GEK98477

1988
August
Newlnformation,
1990
October
Reformatted,

GEPowerSYsfems
Turbine
Steam

Axiat PositionProbe Installation Procedures

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GEK98077 AxialPosition Procedures
ProbeInstallation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION .. ... I '

DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION

3
II.
3
A. DescriPtion .. . . . .. .. c
B. Adal Position CornPonents
3
C . P r O b g o . r r o . . . . r o ' . " o . . '
3
D. Probe Driver (Prodrnitor9 3

III. PROBE CALIBRATION PROCEDURES" . . O" " " " .

5
A. P r e p a r a t i o n sf o r T e s t . . . o . . . . oo . . . . . . . . . o. . . . ' r '
5
B. Calibration and Check Procgdurg o. . o o . . . . . o. or .' o''' o' 5

IV. INSTALLATION
7
A P r o b e I n s t a l l a t i o n. , . . . o o . . . . . . . . o . . . . o . . . . . . . o . .
7
B. C a b l g C O r f f f g C t i O n - P f O b et O P f O b eD f i v g l . . . , . . . - . . . . . . o r . .
10
C. Probg Drivg (Proximitor@) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. CableConnectiOn-PfObe Drivef tO Cabtnet . . . . . . . . . . 1l
E. G f O U n d i n go . . . . . . . r . . . . . . . | . . . r . . . . o . . . . . . o .r
L2

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Aldal Position Probe a a a a a o a a a a a t a o a a a a a o '
4
Figure 2. PfObg DfiVef . . . . . . . . . o. . oo. o. . . . . . . . . . . . . r o. . . . . .
4
Figure 3. TeSt Ktt r . . . . . . o. . . . . . o. . . . . . o. o. . oo. . . or .
6
Figure 4. 2 L 5 O 4P r o b e A s s e r n b l y. . . . . . o . . o . o . . . . o . . . . . . . . o 8
Figure 5. Tlptcal Thrust Positlon Probe Mountin$ ...... 8
Figure 6. Gap Indications Dtrring Mounting .. I
Figure 7. Field Wiring and Shleld Grounding for 72OOSeries Monitors 11

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 Procedures
Probelnstallation
AxialPosition GEK98077

I. INTRODUCTION

The axial posi1on channel measures the a:cialposition of the turbine shaft at the front standard-
A probe is mounied tn a bracket assembly off the thrust bearing casing to observethe motion of a collar
on the turbine rotor.

The channel consists of two non-contacting probes and Proximitors@.The Proldmitors are wired
to ttre control cabinetwhere their output signals aie condidoned for recorder lnputs and interfacingwith
(activeand tnacflve) and probe
aigitat computers. In addition, two ldeb of-alarm for both axial directions
trip
fail ctrcuitry are provtded. The levels are adJustedto provide a wear alarm at one level and a turbtne
logic. Both probes must i:rdlcate
and trip adrm at a rugber level. The uvo probes arjused in a voting
;ttdfuai1i611 before"the uni.t\ilill trip. either probe is capable of causing awear alarm.

il. DESCRIPTIONANDFT,JNCTION

A. DESCRIFTION

This section contains a brief description of the components ttrat comprlse the a:rial positiol Pea-
follow-
surement chhnnel. More detailed descrip&ons and instructions are presented as required irnthe
ing secdons.

B. AXIALPOSITIONCOMPONENTS

The urial position system consists of two probes, two Pro:rimitors, intercor:nectln$ cables' and
electronic circuitry (which is located in the control cabinet).

C. PROBE

The probe (see Figure 1) is to be tnstatled tn a bracket assembly off the thmst bearing hgusin$
Its feahrre
to observe a radial r""" ti collar) on the turbine.rotor. The probe does not contact the collar.
the Up by the u9e of a high fre-
is ttrat it determxeeJthedistance (the gap) between the coliar and prgbe
propor-
qr"n"V t".Str"u" fleld. As the rotor moi'es ar.iaUy,th9 gaP changes and the.orrtput slgnal varles
assembly for an rniflal gap setting.
d;"lly. Th"eprobe tip is adjustable within the bracke-t

D. PROBEDRIVER (PROXIMITOR)
base'
The probe driver (seeFigure 2) mounts in its own housing on or near the turbiree-generator
the probe assembly to the
The tgrbtne wiring diagram sulgests suttable locations. The cable connecting
cable and the probe drlver are
pi"u" ati"* is of"a unique rcrEfo, ft T"y not be.cut.9r shgrtened. This
and [robe driiers of vibrauon ctrannels on thls turbtne-generator and are,
identical with the
""ur"'" tt i proue drlver ls a sealed electronic derricewtth solid state components'
therefore, rttt rcttanieaure.
generate lts magnetic
ifproviais the high f,"q,r"n.y aSctricat current that is necessar]rforttre probe to
fleld. The pto*i*ity oifi" ir ute piouJsflgld resuljs in a ioss (eddy cuTent loss) that affects tlre
"oir.t drivbi circJt. The smaller the gap between the two, the lower ttre out-
,rortrg" outpnt ortfie-from-probe
put voltage.
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AxialPositionProbelnstallation

Figure l. Axial PositionProbe

Figurc 2. ProbeDriver (Proximitor)

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Probelnstallation
AxiatPosition GEK98077

III. PROBECALIBRATIONPROCEDURES

A. PREPARATIONFORTEST
is based on placin$
The axial position mersuremerrtchannel's initial calibration and ctreckout target. Final
**.*ent with a mlcrometer-sptndle mounted
the probe tn a test kit and simulating bearlng faceswith
"ro"t tato the active and inacttve thrust
calibradon is obtained with the thmst collar ba:red
the total a.:dalclearance known.

1. EquiPmentRequired
for the cali-
a. Calibratton Test Kit, TK4E, manufactured by the Bently Nwada Corporaflon
bration of TMS systems on GE turbine-generators'
a sign tndicaflon, and
b. Digitar Mulflmeter shall have three and a half di$tsmintmum with
an-tunputimpedance of at least 5O0k ohms tSOOk Ol'

2. ChannelSetuP
test ktt (Figure 3J' ad-
a. Check the probe tip. The epoxy shell must not be damaged. pn -the
io rrro on the micrometei scale. Insert the probe with the
Just the sptndlemi*o*"fi, trto the sptndlemicrometer
adapter collar (adapter with the test kit) horizontally
ptou" up ugtttly touches the spln$e face-.Clamp tl'.e probe ln the
nordint ffxtr.rre,rrrui tlr. "o-".
micrometer and
n*tt re"u,rt do not overttlhten. iesl this position by liaclcng off on the
ag.in.tfr" spindleface oftargetmu-sttoudrtheprobe tipasthemlcrome-
t"*i"gl"t*"ta
ter indicates zero.
cable to the probe's
b. Connect the probe cable to the extension cable. Connect the extension from the
probe driver (seeturblne wiring diagram). The cable corutectlon
"ott "po"aitig6-trre control cabinet must be installed.
probe^driver

c. Control Cabtnet pouter should be on'

positive lead to t}:ie-24 volt dc
d. connect the digital mulumeter to the prope driver urith the
Ure selector for the meter to tndtcate dc volts and
terminal ,rra ri"g.u* lead to COM. Sit
the aPProPriate range.

B. CALIBRATIONAND CHECKOUTPROCEDURE
Check
1. Initial GapReferenceVoltage
(1.143 mm) (seelttgure 3)'
a. Mor:nt the probe in the Tt(S test Kit. Set the gap at 45 .o mils

b. check tle irrput supply voltagg to-thg Frg:$pitor. It should be -24 volts t I volt' check the
output voltage of ttre prordmitor. It should u.
-ao *1 volt. Record the voltagle' Ttris
"orts
voltage can 5e used to set the gap electronically'

2. LinearitYCheck
to indtcate 4o'o rntls
a. Mount the probe tn the TI(3 test kit. AdJust the sptndle qicrggeter per
(t.ot6 mm). Stnce the output of the probe--grobe-drivershould ctrang-e-2oll +
-mtllivoltsless
125 volts
be r.0oo o.
mil (z.gz mv/[rm), ure arg[J mtturndter tnoitcation should now t! ts voltaget-$ttgteh
ndt"g" cfecf' Rf"9td
than that obtained i" I"ifr;C;;R"f;;;; differences wtll tndtcate
tlre error here can ue out in ure viuration electronics,
"ariu-.aie.i
thedegreeofinterctrarr$eabilityforfuturerefererrce.
GEKqsON AxiatPosition Procedures
Probelnstallation

SPINDLEFACE
(PROBETARGET)

PROBE
MOUNTING

Figune3. TestKit
 Procedures
ProbeInstallation
GEKgsON
AxialPosition

IV. INSTALLATION

A. PROBEINSTALLATION

1. Probes
offthe ttrnrst housin$' The probes
The a:rial position probes are mounted inbraclcet assemblies
of the generator wlll cause
face a collar such that a:dal movem""t oftrt" shaft in the direction settlng of alarm and trip
and
the gap uet"eeo-ttie pr"u* *ra couar to increase. Recalibration thls must not be at-
a new thrust plate is installed' However'
ooirrts must be made each flme
i;;H;ut after the following steps have been completed:

a. Ttrrbine clearances have been checked'

b. Thnrst bearingl strims have been installed'

2. PrcbeAssemblYInstallation
The observedsurface must
Performttre followingprocedure to assure-Properprobelnstallation' or eleclrl-
remain mouontess rifif" gapping th;-t;fi. fhe 91oU9can be gapg{me&anrcaly
proue up for any damage' Aprobe
cally. Use either steps a and b, orsilf,s I tttu c. bheck the
if necessary'
tip with its magneU[ *it" .r.po"ed miy fail in serrrice.Replace
the tapped hgle ts free offoreign
a. Before installtng the probe into its mountlng hole, ensure
to clean the tfireads' Before the probe is
material. If necessary, use an appropriale tap
sure it ts free to turn to prwent a twistilrg lead
threaded, disconnect ure probe ieTa oi make
between it and the Probe'

b.TheprobecarrbegaPPdmechanically.rhr.elditirrtot}remountlngarrduseanorrmetallic
be.uself nrwent scratchlng
feeler gauge to set the g?p. e nonmetitUc feeler gauge must
of the probe tip or the observei;;"*. Tlt" pt6UJCan must be set to a gaP of 45'O mtls
(I.f4g mm) by scre\dngi* rrn""i#og tf." ptbbe ujing ttre wrench flats. Once t,.e probe
surface (see Ftgures 4
gap ts set thejam nut can Ue tiltrtenft dd'n r..pon ttie mountlng
and 5).
the probe lead to the extension
c. The probe can also be gapped electrically by connecting
cable and Prordmitor. Apply th";;6; iniuivoqge F2a volts a9l pife Prodmltor' Con-
nect a digital;;umeteiio trr" iloJ*itorbutput. ftread the probe tnto the mounting' and
is threaded, the transducer output
obserrrettre transduco ontprrf ooit g". As tlie probe
is sensingltl.e sr:rrounding material
voltage will rematn low orgve a iatseiE.ai"g u"ogse it
(seeFigure 6). As the probe up ot*6" urr":ugn trre mounung, the transducer output volt-
agewill increase to ftimaximuiio"tp,ti"tta-tn* decreaseis it approadres the obserrred
th" probe caliurafgllfrve' the proper gaP
surface. By cross-referencing tlG;iEggttt
can be set. A gap of as.o mils lll+s rnmt must pioduce an output voltagleof 8'o v t2oo
mV.
oock-nut)' care
d. when the probe is properly gapped, secr-Eeby^ti,glrtenrng tiat
+: JT-llt
ur-ethreads are strlpped'
stro'ld be talcen so theJam tt"i-G not secured-so fignuy
CAUTION
cable when
Remember to disconnect the probe lead from the ertension readings'
it to talce
threadtn$ the probe to preveni twistrng' Fleconnect

Adal posttlon probes shouldbe gpnea *h"t$: machine is notntnning;

placed?t i-ffo* position with respect to t1.eclear-
so that the rotor ca' be
ances tn the thrust bearing'
 GEK98077 lnstallationProcedures
AxiatPositionProbe

CASETHREAD esoHM(gsCl)
OPTIONALARMOR CON(IALCABLE
8MM DIAMETERTIP AM NUT
SMM DIAMETERTIP

OBSEFMED
SURFACE

LENGTH
NTHREADED
TOTALLENGTH

<- (1.143mm)
GAP0.045
1.14(28.96
mm)

Figulr 4. 21504ProbeAssemblY

SURFACE
MOUNTING

CABLETO
PROXIMITOR

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Figure5. TVpicalThrust PositionProbeMounting

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AxialPositionProbelnstallation GEK98077

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OBSERVEDMATERIAL
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PROBESENSESTHE SIDEOFOFTHETHREADED pRoBEWlrH THETIPlN THECOUNTERBORE

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ri-iEiiFr-onectvtNGconREcrGAPINDIcATIoN

Figurc 6. Gap IndicationsDuring Mounting

prwent fati$ue
After the probe is secured ln position, the probe lead must be securely fastened-t9
ed by oil flow, mo\ring alr, or singular stresscondttions. A clip or clble holding device
l"U*"
".nas long as it does not &ert enotrgir forcg on the cable to cause the TeflonIM insulation
wlll work
by the sustained applicatlon
to cold flow. Cold now ischange in dimenslon or distortion caused
offorce.
to the extenslon cable
It is tmperative that enouglr probe lead be provided to allow the cor:nection
outside, a damaged extension cable or a dirty
to be outside the machine case.With the c6nnecflon are not
without taking the machlne The-connectors
connectlon cart Uetepait-a oi t.pf."ed rya{'
;t*ughttnerefore-ttrey shoul'd be wra-ppeq*ilh Teflon tape' "Blue Bootle'.connection cover'
coveredwlthshrinkableiubing, encapsulatedwith roomtemperaturernrlcanidngcompor'urdthat
does not have an base,ir oth6r connector protecting/sealing devtce.
"""U.
CAUTION
Do not use adhesive electrical tape; oil mistwtll dissolve the adhesive caus-
ing connector contaminaton.
creates a speclal Prob-l9T'
Sometimes it wiu be necessary to seal around the probelead. sealing
cold flow and cannot be subJectedto hrgfu
because the cable is insulated with t"ff* *rrich will area is one atmo-
*;;d by some gland sgals. f Uee pre-ssu19 across tlre seal
;;;;; $tffergntiat ls
sphere or less, S*ff" as quctJea putt, canbe used. If the dtfferential pressure
d*io than one" atrnbsphere, a special probe must be used'
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GEK98077 Procedures
AxialPositionProbeInstallation

B. CABLECONNECTION-PROBETO PROBEDRIVER

l. Run the extension cable from the Proximitor junction box, in the front dry compartnnent.
through the flodble liquid ttght conduit into the smallJunction box in the wet compartment.
Corur6ct the extension cable to the probe cable'

2. Tape the connector between the probe and theprobe sctension cable. This will furnish some
of
added ptoti"uott .g"itr"t it vibrafung loose. Protect or cover the connector at the other end
the cable and gently feed it through the conduit'

3. The coa.:dalcable used to connect the probe

ter. It has a fixed length that cannot be shor
can be coiled and should be taped externa
armored, make sr:re that tl:e coaxial cable
alter its electrical characteristics which ca
turthe TMS System ls thls cable from the pr
chanical and electrical protection for the co'
manently mounted cottarrit Uy itself. Motion in a coa.:d.alcable will produce an interference sig-
nal, so at the very minimum, ii must be secured at a sufffcient number of pointsto prevent vibra-
tion. If it becomesnecessarjrto run other wirtng with it, the other wiring mus! b9 at low volta$e
low curent such is in another probe extension cable or instrumentatlon circuits.
""rwt"g
4. Before tlre extension cable is installed, make sure its electrical length plus the electrical length
of ttre probe and probe lead equal the electrical length requlred by the Prodmitor.

Before routinglthe cable, lnsert the identiffcation labels (Provided by-the user) under the clear
Teflon sleeves:ateach end of the cable. Secure the labels by applying heat to shrtnk thetubing.
The heat source should not exceedSOO.F(149"C). If the cable is armor clad, tnstall the label on
the armor.

The.extenslon cable should be routed inslde condult, one end of whictr should be connected to a
The other end should be con-
Junction box containlng tlre probe lead and extenslon cable connectlon.
-nected i:r a conduit, care must
to an enclosure itrich?ontains the Prodmitor. Where the cable ts installed
be taken not to rub or cut the cable on sharp or rough surfaces. Protect the connectors from contaminatlon
b3l coverlng or taping each prior to pushireg through the conduit.

Use clips or simllar devices to secure the armored cable to supporting surfaces. Route the cable
througtr protecteA ueasto reduce the chance of physical abuse. Ttre armor should be termireated at one
end in aJuncflonbox and at the other end ln the proximltor enclosure.

The probe is ira6rnally isolated to provide shield isolaflon at the probe end. The probe lead and
extension cable *ri4ds, *fri"t are physically connected to tl:e prodmitor case, are tsolated with Teflon
-tape, lead and the octenston cable must be tnsulated wtth
insulation. The exposedconnectorl-orriing tnl probe
nonconducgve, oii-resistant, water-resiJtant Teflon shrlnk tublng, or other connector protectlon/
sealing device.

Flgure 7 shows tlle fleld uririrlg and shield grounding connectlons made to 72OOSeries monitors.

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AxialPositionProbeInstallation GEK98077

POWER SUPPLY SIGNAL

PROXIMITOR TERMIML STRIP
CONNECTORINSUI.ATION

r_=_-:

INPUT

LINE1 18AWG LINE1

SHIELD INSULATED
GROUND JUMPER
SHIELD CONNECTION 2
NEUTAINE (USEDWITHOU NEUTAINE2
NOT GROUNDED BARRIERSONU GND
GND

s00 SERIES
TOOOAND POWER INPUT
72OOSERIES TERMINALS
WITH BARRIERS

CONNECTOR INSULATION
PROXIMITOR BARRIERS
EARTHGROUNDBUSBAR

I
I

- - - - - - - J

SHIELD
SHIELD NOT GROUNDED
ISOI-ATED NOT GROUNDED
MOUNTING

SI{IELD
GROUND
CONNECTION

SeriesMonitors
Figurc7. FietdWiring andShieldGroundingforT?.O0

C. PROBEDRIVER (PROXIMITOR)
.ectricalJunction box. It may be alone ol in-a larger
wer and stgnal corurections, make sure the Prodmi-
to -26 voG dc, referenced to supply common' Ttre
nonitor betng used with the system' When u-sedwlth
ty Transducei System offers a linear range of approx-
ieases (-18 volts dc for instance) there ls a decrease
ln ltnear range.
sure that
l. To connect the probe extenston cable to the probe drlver, it ls only necessaryto qat g
gre corurector is free of dtrt ana m"al secure. Do not use pllers; hand flghten only'
"aeqriatety
2. The connecgon from the probe driver to the monltor cable ts a three-termlnal strip. Maintain
black for CoM'
flre color code of red for -24"oG a", *nit" for PROX (the output signa$' and

D. CABLE CONNECTION-PROBEDRIVER TO CONTROLCABINET

tnsulation suttable for 9O"C
l. A three-conductor 22 AWG (red, b1ack,whlte) shlelded cable, wlth
te44h uP-to lPo ft'
is recommended. rhis cable, ito* ftou" dri.rer to monttor, c4n be any
(3o5m).Itcarrbecuttofftasffiiirrstalliatlon.Howerler,ifthecabtemustbesplicedforar5r
of the shreld
reason, use an approprtateJunction box to assure that the electrtcal continutty
is mairrtatned.
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 Procedures
AxiatPositionProbeInstallation
GEK98077

- Probe
2. Ttre procedure for routing the cable tg a-voif electrical lnterference lrnCable Connection
ls not as critical
to probe Driver ts appro-priate-atUtotrgtrthe mechanicaf protgcflgn required
from the proue d{yerq to the control cabinet in separate conduit is
trere. noutinjtrr" ring
"i6r""Both ends o^fthts cable should have solderless crumP lugs, either
highly recominended.
ot-spide type such as Burndy TP-lm, or TP-I6-6F'

E. GROUNDING
plobe drivel arld the
To mtnimze interference and pickup, the shield of ttre cable between the
monitor termtnals *r"ru" grounded. To aioid harrtng the shteld itself as a sotrrce of error, it should be
g*rr"a"a ody at ;.-p;ht.b"orse ojtrre wide varrEty of-sources for interference, which also may be
of the shield strorild be approached with caution. The shteld is
unrecognizabte as ;;fi, A;;drng
grounded in the cabinet.

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