Overview
Manuals
Key Technical Features
Important Functions
Features:
- Radiation-resistant close-range probe, 3/8-24 UNF thread, unarmored
- Total Length 0.5 metres (approximately 20 inches)
- Bently Nevada 0.300-inch Radiation-Resistant Proximity Probe
The core function of 83607-00-48-05-02 is to continuously detect subtle mechanical dynamic anomalies inside equipment. As the first line of defense for industrial safety, it can monitor the operating clearance of critical bearings, the dynamic vibration trajectory of rotors, and axial displacement in real time, helping companies to detect potential safety hazards early before severe wear or permanent physical damage occurs.
The signals collected by 83607-00-48-05-02 are typically input into mechanical protection systems such as the Bently Nevada 3500. Once the deformation or eccentricity of the target bearing exceeds the preset safety warning line, the system will immediately issue an alarm or execute an emergency safety shutdown, thereby avoiding catastrophic industrial accidents and reducing production downtime losses.
The 83607-00-48-05-02 Bently Nevada SENSOR UNIT may still be available for purchase and support from Moore Automated Company beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Bently Nevada 83607-00-48-05-02 SENSOR UNIT INFO(Datasheets), Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Radiation Hardening: Utilizes special ceramic-metal seals and high-temperature resistant insulation materials to prevent performance degradation caused by high-dose cumulative gamma ray exposure.
Shorter Housing Length: The 4.8-inch housing length is more compact than the previous 7.5-inch probe, suitable for shallow mounting ports or space-constrained machine enclosures.
Coaxial Connector: Employs a gold-plated locking coaxial connector to maintain electrical continuity even under continuous vibrations in industrial machinery.
The 83607-00-48-05-02 probe primarily utilizes the principle of high-frequency eddy current induction for precise measurements. During operation, the accompanying proximity sensor transmits a high-frequency AC signal to the probe coil, generating a high-frequency alternating magnetic field in the air gap at the probe tip. When the surface of the measured metal shaft approaches or moves away from this magnetic field due to vibration or displacement, eddy currents are induced on the metal shaft surface according to the law of electromagnetic induction, absorbing the energy of the magnetic field.
This causes linear fluctuations in the impedance and high-frequency amplitude within the probe coil. The proximity sensor captures and modulates this energy attenuation change, converting it into a linear voltage signal proportional to the actual distance from the probe tip to the metal shaft surface. In this way, the main system can accurately calculate the real-time vibration frequency, amplitude, and physical displacement data of the measured shaft.
