Low-noise sensing solutions for wind turbines
Summary
The capabilities and sophistication of today’s Industrial Machine Sensors means they are an integral part of most manufacturing systems, such as wind turbines and those used for critical condition monitoring applications. Condition monitoring on critical machinery can involve complex algorithms, extracting fault vibration frequencies from a spectrum of signals with early detection being a key requirement. This expertise has placed Sensonics in the unique position of being able to part transfer and apply this knowledge to the established range of PZS accelerometers which are regarded as ‘best-in-class’ for low noise performance for wind turbine applications, critical when carrying out vibration analysis from a condition monitoring system (CMS). The proven shear mode constructed PZS accelerometer series have been supplied for numerous wind turbine applications over the past ten years and the ongoing enhancement of the range provides a frequency response down to 0.1Hz. Available in straight and side exit mechanical configurations with mounting threads to suite most applications, the PZS is supplied with either a 2-pin connector or integral cable, offering protection up to IP68.