Emerson PR9268 Electric Speed Sensor

Emerson PR9268 Electric Speed Sensor

In process industries such as electricity and petrochemicals, the operational health status of key rotating machinery such as steam turbines, compressors, and fans is directly related to the safety and efficiency of the entire production line. Vibration monitoring is one of the most effective means of evaluating the mechanical condition of these devices. The AMS series PR9268 electric speed sensor under Emerson is designed specifically for harsh turbomachinery applications, used to measure case vibration and provide critical raw data for equipment condition monitoring and protection. This article is based on the PR9268 series sensor specification book, providing a comprehensive analysis of its model selection, technical characteristics, performance parameters, and engineering applications.

Product Overview and Selection Guide

The PR9268 series is an electric speed sensor that converts mechanical vibration into an electrical signal proportional to the vibration speed. Its working principle is based on electromagnetic induction, without the need for external power supply, and it belongs to self generating sensors. This series offers multiple models to adapt to different installation directions and application requirements, and the selection is mainly based on the installation orientation and signal output method of the sensor.

Omnidirectional type (PR9268/01): can be installed in any direction, with a frequency range of 14 to 1000Hz and a sensitivity of 17.5 mV/mm/s. Suitable for situations where installation direction is limited or vibration direction is uncertain.

Vertical type (PR9268/20 and PR9268/60): specifically designed for measuring in the vertical direction. Among them, the installation angle tolerance of the 20 series (without sinking/rising current) is ± 30 °, and the tolerance of the 60 series (with sinking/rising current) is ± 60 °. The latter is suitable for high temperature environments (-20 to+200 ℃).

Horizontal type (PR9268/30 and PR9268/70): specifically designed for measuring in the horizontal direction. The 30 series (without lift/sink current) has a tolerance of ± 10 °, while the 70 series (with lift/sink current) has a tolerance of ± 30 °. The 70 series is also suitable for high temperature conditions.

Detailed explanation of core technical parameters

The technical parameters of the PR9268 series vary depending on different models, and understanding these parameters is the basis for correct selection and application.

2.1 Dynamic Performance

Sensitivity: refers to the output voltage generated per unit vibration velocity. The omnidirectional type (01) is 17.5 mV/mm/s; The vertical/horizontal foundation type (20/30) is 28.5 mV/mm/s; The high-temperature type (60/70) provides multiple outputs, with a sensitivity of 22.0 mV/mm/s at pin 3 and a 100 Ω load, 16.7 mV/mm/s at pin 1 and a 50 Ω load, and 16.7 mV/mm/s at pin 4 and a 20 Ω load.

Frequency range and natural frequency: The working frequency range of the sensor covers the fault frequency of the vast majority of rotating machinery. The basic type (20/30) has the widest frequency range (4 to 1000Hz) with a natural frequency of 4.5Hz; the high-temperature type (60/70) has a natural frequency of 8Hz from 10 to 1000Hz; and the omnidirectional type (01) has a natural frequency of 14Hz from 14 to 1000Hz.

Lateral sensitivity: measures the sensor's ability to suppress non measured axial vibrations. The smaller the value, the stronger the anti-interference ability. The omnidirectional and high-temperature types have excellent performance with a lateral sensitivity of less than 0.1 at 80Hz.

Vibration amplitude and linearity: The mechanical vibration limit can reach up to 3000 μ m (some models can reach 4000 μ m) peak to peak, and the amplitude linearity is less than 2%, ensuring the accuracy of the signal under large vibrations.

Damping coefficient: affects the response characteristics of the sensor near the resonance frequency. The damping coefficient of the basic type (20/30) is about 0.56 at 20 ℃ and about 0.42 at 100 ℃; The high-temperature type (60/70) is about 0.7 at 20 ℃ and about 0.5 at 200 ℃.

2.2 Electrical and Environmental Parameters

Electrical characteristics: Sensors are passive components, and their output signals can be diagnosed by measuring parameters such as coil resistance and inductance. There are differences in DC resistance among different models, such as 1875 Ω± 10% for the basic type and 3270 Ω± 10% for the high-temperature type pin 3.

Working temperature: The omnidirectional type (01) has a working temperature range of -20 to+100 ℃. Both the basic type (20/30) and the high-temperature type (60/70) support wide temperature operation from -20 to+200 ℃, meeting the high-temperature monitoring requirements of turbomachinery.

Protection level: Basic type (20/30) is IP55, suitable for general industrial environments; The omnidirectional type (01) and high-temperature type (60/70) achieve IP65, providing better dust and water spray resistance.

Material and weight: The sensor housing is made of anodized aluminum (basic type) or stainless steel (omnidirectional and high-temperature type) according to different models, which is sturdy and durable. The cable comes standard with stainless steel armor, effectively protecting the signal line. The weight ranges from 280g to 1050g.