Wilcoxon PC420VP, PC420VR, PC420AR, PC420AP Installation Manual

Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies

20511 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Germantown MD 20876, USA

Amphenol (Maryland), Inc d/b/a Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies

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Tel: +1 800 WILCOXON

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www.wilcoxon.com

78001 Rev B 09/17

PC420 series installation guide

4-20mA series transducers

Loop Powered Sensors (LPS®)

Caution: This guide should be read carefully before installation

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Safety section

PC420-series vibration transducers can be safely installed when the instructions in this manual are
carefully followed. This section summarizes the safety considerations. Reminders in the form
described below, will appear in the detailed instructions to assure operator awareness of these safety
considerations. Qualified personnel should install the PC420-series vibration transducers only after

becoming thoroughly familiar with this manual.

WARNING: This symbol is used in the instruction manual where the safety of the operator
must be considered. The instruction manual should be consulted and read carefully.

CAUTION: This symbol is used when caution is needed to prevent damage to equipment. It is used
where careful attention to certain procedures described in the instruction manual is needed. This
symbol is also used to emphasize procedures other than normal operating procedures.

Safety summary

1. The PC420-series vibration transducers covered by this installation guide do not require any
special precautions, protective devices or equipment.

2. Because the PC420-series vibration transducers are designed to be mounted on rotating
industrial equipment, personnel involved with the installation of PC420-series vibration
transducers should be familiar with all plant safety requirements before beginning installation.

3. The PC420-series vibration transducers are hermetically sealed.

4. There are no user serviceable parts within the PC420-series vibration transducers.

5. Use common sense and avoid haste during the installation of the PC420-series vibration
transducers!

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Contents

1.0 Introduction………………………………………………………… 4

2.0 Applicable models………………………………………………… 4

3.0 Mounting……………………………………………………………. 5

3.1 Threaded stud…………………………………………………… 5

3.2 Cementing pad.......................................................................... 5

4.0 Cabling……………………………………………………………… 6

5.0 Technical assistance…………………………………………...... 8

5.1 Technical assistance…………………………………………… 8

5.2 Customer service……………………………………………….. 8