{"product_id":"bently-nevada-177230-00-02-05-seismic-transducer-for-plc","title":"Bently Nevada 177230-00-02-05 Seismic Transducer for PLC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 177230-00-02-05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a high-precision, loop-powered seismic transmitter designed for continuous casing vibration monitoring of industrial rotating machinery. This module streamlines the interface between field assets and plant control systems by outputting a standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–20 mA signal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproportional to vibration velocity. This architecture allows direct integration into PLCs, DCS, and SCADA platforms without the need for intermediate vibration monitors. We supply this transmitter as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein factory packaging, featuring a secondary dynamic signal output for comprehensive spectral analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number Breakdown: 177230-00-02-05\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bently Nevada 177230 series utilizes a specific coding structure to define mounting, range, and agency approvals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuffix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 1.0 in\/s (25.4 mm\/s) RMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM8 x 1.25 Metric Mounting Stud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgency Approval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Worldwide Approvals (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, UL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcitation Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 to 30 V DC (Loop-powered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Signal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–20 mA current loop proportional to velocity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePin C: Unbuffered Acceleration (100 mV\/g ±20%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Scale Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4 mm\/s (1.0 in\/s) RMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Hz to 1 kHz (±10%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonant Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; 12 kHz (Mounted)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensing Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic Shear Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-30°C to +100°C (-22°F to +212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoop-Powered Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe transmitter operates on a simple 2-wire 4-20 mA loop. This design minimizes cabling costs and reduces the complexity of cabinet terminations while providing a highly reliable signal over long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Signal Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the 4-20 mA loop provides general trend data for machinery protection, the transmitter also provides an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunbuffered dynamic acceleration signal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia Pin C. Engineers can connect portable data collectors directly to this pin for detailed FFT analysis without interrupting the primary safety loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Shear Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sensing element employs a ceramic shear architecture. This configuration isolates the crystal from base strain and thermal transients, ensuring that vibration data remains accurate even during rapid temperature fluctuations in harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Control Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 177230-00-02-05 requires no field configuration or calibration. It communicates directly with standard analog input cards on PLC and DCS systems, making it a \"plug-and-play\" solution for monitoring pumps, fans, and motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the 177230-00-02-05 require an external Proximitor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. This is a self-contained seismic transmitter. It generates its own signal proportional to casing velocity and does not require an external driver or Proximitor module to interface with your control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I mount this sensor on a curved machine casing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProper installation requires a flat, smooth surface to ensure the resonant frequency of the sensor is not compromised. We recommend machining a flat spot or using a mounting block if the casing surface is irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the M8 x 1.25 mounting stud included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe \"-02\" option in the part number designates the M8 x 1.25 metric mounting stud. As a brand-new unit, it comes with the factory-specified hardware required for immediate installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the dynamic signal output differ from the 4-20 mA signal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 4-20 mA signal represents the overall vibration level for trending and alarming. 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