4B Group unveils new Vibmil vibration sensor
25/06/2024
4B Group has unveiled its latest innovation, the Vibmil vibration sensor (Vibmil), a condition monitoring solution designed for continuous monitoring of vibration levels and temperature in industrial environments and hazardous areas up to ATEX/IECEx Zone 20 and Class II Div 1.
Vibmil is a current loop-powered accelerometer, delivering precise vibration root mean square (RMS) velocity readings through a 4-20 mA output. Encased in a robust stainless steel enclosure with a 3/4" NPT thread for conduit connection, Vibmil assures durability in the harshest industrial conditions. For added versatility, it can be supplied with optional inbuilt negative temperature coefficient (NTC) or PT100 temperature sensors.
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Designed with ease of use in mind, the Vibmil comes equipped with a female 1/4"-28 UNF mounting thread, allowing secure attachment using screws, studs or mounting studs. Optional converters to M8 and M6 male threads provide additional flexibility.
Integration into control systems is seamless, due to the two-wire loop-powered accelerometer providing linearised output from 4 mA to 20 mA, proportional to the sensor’s measuring range.
“The Vibmil has been designed with our core markets in mind,” explained Sam Payne, 4B Group CTO for electronics. “The mandatory requirement to have ATEX/IECEx/Class II Div 1 approved products within dust hazard locations means that many similar products on the market are not suitable. The Vibmil can be installed with confidence within the most demanding dust hazard areas.
Also, the added temperature sensor option means the condition monitoring applications, which were previously surface temperature only, can now add that extra level of analysis and visibility of the running state of a machine.”
