Epro PR6424/002-000 16 mm Eddy Current Sensor

Industrial Applications

The Epro PR6424/002-000 16 mm Eddy Current Sensor is engineered for precise, non-contact measurement of shaft vibration, displacement, and rotor position in critical rotating machinery. Its 16 mm sensor head ensures reliable performance in industrial environments, supporting machinery protection and predictive maintenance strategies.

Common applications include:

• Steam and gas turbine vibration monitoring
• Compressor rotor position and displacement measurement
• Generator rotor vibration and shaft monitoring
• Industrial pump condition monitoring
• Gearbox and drivetrain diagnostics
• Axial and radial shaft displacement tracking
• API 670-compliant machinery protection systems
• Continuous industrial condition monitoring
• Petrochemical rotating equipment protection
• Predictive maintenance programs in heavy industry 

Key Advantages

The PR6424/002-000 provides high accuracy and reliability in demanding environments:

• Non-contact eddy current sensing reduces mechanical wear
• High-resolution output ensures precise vibration and displacement measurement
• Durable stainless steel construction for harsh industrial conditions
• Stable long-term signal for continuous monitoring systems
• Fast dynamic response suitable for high-speed rotating machinery
• Strong electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for industrial environments
• Enables predictive maintenance and early fault detection
• Compatible with Epro signal converters and monitoring equipment

Technical FAQs

1. What measurement principle does the PR6424/002-000 use?

It uses eddy current technology to detect changes in distance between the sensor and conductive targets without physical contact.

2. Can it operate continuously for vibration monitoring?

Yes, it is designed for uninterrupted monitoring of critical rotating machinery.

3. Is it suitable for axial shaft displacement?

Yes, the sensor can measure both axial and radial displacement when integrated with appropriate systems.

4. What machinery is it compatible with?

It is commonly used on turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, generators, and industrial gearboxes.

5. Does the sensor require a signal converter?

Yes, a compatible Epro signal converter is needed to produce calibrated measurement outputs.

6. Can it detect rotor eccentricity?

Yes, it is capable of monitoring shaft runout and eccentricity conditions.

7. How does it assist predictive maintenance?

Continuous condition monitoring allows operators to identify abnormal vibration patterns before failures occur.

8. Is it resistant to electromagnetic interference?

Yes, it maintains reliable operation in electrically noisy industrial environments.

9. Can it integrate with machinery protection systems?

Yes, it is widely used in API 670-compliant protection and shutdown systems.

10. Is it suitable for high-speed machinery?

Yes, its fast dynamic response makes it ideal for high-speed rotating equipment monitoring.