{"product_id":"24765-01-00-bently-nevada-24765-series-dc-case-expansion-sensor-assembly","title":"24765-01-00 Bently Nevada 24765 Series DC Case Expansion Sensor Assembly","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 24765-01-00 DC Case Expansion Transducer Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 24765-01-00\u003c\/strong\u003e is a DC case expansion transducer assembly designed to measure relative displacement associated with machinery casing movement. It uses an LVDT-based sensing arrangement to convert mechanical plunger movement into a proportional DC voltage signal for monitoring and protection applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn turbine and other large rotating machinery installations, casing expansion measurements help engineers evaluate thermal growth during startup, shutdown, and changing operating loads. The transducer provides a defined linear measurement range and electrical scale factor, allowing the monitoring system to interpret casing movement as an engineering value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specified \u003cstrong\u003e24765-01\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration has a scale factor of \u003cstrong\u003e0.346 V\/mm (8.79 V\/in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a linear range of \u003cstrong\u003e±12.7 mm (±0.5 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a -3 dB frequency of \u003cstrong\u003e20 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Code Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete part number identifies the case expansion transducer assembly and its selected linear-range and spring-return options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngineering Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24765\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBently Nevada DC case expansion transducer assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear range option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.4 mm (1.0 in) nominal full linear range option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithout spring return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration interpretation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The -01 option corresponds to the 25.4 mm (1.0 in) total linear range, expressed in the supplied performance data as ±12.7 mm (±0.5 in). The -00 suffix specifies a configuration without spring return. Confirm the required plunger arrangement and mechanical travel before replacing an installed assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement Measurement and Electrical Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e24765-01 Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC LVDT assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.346 V\/mm (8.79 V\/in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±12.7 mm (±0.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-3 dB frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+24 VDC, 30 mA minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput ripple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1% of full scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinearity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.5% of full range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.125% of full scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale factor temperature coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.07%\/°C (0.04%\/°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale factor defines the relationship between plunger displacement and output voltage. When configuring the monitoring channel, engineers should use the scale factor specified for the installed transducer rather than applying a generic LVDT conversion value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20 Hz -3 dB frequency indicates the dynamic response limit stated for this configuration. Case expansion is generally a relatively slow mechanical measurement, but the monitoring channel must still be configured to capture the expected movement without introducing unsuitable filtering or scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Construction and Installation Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly uses a magnetic stainless steel body and a laminated glass-epoxy coil construction. Its mechanical design includes a threaded core end and machine-threaded mounting end. The plunger length is selected according to the installation geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanical Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 400 magnetic stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaminated glass epoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 AWG stranded copper, Teflon-insulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead wire length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 cm (12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore-end thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-40 UNF-2B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine-end thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-20 UNC-2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlunger length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.9 mm (3.50 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117 mm (4.60 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e241 mm (9.50 in), for 24765-01 and -02 as specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 kg (5.0 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlunger length is an application-specific mechanical parameter. Before installation, compare the available travel, mounting position, casing movement direction, and linkage geometry with the equipment drawing. Incorrect plunger length or alignment can cause the assembly to operate outside its intended linear region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Environment and Mechanical Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnvironmental Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-18°C to +71°C (0°F to +160°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-54°C to +93°C (-65°F to +200°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g for 11 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 g at 0–2 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturing origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in U.S.A., as specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied documentation also lists a separate environmental-limits set: operating temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e-25°C to +85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and storage temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e-55°C to +125°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the same stated shock and vibration limits. These values should not be combined automatically with the model-specific operating and storage temperatures above. Confirm which limits apply to the exact assembly revision and installation conditions before final engineering approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication in Turbine Casing Expansion Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring turbine operation, thermal gradients cause the casing and supporting structures to expand or contract. The resulting displacement must be measured in relation to the installed reference point. A case expansion transducer provides the displacement signal used by the monitoring system to track this movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam turbines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor casing movement during warm-up, load changes, and cooldown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas turbines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support casing displacement monitoring as thermal conditions change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower generation equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide measurement input for machinery condition monitoring and operational assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge rotating machinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Track structural movement where casing expansion is an important operating parameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioning and Troubleshooting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect the mechanical installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the mounting threads, plunger length, alignment, and available travel. Ensure the plunger does not bind during the expected casing movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the power supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the +24 VDC supply and its ability to provide at least 30 mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the monitoring channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the configured scale factor and measurement range match the installed -01 assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the output signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare voltage changes with known or expected mechanical displacement. Check for unstable readings, clipping, or unexpected offset changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValidate movement across the operating range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the commissioning procedure permits, verify that the transducer operates within its specified linear range throughout the expected casing travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the indicated displacement does not agree with the mechanical reference, check the scaling configuration before assuming that the transducer has failed. Also inspect the plunger linkage for friction, misalignment, or restricted movement. These mechanical issues can create measurement errors even when the electrical supply is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection Notes for Replacement Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor replacement selection, the complete model number is only the starting point. Engineers should compare the linear range, scale factor, spring-return option, plunger length, mounting threads, and monitoring-system input requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, do not substitute a different 24765 range option solely because the physical assembly appears similar. A different range may have a different electrical scale factor and output relationship. The monitoring channel must use the correct conversion data for the installed transducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty and Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e FedEx, UPS, and DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide the complete part number and application details for configuration verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What is the difference between case expansion and shaft displacement measurement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase expansion measurement tracks movement of the machine casing or its supporting structure, often caused by thermal growth. Shaft displacement measurement focuses on the position of the rotating shaft relative to a reference point. These measurements serve different diagnostic purposes and require sensors with different mechanical arrangements and installation locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Why should the plunger length be confirmed before ordering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plunger must match the distance between the transducer mounting position and the machine's measurement interface. If it is too short, the assembly may not maintain the required mechanical engagement. If it is too long, the plunger may have insufficient travel clearance or may operate outside its intended range. Use the equipment drawing and existing installation dimensions to confirm the required length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What could cause a displacement reading to drift as the turbine temperature changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossible causes include the specified scale-factor temperature coefficient, changes in the mounting structure, mechanical friction, and signal-conditioning errors. Compare the reading with the expected thermal movement and review the monitoring channel's scaling. Also check whether the sensor is operating within its specified temperature limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Can a 24765 assembly with spring return replace the -00 version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot without checking the mechanical design. The -00 configuration is specified as without spring return. A spring-return version introduces a different mechanical force condition at the plunger and may affect the interaction with the machine linkage. Confirm the required return mechanism and the equipment manufacturer's installation requirements before selecting another suffix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How should engineers interpret conflicting scale-factor or frequency specifications in different documents?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the data tied to the exact model suffix and approved assembly drawing. The supplied information includes both a 24765-01 specification of 0.346 V\/mm and 20 Hz, and a separate general 24765 DC LVDT description listing 0.404 V\/mm and 15 Hz. These values should not be mixed. Verify the exact configuration and document revision before setting the monitoring channel or approving a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 24765-01-00\u003c\/strong\u003e is a DC case expansion transducer assembly for monitoring casing displacement in turbine and other large machinery applications. Its specified -01 configuration provides a ±12.7 mm linear range, a 0.346 V\/mm scale factor, and a 20 Hz -3 dB frequency response. The -00 suffix identifies the version without spring return. 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