Features:
- Precision Eddy-Current Sensing for Critical Asset Protection
- Dual Output Flexibility with Complete Interchangeability
- Rugged Design with Hazardous Area Certifications
The IQS450 utilizes advanced eddy-current technology to deliver linear, drift-free measurement of shaft relative vibration, axial position, and displacement. This non-contact measurement principle provides unparalleled accuracy and repeatability for continuous machinery condition monitoring, ensuring reliable data for predictive maintenance and early fault detection in turbines, compressors, and pumps. The Vibro-meter IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Signal Conditioner achieves a sensitivity of 8 mV/µm across a 2 mm measurement range, making it ideal for high-precision applications.
The conditioner provides both 3-wire voltage and 2-wire current outputs, allowing seamless integration with a wide range of monitoring systems. Voltage output is ideal for medium-distance transmission, while current output ensures signal integrity over long cable runs. Moreover, all components in the Vibro-meter IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Signal Conditioner system are fully interchangeable—sensors and conditioners can be replaced without recalibration, dramatically reducing maintenance time and operational downtime.
Built with injection-molded aluminum housing and engineered to operate from -35°C to +85°C, the IQS450 withstands the harshest industrial environments. It carries Ex ia and Ex nA certifications for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, making it suitable for oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation facilities where safety and reliability are paramount. The wide frequency response from DC to 20 kHz ensures accurate capture of both static displacement and dynamic vibration signals.
The IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Vibro-meter Signal Conditioner may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Vibro-meter IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Signal Conditioner Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Vibro-meter IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Signal Conditioner
General
- Manufacturer Vibro-meter
- Model IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family CE281 444-281-000-111,TQ402 111-402-000-012,TQ412 S3960 111-412-000-013
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Steam, Gas, and Hydraulic Turbines – The IQS450 is widely used to measure relative shaft vibration and axial position in turbines, ensuring safe operation and enabling early detection of rotor imbalance, bearing wear, or resonance conditions . The Vibro-meter IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Signal Conditioner provides the precise signal conditioning required for these critical assets.
- Turbo-Compressors and Pumps – In high-speed rotating machinery, the conditioner captures real-time vibration and displacement data, helping to prevent catastrophic failures and unplanned shutdowns . It is particularly suitable for submerged pump applications where non-contact measurement is essential.
- Generators and Alternators – The conditioner monitors rotor axial position and vibration, protecting against thrust bearing wear and ensuring stable power generation output.
- Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Power Generation Industries – With Ex certifications for hazardous areas and API 670 compliance, the IQS450 is a trusted solution for safety-critical installations in the most demanding sectors.
- Shaft Relative Vibration Monitoring – The IQS450 provides continuous, dynamic measurement of radial shaft vibrations caused by imbalance, misalignment, or resonance. This data feeds into machinery protection systems (e.g., VM600, VibroSmart®) for real-time alarming and automatic shutdown.
- Axial Position / Displacement Measurement – The conditioner precisely measures the axial position of the rotor relative to the housing, enabling monitoring of thrust bearing wear and preventing axial rubs or catastrophic failure.
- Gap Measurement – The system outputs a signal proportional to the gap between the transducer tip and the shaft, supporting applications such as differential expansion monitoring and valve position feedback.
- Integration with Protection Systems – The IQS450 is fully compatible with Meggitt's VM600 and VibroSmart® monitoring platforms, as well as third-party PLCs and DCS, ensuring seamless integration into existing control architectures.
- Wide Temperature Range – Operating from -35°C to +85°C, the IQS450 performs reliably in both extreme cold and high-heat industrial environments. Storage capability extends from -40°C to +85°C.
- Hazardous Area Suitability – Certified for Ex ia (intrinsic safety) and Ex nA (non-sparking) environments, the Vibro-meter IQS450 S3960 204-450-000-002-A1-B21-H5-I0 Signal Conditioner can be safely installed in Zone 2 and Division 2 locations, making it ideal for oil and gas, refinery, and chemical plant applications.
- Dust Protection – Rated IP40, the aluminum housing provides effective ingress protection against dust, ensuring reliable operation in dirty industrial settings.
- Vibration and Shock Resistance – The conditioner is designed to withstand 2 g peak vibration (10–55 Hz) and 15 g peak shock (half-sine, 11 ms duration), ensuring robust performance even in high-vibration machinery environments.