Meggitt Sensing Systems has added three new accelerometers with M12 connectors to its product line. The M12 connector makes it easy to implement vibration monitoring where the existing infrastructure is already built around the M12 standard, such as the process industries. Several compatible M12 connector-cable assemblies are also now available.

Accelerometers with M12 connectors make it easier for the process industries to implement vibration monitoring, which saves money and reduces downtime by monitoring rotating machinery and providing advance warning of an impending fault. The M12 connector makes this easier because it is compatible with the existing infrastructure and stock of cables and connectors. Maintenance professionals are familiar with installing these connectors, which will facilitate adopting cost-saving vibration monitoring programs on critical assets and balance of plant equipment.

Meggitt’s new M12-style accelerometers are 100 mV/g general purpose vibration sensors, all with excellent sensitivity tolerance and an acceleration range of 80g. Unlike competitors’ M12 accelerometers, Wilcoxon Research accelerometers are hermetically sealed using a fused glass to metal connector and all welded construction, and are rated for operation in environments up to 120° C. The 786A-M12 is a top-exit sensor with a tight +5% sensitivity tolerance. The 787AM8-M12 is a low-profile, side-exit sensor, also with a +5% sensitivity tolerance. The 787BM8-M12 is a low-profile, side-exit sensor with a +10% sensitivity tolerance. The three general purpose accelerometers have M8, M6, and 1/4-28 mounting options and are suited to industrial machinery health monitoring of rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, compressors, vibrating conveyors, chillers, gearboxes, reciprocating compressors, blowers, cooling towers, mixers, turbines and centrifuges.
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