Proximity Products

INTRODUCTION

WHY METRIX PROXIMITY TRANSDUCERS

PROXIMITY PRODUCTS

1. Metrix proximity transducers are interchangeable with four series of Bently Nevada proximity transducers; probe
for probe, cable for cable, and driver for ProximitorTM.
2. Metrix is the only company with loop-powered transmitters for each of the Benty Nevada series in the field.
3. Metrix offers more alternatives for lower cost protection of your machines.

THE BENEFITS TO YOU

• You have a choice and competition is always good.
• You have competitive pricing, products, support and service.
• You keep your installed base running longer avoiding obsolescence.
• You avoid or at least delay capital spending to replace the entire system.
• You make your changes incrementally to suit your needs and machines stay well protected.
• Our new Metrix transducers overcome the design deficiencies of your older transducers.
Metrix Proximity Transducer Solutions
On the following pages, you will find two facing pages for each series of proximity transducers. First the Metrix stan-
dard 10000 Series. This series and subsequent ones show the ProxMatchTM color and label coding unique to that
series. Then follows the 7200 Series, 3300 & 3300XL, 3300 XL NSv, 3300 NSv and RAM and the oldest series for
which we make interchangeable transducers, the 3000 series. Each series section illustrates all the standard model
numbers for probes, cables, drivers, and transmitters and their interconnectivity to various monitoring options. The
following diagram illustrates this:
Proximitor, 3300XL, 3300XL NSv, 3300 NSv and RAM are registered trademarks of the Bently Nevada Corp.

With Patented
ProxMatchTM
Signal conditioners that
power drivers Customer PLC, DCS
Drivers
Probe, standard above and or Control System
reverse mounted below using 4-20mA inputs
Extension cables proportional to radial
Metrix monitors
vibration or position
that power
the drivers

Loop-powered transmitters that

include driver function

ProxMatchTM is just one of Metrix patented innovations to help you avoid common
mistakes in installation or component replacement of vibration transducers.
There are five different series of proximity transducers out in the field and each with specific “system lengths” critical
to proper operation. Within each series “system length” (i.e., 5 meters, 9 meters, etc.) are combinations of probe
lengths, extension cables and either drivers or transmitters. ALL MUST MATCH CORRECTLY. Patented Prox-
MatchTM uses color coding of each probe, cable, driver, and transmitter within a series and alpha-numeric labels to
make sure you have the correct probe to cable to instrument connection and automatically orients the extension
cable correctly.
Example 1: a 5 meter MX3300 sytem has a 1 meter probe & 4 meter extension cable.
It’s all light blue with probe to cable 4 to 4... and cable to driver 5 to 5.

4 or 8 4 5

Example 2: a 9 meter MX3300 sytem has a 0.5 meter probe & 8.5 meter extension cable.
It’s all light blue with probe to cable 8.5 to 8.5... and cable to driver 9 to 9.

4.5 or 8.5 8.5 9

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INTRODUCTION
METRIX transducer design overcomes the most common installation and use problems:

PROXIMITY PRODUCTS
• Mismatching probes, cables and drivers either by component size error or mixing components from other series
• Nicks in the cables easily caused during installation causing ground problems, erratic signals, and false
shutdowns
• Connectors corroding, backing out or improperly made-up and insulated acting much the same as cable nicks
• Machine lubrication or other fluids leaking through probes and up cables to fill junction boxes and driver enclosures
METRIX applies our newest transducer technology to all of our proximity transducers.
We have upgraded the designs of all of the proximity transducers interchangeable with the 3300 series as well as the
older 7200 & 3000 series still in service. We have overcome the design deficiencies of the older proximity transducers
and enhanced the design of the current ones. These latest design features on all series include:

TEFZEL WIRE INSULATION for GOLD PLATED CONNECTORS

abrasion resistance: the toughest for corrosion resistance at these
insulation we could find. critical junctures.
ProxMatchTM
10000 & 7200 series
5
COLOR CODING (ProxMatchTM) to 3300 XL series
9 HEX CONNECTORS for tight connection
avoid component mismatching and
3300 NSV series
7
3000 series make-up to resist back-out from machine vibration.
wiring problems. Patented. 20

PROBES SEALED INTERNALLY CABLES SEALED INTERNALLY

(ProbeSealTM) to prevent (Optional CableSealTM) to prevent
fluids leaking through or around fluids leaking back up the leads
probes includes unique sealing includes vacuum drawn sealants for
methods combined with “O” rings. positive block of internal fluid path.

FINE GAP ADJUSTMENT UNIQUE CONNECTION OF ARMOR TO PROBE BODY

(VerniGapTM) on probe holders for (ArmorConnTM) for greater
reverse mount probes with a vernier integrity and pull strength
adjustment for precise setting of the gap. (Patent Pending)

SPECIAL PRODUCTS
Metrix makes special probes, mounting fittings, brackets,
and probe holders, and linearizes electronics for special
shaft material other than standard 4140 steel, all to meet
your unique requirements.

HIGH PRESSURE PROBES & CABLE FEED-THROUGHS TO 1000 PSI

Probes, probe holders and extension cable feed-throughs for applications requiring construction and installation in ma-
chines where pressure ratings exceed the standard transducer ratings. Consult the factory for details.

SERVICES AVAILABLE
Metrix offers services world-wide by experienced professionals including installation supervision, turn-key installation,
and instrument technician and operator training.
Metrix offers timely contract obligation fullfillment on large or small projects for documentation and quality assurance
program requirements working closely with OEMs and Construction and Engineering firms.
Metrix offers support for Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and machine commissioning.

ProxMatchTM, ProbeSealTM, VerniGapTM, CableSealTM and ArmorConnTM are registered

trademarks of Metrix Instrument Co.

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