Bently Nevada Proximitor Sensor

The Bently Nevada Proximitor Sensor is a type of eddy current sensor used to measure rotor shaft position and vibration within the clearances of its fluid film bearings . They are known for their ruggedness, reliability, and superior performance in harsh environments, making them ideal for a wide range of applications in machinery condition monitoring.

Here's how Bently Nevada Proximitor Sensors work:

The sensor uses a coil to generate an electromagnetic field.
When the probe tip of the sensor comes close to a conductive surface, like the shaft of a rotating machine, eddy currents are induced in the surface.
The eddy currents create their own electromagnetic field, which opposes the original field from the coil.
The strength of the opposing field is proportional to the distance between the probe tip and the surface.
By measuring the strength of the opposing field, the sensor can determine the position of the shaft.
Bently Nevada Proximitor Sensors are typically used in conjunction with a Bently Nevada Proximitor System, which includes the sensor itself, a cable, and a signal conditioner. The signal conditioner converts the output of the sensor into a usable signal that can be used to monitor the condition of the machine.

Some of the benefits of using Bently Nevada Proximitor Sensors include: