Machine Monitoring Systems
PR 642x
Eddy Current Sensors
Applications:
Measuring systems with eddy current
sensors serve the measurement of
mechanical quantities, such as shaft
vibration and shaft displacement.
Applications with such systems can be
found in different industrial areas and
laboratories.
Due to the contactless measuring
principle, small dimensions, a rugged
construction and the endurance
against aggressive media, this type of
sensor is optimally suitable for the use
at all kind of turbo machines.
epro offers a wide range of devices for
measuring and monitoring. Measuring
quantities are e.g.:
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w Contactless measurement of
static and dynamic shaft
displacement e.g.
→ Axial and radial shaft
displacement
→ Shaft eccentricity
→ Shaft vibration
→ Abrasion of thrust bearings
→ Measuring of the oil film -
thickness
→ crack detection
w The sensors meet all prevalent
industrial requirements
w Developed in respect to the
requirements of international
standards, z.B. API 670,
DIN 45670, ISO 10817-1
w Suitable for operating in
explosive areas, EEx ib IIC
T6/T4
w Part of the epro MMS
monitoring and protection
systems
→ Air-gaps between rotating and Construction and dimensions of
stationary parts measuring amplifier and relevant
sensors apply to international
→ Vibrations of machine shafts
and housing parts standards, e.g. API 670, DIN 45670
and ISO 10817-1.
→ Shaft-dynamic and eccentricity
At connection via safety barriers,
→ Deformation and deflection
sensors and signal converters may
of machine parts
also be operated in hazardous areas.
→ Axial and radial The certificate of conformity according
shaft displacement to the European standard EN
→ Abrasion and position 50014/50020 has been submitted.
measurements at thrust bearings
→ Thickness of oil film in the bearing
→ Differential expansion
→ Housing expansion
→ Valve position

Function principle and design:
Together with the signal converter
CON 0.. (PR 6425: CON 0X1/915-040)
the eddy current sensor forms an
electric oscillator whose amplitude is
damped by the approach of metallic
targets in front of the sensor head.
Sensorversions:
To meet all requirements of measuring
tasks and environmental conditions,
epro offers eddy current sensors in
several different versions and
constructions.
The available sensor versions can be
found in the order matrix.
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The damping coefficient is proportional Only the initial air-gap between sensor
to the distance between sensor and and measuring target must be adjusted
measuring target. to get the correct signal at the output of
Upon delivery, the sensor could be the converter.
adjusted to the converter and to the
measuring material, thus there is no
additional adjustment work necessary
for the installation.
The following standard versions Depending on the chosen version, the
are available ex stock: sensors have got the following
characteristics:
→ PR 6422/000-000
PR 6422/100-000 → Housing with thread and axial
→ PR 6423/000-000 cable outlet (not at the PR 6426)
PR 6423/010-000 → Connections with self locking,
PR 6423/100-000 waterproof plugs or open cable
→ PR 6424/000-100 ends
PR 6424/010-100 → Flexible cable protection
→ PR 6425/010-100 → Adaptor plug at 1 m
→ PR 6426/000-100 (not at the PR 6425)
PR 6426/010-100
All other versions
have longer delivery
times !
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Dimensions:

PR 6422/.. :
Shrink sleeve for isolation
of adapter plug
Schrumpfschlauch zur
Isolation des
Zwischensteckers

Cap material: Type No. and

epoxy resin Thread/Gewinde: Series No. Shrink sleeves (clear)
Aufnehmerkopf: PR 6422/000-000 M6 x 0,5 Typenbezeichnung for identification
Epoxydharz PR 6422/100-000 1/4”-28-UNF-2A und Seriennummer Kennzeichnungstülle

Nut size: 10 Connection cable Lemo plug

Schlüsselweite: 10 Adapter plug Anschlusskabel Lemo-Stecker
Size: 5,5 mm Zwischenstecker
Gewindemaß: 5,5 mm

This area has

to be kept free
of metallic meterials
Dieser Bereich Cable min. bending rad. 25 mm Cable min. bending rad. 25 mm
sollte frei von Biegeradius min. 25 mm Biegeradius min. 25 mm
Cable length 1m Fig. 1
metallischem
Kabellänge 1m PR 6422/000-000
Material sein

Shrink sleeve for isolation

of adapter plug
Cap material: Schrumpfschlauch zur
epoxy resin Isolation des Zwischensteckers
Aufnehmerkopf: Thread/Gewinde:
Epoxydharz PR 6422/110-000 1/4”-28-UNF-2A
Metal Protection with
Shrink sleeves (clear) adapter plug
for identification Metallschutz mit
Nut size: 10 Kennzeichnungstülle Zwischenstecker
Schlüsselweite: 10 Connection cable Lemo plug
Metal protection Anschlusskabel Lemo-Stecker
Type No. and
DN 4 stainless steel
Series No.
Metallschutzschlauch
Typenbezeichnung
DN 4 rostfrei
und Seriennummer

Cable min. bending rad. 35 mm

Biegeradius min. 35 mm

Nut size: 10
This area has Cable min. bending rad. 35 mm
Schlüsselweite: 10
to be kept free Biegeradius min. 35 mm
of metallic meterials
Dieser Bereich Fig. 2
sollte frei von PR 6422/100-000
metallischem Cable length 1 m
Material sein Kabellänge 1 m

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PR 6423/.. :
Shrink sleeve for isolation
of adapter plug
Schrumpfschlauch zur
Isolation des Zwischensteckers
Cap material:
Epoxy resin Thread/Gewinde: Shrink sleeves (clear)
Aufnehmerkopf: PR 6423/000-000: M10 x 1 for identification
Epoxydharz PR 6423/100-000: 3/8”-24-UNF-2A Kennzeichnungstülle
Type No. and
series No.
Typennummer und Connection cable Lemo plug
Nut size: 17
Seriennummer Adapter plug Anschlusskabel
Schlüsselweite: 17 Lemo-Stecker
Zwischenstecker
Size: 8
Gewindemaß: 8

Cable min. bending rad. 25 mm Cable min. bending rad. 25 mm

This area has Biegeradius min. 25 mm Biegeradius min. 25 mm
to be kept free Cable length 1 m
of metallic materials Kabellänge 1 m
Dieser Bereich
sollte frei von Fig. 1
metallischem PR 6423/000-000
Material sein PR 6423/100-000

Shrink sleeve for isolation

Cap material:
of adapter plug
Epoxy resin
Schrumpfschlauch zur
Aufnehmerkopf Thread/Gewinde:
Isolation des Zwischensteckers
Epoxydharz PR 6423/010-000: M10 x 1

Shrink sleeves (clear) Metal protection with

adapter plug
for identification Lemo plug
Type No. and Kennzeichnungstülle Metallschutz mit
Lemo-Stecker
Zwischenstecker
series No.
Nut size: 17 Typennummer und
Schlüsselweite: 17 Seriennummer Metal protection Connection cable
Size: 8 DN 4 stainless stell Anschlusskabel
Gewindemaß: 8 Metallschutzschlauch
DN 4 rostfrei

Cable min. bending rad. 35 mm Cable min. bending rad. 35 mm

Biegeradius min. 35 mm Biegeradius min. 35 mm
This area has
to be kept free
of metallic materials
Dieser Bereich
Cable length 1 m
sollte frei von
Kabellänge 1 m
metallischem Fig. 2
Material sein PR 6423/010-000

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PR 6424/.. :
Cap material:
Epoxy resin Thread/Gewinde:

Aufnehmerkopf: PR 6424/000-100 M 18 x 1,5

Epoxydharz
Shrink sleeve (clear)
Nut size 27 for indentification Lemo plug
Type No. and
Schlüsselweite 27 Kennzeichnungstülle Lemo-Stecker
series No.
Size 15 Typenbezeichnung und
Weite 15
Seriennummer

Cable min. beding rad. 25 mm

Biegeradius min. 25 mm
Cable length 4 m
Kabellänge 4 m
This area has
to be kept free
of metallic materials
Dieser Bereich
sollte frei von
metallischem Fig. 1
PR 6424/000-100
Material sein

Cap material:
Epoxy resin Thread/Gewinde:

Aufnehmerkopf: M 18 x 1,5
Metal protection
Epoxydharz
Shrink sleeve (clear) DN 4 stainless steel
Nut size 27 for indentification Lemo plug
Type No. and Metalschutzschlauch
Schlüsselweite 27 Kennzeichnungstülle Lemo-Stecker
series No. DN 4 rostfrei
Size 15 Typenbezeichnung und
Weite 15
Seriennummer

Cable min. beding rad. 35 mm

Biegeradius min. 35 mm Cable length 4 m
Kabellänge 4 m
This area has
to be kept free
of metallic materials
Dieser Bereich
sollte frei von
metallischem Fig. 2
PR 6424/010-100
Material sein

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PR 6425/.. :
Suitable for 380°C max. Suitable for 200°C max.
Maximal 380 °C Maximal 200°C

Cap material:
Ceramic Thread/Gewinde:
Metal protection
Aufnehmerkopf: M 18 x 1,5
Type No. and DN 4 stainless steel
Keramik Nut size 27 Metalschutzschlauch
series No. Lemo plug
Schlüsselweite 27 Typenbezeichnung und DN 4 rostfrei Lemo-Stecker
Size 12 Seriennummer Shrink sleeve (clear)
Weite 12 for indentification
Kennzeichnungstülle

Cable length appr. 3 m

Kabellänge ca. 3 m

This area has

to be kept free Cable min. bending rad. 70 mm Cable min. bending rad. 35 mm
of metallic materials Biegeradius min. 70 mm Biegeradius min. 35 mm
Dieser Bereich Cable length appr. 4 m
sollte frei von Kabellänge ca. 4 m
metallischem Fig. 1
Material sein PR 6425/00

PR 6426/.. :

Mounting parts as accessories:

2 x washers 8,4 mm DIN 463
2 x screws M8x20 DIN 933 A2 80
Montagezubehör:
2 x Unterlegscheibe 8,4 mm DIN 463
2 x Schraube M8x20 DIN 933 A2 80

Lemo plug
Shrink sleeve (clear)
Lemo-Stecker
Type No. and Typenbezeichnung und for indentification
series No. Seriennummer Kennzeichnungstülle

Cable min. beding rad. 25 mm Cable length 4 m Fig. 1

Biegeradius min. 25 mm Kabellänge 4 m PR 6426/000-100

Mounting parts as accessories:

2 x washers 8,4 mm DIN 463
2 x screws M8x20 DIN 933 A2 80
Montagezubehör:
2 x Unterlegscheibe 8,4 mm DIN 463
2 x Schraube M8x20 DIN 933 A2 80

Metal protection
DN 4 stainless stell
Metallschutzschlauch
DN 4 rostfrei Lemo plug
Shrink sleeve (clear)
Lemo-Stecker
Type No. and Typenbezeichnung und for indentification
series No. Seriennummer Kennzeichnungstülle

Cable min. beding rad. 35 mm Cable length 4 m Fig. 1

Biegeradius min. 35 mm Kabellänge 4 m PR 6426/010-100

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PR 642x/.. Eddy current displacement sensors - Technical data :
PR 6422 PR 6423 PR 6424 PR 6425 PR 6426
Measuring range:
static: ±0,5 mm ±1,0 mm ±2,0 mm ±2,0 mm ±4,0 mm
dynamic: 0...25...250 μm 0...50...500 μm 0...100..1000 μm 0...100..1000 μm
Sensitivity: 16 V/mm 8 V/mm 4 V/mm 4 V/mm 2 V/mm
Measuring target:
Material: Electrically conducting materials, steel
Form of the measuring Cylindrical shafts, plain surfaces, measuring collars at machine shafts
target:

Height of the measuring

collar on the shaft surface ≥20 mm ≥25 mm ≥40 mm ≥40 mm ≥80 mm
with 1% additional error:
Peripheral shaft speed: 0...2500 m/s
Shaft diameter: ≥20 mm ≥40mm ≥80 mm ≥80 mm ≥200 mm
Nominal gap (centre of 0,8 mm 1,5 mm 2,7 mm 2,6 mm 5,5 mm
measuring range):
Measuring error In the calibrated condition and in connection with a signal converter CON 0.., the characteristics are
related to the full scale
Linearity error: ≤±1,5 % ≤±1,0 % ≤±1,5 % ≤±2,0 % ≤±1,5 %
Temperature error:
Zero point: 200 mV / 100 K
Sensitivity: < 2 % / 100 K
Long-term drift: 0,3 % max.
Influence of supply voltage: < 20 mV / V
Operating temperature range: -35 ... +180°C -35 ... +180°C -35 ... +180°C -35 ... +380°C -35 ... +180°C
short-term: short-term: short-term: short-term: short-term:
up to +200°C up to +200°C up to +200°C up to +400°C up to +200°C
Temperature range for storage -40 ... 70°C
and transport:
Thread of sensor housing: M6x0,5 M10x1 M18x1,5 M18x1,5 ---
or or
1/ -28-UNF-2A 3/ -24-UNF-2A
4 8
Mounting flange: --- --- --- --- 80x40x8 mm
Housing material: stainless steel
Endurance to pressure (uniform 2 bar 2 bar 2 bar 2 bar 6,5 bar
influence on sensor and cable):
Vibration and shock (nominal 5 g at 60 Hz 5 g at 60 Hz 5 g at 60 Hz 5 g at 60 Hz 4 g at 60 Hz
values at max. 25°C)
Cable length: PR6422/000-000; PR6423/000-000; PR6424/000-000; PR6425/000-000: PR6426/000-100;
Other cable lengths possible PR6422/100-000: PR6423/100-000; PR6424/010-000: 4 m continuous, PR6426/010-100:
according to order matrix. 1 m at the sensor PR6423/010-000: 4 m continuous, no plugs 4 m continuous,
+ 3m extension 1 m at the sensor no plugs no plugs
cable + 3m extension
cable
Cable temperature range: -40°C....+200°C -40°C....+200°C -40°C....+200°C 1 m: -40...+380°C -40°C....+200°C
3 m: -40...+200°C
Connection of sensors to Lemo plug
converters CON 011 / CON
021:
Connection of sensors to open cable ends for screw terminals
converters CON 031 / CON
041:
Direct connection of PR 642x MMS 3110
with Lemo - plug to the MMS 3210
following MMS 3000 MMS 3311
transmitters:
Cable protection: PTFE PTFE PTFE Metal, flexible PTFE/Metal
protection tube

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PR 6422 PR 6423 PR 6424 PR 6425 PR 6426
Weight:
net weight without/with 0,1/0,3 kg 0,1/0,3 kg 0,2/0,3 kg 0,5 kg 0,8/1,0 kg
metal protection tube: only with tube
gross weight without/with 0,2/0,5 kg 0,2/0,5 kg 0,4/0,6 kg 0,7 kg 1,0/1,2 kg
metal protection tube: only with tube
Dimensions: The dimensions for the standard versions can be found in the following drawings.

Further information:
Additional information on the function
of sensor and converter are shown in
data sheet “Eddy current signal
converters”.
The sensors may be operated with
converters of type CON 0x1/91 also
with extended measuring ranges.
Further information on this can be
found in data sheet “Eddy current
signal converter for extended
measuring ranges”.

Warning note:

Installation and commissioning of the monitor may only be made by trained staff.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages which were caused by improper use or
by operation error of not authorized persons.

1.
E epro GmbH
Jöbkesweg 3 D‐48599 Gronau
Tel. +49 (0) 2562 709‐0
Fax +49 (0) 2562 709‐255
Further Informations:
Internet: www.epro.de
E-mail: info@epro.de

Printed in Germany. Due to continuous research and product development epro reserves the right
V1.01

to change the specification without notification.

18.05.2009
6010 - 00031

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