TQ 422 & TQ 432 / EA 402 /

IQS 452
Proximity System :
TQ 422 & TQ 432 Pressure-
Proof Proximity Transducers
EA 402 Extension Cable
IQS 452 Signal Conditioner

FEATURES

] Designed for high-pressure applications

TQ 422 with BOA
Certified for use in potentially explosive protection
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atmospheres

] Non-contacting measurement system based on

eddy current principle

] 5 m and 10 m systems

TQ 432 without
] Temperature compensated system BOA protection

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] Voltage or current output with protection against

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short circuits

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CHARACTERISTICS

Measuring range:

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4 mm

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] Transducer temperature range:
-25°C to +140°C

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] Sensitivity:
4 mV/μm or 1.25 μA/μm IQS 452

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] Frequency response:
DC to 20 kHz (-3 dB)

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DESCRIPTION

This proximity system allows contactless The transducer body is available only with metric
measurement of the relative displacement of moving thread. The TQ 432 version is intended for reverse-
machine elements. The system is based around a mount applications. The TQ 422/432 has an integral
TQ 422 or TQ 432 non-contacting transducer and its coaxial cable, terminated with an AMP-type connector.
matching IQS 452 signal conditioner. Together, these Various cable lengths (integral and extension) may be
form a calibrated proximity system in which each ordered.
component is interchangeable. The system outputs a
voltage or current proportional to the distance The IQS 452 signal conditioner contains an HF
between the transducer tip and the target (e.g. modulator/demodulator that supplies a driving signal
machine shaft). to the transducer. This generates the necessary
electromagnetic field used to measure the gap. The

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Both the TQ 422 and the TQ 432 are specially conditioner circuitry is made of high-quality

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designed for high-pressure applications, with the components and is mounted in an aluminium
transducer tip withstanding pressures of up to 100 bar. extrusion.

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This makes them particularly suitable for measuring
relative displacement or vibration on submerged The TQ 422/432 transducer can be matched with a

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pumps and various types of hydraulic turbines (e.g. single EA 402 extension cable. Optional junction
Kaplan and Francis). boxes and housings offer mechanical protection of the
integral and extension cable connectors.

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The active part of the transducer is a coil of wire that is
moulded inside the tip of the device, which is made of The proximity system is powered by associated

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PEEK (polyetheretherketone). The transducer body is processor modules or a rack power supply.
made of stainless steel. The target material must, in all
cases, be metallic.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Overall Proximity System

OPERATION
Sensitivity : 4 mV/μm (100 mV/mil) using IQS 452 Version 0XX
1.25 μA/μm (31.2 μA/mil) using IQS 452 Version 1XX
Linear measuring range (typical) : 0 - 4.0 mm, corresponding to
-2.4 V to -18.4 V output using IQS 452 Version 0XX
15.75 mA to 20.75 mA output using IQS 452 Version 1XX
Linearity : See system performance curves
Frequency response : DC to 20 kHz (-3 dB)
Interchangeability of elements : All components in system are interchangeable

ENVIRONMENTAL
Use in explosive atmospheres
• EC type examination certificate : LCIE 02 ATEX 6086 X II 2 G (Zones 1, 2) EEx ib IIC T6 to T3

For specific parameters of the mode of protection concerned and special conditions for safe use, please refer to the “EC type
examination certificate” that is available from Vibro-Meter SA on demand.

• CSA standard : Certificate 1514309 (LR 62075-5),

Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C and D Ex ia

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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

SYSTEM CALIBRATION
Calibration temperature : +23°C ± 5°C
Target material : VCL 140 steel (1.7225)
Note : If special calibration is required, please define the alloy precisely or supply a sample of alloy
(min. Ø 50 mm / 1 cm thick)

TOTAL SYSTEM LENGTH (TSL)

Due to the characteristics of the coaxial cable, an "electrical trimming" of the nominal length of the integral and
extension cables is necessary to optimize the system performance and the transducer interchangeability.
TSL for a 5 m chain : 4.4 m minimum
TSL for a 10 m chain : 8.8 m minimum

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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

Performance Curves for TQ 422 / 432 Transducer with IQS 452 Version 0XX or Version 1XX Conditioner

Typical gap error

(μm) referenced
to 4 mV/μm line

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The offset is due to the

protection cap (thickness
0.6 mm) that covers the coil GAP (mm)
located in the tip of the
transducer

Proximity transducer: TQ 422 / TQ 432

Signal conditioner: IQS 452
Standard target material: VCL 140 (1.7225)
Equivalent materials : A 37.11 (1.0065), AFNOR 40 CD4, AISI 4137

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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

TQ 422 / TQ 432 Proximity Transducer

GENERAL
Transducer input requirements : High-frequency power source via matching conditioner type
IQS 452

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature ranges
• Transducer : -25°C to +140°C with drift < 5%
• Cable : -100°C to +200°C
• Connector : -65°C to +85°C
Protection class : IP 68 according to IEC 529 and DIN 40050
Maximum pressure

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• Transducer tip : 100 bar (TQ 422 and TQ 432)

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• Transducer/cable assembly : 10 bar (with BOA option)
1 bar (without BOA option)

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Transducer construction : Wire coil Ø 8 mm, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) tip,
encapsulated in stainless steel body (1.4435) with high-

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temperature epoxy glue
Integral cable : FEP covered 70 Ω coaxial cable, Ø 3.6 mm
• Option : BOA stainless steel armour sheathing

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Connector : Miniature coaxial male connector type AMP 1-330 723-0

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NB : This should be hand-tightened only when connecting

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IQS 452 Signal Conditioner

OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage output, 3-wire configuration
• Voltage at min. GAP : -2.4 V
• Voltage at max. GAP : -18.4 V
• Dynamic range : 16 V
• Output impedance : 500 Ω
• Short-circuit current : 45 mA

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Current output, 2-wire configuration
• Current at min. GAP : 15.75 mA

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• Current at max. GAP : 20.75 mA

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• Dynamic range : 5 mA
Output capacitance : 1 nF

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Output inductance : 100 μH

SUPPLY

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Voltage : -20 V to -32 V

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Current : 13 ± 1 mA (25 mA max.)
Supply input capacitance : 1 nF

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Supply input inductance : 100 μH

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

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(According to DIN 40040)
Temperature range
• Operation : -30°C to +70°C
• Storage : -40°C to +80°C
Humidity
• Operation and storage : Max. 95% non condensing
Vibration
• Operation and storage : 2 g peak between 10 Hz and 500 Hz
Protection class : IP 40

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Construction material : Injection moulded aluminium

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Input : Stainless steel coaxial female socket
Output and power : Screw terminal strip

WEIGHT
Standard version : Approx. 140 g
Exi version : Approx. 220 g

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DIMENSIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

TQ 422 Proximity Transducer

Stainless steel “BOA Duo”

HEX. 16
protection, min. bending radius :
(i) static (bent once) = 20 mm FEP coaxial cable,
(ii) dynamic (several) = 75 mm minimum bending Blue marker sleeves
HEX. 30 radius = 20 mm for intrinsically safe
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Ordering Number :
111 - 422 - 000 - 01 A B 1 C E F G H

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Environment (A) Total System

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Standard 1 Length (H)
Explosive 2 05 5 m length

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10 10 m length

Body Integral Cable (E)

Thread (B) 1 m length 010
M20x1.5 1 5 m length 050 BOA Length (G)
10 m length 100 000 No BOA
010 For 1 m integral cable
Body Length (C) 050 For 5 m integral cable
42 mm 042 100 For 10 m integral cable
72 mm 072 Cable Protection (F)
92 mm 092
None 0
120 mm 120
BOA 1
150 mm 150
180 mm 180
Notes :
(1) All dimensions are in mm.
(2) The total system length (dimension “H” ) is the sum of the lengths of the integral cable and the extension cable.
(3) For details on cable length tolerances, please refer to the section ”Total System Length (TSL)” on page 3.

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TQ 432 Proximity Transducer

HEX. 30 O-ring HEX. 30 Stainless steel

FEP coaxial cable,
seal minimum bending
“BOA Duo” protection,
Ø22x1.5 radius = 20 mm
minimum bending radius :
(i) static (bent once) = 20 mm
(ii) dynamic (several) = 75 mm Blue marker
sleeves for
intrinsically safe
version

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111 - 432 - 000 - 01 A B 1 C E F G H

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Environment (A) Total System
Standard 1 Length (H)
Explosive 2 05 5 m length
10 10 m length
Integral Cable (E)

Body 1 m length* 010

Thread (B) 5 m length 050
M20x1.5 1 10 m length 100
BOA Length (G)
* 838 to 1143 according
to API 670 000 No BOA
010 For 1 m integral cable
Body Length (C) Cable Protection (F) 050 For 5 m integral cable
100 For 10 m integral cable
42 mm 042 None 0
BOA 1

Notes :
(1) All dimensions are in mm.
(2) The total system length (dimension “H” ) is the sum of the lengths of the integral cable and the extension cable.
(3) For details on cable length tolerances, please refer to the section ”Total System Length (TSL)” on page 3.

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EA 402 Extension Cable

FEP coaxial cable, Stainless steel Blue marker sleeves

minimum bending BOA protection, for intrinsically safe
radius 20 mm minimum bending version
radius 50 mm
shrinksleeve
on the

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Ordering Number : 913 - 402 - 000 - 01 A E F G

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Environment (A) BOA Length (G)

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Standard 1 000 None
Explosive 2 038 3.8 m
048 4.8 m
088 8.8 m

Cable Length (E) Cable Protection (F)

4.0 m 040 None 0
∅ 3.6

5.0 m 050 BOA 1

BOA + sleeve 2
9.0 m 090

Note :
(1) All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise stated.
(2) For details on cable length tolerances, please refer to the section ”Total System Length (TSL)” on page 3.

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IQS 452 Signal Conditioner

Power and signal terminal strip

Female connector to

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proximity transducer

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To order please specify :

Total System
IQS Type Mode Sensitivity Version Ordering Number

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Length
Voltage 5m Standard 204-452-000-01

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output, 4 mV/μm 10 m Standard 204-452-000-02
3-wire 5m Exi 204-452-000-03

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configuration 10 m Exi 204-452-000-04
IQS 452
Current 5m Standard 204-452-000-11

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output, 1.25 μA/μm 10 m Standard 204-452-000-12
2-wire 5m Exi 204-452-000-13

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configuration 1) 10 m Exi 204-452-000-14
1) Current output is used in conjunction with GSI 124 galvanic separation

ACCESSORIES

JB 118 Junction box

SG 102 Cable feedthrough

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