Allen-Bradley EK-2110-30-05-1-10 Series Eddy-Current Probe
Configured for non-contact shaft vibration and rotor position monitoring in 2100-series machinery monitoring platforms, the Allen-Bradley EK-2110-30-05-1-10 ( EK-2110 Eddy Current Displacement Probe) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The catalog number structure for the EK-2110 series identifies core physical construction and electrical cable parameters:
- EK-2110 : Base 2100-series eddy-current displacement probe family.
- 30 : 30 mm probe tip diameter body configuration.
- 05 : 5 m total extension cable length integration.
- 1 : 1 m integrated armored lead section for mechanical protection.
- 10 : Standard thread/mounting option code within the 2100-series matrix.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | EK-2110-30-05-1-10 |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 63.5 mm x 88.9 mm x 12.7 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20 to 80 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive transducer (powered via 2100-series driver module) |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensors |
| System Series | 2100 Condition Monitoring Series |
| Measurement Principle | Non-contact eddy-current sensing |
| Measured Variables | Shaft vibration, axial displacement, rotor position |
| Probe Tip Diameter | 30 mm |
| Housing Type | Cylindrical threaded sensor body |
| Extension Cable | 5 m overall length |
| Armored Lead | 1 m integrated flexible armored section |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Network Integration
In high-speed machinery monitoring systems, the EK-2110 transducer connects directly to 2100-series driver and processor hardware to maintain backplane bus communication velocity and real-time analog signal conditioning. The driver module scales the high-frequency RF field created at the 30 mm probe tip into a calibrated voltage proportional to the physical gap. By offloading analog signal linearization from the controller layer, the system preserves low latency and firmware flash compatibility across local rack backplanes, enabling deterministic I/O density scaling and rapid response for continuous API 670 machinery protection loop execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the physical gap voltage calibrated during mechanical installation?
A: Adjust the mechanical thread engagement until the DC gap voltage measured at the driver output terminals reads the target voltage specified by the driver calibration curve (typically -10 VDC at mid-range) prior to tightening the mounting locknut.
Q: Can the 5 m cable be shortened or spliced in the field?
A: No. Cutting or splicing the extension cable or armored lead alters the total system inductance and capacitance, invalidating the driver calibration scale factor and corrupting vibration measurement accuracy.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the 30 mm probe tip and threaded body for debris, metal filings, or mechanical damage before insertion into the mounting bracket or bearing housing.
- Thread the sensor body into the mounting hole until the physical gap matches the required mid-scale DC voltage output on the driver unit.
- Tighten the probe body locknut to secure the sensor assembly against high-amplitude structural vibration.
- Route the 1 m armored cable section away from sharp enclosure edges and avoid exceeding the minimum cable bend radius.
- Connect the 5 m extension cable shield directly to the dedicated instrumentation ground terminal at the monitor panel end to prevent ground loops and RF cross-talk.
Allen-Bradley EK-2110-30-05-1-10 Series Eddy-Current Probe
Allen-Bradley EK-2110-30-05-1-10 Series Eddy-Current Probe
Configured for non-contact shaft vibration and rotor position monitoring in 2100-series machinery monitoring platforms, the Allen-Bradley EK-2110-30-05-1-10 ( EK-2110 Eddy Current Displacement Probe) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The catalog number structure for the EK-2110 series identifies core physical construction and electrical cable parameters:
- EK-2110 : Base 2100-series eddy-current displacement probe family.
- 30 : 30 mm probe tip diameter body configuration.
- 05 : 5 m total extension cable length integration.
- 1 : 1 m integrated armored lead section for mechanical protection.
- 10 : Standard thread/mounting option code within the 2100-series matrix.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | EK-2110-30-05-1-10 |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 63.5 mm x 88.9 mm x 12.7 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20 to 80 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive transducer (powered via 2100-series driver module) |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensors |
| System Series | 2100 Condition Monitoring Series |
| Measurement Principle | Non-contact eddy-current sensing |
| Measured Variables | Shaft vibration, axial displacement, rotor position |
| Probe Tip Diameter | 30 mm |
| Housing Type | Cylindrical threaded sensor body |
| Extension Cable | 5 m overall length |
| Armored Lead | 1 m integrated flexible armored section |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Network Integration
In high-speed machinery monitoring systems, the EK-2110 transducer connects directly to 2100-series driver and processor hardware to maintain backplane bus communication velocity and real-time analog signal conditioning. The driver module scales the high-frequency RF field created at the 30 mm probe tip into a calibrated voltage proportional to the physical gap. By offloading analog signal linearization from the controller layer, the system preserves low latency and firmware flash compatibility across local rack backplanes, enabling deterministic I/O density scaling and rapid response for continuous API 670 machinery protection loop execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the physical gap voltage calibrated during mechanical installation?
A: Adjust the mechanical thread engagement until the DC gap voltage measured at the driver output terminals reads the target voltage specified by the driver calibration curve (typically -10 VDC at mid-range) prior to tightening the mounting locknut.
Q: Can the 5 m cable be shortened or spliced in the field?
A: No. Cutting or splicing the extension cable or armored lead alters the total system inductance and capacitance, invalidating the driver calibration scale factor and corrupting vibration measurement accuracy.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the 30 mm probe tip and threaded body for debris, metal filings, or mechanical damage before insertion into the mounting bracket or bearing housing.
- Thread the sensor body into the mounting hole until the physical gap matches the required mid-scale DC voltage output on the driver unit.
- Tighten the probe body locknut to secure the sensor assembly against high-amplitude structural vibration.
- Route the 1 m armored cable section away from sharp enclosure edges and avoid exceeding the minimum cable bend radius.
- Connect the 5 m extension cable shield directly to the dedicated instrumentation ground terminal at the monitor panel end to prevent ground loops and RF cross-talk.
