| Transducer Type | 4-20 mA Loop Powered Vibration Transducer | Direct input to PLC/DCS, continuous monitoring, supports CBM programs. | PC420, PCC421, PCC423, PC425, PC427 |
| Measurement Output | 4-20 mA signal correlating to vibration level | Available in Peak, True Peak, or RMS calibration. | -VP (Velocity Peak), -VR (Velocity RMS), -VTP (Velocity True Peak), -AP (Acceleration Peak), -AR (Acceleration RMS), -ATP (Acceleration True Peak) |
| Measurement Units | Velocity or Acceleration | Primary measurement for machinery vibration is velocity. Acceleration is also available. | Velocity (ips), Acceleration (g) |
| Full Scale Ranges | Pre-configured, non-adjustable ranges | Selected based on normal vibration levels (10-20% of full scale) and manufacturer/ISO limits. | -05 (0.5), -10 (1.0), -20 (2.0), -30 (3.0), -50 (5.0) (units depend on measurement type) |
| Frequency Banding | Specialized transducers for specific frequency ranges | Allows focused analysis for diagnostics. | Low Frequency (Velocity): 3 Hz to 40 Hz (e.g., PC420VP-10-B3041 for balance/alignment)
High Frequency (Acceleration): 300 Hz to 2,000 Hz (e.g., PC420AR-10-B3223 for pump cavitation) |
| Dual Output Options | Provides a 4-20 mA signal plus a broadband dynamic signal | Useful for portable spectrum analyzers and on-site technicians. Dynamic output can be 100 mV/g (acceleration) or 100 mV/ips (velocity). | -DA (Dynamic Acceleration), -DV (Dynamic Velocity) |
| Temperature Monitoring | Integrated temperature sensor | Provides dual output of vibration and temperature. | PC425, PC427 series |
| Hazardous Area Installations | Certified for classified environments | Supports Intrinsically Safe (IS) and Explosion Proof (EX) installations. | Intrinsically Safe: CSA Class 1, Div 1; ATEX EEx ia IIC T3 (e.g., PC420VP-10-IS)
Explosion Proof: CSA Class 1, Div 1/2; ATEX EEx d IIC T3 (e.g., PC420VP-10-EX) |
| Cabling & Connections | Various connector and integral cable options | Standard integral cable length is 16'. | Top exit, Side exit (small size), Side exit with integral cable, Integral cable, M12-4, R6, J9T2A, J10, J9T4, J9T4A, J95 |
| ISO 10816 Guidance | Standard for evaluation of machine vibration on non-rotating parts. | Used for determining vibration limits and transducer selection, particularly Part 3 for industrial machines. | N/A (Guidance document) |
| Equipment Groups (ISO 10816-3) | Classification of machinery based on power and shaft height. | Helps in applying evaluation zones. | Group 1 (Large), Group 2 (Medium), Group 3 (Pumps w/ separate driver), Group 4 (Pumps w/ integrated driver) |
| Evaluation Zones (ISO 10816-3) | Qualitative assessment of vibration severity. | Zone A (New), Zone B (Acceptable), Zone C (Unsatisfactory), Zone D (Damage potential) | Zone Set 1, Zone Set 2, Zone Set 3 |
