EA402 913-402-000-012 proximity measurement system

The TQ402/TQ412, EA402 and IQS900 form a proximity measurement system, from Meggitt’s vibro-meter® product line. This proximity measurement system allows contactless measurement of the relative displacement of moving machine elements.
TQ4xx-based proximity measurement systems are particularly suitable for measuring the relative vibration and axial position of rotating machine shafts, such as those found in steam, gas and hydraulic turbines, as well as in alternators, turbocompressors and pumps.

The system is based around a TQ402 or TQ412 non-contact sensor and an IQS900 signal conditioner. Together, these form a calibrated proximity measurement system in which each component is interchangeable. The system outputs a voltage or a current proportional to the distance between the transducer tip and the target, such as a machine shaft.
The active part of the transducer is a coil of wire that is moulded inside the tip of the device, made of Torlon® (polyamide-imide). The transducer body is made of stainless steel. The target material must, in all cases, be metallic.
The transducer body is available with metric or imperial thread. The TQ412 version is intended for reverse-mount applications. Both the TQ402 and TQ412 have an integral coaxial cable, terminated with a self-locking miniature coaxial connector. Various cable lengths (integral and extension) can be ordered.
The IQS900 signal conditioner contains a highfrequency modulator/demodulator that supplies a driving signal to the transducer. This generates the necessary electromagnetic field used to measure the gap. The conditioner circuitry is made of high-quality components and is mounted in a painted aluminium housing.

EA402 913-402-000-012