Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies / Wilcoxon Industrial Vibration Sensors and Accelerometers
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies / Wilcoxon (Amphenol) condition monitoring solutions: flagship 786A, 787A, 793 accelerometers, PC420 and PCC420 loop-powered 4-20 mA transmitters, ATEX/IECEx compliant intrinsically safe sensors, and VibraLINK switchboxes.
Piezoelectric Accelerometers Wilcoxon 786A, 787A, and 793 Series
Flagship piezoelectric accelerometers series 786A and 787A deliver 100 mV/g sensitivity, 316L stainless steel hermetic housing, 25-year MTBF reliability, and full API 670 compliance for industrial machinery monitoring. Rugged connectors feature case isolation. Sensors monitor fans.
- Standard 100 mV/g sensitivity with ±5% tolerance across 0.5 to 14,000 Hz bandwidth
- Industry-leading 25-year MTBF reliability rating with API 670 machinery compliance
- Hermetically sealed 316L stainless steel housing with internal case isolation
- Top and side exit MIL-C-5015 or M12 connectors with reverse wiring protection
4-20 mA Vibration Transmitters Wilcoxon PC420, PCC420, and iT150 Series
Loop-powered 4-20 mA vibration transmitters series PC420 and PCC420 convert peak and RMS acceleration or velocity into standard current loops for direct integration into plant PLC, DCS, and SCADA architectures. Transmitters provide continuous trend monitoring. Compact units feature IP68 protection.
- Standard 4-20 mA loop current output proportional to peak or RMS vibration level
- Direct connection into plant DCS, PLC, or SCADA inputs without signal conditioners
- Selectable full-scale measurement for acceleration, velocity, or displacement
- Compact lightweight PCC420 series with available intrinsically safe approvals
Hazardous Area Vibration Sensors Wilcoxon 786A-IS, 787A-IS, and 793-IS Series
Intrinsically safe vibration sensors series 786A-IS, 787A-IS, and 793-IS carry ATEX, IECEx, and Class I Division 1 approvals for volatile environments. Rugged hermetically sealed cases resist aggressive chemical atmospheres. Sensors deliver dependable monitoring in refinery facilities.
- Approved for ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 and IECEx Ga Ex ia IIC T4 in explosive gas zones
- Approvals for Class I, II, III Division 1 and international Zone 0 hazardous spaces
- Hermetically sealed 316L stainless casing with internal electrostatic shielding
- Engineered for continuous monitoring on gas pipeline compressors and chemical pumps
High Temperature Accelerometers HT786A and Digital Triaxial Sensors 883M
High-temperature accelerometers series HT786A operate reliably under elevated temperatures in dryer rolls and furnace equipment. Digital triaxial sensors series 883M support Modbus RTU and MQTT protocols for IIoT monitoring. Smart edge sensors compute vibration statistics on board.
- Continuous operating capability under elevated temperatures for calender and dryer rolls
- Simultaneous triaxial X-Y-Z dynamic measurement in a single compact enclosure
- Digital communication interface supporting RS-485 Modbus RTU and smart edge IIoT
- Edge computing engine calculating onboard FFT spectrums, peak-to-peak, and RMS trends
VibraLINK Industrial Junction and Switch Boxes Series VibeLink
VibraLINK industrial junction boxes provide centralized multi-channel termination for vibration sensors in harsh plant environments. Fiberglass and stainless steel enclosures achieve NEMA 4X and IP66 ingress protection. Rotary switch panels offer quick BNC outputs. Systems secure plants.
- Configurable VibraLINK junction and switch boxes supporting 4 to 48 sensor channels
- Fiberglass, painted steel, and stainless steel enclosures rated NEMA 4X and IP66
- Internal terminal blocks with shield grounding strips preventing electrical noise
- Rapid BNC plug-in connection for portable vibration collectors on route inspections
Portable Vibration Meters MAC800 and Reference Mate 991D Shaker Calibrators
Portable vibration meter MAC800 provides quick on-screen machine health screening according to ISO 10816 standards. The meter identifies bearing degradation via BDU readings and detects unbalance severity. Portable calibrator 991D verifies field sensor precision.
- ISO 10816 machine severity evaluation with intuitive color-coded alarm indications
- Bearing condition monitoring utilizing specialized high-frequency BDU metrics
- Internal memory for route inspection data with PC synchronization via DataMate suite
- Handheld Reference Mate 991D handheld shaker calibrator providing reference 1 g RMS
Shielded Cable Assemblies Wilcoxon J9T2A, R6Q and MIL-C-5015 Connectors
Specialized Wilcoxon cable assemblies series J9T2A and R6Q feature twisted shielded pairs and Teflon insulation to suppress triboelectric motion noise. Connectors MIL-C-5015 and M12 achieve IP68 sealing. Assemblies resist industrial oils, coolants, and chemicals in rugged plants.
- Low-noise shielded cable assemblies with rugged FEP Teflon jacket for harsh duty
- Hermetic industrial MIL-C-5015 and M12 molded connectors with IP68 ingress sealing
- Custom configurable cable lengths and flexible stainless steel overbraid protection
- Chemical and oil resistant jacket compounds withstand repeated flexing and vibration
Mounting Studs, Magnetic Bases, and Isolating Stud Mounts Wilcoxon
Precision Wilcoxon mounting accessories ensure undistorted high-frequency vibration transmission to the sensing crystal. Dual-pole magnetic bases with up to 25 kg pull strength accelerate data collection. Threaded 1/4-28 UNF studs and isolating pads prevent electrical ground loops.
- Stainless steel 316L threaded mounting studs 1/4-28 UNF and metric adapters
- Rare-earth dual-pole magnetic mounting bases for flat and curved machine surfaces
- Dielectric isolation mounting pads eliminating noisy ground loop electrical interference
- Spot facing tool kits and reamers for precision field surface preparation
Piezoelectric Accelerometer Operating Dynamics and Industrial Condition Monitoring
Flagship piezoelectric accelerometers series 786A and 787A deliver 100 mV/g sensitivity, 316L stainless steel hermetic housing, 25-year MTBF reliability, and full API 670 compliance for industrial machinery monitoring.
The shear mode PZT sensing crystal ensures exceptional immunity to thermal transients and base strain interference across wide operating temperatures. Rugged top and side exit MIL-C-5015 connectors guarantee mechanical resilience on pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes.
Internal Faraday shielding combined with case ground isolation eliminates hazardous electrical ground loops in heavy manufacturing plant distributions.
Loop-Powered 4-20 mA Vibration Transmitters for Automation and SCADA Networks
Loop-powered 4-20 mA vibration transmitters series PC420 and PCC420 convert peak and RMS acceleration or velocity into standard current loops for direct integration into plant PLC, DCS, and SCADA architectures.
Integrated signal conditioning circuitry filters and rectifies dynamic piezoelectric signals into stable current outputs. Models featuring HART digital protocol support simultaneous analog trending and digital sensor diagnostics over existing twisted pair wiring.
Compact PCC420 housings minimize mechanical mass loading on small balance motors while simplifying installation within confined industrial enclosures.
Intrinsically Safe Vibration Sensing Solutions for Hazardous Industrial Locations
Hazardous area vibration sensors series 786A-IS, 787A-IS, and 793-IS are compliant with international ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 and IECEx Ga Ex ia IIC T4 directives for volatile atmospheres.
The hermetically welded sensors operate continuously in volatile Zone 0 and Class I Division 1 environments where explosive gases and vapors are present. Proper integration with approved Zener barriers or galvanic isolators strictly limits electrical energy in field sensor cabling loops.
Heavy-gauge 316L stainless housings resist corrosive chemical exposure, hydrogen sulfide vapors, and marine offshore operating conditions.
High-Temperature HT786A Sensors and Smart Edge Triaxial Accelerometers 883M
High-temperature accelerometers series HT786A maintain calibrated measurement accuracy under elevated operating temperatures on calender dryer bearings and hot furnace rollers. Digital triaxial sensors series 883M integrate three orthogonal measurement channels within a unified rugged package.
An embedded microprocessor computes onboard FFT vibration frequency spectra, peak values, and RMS velocity metrics. Digital RS-485 Modbus RTU communication and MQTT protocol compatibility ensure seamless data publication into modern IIoT and cloud predictive maintenance suites.
VibraLINK Industrial Junction Boxes, Cabling Systems, and Mounting Hardware
VibraLINK multi-channel junction boxes provide organized termination and rapid connection points for vibration sensors installed in harsh or inaccessible machinery locations.
An integrated rotary channel selector routes any individual accelerometer signal to a front-panel BNC port for portable data collector access. NEMA 4X and IP66 rated fiberglass and stainless steel enclosures protect terminal strips from moisture, chemical vapors, and dust penetration.
Premium shielded twisted-pair cables J9T2A and R6Q preserve signal fidelity against electromagnetic noise generated by nearby variable frequency drives.
Machine Vibration Screening Methodology Utilizing MAC800 Handheld Instruments
Portable vibration meter MAC800 enables rapid machine condition assessment in compliance with international ISO 10816 machinery vibration standards. The instrument captures overall RMS velocity readings while calculating high-frequency bearing defect units using calibrated BDU metrics.
An intuitive color-coded display alerts maintenance personnel to mechanical unbalance, shaft misalignment, and loose structural footings.
The companion Reference Mate 991D handheld shaker calibrator generates a reference 1 g RMS acceleration at 159.2 Hz for fast on-site verification of instrument sensitivity and cable integrity.
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Documents and sources
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies condition monitoring portfolio
- General purpose industrial accelerometer 786A technical parameters
- Intrinsically safe accelerometer 786A-IS ATEX and IECEx specifications
- Loop-powered 4-20 mA vibration transmitters PC420 and PCC420 series manual
- VibraLINK industrial junction and multi-channel switch boxes
- Portable vibration meter MAC800 machine screening manual
