PC420A Dual Output Series Acceleration Loop-Powered Sensor

Wilcoxon’s 4-20 mA vibration sensors integrate easily with an existing PLC, DCS or SCADA system. The PC420A series dual output sensors provide 24/7 monitoring of overall machine vibration for continuous trending, alerting users to changing machine conditions and helping to guide maintenance in prioritizing the need for service. The choice of true RMS, true peak or peak output allows you to choose the sensor that best fits your industrial requirements. True peak is useful for detecting loose parts such as valves on reciprocating machinery. 

The 4-20 mA output of the PC420A series is proportional to acceleration vibration. An output of 4 mA indicates a level of 0 g or no vibration present. A full-scale reading of 20 mA indicates that the maximum range (RMS or peak) of vibration is present. The dynamic output signal is derived from an internal buffered amplifier. The dynamic output requires the 4-20 mA loop be powered. No constant-current supply diode is necessary, the BOV at the dynamic output is developed by the internal amplifier.