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Proximity

Metrix®* offers an array of probes, cables and drivers that feature ProxMatch™* to ensure you have the correct probe-to-cable-to-instrument connection.  They are also interchangeable with Bently Nevada®** and other competitive probe systems.

 

ProxMatch™*
Series System Length Color Code
10000 & 7200 5 & 9 M YELLOW
3300 XL 5 & 9 M BLUE
3300 NSV 5 & 9 M PURPLE
3000 15 & 20 FT WHITE

 

What’s New with Proximity?  TightView™ Proximity System is now available and is the latest addition to the field-proven Digital Proximity System (DPS) family of  products.  TightView was designed for installations with limited clearances around or on the side of the probe tip.  It minimizes interferences commonly found in side obstructions or reduced counter bore areas, giving you accurate, repeatable measurements. Read the application note.

 

MX8030 Proximity Probes and MX8031 Extension Cables are agency certified for hazardous areas (ATEX/CE, CSA, IECEx).  Both come standard with VibeLock™ Connectors and Triaxial Cables.  They can be used in refineries, petrochemical plants, natural gas transmission, natural gas processing, power generation plants or any oil & gas application. Contact Us for more information.

 

*Registered trademark of Metrix Instrument Co.
**Registered trademark of Bently Nevada.

Seismic

Seismic vibration instrumentation is used to measure structural vibration on bearing housings, piping, machinery housings, and machine support structures.  It is particularly suitable for machinery with rolling-element bearings. These types of bearings will generally transmit both shaft-and bearing-related vibration to the outside of the machine where it can be detected by seismic measurements.

Switches

Electronic and mechanical vibration switches for overall vibration monitoring and trending without the necessity of complex systems. Models available with Hazardous Area Ratings and explosion-proof housing. Our state-of-the-art electronic switches are programmable to suit user needs.

Shakers

The Hardy Shaker ensures that the Seismic Sensors and Transmitters that you have installed are working properly and giving you the results you need.  Just like the pressure and flow instruments in your facility need calibration checks every year, so do your Seismic Sensors and Transmitters.  This system puts the calibration check of those Seismic Sensors and Transmitters within your control, and within your budget.

The most cost effective maintenance strategy is a predictive and proactive strategy, versus a preventative maintenance or run-to-failure strategy.  The entire premise of a predictive and proactive maintenance program is based on the reliability and integrity of the transducers providing the information in a timely way.  If the Seismic transducers are not working properly, you will not receive the value you are expecting in order to produce the return on investment that you have already made.  The Hardy Shaker is a necessary tool to ensure your proactive maintenance strategy is effective.

The Hardy Shaker comes in four models:  The HI-903 is our top of the line and offers onboard memory, multiple tests, automated Excel reports and new ruggedized case.  The HI-803 offers onboard memory, multiple tests, the ability to print results and the ability to download the saved data to an Excel file using the serial to USB interface cable.  The HI-913 provides the ability to conduct vibration sensor testing, the ability to change frequency without having to adjust amplitude, and a new ruggedized case.  The HI-813 provides the ability to conduct vibration sensor testing.  All Hardy Shakers are able to validate the entire vibration loop, from the transducer to the measurement system. All Hardy Shakers are traceable to NIST.

Portable

Economical solutions in Meters and Shakers ideal for obtaining radial vibration casing measurements. Some rated intrinsically safe for hazardous areas.

Monitors

Whether you need a local display, alarm and shutdown capability, data recording, and the ability to communicate using Modbus over Ethernet TCP/IP; or you need to trend waveform and transient data to provide a predictive look at your machine’s condition, Metrix has a solution to meet your machinery monitoring requirements.

Proximity

Proximity

Metrix®* offers an array of probes, cables and drivers that feature ProxMatch™* to ensure you have the correct probe-to-cable-to-instrument connection.  They are also interchangeable with Bently Nevada®** and other competitive probe systems.

 

ProxMatch™*
Series System Length Color Code
10000 & 7200 5 & 9 M YELLOW
3300 XL 5 & 9 M BLUE
3300 NSV 5 & 9 M PURPLE
3000 15 & 20 FT WHITE

 

What’s New with Proximity?  TightView™ Proximity System is now available and is the latest addition to the field-proven Digital Proximity System (DPS) family of  products.  TightView was designed for installations with limited clearances around or on the side of the probe tip.  It minimizes interferences commonly found in side obstructions or reduced counter bore areas, giving you accurate, repeatable measurements. Read the application note.

 

MX8030 Proximity Probes and MX8031 Extension Cables are agency certified for hazardous areas (ATEX/CE, CSA, IECEx).  Both come standard with VibeLock™ Connectors and Triaxial Cables.  They can be used in refineries, petrochemical plants, natural gas transmission, natural gas processing, power generation plants or any oil & gas application. Contact Us for more information.

 

*Registered trademark of Metrix Instrument Co.
**Registered trademark of Bently Nevada.

Digital Proximity System

Our revolutionary Digital Proximity System (DPS) eliminates the need for dozens of different drivers and transmitters by a single, field-configurable package that can be set to work with probes and cables from a variety of manufacturers. The DPS consists of a probe, an extension cable, and a driver or transmitter.  Download brochure

  • Fully API 670 compliant
  • Programmable for either radial vibration, axial position, or speed measurements.
  • Available as 3-wire voltage mode probe driver or as 4-20mA output transmitter
  • Many special material calibrations available as standard options
  • ETLc, ATEX, and IECEx, compatible with intrinsically safe and non-incendive apparatus
  • Features VibeLock™* and Triaxial cable connectors on New MX8030 probes and MX8031 extension cables
  • Probes and cables are compatible with Bently Nevada®** and other major manufacturers, and all monitoring systems

 

*Registered trademark of Metrix Instrument Co.
**Registered trademark of Bently Nevada®.

 Vibration Transmitters

Metrix* proximity vibration transmitters are compatible with Bently Nevada** Series 3300, 7200, and 3000 probes and cables as well as our own probes and cables. The flexible Metrix MX2034 Transmitter can be reconfigured to handle any of these probe / cable combinations.

Cables

Metrix* cables are interchangeable with Bently Nevada** cables Series 3300, 7200, and 3000. Available with or without armor in lengths to match your system requirements.

Accessories

A full line of accessories for mounting probes and WP or EP enclosures for drivers, transmitters and signal conditioners.

Seismic

Seismic

Seismic vibration instrumentation is used to measure structural vibration on bearing housings, piping, machinery housings, and machine support structures.  It is particularly suitable for machinery with rolling-element bearings. These types of bearings will generally transmit both shaft-and bearing-related vibration to the outside of the machine where it can be detected by seismic measurements.

  • Signal Conditioners

    Seismic signal conditioners are designed to accept an input from (and provide power to) a seismic sensor. They convert the signal to a proportional 4-20mA DC signal that can be used as an input to process control instrumentation such as a PLC or DCS.  They provide additional convenience features such as optional displays, BNC connectors for access to the dynamic sensor signal, and bandpass filtering.  Metrix offers seismic signal conditioners that can accept either acceleration or velocity sensors, and are available with or without an integral display.

Accessories

Seismic accessories include bushings, mounting adapters, junction boxes, conduit fittings, cable assemblies, and other items used when installing sensors, transmitters, and signal conditioners. These accessories provide enviromental protection from dust, moisture, and corrosion, robust mechanical protection from the rigors of industrial use, and facilitate professional installation where wiring can be properly terminated, routed, and labeled.

Switches

Switches

Electronic and mechanical vibration switches for overall vibration monitoring and trending without the necessity of complex systems. Models available with Hazardous Area Ratings and explosion-proof housing. Our state-of-the-art electronic switches are programmable to suit user needs.

Electronic

Our electronic switches offer single or dual setpoints, adjustable time delays, external setpoint adjustments and more.

Mechanical

Meets all requirements in a single, affordable package.

Shakers

Shakers

The Hardy Shaker ensures that the Seismic Sensors and Transmitters that you have installed are working properly and giving you the results you need.  Just like the pressure and flow instruments in your facility need calibration checks every year, so do your Seismic Sensors and Transmitters.  This system puts the calibration check of those Seismic Sensors and Transmitters within your control, and within your budget.

The most cost effective maintenance strategy is a predictive and proactive strategy, versus a preventative maintenance or run-to-failure strategy.  The entire premise of a predictive and proactive maintenance program is based on the reliability and integrity of the transducers providing the information in a timely way.  If the Seismic transducers are not working properly, you will not receive the value you are expecting in order to produce the return on investment that you have already made.  The Hardy Shaker is a necessary tool to ensure your proactive maintenance strategy is effective.

The Hardy Shaker comes in four models:  The HI-903 is our top of the line and offers onboard memory, multiple tests, automated Excel reports and new ruggedized case.  The HI-803 offers onboard memory, multiple tests, the ability to print results and the ability to download the saved data to an Excel file using the serial to USB interface cable.  The HI-913 provides the ability to conduct vibration sensor testing, the ability to change frequency without having to adjust amplitude, and a new ruggedized case.  The HI-813 provides the ability to conduct vibration sensor testing.  All Hardy Shakers are able to validate the entire vibration loop, from the transducer to the measurement system. All Hardy Shakers are traceable to NIST.

HI-903 Hardy Shaker

Deluxe model with storage and automated reports.

HI-803 Hardy Shaker

Deluxe model with built-in printer and storage.

HI-913 Hardy Shaker

Standard model for heavy duty field use; with ruggedized case.

HI-813 Hardy Shaker

Standard model for heavy duty field use.

Monitors

Monitors

Whether you need a local display, alarm and shutdown capability, data recording, and the ability to communicate using Modbus over Ethernet TCP/IP; or you need to trend waveform and transient data to provide a predictive look at your machine’s condition, Metrix has a solution to meet your machinery monitoring requirements.

DATAWATCH IX Monitor/Recorder

This compact device that can be held in the palm of your hand and has a vivid display.  It comes standard with four (4) isolated channels, and has the option to handle eight (8) non-isolated channels.  If you need more channels, you can put units next to each other.  It is made to handle any 4 to 20 mA input, and is perfect for the Metrix ST6911 Acceleration and ST6917 Velocity Transmitters.

AM3030 Single Channel Alarm Monitor

Discontinued

Discontinued

These products are no longer in production.

MX3300 Probes & Cables

Replaced by MX2030 Probes.

Replaced by MX2031 Cables

MX3309 Probes & Cables

MX3309 Probes and Extension Cables have been discontinued and exact equivalents are no longer available from Metrix.  For drivers and transmitters compatible with these probe systems, see our Drivers and Vibration Transmitters sections.

SH2000 Pocket-Sized Vibration Meter

Replaced by VM2800 & VM3800