200150-05-05 Accelerometer 100mV/g Bently Nevada

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 200150-05-05 is a high-precision piezo-electric accelerometer designed for Trendmaster 2000 and Trendmaster Pro online vibration monitoring networks. Operating with a 100 mV/g (10.2 mV/m/s²) sensitivity, this transducer interfaces directly with ProTIM acceleration-to-velocity modules (-01 channel type). It converts dynamic structural vibration into calibrated voltage telemetry across automated machinery surveillance loops.

Engineers specify the 200150-05-05 for general-purpose balance-of-plant machinery monitoring where hazardous area certifications are mandatory. Constructed with a 316L stainless steel hermetic housing and shear ceramic sensing geometry, this American-made sensor provides reliable vibration readings across harsh chemical, oil, and power generation operational environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Trendmaster Network Integration: Connects directly into ProTIM transducer interface modules for distributed asset monitoring.
• Multi-Region Safety Approvals: Certified under CSA, ATEX, and IECEx multi-agency standards for hazardous locations.
• Shear Ceramic Sensing Element: Minimizes thermal transient sensitivity and base strain interference during operation.
• Hermetic 316L Stainless Enclosure: Hermetically sealed against moisture ingress up to 100% condensing humidity.
• High Mechanical Shock Protection: Withstands axial shock acceleration peaks up to 49,050 m/s² (5,000 g pk).
• Fast Circuit Settling Time: Reaches operational stability within 300 ms for rapid sequential scanning networks.

Configuration Breakdown & Model Suffix Tree

Understanding the exact part specification for the Bently Nevada 200150-05-05 ensures proper stud and approval matching:

• Model: 200150 — General Purpose Trendmaster Accelerometer (316L Stainless Steel Housing, Female 3/8-24 Thread)
  • Option -05: Mounting Stud Option — 3/8-24 to 1/4-28 UNF 1-3/8 Inch Hex Plate Stud Included
    • Option -05: Agency Approval Option — Multiple Approvals (CSA, ATEX, and IECEx Certified)

Technical Specifications

Complete mechanical, electrical, and environmental parameters for the Bently Nevada 200150-05-05 appear below:

Target Equipment and Application Scenarios

• Balance-of-plant electric motors and centrifugal water pump bearing housings.
• Cooling tower fan gearboxes requiring continuous automated trend analysis.
• Industrial air blowers and HVAC supply fans monitored via Trendmaster Pro systems.
• Secondary process machinery located in hazardous environments requiring ATEX or CSA ratings.

Diagnostic Capabilities and Signal Analysis

The Bently Nevada 200150-05-05 feeds acceleration signals directly into ProTIM signal processing cards, which mathematically integrate raw vibration data into velocity values. This configuration allows automated software systems to detect early-stage rolling element bearing faults, mechanical unbalance, shaft misalignment, and structural looseness long before catastrophic mechanical failure occurs.

Global PLC Spare HUB's Insight & Field Experience

In automated scanning networks like Trendmaster Pro, sensor settling time directly impacts data collection speed. The 200150-05-05 features a rapid ≤300 ms settling time, which allows multiplexed ProTIM modules to poll multiple channels across large plant floors without introducing bias voltage switching artifacts.

When installing the hex plate stud, ensure the mounting surface is spot-faced flat, clean, and lightly coated with silicone grease. Tightening the mounting stud strictly within the 2.7 to 6.8 N·m torque window guarantees full high-frequency response up to the 20 kHz resonance limit without stripping internal 3/8-24 threads.

Compliance, Shipping, and Warranty Terms

• Package Contents: 1 x New factory-sealed Bently Nevada 200150-05-05 accelerometer, hex plate stud kit, factory test certificate.
• Warranty Coverage: Backed by a full 12-month factory replacement warranty starting from the purchase invoice date.
• Fast Express Shipping: Ships within 24-48 hours via fast express carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL worldwide).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question: What is the primary function of the ProTIM module when paired with this sensor?

Answer: The ProTIM module supplies excitation power, processes the raw 100 mV/g acceleration signal, and integrates it into velocity metrics for the Trendmaster network.

Question: Why is shear ceramic sensing geometry preferred over compression designs?

Answer: Shear geometry mechanically isolates the internal PZT crystal from thermal expansion transients and base bending strains, preventing false low-frequency baseline drift.

Question: What specific mounting stud hardware comes included with the -05 stud option?

Answer: The -05 stud option includes a 3/8-24 to 1/4-28 UNF 1-3/8 inch hex plate stud for mounting onto standard tapped machine casing pads.

Question: Can this sensor operate submerged under water continuously?

Answer: No, while the hermetic seal withstands 100% condensing humidity and heavy washdowns, it is rated for non-submerged operation only.

Question: What agency certifications are covered under the -05 approval rating?

Answer: Suffix option -05 provides combined hazardous area certifications covering CSA, ATEX, and IECEx standards for global industrial compliance.

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