St6911 Ipt™ Acceleration Vibration Transducer St6917 Ipt™ Velocity Vibration Transducer
St6911 Ipt™ Acceleration Vibration Transducer St6917 Ipt™ Velocity Vibration Transducer
St6911 Ipt™ Acceleration Vibration Transducer St6917 Ipt™ Velocity Vibration Transducer
OVERVIEW
Capable of sensing a wide range of vibration
frequencies, the ST6911 and ST6917 are ide-
al for a variety of machines. With both mod-
els, a built-in amplifier provides a high level,
low impedance 4-20 mA output to interface
with PLC, DCS, or 4-20mA monitors. Both
models incorporate a temperature stabilized
circuit and amplifier, packaged in a stainless
steel case designed to operate continually
in a wet, corrosive environment of 100°C
(212°F). The sensing circuit is electrically
isolated to 500vrms. Although shipped stan-
dard with a 1/4-28 to 1/4-28 mounting stud,
other mounting configurations are available.
Signal wiring is made mistake proof with
the IPT™ (Independent Polarity Terminal)
feature making the transmitters indifferent
to wiring reversal.
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
5/8-24 UNEF-2A ST6911 55.3 [2.18]
2 PIN (MIL-C-5015)
41.1 [1.62]
41.1 [1.62]
Units: mm [in]
Weight: 91 g (3.2 oz)
WIRING DIAGRAM
25.4 [1.0]
ST6911
ST6917
WIRING
The ST6911/ST6917 is connected like any other loop powered transmitter. Connect the field
wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram shown above. The ST6911/ST6917 transmitter
requires a minimum of 10 VDC for proper operation. The minimum loop power supply volt-
age required is 10 VDC plus 1 volt for each 50 W of loop resistance.
The maximum loop power supply voltage that may be applied is 30 VDC. The maximum loop
resistance (RL) is calculated by the equation:
Scaling of the display is on the basis of the range of the transmitter. For the ST6911, the
measurement parameter name is “vibration” and the units are “g” (1g= 386 inches per
square second). The example below is based on a standard 10 g transmitter. For the ST6917,
the measurement parameter name is “vibration” and the units are “ips” (inches per second)
or “mm/s” (millimeters per second). The example below is based on a standard 1.0 ips
transmitter.
In order to prevent nuisance alarms, due to transient operating conditions, program a time
delay into the alarm. Momentary “jolts” that can occur at start-up or during some operating
condition changes, do not reflect a machine steady state operating condition. The indicated
vibration level must cross the threshold level and stay above it for a preset time before any
alarm action is taken. A 2- to 3-second delay is normally applied to most machinery.
Some rough starting machinery may also need a start-up time lockout for alarms. A start-up
lockout is different than a time delay! Both may be needed.
Both transducers measure seismic vibration at the attachment point on the machine. Their
sensitive direction is through their cylindrical bodies. They will not measure side to side mo-
tion. The ST6911 measures acceleration vibration in g’s (peak or RMS). The ST6917 measures
velocity vibration in ips (inches per second). Both, acceleration and velocity vibration are
common measurement for a large variety of machinery.
Typical transmitter mounting for casing vibration measurements is in the horizontal direction
at the bearing housings. Usually the horizontal direction is more sensitive because of the way
machinery is typically mounted.
CALIBRATION
The ST6911 and ST6917 transmitters have been factory calibrated for the full scale vibration
level marked on the label. If the calibration is in doubt the unit can be verified in the field by
following the procedures outlined below. Note that there are no Zero and Span adjustments
on the transmitter.
2. Span Verification Subject the transmitter to a known vibration within the full scale
range marked on the label. If using a portable vibration shaker where it can be tested
at full scale, the output should be 20 mA ± 0.8mA. If using another reference, like a
similar machine, calculate the current value on a proportional basis.
The output level can also be compared to a vibration level read on a portable vibration meter.
This reading should be taken as close to the transmitter location as possible.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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