Epro PR6426/010-131 32 mm Eddy Current Sensor

Applications

The PR6426/010-131 is used in critical condition monitoring systems for large rotating equipment where accurate displacement measurement is essential for safe operation and predictive maintenance.

Typical applications include:

• Steam turbine shaft vibration and axial displacement monitoring
• Gas turbine rotor dynamics and eccentricity detection
• Hydro turbine shaft position monitoring
• Large compressor thrust position measurement
• Industrial gearbox condition diagnostics
• Power generation rotating machinery protection systems
• Oil & gas turbomachinery health monitoring

It is particularly suitable for high-value assets requiring continuous, high-accuracy non-contact measurement.

Advantages

• 32 mm eddy current sensing head for large shaft applications
• Non-contact measurement eliminates mechanical wear and extends service life
• High stability under high temperature and harsh industrial environments
• Strong resistance to oil mist, dust, and contamination
• Excellent linearity for precise vibration and displacement tracking
• Designed for continuous 24/7 monitoring operation
• Compatible with EPRO signal conditioning systems (e.g., CON021 series)
• Reliable performance in mission-critical machinery protection systems

Technical FAQs

Q1: What does the PR6426/010-131 measure?
It measures shaft vibration, radial displacement, axial position, and eccentricity.

Q2: Is this a contact sensor?
No, it is a non-contact eddy current displacement sensor.

Q3: What machinery is it used for?
It is commonly used in turbines, compressors, pumps, and large rotating industrial systems.

Q4: Does it require a signal conditioner?
Yes, it is typically used with EPRO signal conditioning modules such as CON021 or equivalent.

Q5: Can it operate in harsh environments?
Yes, it is designed for high temperature, vibration, oil mist, and industrial contamination conditions.

Q6: Does the sensor require calibration after installation?
No direct sensor calibration is required; system calibration is handled via the signal conditioning unit.

Q7: What material does it measure?
It measures conductive ferromagnetic materials such as steel shafts.

Q8: Is it suitable for continuous operation?
Yes, it is designed for 24/7 industrial monitoring duty cycles.

Q9: What is the measurement principle?
It uses eddy current induction to detect distance changes between probe and conductive target surface.

Q10: What is the difference between PR6426 variants like /010-100, /110, /120, /130, /131?
They are part of the same 32 mm platform, with differences typically related to factory calibration, configuration options, or application-specific tuning.