• Maximum linear range 2 mm (0.5 - 2.5 mm from target)
• Loop-powered
• Driver electronics are built into the transmitter housing
• Temperature range: -40 °C ... +105 °C.
• Dynamic signal output for easy installation (raw signal)
• Cost-saving installation – no separate driver needed
Measurement
Radial shaft vibration
DT-12x.RV
1
Axial shaft position
DT-12x.AP
1
Product description
The integrated DT-120 series displacement transmitters are based on the non-contacting eddy current
measurement principle, which has proven itself in the machine monitoring sector for several decades. It allows
the distance between the tip of the displacement transmitter and an electrically conductive surface to be
measured. The integrated electronics measure the axial shaft position or the radial shaft vibration from the
displacement signal, depending on the model being used. The measurement result is outputted to a
subsequent controller, via the loop-powered interface, as a 4 - 20 mA signal. An additional dynamic output
provides a diagnostic signal for simple system setup or signal analysis. Our series DT-120 eddy current
displacement transmitters are distinguished by their innovative design. All of the measuring electronics and the
loop-powered interface are integrated in the transmitter's housing. This considerably simplifies the installation
of these systems as compared to those with external driver electronics. The displacement transmitter is
available in both forward and reverse mount versions.
The following performance data applies under the following standard conditions, unless stated otherwise:
+18 °C to +27 °C ambient temperature, +24 VDC supply voltage, 250 Ω loop resistance, dynamic output not
connected, B&K Vibro original reference material, Material-No. 1.7225 (42CrMo4) as per EN10083-3 and as
per AISI/SAE 4140, +6 V gap voltage; all components are at operating temperature (approx. 1h).
Measurement type: Radial Vibration (RV) Radial shaft vibration in [μm peak-to-peak]
Axial Position (AP) Axial shaft position in [μm]
Measuring principle Eddy current method
Functional characteristics:
Loop output:
Output signal 4 - 20 mA, live-zero
Signaling (range overshoot, error) As per NAMUR Recommendation 43
System error < 3,6 mA
Full scale range overshoot (RV + AP) 20,5 mA
Full scale range undershoot (AP only) 3,8 mA Loop
Nominal 250 ΩMaximal depends on the supply voltage V
(see Fig. 1)
Accuracy
0 °C … + 45 °C ±0,2 % from full scale (FS)
Overall operating temperature range ±0,5 % (FS)
Installation Position Transmitter (GAP):
Transmitter must be gapped from target
(shaft) between +2V to +18V
equal to linear range > 0.5mm to < 2.5mm
Radial shaft vibration (DT-12x.RV):
Full scale range, nominal [µm peak-peak] 0 – 100 | 0 – 250 | 0 – 600
Loop sensitivity, nominal [µm p-p/mA] 6,25 | 15,63 | 37,5
Full scale range, nominal [mils peak-peak] 0 – 4 | 0 – 10 | 0 – 24 Loop sensitivity, nominal [mils p-p/mA] 0,25 | 0,625 | 1,5
Sensitivity accuracy
in the temperature range of:
0 °C ... +45 °C ±5 %
Overall operating temperature range ±10 %
Loop frequency range 5 Hz … 4 kHz
Loop refresh time 15 ms
Axial shaft position (DT-12x.AP):
Full scale range, nominal [mm] 0 – 1,2 | 0 – 1,5
Loop sensitivity, nominal [µm/mA] 75,0 | 93,8
Full scale range, nominal [mils] 0 – 50 | 0 – 60
Loop sensitivity, nominal [mils/mA] 3,125 | 3,75
Accuracy
Deviation (DSL) from best fit straight line
with nominal loop sensitivity
in the temperature range of:
0 °C ... +45 °C ±25 µm
Overall operating temperature range ±75 µm
Loop frequency range DC … 0,8 Hz
Loop refresh time 100 ms
Application Connection of a potential-free portable measuring
instrument for system setup or signal analysis;
not designed for continuous operation; limited cable
length
Cable length max. 15 m
(including transmitter integrated cable length)
Cable capacity max. 150 pF/m
Output resistance 8 kΩ DC (load > 500 kΩ, 1,5 nF)
Output signal Depends on the loop voltage and loop resistance,
see Table 1
Sensitivity, nominal +8 mV/µm
Frequency range DC … 8 kHz (-3 dB output signal damping)
Accuracy
0 °C … +45 °C ±5 %
Overall operating temperature range ±10 %
Behaviour in the event of maximum linear range Output remains active; max. output voltage
overshoot or system error depends on loop voltage; short voltage dips at the
start of signaling of a measuring range overshoot is
possible
Design short circuit proof and miswiring proof
Electrical properties:
Operating voltage +24 VDC (+12 VDC ... +32 VDC)
Current consumption max. 21 mA
Mechanical properties:
Cable:
Design 4 wire
Cable sheath and colouring PTFE, black
Wire assignments: Loop white (+), black (-)
Dynamic output red (+), blue (-)
Diameter Ø 2,9 mm (±0,15 mm)
Wire cross-section 0,16 mm²
Length 5 m or 10 m
Transmitter tip: Material Ceramic
Tip diameter Ø 7,2 mm (± 0,1 mm)
Transmitter sleeve:Material Stainless steel (Material-No.1.4404
X2CrNiMo17-12-2 nach EN10088-3)
Recommended tightening torque 5 Nm
Transmitter weight (5m version): approx. 150 g
Environment:
Pressure tightness:
Transmitter tip 25 bar
Transmitter with corrugated tube protection 25 bar (valid only for DT-122)
Temperature range:
Operating temperature range -40 °C ... +105 °C
Storage temperature range -55 °C ... +125 °C
IP protection degree according to EN 60529 IP68, IP69