TX5633

INSTALLATION & OPERATING DATA

VIBRATION
SENSOR

INSTALLATION &
OPERATING DATA

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APPLICATION

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

INSTALLATION

DIMENSIONS

MINING

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CONNECTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATION

ACCESSORIES

TUNNELS

PROCESS PLANTS

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1 APPLICATION
Vibrating condition monitoring on motors, pumps, gearboxes,
compressors, generators, rotating machinery and vibrating
structures, detection of low frequency structural oscillations or
excessive vibration at shaft rotational frequencies and high
frequencies, as generated by deteriorating bearings and by
resonant structures.
The sensor may also be used in the opposite mode whereby it
detects the ABSENCE of vibration on a machine that should
normally be vibrating, thus denoting the failure of a drive motor,
a severed coupling or a power failure. Vibrating screens and
material conveyancing ducts or processing machines are typical
examples.
It is, of course, possible to combine both modes of monitoring
simultaneously by using the Trolex TX9042/4 Programmable
Vibration Sensor Controller with frequency input conditioning
modules.

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A range of primary instrumentation and monitoring modules is

available from Trolex to which the sensors can be directly
connected to provide a flexible choice of display and
control functions.
TRIP AMPLIFIER
for use with analogue output
vibration sensors.

CONFIGURABLE SENSOR CONTROLLER

for monitoring up to 8 vibration sensors.

COMMANDER DISTRIBUTEDI/O SYSTEM

for large scale general plant monitoring systems
and the mining and tunnelling industries.

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2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The sensor houses a high accuracy piezo accelerometer that
measures the acceleration generated by vibrating components or
structures on machinery to which it is fitted.
The sensor is available with the following signal output
format:
100mV/g ac.
Frequency range 2Hz to 10kHz.
The standard mounting of the sensor is an M8 stud.
Some units may be supplied with different mounting stud
dimensions to specification.
A 'Quickfit' mounting option is available for use where a
single sensor is intended to be used to monitor several
points.
Versions are available with either a five metre long
screened connecting cable or alternatively, a standard
weatherproof connector.

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3 INSTALLATION

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The best performance will be obtained from the Vibration Sensor by careful
consideration of the mounting position.

3.1

Maximum output will be generated when the vibration is acting along

the centre axis of the sensor. This is particularly important when
monitoring bearings and ventilation fans.

3.2

The sensor is equally effective at detecting vibration in housings and

casings. It is important to identify points of vibration where the
maximum output signal can be obtained.

3.3

It is important to prepare an accurate mounting point for the Vibration

Sensor and if possible, choose a relatively flat area where a spot face
of about 25mm can be created.
Surface finish N6

25

A minimum of 10mm
of full thread

Deburr

Clean swarf
and debris
M8

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3.4

Apply a small amount of "Loctite" screw lock to the mounting bush to

ensure a good vibration coupling.

3.5

Tighten the Vibration Sensor to 8Nm.

3.6

Where a flexible cable version is fitted, movement of the cable itself can
influence the output signal. Clip the cable as close as possible to the
Vibration Sensor to restrain it.

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4 DIMENSIONS
MS Connector
5m

22

51

51
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM

M8 x 8
Stud

Quickfit
Adaptor
Thread

25 A/F

5 TECHNICAL DETAILS
Frequency Response:

2Hz...10kHz (3dB points).

Sensitivity:

100mV/g (nominal @ 80Hz).10%

Mounted Resonance:

18kHz (nominal).

Operating Temperature: 55...110C.

Sensing Principle:

Piezo-electric.

Housing Material:

Stainless steel.

Protection Classification: IP67.

Mounting:

M8 x 8mm stud or Quickfit.

Electrical Connections: 5m single core co-axial cable insulated with screen and overbraid armour or
M.S. connector.

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Supply Voltage:

12V dc.

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Supply Current:

0.5mA...8mA.

Bias Voltage:

8V dc.

Ex Certification:

EEx ia I

White
+V
Black
0V

(NOT CONNECTED)

SCN

6 CONNECTIONS

OVERBRAID
(NOT CONNECTED)

In order to avoid electrical pickup through the case of the sensor from the machine
being monitored, the machine should be properly earthed in compliance with local
regulations.
If a good earth is not possible, the sensor and the cable overbraid should be
electrically isolated from the machine.
The screen of the cable should be connected to earth at the monitoring
equipment.
IT SHOULD NOT BE EARTHED AT THE MOTOR.
The cable overbraid should be left unconnected.

3
SENSOR

TX9042
PROGRAMMABLE
SENSOR CONTROLLER

.12 Connector versions

Pin 1 = N/C
Pin 2 = +V
Pin 3 = N/C
Pin 4 = 0V

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7 PRECAUTIONS
Protect the Vibration Sensor from excessive shock during handling and
installation as this may cause permanent damage to the internal piezo crystal
assembly.
If possible, mount the sensor in a position where it is protected from direct impact
and blows.

8 APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATION

Intrinsically Safe
The instrument is a certified Intrinsically Safe Group I apparatus for use in
potentially explosive atmosphere to EURONORM standards.

ATEX

The instrument is designed to comply with the ATEX directive (94/9/EEC).

TX5633

Baseefa 08ATEX0336

I M1 Ex ia I (-55CTa+110C)

IECEx BAS 08.0117X

Ex ia I (-55CTa+110C)

Electro Magnetic Compatibility

ATEX

Complies with the requirements of European Directive on EMC (89/336/EC).

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9 ACCESSORIES
Vibration Sensors with an ac output give an accurate and precise representation of
vibration conditions at specific frequency levels. The signal can also be monitored
by the 8 channel TX9042/4 Programmable Vibration Sensor Controller which can
monitor up to 8 channels of vibration. Modules are available which will respond to
specific frequencies of vibration, thus enabling independent analysis of different
frequency levels being generated by the sensor, making it possible to separately
assess the condition bearings at high frequency levels and at the rotational speed
of the shaft (low frequency).

TX5630.11

QUICKFIT

M8 ADAPTOR

TX5630.12

QUICKFIT

ADHESIVE ADAPTOR

TX5630.13

QUICKFIT

MAGNETIC ADAPTOR

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Many of our products are often used to

monitor the quality of environmental
conditions consequently Trolex is also
particularly aware of the need to protect
human health and the environment in
which we live.

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The Company has instituted a radical

environment protection policy to ensure
that all aspects of our manufacturing
programme have the minimum possible
detrimental impact on the environment. This
covers all stages beginning with sustainable
product design supported by careful
selection of the materials used in their
production, through to managed recovery
and disposal at the end of the useful life of a
product.
This policy also incorporates the principles of
the Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment
(WEEE) directive, and the associated Restriction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, to
be implemented in EU countries.
Progress is already well advanced on the
introduction of a completely new range of
products that maximise the central principle
of sustainable design with the intention of
reducing the end-of-life cost to the end user.
All Trolex products are manufactured to
exacting standards in accordance with our
stringent quality control ethos. Having
chosen to use one of our products will, in
itself, guarantee extended durability and a
long operating life, endorsed by our
commitment to recycling and recovery.
All packaging materials are carefully
selected to be bio-degradable or
re-cycleable where possible.
All plastic materials are identified for
recycling purposes and re-cycled materials
are used where it is

Printing paper and material are sourced

from suppliers that have a declared
environmental management system.
Product design centred around high
quality and long term durability.
Modular architecture both in
construction and software design
suitable for future upgrades and
adaptability to alternative duty.
Ease of product disassembly,
minimisation of fixing devices, and clear
separation of functional parts to benefit
re-use and re-cycling.
Control and monitoring of suppliers of
components and sub-assemblies.
Deal only with suppliers that have a
defined commitment to environmental
monitoring principles.
Control the use of restricted substances
within the design process. Deal only with
suppliers that have a defined
commitment to the control of
restricted substances.
Provide an efficient high speed service
within Trolex for repair, refurbishing and
conversion of products for alternative duty.
Provision of an end-of-life product
Take-back service for recovery, re-use,
and recycling of electrical and electronic
components. Retain the packaging of a
new product and re-use it to return
the device to us at the end of its
working life. Trolex will guarantee to
recover all materials and components,
where practicable and arrange for them
to be re-cycled in an appropriate and in
a safe manner.

TROLEX LIMITED
NEWBY ROAD, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT,
CHESHIRE, SK7 5DY, UK

+44 (0)161 483 1435

sales@trolex.com
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