{"product_id":"epro-con021-pr6423-014-010-eddy-current-sensor","title":"Epro CON021+PR6423\/014-010 Eddy Current Sensor","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePR6423\/014-010 + CON021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Emerson EPRO is a complete eddy-current sensing solution designed for precise, non-contact measurement of shaft dynamics in rotating equipment. This system combines a robust 8 mm proximity probe with a dedicated signal converter to deliver stable, linear output signals for machinery protection and condition monitoring systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely deployed in critical applications, this configuration supports accurate detection of radial vibration, axial position, and relative shaft displacement. The sensing element operates without physical contact, eliminating wear while maintaining measurement integrity over long service intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePR6423\/014-010 + CON021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeasurement chain uses high-frequency electromagnetic fields to detect the position of conductive targets. The probe generates a signal proportional to the distance between the sensor tip and the shaft surface, while the CON021 module performs signal demodulation and conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey measurement capabilities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadial shaft vibration monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxial thrust position measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft eccentricity analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic displacement tracking in high-speed machinery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor: PR6423\/014-010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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 Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear Measurement Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm (80 mils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Gap Setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mm (20 mils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (ISF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 V\/mm (±5% at 0–45°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinearity Deviation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.025 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Shaft Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerromagnetic steel (e.g., 42CrMo4 \/ AISI 4140)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC to 10 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature (Probe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–35°C to +180°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Temperature Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–35°C to +150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEEK tip, stainless steel body, PTFE cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Converter: CON021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal excitation, demodulation, and linearization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–10 V or 4–20 mA (isolated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–23 V to –32 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 10 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable and repeatable output over full measurement span\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh resistance to oil, moisture, and industrial contamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide temperature tolerance for harsh process environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast response suitable for high-speed rotating shafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Areas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePR6423\/014-010 + CON021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystem is commonly used in machinery protection and monitoring for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam and gas turbines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressors and blowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical generators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumps and fans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGearboxes and drive systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison with Similar Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePR6423\/010-020 variants typically offer different cable lengths or mounting configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePR6423\/014-010 is optimized for standard industrial shaft monitoring with a defined 2 mm linear range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCON021 ensures compatibility across PR6423 probe variants with consistent output characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of output signal does this system provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The CON021 converter outputs either a 0–10 V or 4–20 mA signal proportional to shaft displacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the system suitable for high-temperature environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the probe can operate up to +180°C, making it suitable for turbines and similar applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the sensor require physical contact with the shaft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, it operates using eddy-current principles, ensuring wear-free measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the module be replaced without shutting down the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The CON021 supports hot-swapping in compatible installations, minimizing downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43281644617818,"sku":"CON021+PR6423\/014-010","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/EproPR9376010-011_59313cd4-c8d6-4cac-8a63-5f98ee2f1035.jpg?v=1776931883","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/epro-con021-pr6423-014-010-eddy-current-sensor","provider":"PLC Masters 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