Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 9200-02-01-10-00 is a high-performance Seismoprobe velocity transducer designed for the permanent monitoring of industrial machinery vibration. Utilizing a moving-coil design, this self-generating sensor provides a voltage signal directly proportional to the vibration velocity. Unlike accelerometers, the 9200 series is specifically engineered to be less sensitive to high-frequency "spike" or impact excitation, making it a superior choice for identifying low-to-mid frequency mechanical issues. It is a fundamental component of Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI), facilitating the detection of imbalances and bearing defects in heavy-duty rotating equipment.

Hardware Parameters and Key Technical Characteristics

The 9200-02-01-10-00 is characterized by its passive operation and ruggedized physical construction, ensuring long-term reliability in extreme environments.

• Model Number 9200-02-01-10-00

• Transducer Type Moving-coil, self-generating velocity sensor

• Sensitivity 20 mV/mm/s (500 mV/in/s) ±5% (standard calibration)

• Frequency Response 10 Hz to 1,000 Hz (600 to 60,000 cpm) ±3 dB

• Orientation Vertical mounting (Option -02, typically 0° ±2.5°)

• Operating Temperature -40°C to +121°C (-40°F to +250°F)

• Hazardous Area Rating CSA/NRTL/C (Class 1, Division 2) approved (Option -01)

• Housing Material Corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum

• Power Requirements None (Self-generating passive device)

• Connector Type 2-pin Top-exit MIL-C-5015 connector (Option -10)

• Mass and Volume 0.46 kg; 11.5 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm

Industrial Applications and Operational Use Cases

This Seismoprobe is a versatile tool for condition monitoring across the power generation, oil and gas, and heavy manufacturing sectors.

• Large Steam and Gas Turbines Monitoring casing vibration to detect rotor unbalance and misalignment in power plant environments.

• Reciprocating Compressors Tracking frame vibration where lower frequency monitoring is required to identify mechanical looseness.

• Heavy Industrial Fans Ensuring the structural integrity of large-diameter cooling or draft fans by monitoring bearing housing velocity.

• Hydroelectric Generators Surveillance of slow-speed vertical or horizontal shafts to ensure proper bearing health.

• Portable Diagnostics Due to its self-powered nature, it is frequently utilized by field technicians for temporary machinery troubleshooting and site surveys.

By providing a clear velocity signal that is easy to integrate with 3500 series racks or portable analyzers, the 9200-02-01-10-00 allows maintenance teams to transition to a predictive maintenance strategy, reducing the risk of unplanned downtime.