nevada
OriginUSA
Weight0.24 kg
Dimensions8 x 2.8 x 6 cm (Shipping dimensions)
Operating Temp-35 deg C to +65 deg C
Power ConsumptionPowered via -18 VDC to -24 VDC supply loop
Product TypeProximity Sensors
System Type2-Wire, DC Powered
Scale Factor (Sensitivity)200 mV/mil (7.87 V/mm)
Linear Range80 mils (2.0 mm)
Frequency Response0 Hz (DC) to 10 kHz
System Length Configuration9.0 meters (29.5 feet) combined probe and extension cable
Probe Compatibility5 mm and 8 mm 7200 Series proximity probes
Storage Temperature-50 deg C to +120 deg C

Eddy-Current Probe Scaling and Gap Voltage Validation

The Bently Nevada 18745-04 conditions high-frequency RF signals generated by attached 5 mm or 8 mm proximity probes into linear DC voltage outputs. Calibrated to standard eddy-current probe scaling at 200 mV/mil (7.87 V/mm), the sensor delivers linear displacement output across its 80 mil (2.0 mm) range. During installation and routine maintenance, technicians measure DC output voltage to perform gap voltage validation, adjusting mechanical probe insertion until reaching target -10 VDC gap voltage bias levels corresponding to the linear range midpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What system length must be maintained for the probe and extension cable when using this sensor?

A: The 18745-04 requires a total combined probe and extension cable length of 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) to maintain calibrated scale factor accuracy and voltage output linearity.

Q: Which monitoring platforms accept direct analog input signals from the 18745-04 Proximitor Sensor?

A: The sensor provides raw voltage signals compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 and 9000 machinery monitoring system racks.

Field Installation Guidelines

  • First, mount the Proximitor sensor chassis inside a protective, weatherproof junction box or local instrument panel using appropriate fasteners.
  • Next, connect the 9.0-meter combined probe and extension cable assembly to the Proximitor coaxial input connector, taking care not to contaminate the coaxial junction.
  • Additionally, connect the power and signal field wiring (-24 VDC and signal out) to the screw terminal block, ensuring single-point shield grounding at the monitoring rack.
  • Finally, adjust probe position relative to the target surface while monitoring output voltage until the multimeter reads target -10 VDC gap voltage.

Additional information

Weight0.24 kg
Dimensions80 × 28 × 60 mm

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