Linearity Check and Calibration Of Vibration Probe (Axial and Radial) & Proximitor

In this article we are discussing the very easy and basic method of calibration of vibration probe. Most of engineers and technicians think its very difficult to play with vibration instruments because in normal operation you face very minimum chances to touch these instruments. Follow the following steps one by one for linearity check and calibration of vibration probe and proximeter.

1.)  NATURE OF ACTIVITY 
  •  Linearity.
  • Check for Radial and Axial vibration probes 7200 and 3300 series

2.)   TEST INSTRUMENTS VIBRATION PROBE:

  •    Digital
  •    Multi-meter and TK-3 vibration calibration device

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3.)  PROCEDURE OF CALIBRATION OF VIBRATION PROBE CHECKING:

  1. Obtain work permit from Operations.
  2. Explain to the operation that the work will be carried out is Vibration probe linearity test. Ask the operations to ensure that the stated compressor/fan is ready & safe to perform the linearity test. By-pass the vibration ESD interlocks, if it is required during plant operation using deviation form.
  3. Before removing vibration probes, ensure that lube oil and seal oil should be stop.
  4. Remove vibration probe and open the respective junction box where proximitor of vibration probe is mounted.
  5. Ensure that vibration probe is properly connected to its own extension cable.
  6. Mount vibration probe on micrometer of TK-3 by using appropriate adaptor. Set probe in close vicinity of micrometer spindle at zero reading on micrometer.

 

7.  Measure DC voltage between common and supply terminal of its proximitor using digital  multi meter and ensure that it voltage should e between – 22.5 to -24 VDC.
8.   Connect digital meter across common and output terminal of proximitor and note down its reading at zero micrometer position.
9.   Rotate and move the knob of micro meter from zero position to 10 mills so micrometer spindle goes away from the face of probe and note down multi meter voltage reading.
10.  Likewise you rotate micrometer position knob in step of 10 mills gradually up to 100 mill and note down corresponding digital multi meter reading.
11. Tabulate the reading of micrometer 0 to 100 mill VS corresponding  voltage reading of multi meter.
12. Calculate the linearity scale factor of vibration probe using above tabulation. It should be 200  ±10 % milli Volt/mill.
References for doing linearity check
–         Junction diagrams
–         Schematic diagrams
–         Respective loop drawings
–         Manufacturer’s Operation & Maintenance Manual (BNC)

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