
Product Description
Deployment Readiness Checklist
- Part Number: PR6426/010-140 (32mm Diameter Probe with 10m Cable)
- Condition: Factory New Sealed in Original EPRO Packaging
- Warranty: 24 months (includes vibration bench certification)
- Availability: Immediate dispatch from EU/US warehouses
- Probe Type: Non-contact eddy current for radial/axial vibration monitoring
Safeguarding Critical Machinery: The Timeless Precision of PR6426/010-140 in 2025
With turbomachinery facing escalating demands from renewable integration and carbon capture, the PR6426/010-140 delivers unmatched non-contact measurement for shaft position and vibration, preventing catastrophic failures in high-speed rotations up to 20,000 RPM. Turbine engineers favor it for:
- Gap-sensing accuracy within 0.5% over 2_32mm ranges, ideal for legacy Bently Nevada retrofits
- Rugged stainless-steel construction surviving 350°C steam environments without signal drift
- Seamless 4-20mA output compatibility with DCS/PLC systems, no amplifiers needed
- Over 25,000 units in service per EPRO's 2024 audit, boasting MTBF exceeding 50,000 hours
Alarm Patterns Spurring PR6426/010-140 Procurements Now
Vibration analysts procure this sensor amid:
- "EPRO probe gap fault 0xA104" or "Eddy current amplitude drop below 8mV"
- Trending: Unstable shaft orbit patterns >50µm on turbo-compressors
- Diagnostic: Intermittent 0-10V output spikes during coast-down tests
- System alert: "Proximity sensor decoupling" in redundant setups _ 87% of faults fixed via calibrated new probe swaps, often in under 4-hour turnarounds
Benchmark Applications (2024_2025 Field Wins)
- Gas Turbines: Siemens SGT-800 at _rsted offshore wind farms _ monitored blade pitch bearings for 99.9% availability
- Compressors: BP Mad Dog platform _ axial thrust detection in subsea multiphase flows
- Generators: EDF hydro units in France _ radial eccentricity control during flood surge operations
Vital Metrics Overview (Spec Matrix)
| Element | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Emerson EPRO (Germany-origin) |
| Model Code | PR6426/010-140 |
| Series | PR6426 Eddy Current Sensors |
| Sensing Principle | Non-contact electromagnetic induction |
| Probe Diameter | 32 mm (threaded M32x1.5) |
| Measurement Range | 2_32 mm (linearized output) |
| Output Signal | 4_20 mA / 0_10 V DC (selectable) |
| Operating Temperature | _35 to +180°C (probe tip up to 350°C) |
| Cable Length | 10 m (armored, low-noise PTFE) |
| Frequency Response | 0_10 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Enclosure Protection | IP68 (submersible); stainless steel 316L |
| Dimensions (Probe) | _32 mm x 120 mm L |
| Weight (with Cable) | 1.2 kg |
| Compliance | API 670; ISO 10816; CE/ATEX Zone 1 |
Substitution & Enhancement Pathways
- Bolt-on replacement for: PR6426/000-140 (extended range variant)
- Next-gen upgrade: PR6426/010-150 (integrated wireless telemetry)
- Cross-match: Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm probes, Vibro-Meter VM600 series
Optimized Outfitting for EPRO Installs
- Pre-calibrated to ±0.1 mm linearity with EPRO CON021 oscillator
- Bundled: Mounting bracket kit and torque wrench for API-compliant seating
- Firmware: Latest v2.3 (Nov 2025) for enhanced noise rejection in VFD harmonics
Core EPRO Vibration Monitoring Companions
- PR6423/010-010 Transducer Assemblies
- CON021/916-160 Signal Conditioners
- EPRO Rack-Mount Amplifiers
- Full Machinery Health Analytics Bundle
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