Bently Nevada 177313-01-02-00 TK-3e Electric Driven Proximity System Test Kit

Product Description

The Bently Nevada 177313-01-02-00 is a portable, electric-driven TK-3e Proximity System Test Kit designed to verify and calibrate proximity transducer systems and monitor readouts. By mechanically simulating shaft vibration and position, the 177313-01-02-00 provides a precise physical reference to check loop linearity and alarm trip points in the field or workshop. This kit is a vital tool for preventing false trips and ensuring reliable machinery protection across power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities.

Ordering Information & Suffix Breakdown

• Base Model: 177313 — Electric Driven TK-3e Proximity System Test Kit
• 01 (Scale Units): English Imperial Micrometer (Calibrated in Mils, 0 – 1000 mils range)
• 02 (Power Cord Type): European Style Power Cord
• 00 (Agency Approvals): No Approvals / Standard Commercial Option

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & Engineering Notes

• Target Material Match: The wobble plate and target button use AISI 4140 alloy steel to replicate actual machine shafts. Testing eddy-current probes against other metals will cause invalid voltage scale factor (ASF) readings.
• Oscilloscope Not Required: System verification can be completed using only a standard digital multimeter. Dynamic vibration amplitudes are determined by peak-to-peak DC voltage outputs from the Proximitor Sensor.
• Voltage Alert: This specific unit (-02 power option) requires a 190-250 Vac line supply. Do not operate on standard 110 Vac power grids, as the electric drive motor will lack the necessary torque to reach rated speeds.

Important Field Safety & Operation Advice

• Tip Damage Prevention: Never adjust probe clearance while the wobble plate motor is running. Always set the baseline gap with the motor stopped to avoid catastrophic damage to the ceramic probe tip at high cpm.
• Linearity Calibration Steps: Mount the probe in the micrometer assembly. Move the target until it contacts the probe tip, then back away in 10-mil increments. Ensure the Proximitor Sensor DC output changes by exactly 2.0 VDC per 10 mils for standard 200 mV/mil systems.
• Surface Maintenance: Keep the AISI 4140 steel target surface clean and free of oil, grit, or rust. Surface imperfections introduce mechanical and electrical runout that compromises calibration data.