The TK-3E Proximity System Test Kit simulates shaft vibration and position for calibrating Bently Nevada monitors. It verifies the operating condition of the monitor readouts and the condition of the proximity transducer system

A properly calibrated system ensures that the transducer inputs and the resulting monitor readings are accurate.

The TK-3E uses a removable spindle micrometer assembly to check the transducer system and position monitor calibration. This assembly features a universal probe mount that will accommodate probe diameters from 5 mm to 19 mm (0.197 in to 0.75 in). The mount holds the probe while the user moves the target toward or away from the probe tip in calibrated increments and records the output from the Proximitor Sensor using a voltmeter. The spindle micrometer assembly also features a convenient magnetic base for ease of use in the field.

Vibration monitors are calibrated using the motor-driven wobble plate. A swing-arm assembly located over the wobble plate holds the proximity probe in place. This assembly uses a universal probe mount, identical to that used with the spindle micrometer assembly. By using the absolute scale factor of the proximity probe in conjunction with a multimeter, the user adjusts the probe to find a position where the desired amount of mechanical vibration (as determined by peak-to-peak DC voltage output) is present. No oscilloscope is needed.

The user can then compare a vibration monitor’s reading to the known mechanical vibration signal input viewed by the proximity probe. The mechanical vibration signal from the TK-3E can range from 50 to 254 μm (2 to 10 mils) peak-to-peak.

Specifications:

Power Requirements

• Electric:
  • 95-125 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1A minimum
  • 190-250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1A minimum

• Air:
  • 90 psi (6.2 bar) maximum

Wobulator Range

• Vibration Amplitude Range:
  • 50 μm to 254 μm (2 to 10 mils) peak-to-peak.

Maximum Speed

• Electric:
  • 0 to 5000 cpm ± 1000 cpm

• Air:
  • 0 to 5000 cpm ± 1000 cpm

Spindle Micrometer Range

• 0 – 25.4 mm (0 – 1000 mils).

Target Button and Wobble Plate

• AISI 4140 Alloy Steel.

Physical Size

• Height: 195 mm (7.68 inches)
• Width: 299 mm (11.8 inches)
• Depth: 248 mm (9.76 inches)
• Weight: 5.22 kg (11.5 lb)

Environmental

Operational Temperature Range:

• 0 °C to 54 °C (32 °F to 130 °F)

Storage Temperature Range:

• -18 °C to 65 °C (0 °F to 150 °F)

Humidity:

• 95% Non-Condensing Humidity

Exposure:

• Designed to meet IP54 for dust and water exposure (closed)

Documentation:

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