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Product Introduction
The Bently Nevada 178850-05 is a PROXPAC XL Proximity Transducer Assembly Upgrade Kit designed to enhance and standardize proximity measurement installations in rotating machinery monitoring systems. It provides a fully integrated solution that combines mechanical housing, proximity sensing, and structural support into a single, pre-engineered assembly.
This upgrade kit is intended for applications where installation consistency, regulatory approvals, and measurement reliability are critical. By integrating key proximity measurement components into a unified assembly, the PROXPAC XL solution reduces installation complexity while improving long-term measurement stability.
The 178850-05 upgrade kit supports multi-approval requirements, making it suitable for use in regulated industrial environments such as power generation, oil and gas, and critical process industries.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Bently Nevada 178850-05 |
| Product Type | PROXPAC XL Proximity Transducer Assembly Upgrade Kit |
| Function | Integrated proximity measurement and mounting solution |
| System Type | Proximity-based vibration and displacement monitoring |
| Assembly Configuration | Pre-engineered, factory-integrated package |
| Included Components | Housing lid, Proximitor® sensor, structural support table |
| Approval Type | Multi-Approvals for industrial installations |
| Mounting Method | Fixed machine casing or structural mounting |
| Operating Environment | Industrial rotating machinery |
| Compatibility | Bently Nevada PROXPAC XL and proximity monitoring systems |
| Dimensions | 91.4 × 144.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
Applications
• Rotating machinery proximity monitoring, providing integrated displacement and vibration measurement solutions.
• Upgrade and retrofit projects, where existing proximity probe installations require standardization or compliance improvements.
• Machinery protection systems, supporting accurate inputs for alarms and shutdown logic.
• Power generation equipment, including steam and gas turbines with strict monitoring requirements.
• Oil and gas machinery, where certified and mechanically robust assemblies are required.
Advantages
• Integrated assembly design, reducing installation time and minimizing configuration errors.
• Improved measurement stability, achieved through rigid mechanical construction and precise component alignment.
• Multi-approval compliance, suitable for regulated and safety-critical environments.
• Reduced field wiring and alignment effort, simplifying commissioning and maintenance.
• Full compatibility with Bently Nevada monitoring ecosystems, ensuring seamless system integration.
