{"product_id":"190501-09-99-05-bently-nevada-ct-velocity-transducer","title":"190501-09-99-05 Bently Nevada CT Velocity Transducer","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 190501-09-99-05 is a high-precision piezo-velocity sensor belonging to the specialized Velomitor CT (Cooling Tower) series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis transducer is specifically engineered to address the challenges of monitoring low-speed rotating machinery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere standard velocity sensors often lack the necessary sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy converting mechanical vibration into a proportional electrical voltage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit provides the essential data required for Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) and predictive maintenance programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe unit is designed to withstand the saturated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecorrosive environments typical of industrial cooling towers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring long-term structural monitoring of fan assemblies and drive trains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eKey Technical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Velomitor CT utilizes solid-state electronics to provide a clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintegrated velocity signal without the moving parts found in traditional moving-coil transducers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e190501-09-99-05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eStandard Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e94 mV\/mm\/s (100 mV\/in\/s) ±5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 Hz to 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0 kHz (90 to 60,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e000 cpm) ±3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eAmplitude Linearity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e±2% up to 63.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 mm\/s (2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 in\/s) peak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTransverse Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLess than 5% of axial sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIntegrated Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e32-foot (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e7 meter) lead length (Option -09)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMounting Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlate stud adapter (3\/8-24 to 1\/4-inch NPT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eEnvironmental Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHermetically sealed for high-moisture\/mist exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eApprovals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMultiple hazardous area certifications (Option -05)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eOperational Use Cases and Industrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 190501-09-99-05 is primarily deployed in the power generation and petrochemical sectors for the protection of large-scale cooling tower fans and air-cooled heat exchangers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause these fans typically operate at low rotational speeds (90 to 300 RPM),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethey generate vibration frequencies that are too low for standard Velomitor sensors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe CT (Cooling Tower) variant is uniquely tuned to capture these low-frequency signatures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallowing for the early detection of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eBlade Unbalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdentifying mass distribution issues before they cause structural damage to the fan stack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eGearbox Degradation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMonitoring gear mesh frequencies and bearing health within the speed reduction unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eShaft Misalignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDetecting stresses between the drive motor and the fan gearbox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMechanical Looseness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTracking shifts in structural integrity caused by loose mounting hardware or base degradation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBy integrating this transducer with a Bently Nevada 3500\/42M monitor or a 1900\/65A distributed protector,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacilities can implement automated shutdown logic to prevent catastrophic fan failure and minimize expensive unplanned downtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default 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