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Sensor mounting techniques

By Alfonso Fernandez

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There is a very important aspect concerning the placement of contact sensors. The
method of securing the sensor in the machine directly determines the high frequency
cutoff, since the sensor-machine contact acts as a mechanical low pass filter. In
Table 3.2 are shown the limit frequencies for the different sensor mounting methods
displayed in Figure 3.8 and that are grouped as temporary and permanent.

Figure 3.8: Sensor mounting methods

It is preferable to hold the sensor by hand directly on the measurement point rather
than using extension rods that act as shock absorbers. The best mounting method is,
of course, by screwing the sensor to the surface of the machine at the measurement
location, although, due to its cost, this method is only used in permanent monitoring
systems. In order to capture signals at very high frequency (from 6 to 8 kHz), the use
of silicon-based greases and adhesives is recommended. In general, in industrial
machinery it is very difficult to obtain reliable vibration measurements at frequencies
above 5 kHz. Modern vibration analyzers feature a linear measurement frequency
range that is well above sensors linear response range.

Mounting method Highest frequency (Hz)

Hand held 2,000

Magnet mounting 5,000

Adhesive mounting 6,000

Screw mounting 7,000

Table 3.2: Mounting method frequency limits

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