{"product_id":"190501-01-00-cn-bently-nevada-velomitor-ct-velocity-transducer","title":"190501-01-00-CN Bently Nevada Velomitor CT Velocity Transducer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190501-01-00-00 (190501-01-00)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized low-frequency version of the industry-standard Velomitor Piezo-velocity Sensor.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineered by Bently Nevada for high-precision machinery protection, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelomitor CT (Cooling Tower)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransducer is optimized to measure casing vibration velocity on cooling tower fans and air-cooled heat-exchanger assemblies. It is specifically designed for equipment operating at or above 90 rpm (typically 100 to 300 rpm).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eBy capturing vibration frequencies generated by both the fan motor and the speed reducer, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190501-01-00-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows plant operators to detect early-stage mechanical wear, preventing catastrophic failures and significantly reducing unplanned downtime in power generation and industrial processing plants.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model number\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190501-01-00-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edefines the specific hardware and certification configuration as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190501\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e: Base Model for the Velomitor CT Velocity Transducer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e01 (Mounting Hardware Option)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provided with a 3\/8-in 24 to 3\/8-in 24 mounting stud for secure mechanical attachment to the machine casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e00 (Connection Option)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003e: Features a top-mounted, 2-pin MIL-C-5015 connection interface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e00 (Agency Approval Option)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard configuration without specific hazardous area certifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e190501-01-00-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.94 mV\/mm\/s (100 mV\/in\/s) +\/- 5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Hz to 1.0 kHz (90 to 60,000 cpm) +\/- 3.0 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelocity Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63.5 mm\/s pk (2.5 in\/s pk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +85 deg Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Bias Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.1 Vdc +\/- 1.0 Vdc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Torque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5 N-m (40 in-lbf)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5000 g pk, maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 297 g (10.5 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Velomitor CT differ from a standard Piezo-velocity sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eThe CT (Cooling Tower) version is specifically tuned for lower frequencies (down to 1.5 Hz), making it ideal for the slow rotational speeds of cooling tower fans where standard sensors lack sufficient sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this transducer be mounted at any angle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190501-01-00-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports any mounting orientation, allowing for flexible installation on both horizontal and vertical gearboxes or motor casings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cabling is recommended for signal integrity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the maximum cable length is 305 m, a recommended length of 219 m (720 ft) is advised for high-frequency vibration (1 kHz) to prevent signal degradation due to cable capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Preparation and Mounting Torque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003eTo ensure accurate data acquisition, the mounting surface must be a 33 mm (1.3 in) diameter flat area.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a mounting torque of exactly 4.5 N-m (40 in-lbf). Under-torquing leads to poor high-frequency response, while over-torquing can damage the 316L stainless steel base or internal piezo-elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190501-01-00-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for 100% condensing humidity environments, common in cooling tower interiors. However, it is not rated for submerged operation. For maximum longevity in chemical-laden cooling tower plumes, ensure the MIL-C-5015 connector is properly sealed with a compatible boot or weather-proof conduit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring and Polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal electronics are isolated from the case to prevent ground loops.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003eDuring installation, observe that Pin A goes positive relative to Pin B when the velocity move is from the base toward the top of the transducer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668324315499,"sku":"190501-01-00-00","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/190501-01-00-cnsame-day-delivery-3dmv2eklykl_b011bd7b-c289-4ace-a4f1-b20abb59b161.jpg?v=1765521260","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/190501-01-00-cn-bently-nevada-velomitor-ct-velocity-transducer","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}