{"product_id":"bently-nevada-102046-50-eddy-current-proximity-sensor","title":"Bently Nevada 102046-50 Eddy Current Proximity Sensor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBently Nevada 102046-50 Eddy Current Proximity Sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 102046-50\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e102046\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEddy Current Proximity Sensor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact shaft displacement and vibration measurement within Bently Nevada 3300 XL and 3500 Machinery Protection System networks. The sensor assembly provides continuous analog position feedback derived from eddy-current interaction between the probe tip and conductive shaft surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102046-50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEddy Current Proximity Sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEddy current proximity probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProbe Tip Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-2 VDC to -18 VDC linear range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC to 10 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 m or 9 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to +177 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.60 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory calibrated with certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI 670 4th Edition, ISO 20816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft vibration, axial position, displacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEddy-Current Probe Scaling and Gap Voltage Validation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor system operates through high-frequency eddy-current interaction between the probe tip and the monitored metallic target surface. Output voltage varies according to probe gap distance and is processed by compatible Bently Nevada monitoring hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring commissioning, gap voltage verification is typically adjusted toward nominal -10 VDC operating targets to maintain linear shaft displacement measurement range. Probe extension cable length and driver calibration must remain matched to preserve scaling accuracy and frequency response characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShield continuity between the probe cable, extension cable, and proximitor assembly is required to minimize electrical cross-talk and transient interference from adjacent rotating equipment wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the 102046-50 compatible with both 3300 XL and 3500 monitoring systems?\u003cbr\u003eA: The sensor is designed for integration with compatible Bently Nevada proximity transducer interfaces used within 3300 XL and 3500 platform architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the probe cable length be modified in the field?\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Probe system calibration depends on matched cable and driver characteristics. Unauthorized cable modification alters transducer scaling and gap voltage response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What occurs if the probe gap exceeds the calibrated linear range?\u003cbr\u003eA: Output voltage moves outside the specified linear operating region, resulting in reduced displacement measurement accuracy and possible monitor alarm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140805914712,"sku":"102046-50","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/102046-502.jpg?v=1779699029","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/bently-nevada-102046-50-eddy-current-proximity-sensor","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}