Product Overview
RVIS 9000XL Proximitor Sensor (P/N: 900800XL-090-03-01)
Application: Continuous online monitoring of shaft vibration and axial displacement in rotating machinery (turbines, compressors).
System Length: 9 Metre System (Requires probe and extension cable total length to strictly equal 9 meters).
Probe Compatibility: 5mm or 8mm proximity probes.
Scale Factor / Output: 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) linear voltage output.
Supply Voltage (VT): -24 Vdc (Negative 24 Volts DC).
Terminal Wiring
- OUT: Signal Output (To monitor/DCS/PLC)
- COM: Common / Signal Ground
- VT: -24V Power Input
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the RVIS 900800XL-090-03-01 proximitor sensor?
The RVIS 900800XL-090-03-01 Proximitor is mainly used as a signal conditioner in rotating machinery systems. It takes the raw eddy current signal from proximity probes and turns it into a usable output for shaft vibration monitoring and axial displacement measurement. You’ll usually see it on equipment like steam turbines, compressors, or other critical rotating machines where continuous condition monitoring is required.
What are the key electrical specifications of the 900800XL-090-03-01?
This 900800XL-090-03-01 sensor amplifier runs on a -24 Vdc supply. The output is a standard linear signal based on 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil), which converts shaft movement into a proportional voltage. In practice, it’s this scaling that allows systems to track vibration levels and small displacement changes with good accuracy.
Is the 900800XL-090-03-01 limited to a specific system length?
Yes, it’s designed around a fixed 9 Metre System proximity sensor setup. The combined length of probe plus extension cable must stay at 9 meters for proper calibration. It works with common 5mm and 8mm eddy current probes, but the key point is keeping the full loop length correct for stable readings.
Is the RVIS 900800XL-090-03-01 cross-compatible with Bently Nevada systems?
Yes, the RVIS 900800XL-090-03-01 is engineered to be a direct, cost-effective cross-reference and drop-in replacement for the Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm proximity transducer system. It delivers equivalent electrical performance and seamlessly integrates into existing Bently Nevada 3500 rack monitors or DCS systems.
Can the 900800XL-090-03-01 replace Bently Nevada proximitor systems?
In many retrofit projects, yes. The RVIS 900800XL-090-03-01 is often used as a Bently Nevada 3300 XL alternative proximitor or as a Bently Nevada 330180 replacement sensor. It’s designed to integrate with existing monitoring setups, including systems like Bently Nevada 3500, as long as wiring and calibration are matched correctly.
How is the 900800XL-090-03-01 wired?
Wiring is fairly straightforward. The terminal block usually follows a 3-point layout: OUT, COM, and VT. OUT goes to the monitoring input for vibration signal, COM is signal ground, and VT connects to the -24 Vdc power supply. Once wired correctly, it supports stable output for rotating machinery condition monitoring applications like turbines and compressors.