Air Gap Transducer

AGT-525

MC-monitoring SA

NEWS 2013:
Digital linearization
Enhanced temperature stability
Galvanically isolated output
Extended frequency response on request up to 20kHz

APPLICATIONS

On-line Air Gap Measurement in large turbogenerators, hydrogenerators, electrical

motors and mills.
Stator core relative movement
Relative distance proximity measurement
Liquid level detection

FEATURES

Excellent accuracy with the new DSP core

Measuring range 5 to 25 mm ( 0.2" to 1 ")
Detachable sensor via 5 mm coaxial connector
Sensor cable can be routed through ventilation hole
Demonstrated high temperature stability
thanks to new DSP
EMC tested, immune to strong magnetic field
Immune to deposits and vibrations
Galvanically isolated output

DESCRIPTION
The Model AGT-525 Air Gap Transducer is a high
accuracy, high linearity and high stability noncontacting capacitive measuring transducer system.
Thanks its very low profile design, the sensor can be
mounted on the stator wall of generator and electrical motor having an air gap in the range of 5 to 25
mm.
The noncontact capacitive type sensor measures the
distance between its underlying surface and a target
using the capacitive measuring principle.

This novel transducer design entirely eliminates the

influences of transmission cable.
The transducer system consists of an AGS-525 sensor with integral flexible triaxial cable of two (2) meters terminated by a small size coaxial connector.
The two (2) meter triaxial cable is protected on its
entire length by a flexible polyamid conduit plugged
to an adapter module terminated by integral three
core shielded cable (length eight (8) meters) with a
four (4) pole connector. A flexible metallic conduit
protects the transmission cable on its entire length. A
four (4) pole connector allows the connection to an
AGC-525 conditioning unit providing the high frequency signal generation for the sensor, signal processing and linearization.
The conditioner provides two types of outputs as
follows:
Pole profile and Minimum gap. Current and voltage
outputs are provided for signal transmission.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
4 pin connector
MC-monitoring SA
Signal Conditioner
Type: AGC-525 M1
P/N: 04.525.200 M1
S/N: xxxx

Straight metallic gland

Flexa-Graff for metallic
flexible conduit

Stator
Ground

Flexible metallic conduit SPR-AS,

outer diam. 17 mm; innner diam. 14mm
Operating temperature 220C

Mounting hole
diameter
5.5mm Air Gap

ADAPTER
Straight polyamid gland
Flexa-Quick for flexible conduit
Flexible polyamid PA-6 conduit
external diameter 15.8 mm, internal diameter 12 mm
Operating temperature max +115C

Ground wire min. AWG16 (1.5 mm2)

Conditioner
AGC-525

Metallic socket for

metallic flexible conduit

Three core shielded cable

length 8 meters; diameter 4 mm

Flexible polyamid PA-6 conduit

external diameter 10 mm, internal diameter 6,5 mm
Operating temperature max +115C

Air Gap Sensor AGS-525

Length can be adjusted
Triaxial cable 2 meter length

One (1) meter 7 wires

shielded cable

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Linear measuring range:
Outputs (Insulated 1500Vrms)
Output voltage - Pole profile
Sensitivity to distance
Tolerance of sensitivity
Output resistance
Output current- Pole profile
Current sensitivity
Tolerance of sensitivity
Minimum Gap output
Sensitivity
Residual ripple
Linearity of outputs
8 to 20 mm
5-8 mm and 20-25 mm

5 to 25 mm
(0.2 to 1in.)

AGT-525
Humidity (non-condensing)
Vibration
Shock

2 to 10V
0.4V/mm
1 % at 15 mm
< 100 Ohm, s. c.
proof
4 to 20 mA
0.8 mA/mm
1 % at 15 mm
2 to 10V
0.4V /mm
< depends on rotor
speed

EMC
Fluid compatibility
MECHANICAL
Sensor dimensions

Case protection class

32 W x 220 L x 2.1 D (mm)

3,5 D (mm) at cable entry.
Triaxial cable of 2 meter
length terminated by a 5 mm
diameter coaxial connector
to plug to adapter module.
Delivered with polyamid
flexible conduit.
Sensor input via coaxial
connector and output via
shielded three core cable
of 8 m terminated with 4 pole
connector diameter 11.5mm.
Delivered with 8 meters
metallic flexible conduit.
Aluminum case AlSi12
64 W x 150 L x 34 H (mm)
with 3 mm anodized
mounting plate, stuffing gland
and 4 pole input connector
socket.
Silver painted, colour RAL
7001.
IP66, EN60529

POWER
Voltage

+24 VDC nominal, 10%.

Current consumption

140 mA typical

Sensor

< 2 % of reading
< 5% of reading
Adapter module

Temp. coefficient on sensitivity <300 ppm /C

at 15 mm
Temp. coefficient on zero
<300 ppm /C
at 15 mm
Output noise (peak)
< 1% of reading
Typical frequency response
DC to 1kHz (-3dB),
20 kHz on request
Interchangeability tolerance
max +/- 5 % of full
scale
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range
-Operation
Sensor
-15 to +125C
( +5 to +257F)
Conditioner
-15 to + 85C
( +5 to +167F)
-Non-destructive
Sensor
-40 to +150C
(-40 to +302F)
Conditioner
-20 to + 100C
(-4 to +212F)

resistant to 95 % RH
IEC 68 2.27 standard
5g peak, 10 Hz to 150 Hz.
IEC 68 2.27 standard,
15 g peak, 11ms
Sensor withstands
1.5Tesla in a 50 or 60 Hz
magnetic field
withstands contact with
water, oil, solvents,acids
without degradation of material.

Conditioner module

ORDERING INFORMATION
Air Gap Transducer with AGA

Type: AGT-525
P/N: 04.525.000

Due to the continual development of our products we reserve the right to modify the specifications without notification.
Published: 05.11.2006
Revised: 28.06.2013
Filed: 04.525.101_W_AGT525_e.pub

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

MC-monitoring SA
Route des Daillettes 6 ; P.O. Box 198
CH-1709 Fribourg, Switzerland
Phone : +41 26 401 84 56 Fax : +41 26 401 84 57
Email : info@mc-monitoring.com
www.mc-monitoring.com