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17. External ultrasonic sensors
They can be connected on all versions ( S , S+ , M , M+ and MD ). It is to be
reminded that the detector SDT 170 will recognize the presence of the sensor and
will automatically change to the appropriate settings, scales and units.
It is insistently advised to refer to paragraph Important note concerning
the plugging to the connector on page 113 regarding the connecting
procedure, in order to avoid any premature deterioration of the connector
and the plug.
17.1 C
ONTACT PROBE
Main field of application
Use the contact probe for detecting and localizing bearing defects, gear meshes
problems, pump cavitations, steam trap failures, valve and reciprocating
compressor checks, and lubrication trending of rotating equipment.
Description
The contact probe is provided as a standard sensor with the SDT 170 M , M , M+
and MD ultrasonic inspection kit. When plugged into the sensor input of the 170
the equipment switches to “contact measurement” mode. It is supplied with a
spiral cable with its appropriate connector.
The contact probe.
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