Epro PR9268/017-100 Electric Speed Sensor

Applications

• Turbomachinery Speed & Vibration Monitoring
Used for measuring casing vibration and speed-related mechanical behavior in turbines, compressors, and generators.

• Power Generation Systems
Applied in steam, gas, and hydro turbines for critical rotating equipment condition monitoring.

• Oil & Gas Rotating Equipment Protection
Used in compressors, pumps, and high-speed machinery to ensure operational safety and stability.

• Industrial Condition Monitoring Systems
Supports continuous monitoring of vibration trends for predictive maintenance programs.

• Heavy Industry Machinery Diagnostics
Helps detect abnormal rotor dynamics such as imbalance and misalignment.

• Process Industry Applications
Used in refinery, petrochemical, and chemical plants for machine health monitoring.

• Test & Validation Systems
Suitable for R&D and machinery testing environments requiring accurate vibration feedback.

• API 670 Protection Systems
Commonly integrated into standardized machinery protection architectures.

Key Advantages

• Self-Generating Electrodynamic Design
No external power supply required for signal generation, improving reliability.

• High Sensitivity Measurement
Delivers precise vibration velocity signals for accurate machine condition analysis.

• Stable Industrial Performance
Designed for continuous operation in harsh environments with vibration and temperature stress.

• Wide Frequency Response Range
Effectively captures low to medium-frequency mechanical vibrations.

• Robust Stainless-Steel Housing
Ensures durability in industrial and outdoor installations.

• Non-Contact Vibration Detection Principle
Provides reliable casing vibration measurement without mechanical wear.

• Compatible with Monitoring Systems
Easily integrates with Epro and third-party condition monitoring platforms.

• Long-Term Operational Stability
Maintains consistent accuracy over extended service life.

Technical FAQs

1. What is the main function of the PR9268/017-100?
It is an electrodynamic velocity sensor used to measure absolute vibration in rotating machinery.

2. Does it require external power?
No. It is a self-generating sensor based on electrodynamic principles.

3. What type of signal does it output?
It outputs a voltage proportional to vibration velocity.

4. Where is it commonly used?
In turbines, compressors, pumps, and other critical rotating equipment.

5. Is it suitable for harsh environments?
Yes. It is designed for industrial conditions including high vibration and temperature.

6. Can it be used in predictive maintenance systems?
Yes. It is widely used for condition monitoring and predictive diagnostics.

7. Does it measure displacement or velocity?
It measures vibration velocity (not displacement directly).

8. Is it suitable for continuous operation?
Yes. It is designed for 24/7 monitoring applications.

9. What industries use it most?
Power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy industry.

10. Does it require calibration?
Yes. Proper calibration is required for accurate measurement.