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TN 17: Installation of Vibration Sensors

From Wilcoxon Research
 

 

This technical note describes basic installation techniques for accelerometers and other vibration sensors. It will allow qualified field technicians to install vibration sensors in a variety of applications and environments. Some techniques will be general to all installations, whereas others may be specific to a particular application. If additional information is required, please consult the sensor manufacturer.

The process of installation begins with verifying that the proper sensor was selected for the measurement point. Refer to the Wilcoxon Research "Sensor selection guide" for assistance.

Products & Services
Vibration sensors cover sensors and other instruments used for measuring vibration and acceleration. Search by Specification | Learn more about Vibration Sensors
Shock and vibration testing shakers are force generators or transducers that provide a vibration, shock, or modal excitation source for testing and analysis. Search by Specification | Learn more about Shock and Vibration Testing Shakers
Accelerometers are instruments for measuring, displaying, and analyzing acceleration and vibration. Search by Specification | Learn more about Accelerometers
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Vibration instruments are used for measuring, displaying and analyzing vibration. Typically these instruments comprise a transducer, data acquisition and either a local display or some sort of output to a computer or another instrument. Search by Specification | Learn more about Vibration Instruments
Product Announcements
Wilcoxon Research - 793V Velocity Sensor Guaranteed In-Stock
Wilcoxon Research has added the 793V velocity sensor to the Guaranteed In-Stock program with next-day shipping. Wilcoxon is known for providing the highest quality vibration sensors with the shortest... (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Vibration transmitter, Intelligent Transmitter
Wilcoxon's Intelligent Transmitter (iT) Series has expanded to allow customers to select from a full line of features at the time of order, including displacement measurements, true peak and... (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Displacement 4-20 mA LPS™ from Wilcoxon Research
Wilcoxon Research adds a displacement sensor to its popular PC420 Series of 4-20 mA vibration sensors. The PC420D is the first IEPE displacement transducer and 4-20 mA vibration transmitter packaged... (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Isolator bases for accelerometers
Use an isolator mounting base to protect a vibration sensor from up to 1500 Volts of electricity by electrically isolating it from the case of the machine. (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Full performance compact industrial accelerometers
Wilcoxon Research introduces two full-performance, compact, industrial accelerometers, the 780B and 780C. These two new sensors join the 780A to create a family of narrow, low-profile, and lightweight... (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Six new Class I Division 2 (Zone 2) accelerometers
Six new Class I Division 2 (Zone 2) general purpose accelerometers and three compatible cable-connector assemblies suitable for installation in a Class I Division 2 (Zone 2) environment... (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Popular vibration sensors are Guaranteed In-Stock
The wait is even shorter for Wilcoxon's popular vibration Monitoring Essentials™. (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Magnet bases for accelerometers
High pull strength in a small package! Wilcoxon Research's new magnet bases have a narrow diameter for easy handling in the field and high pull strength for reliable vibration data measurements... (read more)
Wilcoxon Research - Simplified displacement monitoring
Wilcoxon Research has developed a vibration transmitter with displacement output ideal for cost effective, online monitoring of case vibrations of machinery. The iT230 has a displacement 4-20 mA... (read more)
 
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Vibration monitoring of critical and auxiliary pumping systems helps improve machine reliability, safety, and production capability. Dynamic and positive displacement pumps produce vibrations... (Read More)
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