Operation Manual

Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

330505 Low Frequency Velocity

Sensor

Part Number 169873-01

Rev. C (06/15)
330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor Operation Manual

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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

* Denotes a trademark of Bently Nevada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of General

Electric Company.

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Contact Information

The following contact information is provided for those times when you cannot contact
your local representative:

Mailing Address 1631 Bently Parkway South

Minden, Nevada USA 89423
USA
Telephone 1.775.782.3611
1.800.227.5514
Fax 1.775.215.2873
Internet http://www.GEmeasurement.com

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 Additional Information
Notice:
This manual does not contain all the information required to operate and maintain
the product. Refer to the following manuals for other required information.

330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor Datasheet

(Part Number 169872-01)
 List of specifications and ordering information for the sensor
Field Wiring Diagram, LF Velocity Prox/Velom IO
(Part Number 168915-01)
 Cable terminations to the 3500 monitor
3500/46M Hydro Monitor Module Datasheet (Part Number 144408-01)
 Applicable 3500 monitor datasheet
3500 Rack Installation and Maintenance Manual
(Part Number 129766-01)
 Applicable 3500 rack installation manual

Product Disposal Statement

Customers and third parties, who are not member states of the European Union, who are
in control of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use, are solely
responsible for the proper disposal of the product. No person, firm, corporation,
association or agency that is in control of product shall dispose of it in a manner that is
in violation of any applicable federal, state, local or international law. Bently Nevada, Inc.
is not responsible for the disposal of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its
use.

Compatible Monitoring System and

Connection
The 330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor is compatible with the Bently Nevada* 3500/46M
Hydro Monitor, and Bently Nevada 3500 Rack Configuration software v3.70 or later.
For more information on the 3500/46M please reference Bently Nevada document 144408.
Connections are made to the "A" and "B" terminals of the 330505 through the terminal connector
of the interconnect cable. At the monitor end of the cable, connect the cable "A" lead to the "A"
terminal on the monitor and the "B" lead to the "B" terminal. The terminal connections appear in
the field-wiring diagram, drawing 168915.

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Contents

1. Installation ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Receiving Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Installing the 330505 Sensor ....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Installing the Interconnect/Field Wiring .................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Routing Cable ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.2 Routing Conduit ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Routing Armored Cable ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.4 Sealing the Connecting Cable ................................................................................................ 4
1.4 High Electromagnetic Noise Environment and European Conformance (CE)
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Test Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Performance Test Procedure ....................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1 Polarity Test Procedure.............................................................................................................. 8
1.7.2 Transducer Cleaning Instructions ......................................................................................... 9
2. Field Testing and Troubleshooting............................................................10
2.1 Perform Loop Checks ....................................................................................................................10
2.2 Fault Indication #1 Cause/Solution .........................................................................................10
2.3 Fault Indication #2 Cause/Solution .........................................................................................11
2.4 Fault Indication #3 Cause/Solution .........................................................................................11

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1. Installation
This section shows how to mount the transducer and gives guidelines for
connecting and routing the interconnect cable.

1.1 Receiving Inspection

Inspect the components of the order as soon as you receive them to see if there
was any damage during shipping. Keep all shipping forms and invoices. If any
shipping damage is apparent, file a claim with the carrier and submit a copy to
Bently Nevada, Inc. Include all model numbers and serial numbers with the claim.
We will either repair or replace damaged parts according to the terms and
conditions of the sale.
The 330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor is a sensitive instrument and is
shipped in a protective package to prevent damage during shipping. Once
removed from the protective package, care should be taken not to drop or impact
the sensor which may cause the sensor to be damaged

1.2 Installing the 330505 Sensor

Application Advisory
This application advisory is intended to inform end-users
that false alarms or trips could potentially result if the
velocity signal is integrated to displacement in the
3500/46M and used as a alarm or shutdown protection
parameter. Small electrical disturbances or mechanical
"spikes" can cause a large output from the displacement
integrator that may take several minutes to settle below the
alarm or trip level. This is especially true when integration is
performed at a low frequency (below 1Hz). The 3500/46M
monitor has the capability to set long alarm or trip time
delays to avoid these false alarms as long as the time delays
are compatible with machine's protection requirements. If
the velocity output is used rather than displacement as the
protection parameter, the sensor is suitable for use as an
input to a protection system.

In addition, care should be exercised in the physical

installation of the transducer. Improper installation can
result in a degradation of the transducer's performance,
and/or the generation of signals which do not represent
actual machine vibration.

Upon request, Bently Nevada can provide engineering

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services to determine the appropriateness of housing
measurements for the machine in question and/or to
provide installation assistance.

Step 1- Locate an area to mount the sensor per the following:

 Ambient and surface temperatures do not exceed the specified
temperature of the sensor -40°C to 100°C [-40°F to 212°F].
 Proper orientation of the sensor can be met
 Excess transverse motion should avoided
 The interconnect cable routing is unobstructed

Step 2- Check that the mounting site is flat, clean, and dry. The sensor requires a
flat surface at least 41.3mm (1.625 inches) in diameter. For the best results the
roughness of the mounting surface should be no more than 6.4 micrometer (250
microinch) RMS and its flatness should be at least 0.254mm (.010 inches) TIR. Drill
and tap the mounting hole to the dimensions required by the adapter stud.

Step 3- Mount the transducer with its sensitive axis perpendicular to a

tangential plane on the machine case. The 330505 Low Frequency Velocity
Sensor is sensitive to mounting orientation. Orientation angles are defined as
shown in Figure 1, where zero degrees is defined as the military connector pins
pointing vertically or up.

Figure 1

CAUTION
Failure to mount the velocity transducer within the
recommended mounting orientation will result in a change in
its sensitivity, a shift in the phase angle, or in extreme
situations no signal at all. Refer to the 330505 datasheet for
proper mounting orientation.

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Step 4- Apply one drop of thread locker to both ends of the mounting stud.
Step 5- Apply a small portion of Multi Purpose Ultrasonic Couplant (P/N
04567900) to the mounting surface.

Step 6- With the adapter stud tightened to the 330505, torque the sensor to the
machine case to 4.5 N-m (40 in-lb).

1.3 Installing the Interconnect/Field Wiring

The interconnect cable must be purchased separately. Refer to the datasheet at
http://www.GEmeasurement.com for more information.
Refer to the 3500 Rack Installation and Maintenance manual for proper monitor
installation, and follow the field wiring instructions.

1.3.1 Routing Cable

Bently Nevada, Inc. supplies connecting cables with ring lugs or military-type
circular connectors. The cable connector must be compatible with the 330505
connector (MIL-C-5015, 2 pin).
When installing the connecting cable, route it away from the moving
components of the machine and avoid sharp corners. To minimize noise, avoid
routing cables in the same cable tray with high voltage power lines. Tie the cable
to a stationary part of the machine to prevent it from whipping and eventual
failure. Prevent the cable from bending sharply, twisting, kinking, knotting, or
straining. To prevent physical damage route the cable through conduit. Before
pulling cable through conduit, protect the connector or terminals by wrapping
them with tape or a similar covering. Be sure that the cable does not rub against
rough or sharp surfaces.
Application Alert: Improper routing of cables through conduit can cause frayed
wiring, which may result in a short or loss of signal.

1.3.2 Routing Conduit

To route cable through conduit, connect one end of the conduit to the protective
enclosure or other structure in which the monitor is mounted. Connect the other
end of the conduit rigidly to a structure near the 330505. If the cable must be
routed inside lubrication oil lines, be sure it will not be subjected to temperatures
exceeding its specified operating range. Condensation traps or drains should be
employed

1.3.3 Routing Armored Cable

If the cable is not routed inside conduit, use armored cable and secure it to
supporting surfaces with clips or similar devices. Route the cable through
protected areas to reduce the chance of damage. Connect one end of the armor
directly to the enclosure or other structure in which the monitor is mounted.
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Connect the other end of the armor rigidly to a structure near the 330505. The
recommended minimum bend radius for armored cable is 38.1 mm (1.5 inches).

1.3.4 Sealing the Connecting Cable

When conduit-enclosed cable is routed through oil or gaseous environments, seal
the ends of the conduit to prevent leakage into the protected enclosure. Table 1
describes the strategies that should be used to seal conduit and the differential
pressures at which they apply.
Table 1. Conduit Sealing Techniques
Differential Pressure Seal Type
less than one atmosphere ZY5 cable seal similar to Bently Nevada P/N
10076-AA or duct seal putty.

greater than one atmosphere Special interconnecting cable. (Contact

Bently Nevada for details.)

Bently Nevada cable seals protect against splash and abrasion but they do not
protect against immersion. Contact Bently Nevada if greater protection is
required.

1.4 High Electromagnetic Noise Environment and

European Conformance (CE) Installation
For high electromagnetic noise environments or CE installation, the system rack,
EMI shield, and interconnect cable 021730341 must be thoroughly grounded to
provide a ground path for electromagnetic energy. Refer to the 3500 Rack
Installation and Maintenance manual for proper monitor installation, and follow
the field wiring instructions.
1Interconnect cable 02173034 electrically ties the sensor case to the shield, and
therefore the shield must be terminated with a 0.01uF, 300V capacitor as shown
in Figure 2 to prevent ground loops.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, nominal output will not deviate by more than 5% FSO.

Test Description Reference Specification Performance Criteria

ESD Immunity EN61000-4-2 Criteria B
Radiated Immunity EN610004-3 Criteria A
Electrical Fast Transient Immunity EN61000-4-4 Criteria B
Surge Immunity EN61000-4-5 Criteria B
Conducted Immunity EN61000-4-6 Criteria A
Magnetic Immunity EN61000-4-8 Criteria A

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Application Alert
The capacitor is required to prevent ground loops. If the
case of the machine that the 330505 Low Frequency
Velocity Sensor is mounted on is not at the same voltage
potential as the monitor’s common, a current will flow
through the shield of the interconnect cable. This current at
low levels could cause false readings or trips. At high levels,
this current could destroy the monitor if the capacitor is not
used.

Figure 2

1.5 Maintenance
This section shows how to check the performance of the 330505 Low Frequency
Velocity Sensor. The transducer system does not require verification at regular
intervals. You should, however, verify operation by using the following test setup
and performance procedures if any of the following conditions occur:
 the performance of the system changes or becomes erratic
 you suspect that the transducer is not calibrated properly

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Table 2 lists the recommended maintenance equipment. If the equipment is not
available, contact the nearest Bently Nevada field office, or return the transducer
to the factory or a testing laboratory for verification. Note that due to the low
frequency nature of the 330505, Bently Nevada Metrology can only provide NIST
traceable calibration data down to 4.5Hz
Table 2. Recommended Maintenance Equipment
Recommended Equipment Specification

MB Dynamics
Model PM50 Exciter Shake Table

MB Dynamics, Model 2250 Power

Amplifier
Krohn-Hite Model 1200A Function
Generator (Bently Nevada part number
02280852)

Tektronix 2235 Oscilloscope

Bently Nevada
Model 330180-50-00 Proximitor*
transducer
Model 330101-00-08-10-02-00 Probe
Model 330130-040-00-00 Extension
Cable
Power Supply, Bently Nevada TK15 -24.0 Vdc with minimum output current of
20 mA and less than 5 mV pp noise

AISI 4140 Steel Target Material 0.762 mm (0.030 in) thick, 21.6 mm (0.85 in)
diameter, 0.41 m rms (16 µin rms) rough-
ness

3 mA (Motorola part number 1N5309)

current diode (Bently Nevada part
number 00643485)

1.6 Test Setup

Step 1 – Connect test equipment as shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3 Test Equipment

Step 2 -- Mount the 4140 steel target to the shake table so that it is rigidly
attached to the moving armature.

Note: The probe and target assembly need to be rigid for the testing to be accurate.
Any mechanical "buzzing" sounds caused by a loose test setup will affect results.

Step 3 — Mount a 3300 XL/ 8 mm, 1 metre probe (part number 330101) such that
it is isolated from the motion of the shake table.
Step 4 — Connect the probe to a four metre extension cable (part number
330130-040-00-00) and Proximitor sensor (part number 330180-50-00).
Step 5 — Apply -24 Vdc power to the Proximitor sensor and monitor the output
with a voltmeter or oscilloscope.
Step 6 — Mount the sensor on the armature of the shake table using an
appropriate stud and torque to 5.5 N m (40 in lbs). The transducer requires a 3/8-
24 UNF stud.

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Step 7 — Support the interconnect cable of the transducer to prevent the
armature of the shake table from rubbing against the stationary part of the shake
table. If the armature rubs against the stationary part of the shake table, the
output signal from the 330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor and probe will be
distorted.
Step 8 — Adjust the probe-to-target gap so that the Proximitor sensor output is at
mid range, -10.0 ± 0.5 Vdc.
Step 9 — Apply a constant current of 3 mA to the sensor and monitor the output
with a voltmeter or oscilloscope.

1.7 Performance Test Procedure

Step 1 -- Set the signal generator to 100 ± 1 Hz and adjust the signal amplitude so
that the Proximitor sensor output is 0.318 ± 0.003 V pp (0.112 ± 0.001 V rms).
Make sure that the shake table is generating a sinusoidal waveform. This signal
corresponds to a peak-to-peak displacement of 0.0404 mm (0.00159 in) and a
zero to peak velocity of 12.7 mm/s (0.5 in/s).
Step 2 — Verify that the output of the 330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor is
between 0.4572 and 0.5588 Vpp (0.1616 to 0.1975 V rms) at 25 ± 5°C (77 ± 9°F). If
the output is not in this range, return it to a factory authorized repair center for
further evaluation and disposition.

1.7.1 Polarity Test Procedure

Use this test to verify the proper phase response. Any out of phase response will
adversely affect machinery balancing.
Step 1— Connect the cable to the transducer
Step 2— Power the transducer per figure 3.
Step 3— Set the time base on the oscilloscope to 20 milliseconds/division.
Step 4— Hold the velocity sensor in hand and lightly tap the mounting stud.
Observe that the waveform on the oscilloscope first goes positive as shown in
Figure 4. If it goes negative first, return it to a factory authorized repair center for
further evaluation and disposition.

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Figure 4

1.7.2 Transducer Cleaning Instructions

The 330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor does not need to be cleaned
regularly. However, if the transducer must be cleaned, use a dry or slightly moist
cloth and wipe the outside of the transducer. Do not use solvents, strong acids, or
strong bases to clean the transducer

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2. Field Testing and Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure to test an installed 330505 and isolate a suspected
malfunction. The 330505 is a hermetically sealed unit with no adjustments or field
repairable components. If you determine that the 330505 is not functioning
properly, return it to a factory authorized repair center for further evaluation and
disposition.
When the 330505 is used with a Bently Nevada monitoring system, a sensor fault
is indicated when the monitor's OK LED goes OFF. A fault may be due to a sensor
malfunction or a malfunction in the field wiring. Before troubleshooting a
suspected problem, check that the sensor has been correctly installed, that all
connections are secured and in the proper locations. If the sensor is properly
installed, use the following steps to help identify the problem.

2.1 Perform Loop Checks

Make sure to perform Loop Testing of the monitoring system on every installation.
If a velomitor shows a bias voltage of -7.1Vdc, there is a good chance that the
transducer’s wires have been swapped. The Channel status will indicate an OK
status because the bias voltage is inside the OK limits and the sensor will indicate
no vibration even when vibration is present due to the wires being swapped
during installation. Always verify the bias voltage of the sensor at the 3500 display
against the specified bias voltage indicated in the datasheet or manual for that
specific transducer.

2.2 Fault Indication #1 Cause/Solution

Bently Nevada Monitor OK LED is off
Monitor Power is off.
Check that the monitor power supply is plugged in and power is on.
Interconnect cable is disconnected, connected loosely, or connected to the
wrong monitor.
Verify that the sensor is connected to the correct monitor and to the correct
monitor terminals. Check that the screws are tight.
Interconnect cable is disconnected, connection is loose at the sensor, or
sensor is open/shorted.
Verify that the sensor is connected either visually or by measuring the DC bias
voltage between terminals “A” and “B” on the monitor (with the cable connected
to the sensor and monitor). The absolute value should be 12±1 Vdc at room
temperature. If the measured DC bias voltage is not within the values indicated
and the interconnect cable has been verified not to be a problem (by using the
next two steps), then the sensor may be damaged.
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Interconnect Cable is Damaged: Shorted
Visually inspect the interconnect cable for apparent damage. Disconnect the
interconnect cable at both ends and measure the resistance between the two
conductors, "A" to "B". If intermittent or shorted, replace the cable.
Interconnect Cable is Damaged: Open
Disconnect the interconnect cable at both ends. Then short the two conductors
together at one end and measure the resistance of the cable at the other end. If
open circuited, replace the cable.

2.3 Fault Indication #2 Cause/Solution

Unusually low vibration with non-machine related low level, broadband noise.
Sensor signal is not isolated, is shorted to the case or has noise coupled to the
signal.
Measure the resistance between the "A" terminal and case and "B" terminal and
case of the transducer. If the resistance is not 1MΩ or greater, replace the sensor.

2.4 Fault Indication #3 Cause/Solution

A change in the output of the transducer has occurred that is not caused by a
change in machine vibration.
Parts or connections of the transducer have worked loose or are damaged.
Verify that the transducer case is properly torqued to its stud, also using thread
locker to ensure the connection remains secure. If the response has not changed
or is still unacceptable, replace the transducer with a working spare.
If the problem persists, the fault may be in the machine. If the problem is resolved,
dispose of the transducer according to federal, state, and local requirements. If
the transducer is still covered by its Service Plan, return it to your local Bently
Nevada office.

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