The Bently Nevada 990-04-50-01-CN, also cataloged as the 990 2-Wire Vibration Transmitter, operates as a dedicated hardware component for proximity probe signal conditioning and 4-20 mA loop current conversion within machinery protection platforms.
| Option Code | Option Description | Technical Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 990 | Base Model | 2-Wire Vibration Transmitter |
| -04 | Full-Scale Option | 0 to 100 um peak-to-peak measurement range |
| -50 | System Length Option | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) total system length |
| -01 | Mounting Option | 35 mm DIN rail clips installed |
| -CN | Agency Approval Option | ATEX/IECEx and Chinese NEPSI hazardous area approvals |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 990-04-50-01-CN |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Product Type | Vibration Transmitters |
| Measurement Range | 0 to 100 um peak-to-peak |
| System Length | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
| Input Device | Accepts 1 non-contacting 3300 NSv Proximity Probe and extension cable |
| Output Signal | 4-20 mA loop current proportional to vibration amplitude |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail clips |
| Agency Approvals | ATEX, IECEx, and NEPSI hazardous area marking |
| Construction | Potted internal assembly for high-humidity environments |
| Power Consumption | Loop-powered via output 4-20 mA current loop |
The module conditions raw high-frequency signals from a 3300 NSv proximity probe system across a 5.0-meter system length. Non-isolated PROX OUT and COM terminals deliver direct dynamic vibration and static gap voltage signals, requiring physical probe gap voltage validation to maintain a nominal -10 VDC bias at target center. Integrated potted construction and internal filtering facilitate cross-talk suppression and signal integrity when multiple transmitters are co-located in densely wired instrument enclosures.
Q: What mechanisms prevent false alarm tripping during power interruption or probe fault states?
A: The transmitter incorporates a power-up inhibit circuit to block line voltage transient errors during startup, alongside a Not OK/Signal Defeat circuit that clamps high output signals caused by a damaged proximity probe or loose wiring.
Q: How are calibration adjustments performed on the transmitter in the field?
A: Zero and span potentiometers are accessible under the front label, allowing field technicians to calibrate the loop current output directly using the integrated Test Input Pin for verification.
Q: Does the transmitter require a separate external Proximitor Sensor unit?
A: No, the transmitter features an integrated Proximitor Sensor circuit inside a single potted module housing, eliminating the need for an external signal conditioner.
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