Eddy Probe Systems

SKF Eddy Probe
Systems catalogue
• Probes and drivers

• Mounting devices
• Housings
• Pressure feedthroughs
• Calibrators and simulators
• Accessories
Table of contents
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Table of contents
Description Page Description Page
Overview and introduction for the SKF Eddy Probe Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans, bearing housing
Systems ………………………………………………………………………………… 3 mounting and axial probe installation
The versatile Eddy Probe ……………………………………………………… 4 Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans
Selecting an Eddy Probe System …………………………………………… 5 Turbine ……………………………………………………………………… 30
Compressor ……………………………………………………………… 30
SKF Eddy Probe Systems
Electric motor …………………………………………………………… 31
CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series – 5 mm Eddy Probe
System …………………………………………………………………………… 8 Pump ………………………………………………………………………… 31
Gear box (double helical gear) …………………………………… 31
CMSS 68/CMSS 668 Series – 8 mm Eddy Probe
System …………………………………………………………………………… 12 Bearing housing mounting
CMSS 62/CMSS 620 Series – 19 mm Eddy Probe End view …………………………………………………………………… 32
System …………………………………………………………………………… 16 Side view …………………………………………………………………… 32
Eddy Current Probe installation accessories Axial probe installation

Thrust probe installation recommendations ……………… 33
CMSS 920 High Pressure Feedthrough ………………………… 19
CMSS 911 Probe Holder/Dual Sensor Holder with Outline dimension drawings
Housing ………………………………………………………………………… 21 5 mm and 8 mm Eddy Probe outline dimension
CMSS 904 Probe Holder ………………………………………………… 23 drawing ………………………………………………………………………… 34
CMSS 912 Dual Axial Probe Adapter ……………………………… 23 5 mm and 8 mm Eddy Probe Driver outline dimension
drawing ………………………………………………………………………… 35
Mounting devices, adapters and packing glands CMSS 958 Extension Cable outline dimension drawing … 36
CMSS 903 Series Mounting brackets …………………………… 24
Agency approvals and hazardous area information
CMSS 30112000 Series Cable packing gland assembly … 25
CE Mark ………………………………………………………………………… 37
CMSS 30837800 1/2" or 3/4" NPT probe adapter ………… 25
Hazardous area information …………………………………………… 37
Drivers: Explosion-proof and Weather-proof housings Intrinsic Safety (I-S) barriers … for use with the
CMSS 31091700 Explosion-proof housings for DIN-rail CMSS 65 and CMSS 68 Series Eddy Probe Systems …… 38
mount drivers ………………………………………………………………… 26 Factory Mutual (FM) ………………………………………………… 38
Weather-proof housings …
……………………………………………… 27 Canadian Standards Association (CSA) ……………………… 38
Weather-proof housings for DIN-rail mount drivers …
…… 28 Certified by SIRA to ATEX Directive
(CENELEC standard) ………………………………………………… 38
Calibrator
Classes and Divisions ……………………………………………………… 39
CMSS 601 Series Static calibrator ………………………………… 29 Chemicals by Groups ……………………………………………………… 41
Hazardous locations cross reference ……………………………… 42
Industry reference information ……………………………………… 42
Enclosures for non-hazardous locations ………………………… 43
International Standards' IP Protection Classification ……… 44
NEMA, UL, CSA, versus IEC enclosure type
cross-reference (approximate) ……………………………………… 45
Sources of standards ……………………………………………………… 45
Overview and introduction for the SKF Eddy Probe Systems
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Overview and introduction for the

SKF Eddy Probe Systems
Introduction
Rolling element Bearing type Sleeve
Effective protection of rotating machinery requires that the
Typical characteristics
proper type of measurement be performed. The most suitable
• Stiff bearings • High case: rotor weight
type of transducer may then be defined. Finally, specific • High transmissibility ratio
• Low transmissibility
• Low damping
application circumstances (frequencies of interest, operating • Medium to high damping
Typical machines
temperatures, mounting requirements) are considered to • Small pumps and fans
select the optimum transducer. The chart at right provides • Small gas turbines
• Cooling tower fans
• Barrel compressors
• Steam turbines
general guidelines for determining the most effective type of • Most general purpose
machinery
• Large motors
measurement.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Large gas turbines
Shaft relative motion Driver
• Gear boxes, large fans
• Boiler feed pumps
Shaft relative motion is the Eddy

Signal out
radial vibration of the shaft Probes Driver Casing or bearing cap motion
(accelerometers, velocity
Shaft relative motion
Eddy Probe Systems
journal relative to the bearing. transducers, twin sensors)
This method of vibration

measurement is preferred Frequency considerations
for journal bearings since it Shaft relative measurements always use Eddy Probes and are
directly relates to permissible indicated in terms of displacement. Bearing cap or casing
clearances. In machines measurements, however, may use accelerometers or velocity
with relatively light rotors and stiff heavy casings (turbines transducers, either of which may be conditioned to indicate in
and compressors) almost all of the shaft’s vibration energy is terms of acceleration, velocity, or displacement.
dissipated as displacement (exhibit low transmissibility) which
can only be measured as shaft relative motion. The frequency range of interest and the desired measurement
terms are critical factors in transducer selection. Vibration
An Eddy Probe, mounted to, or through the bearing, observes presented in terms of velocity is generally accepted as a valid
the shaft to provide this measurement. An additional Eddy indication of destructive energy across the entire range of
Probe is often installed 90° from the first, in an orthogonal frequencies, whereas displacement and acceleration levels must
arrangement, to increase monitoring and diagnostic capabilities always be evaluated considering the frequency content.
(voting logic and shaft orbit display).
High frequency measurements (rolling bearings, gear mesh,
Eddy Probe Systems and blade passage) are best made using an accelerometer and
The Eddy Probe is used to measure radial or axial shaft motion. presented in terms of acceleration, which is typically strong at
It is mounted through or to the side of a bearing cap and these frequencies.
observes the shaft’s movement relative to its mounting position.
Low frequency (< 15 Hz) bearing cap vibrations need special
An Eddy Probe System comprises a Probe, a Driver (oscillator
treatment. The frequency response of most reasonably priced
demodulator), and an Extension Cable.
Velocity Transducers starts dropping off between 10 Hz and 20
Eddy Probe Systems have excellent frequency response. They Hz and, although Accelerometers commonly respond down to
have no lower frequency limit and are used to measure shaft 3 Hz, acceleration is very weak at low frequencies. The best
axial position as well as vibration. solution is to integrate the Accelerometer’s signal to read out
in terms of velocity. Double integration to displacement would
While Eddy Probe Systems offer excellent high frequency provide the strongest signal but, except in very special cases,
response, displacement at typical blading and gear mesh it is inadvisable because of significant low frequency instability
frequencies is quite small (an accelerometer may be used to associated with the integration process.
augment the Eddy Probe System when high frequencies are a
NOTE: Eddy Probe, Displacement Probe and Proximity Probe are all
concern). synonyms for the same or similar products manufactured and
supplied by various companies.
The versatile Eddy Probe
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The versatile Eddy Probe

The Eddy Probe System is a The Eddy Probe is rigidly
field proven method for reliably mounted to the machine case
detecting various machine and observes a ramped section
displacement parameters. The of the shaft or a perpendicular
Probe’s simplicity and rugged shaft collar. The dc output
design enables it to withstand voltage represents the axial
the temperatures and chemicals shaft position and varies as the
Differential Expansion.
typically encountered in the harsh machine environment. shaft and/or case experience
thermal movement. Differential
How it works expansion monitoring confirms acceptable rotor/case growth
The tip of the Eddy Probe rates.
contains an encapsulated wire Varying gap Companion unit: CMMA 833 TSI/ Position Monitor
coil which radiates the Driver’s
high frequency signal into the Flat As the Eddy Probe observes the
observed target as a magnetic “pancake” passage of a hole or keyway
coil
field. The Driver outputs a on a shaft or collar, the Driver
Magnetic
dc voltage representing the field outputs a voltage pulse. This
Target
field strength. As a conductive pulse may be used to generate
surface approaches the coil, a speed display or, along with
eddy currents are generated Eddy Probe Tip. vibration data, it can also be
on the target surface, which used to perform dynamic
Key Phasor/Speed.
decreases the field’s strength balancing. Multiple events per
resulting in a decrease of the revolution (such as a gear) may
Driver’s dc output. also be observed by the Eddy Probe for speed determination.
The Driver linearizes and Companion unit: CMMA 881 Speed and Phase Monitor
normalizes its output to a
specific sensitivity (usually 200 Shaft axial (thrust) position is
mV/mil) throughout its working Radial motion of rotating shafts. represented by the average dc
range. The signal’s dc bias, voltage and is normally used
representing the average probe for monitoring. Two Probes
gap, and its AC component, profiling surface movement and are recommended to permit
irregularities, is readily used in many applications, some which voting protection (especially on
are shown in the following diagrams. systems armed for automatic
shutdown). Axial (Thrust) Position.
Shaft vibration is represented as a varying dc voltage which
may be used for monitoring, balancing, or analysis. Using two Companion unit: CMMA 864 Position Monitor
Probes separated by 90°, shaft orbit may be derived and X-Y
voting logic monitoring may be used. As the piston rings, rider
rings, and cylinder liners wear,
Companion unit: CMMA 864 Vibration Monitor allowing the rod to gradually
drop, the probe gap widens.
The Driver's dc voltage output
may be used to determine
when rings should be turned/ Rod Drop.
replaced before damage to the
piston occurs.
Companion unit: CMMA 833 TSI/ Position Monitor

Selecting an Eddy Probe System
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A wide variety of SKF systems are Standard SKF Eddy Probe Systems
offered to meet the requirements of
Usable System Standard
virtually any application. Probe range is System Sensitivity Comments
Range Length Case
limited largely by the probe’s diameter.
CMSS 65/CMSS 665 80 mils 200 mV/Mil 5 Meters 1/4-28 Standard system
The standard SKF probe diameters are 5
CMSS 68/CMSS 668 90 mils 200 mV/Mil 5 Meters 3/8-24 Meets intent of API 670
mm (CMSS 65), 8 mm (CMSS 68), and
19 mm (CMSS 62). CMSS 68/CMSS 668-1 90 mils 200 mV/Mil 10 Meters 3/8-24 Long system length
CMSS 68/CMSS 668-2 90 mils 200 mV/Mil 15 Meters 3/8-24 Long system length
The following should be considered
60-300 1"-12
when selecting a system: CMSS 62/CMSS 620-2 50 mV/Mil 10.8 Meters Long range
mils UNF
RANGE 15-160
CMSS 68/CMSS 668-5 100 mV/Mil 10 Meters 3/8-24 Long range
mils
Gap over which the system must
accurately operate.
SENSITIVITY CE Mark
Must be compatible with monitors or other companion Beginning January 1996, European Community requires
instruments. equipment sold in their area to be a CE marked product.
Because sensors have an active component such as the
SYSTEM LENGTH integrated circuit amplifier, the sensor should have the CE mark.
The physical length of the systems is approximate to the
electrical length. Excess cable in certain installations is typically A word about . . .
coiled and tied with no harmful effects. PROBE TIPS
PROBE CASE SKF uses RYTON® for Eddy Probe tips because it is simply
the best material for the job. RYTON has high dimensional
The size of the probe mounting case may be a factor in some
stability reducing probe coil shape variations with temperature
installations (several case options are available indicated under
and humidity and maintaining system accuracy, linearity, and
ordering information).
resolution. RYTON is a “super plastic” that has no known solvent
below +205°C (+400 °F) and therefore highly resistant to the
Some Eddy Probe options
acids, bases and solvents handled by process machinery.
ARMOR
INSTALLATION
A flexible stainless steel jacket protects the cable.
Recommended when the cable is not protected by conduit. Major considerations include temperatures, pressures, and
Available on Probe Cables and Extension Cables. Not compatible mechanical stress to which the Probe, Driver, and cables are
with Cable Packing Glands. subjected. It is essential that the Probe be rigidly mounted, yet
easily adjusted (SKF mounting accessories are ideal for this). If
CERTIFICATION Certifications
long cable runs between the Driver and Monitor are required,
Approved Probes and Drivers ATEX (Sira) consult the table to the right to determine the maximum
can be supplied with either recommended wire length (use 3-conductor shielded wire).
nonincendive or intrinsic safetly
TARGET MATERIAL
approvals. Nonincendive
FM (Factory Mutual Systems)
products are supplied with FM Standard systems are calibrated to observe 4140 steel. As
(Factory Mutual) certification recommended by API Standard 670, Probe calibration should
tags attached. Intrinsically safe be verified on a target with the same electrical characteristics as
products are supplied with triple CSA (Canadian Standards
the shaft. The SKF CMSS 601 Static Calibrator and the Driver
agency approval certification tags Association) trim control, permit verification and convenient field calibration
attached (ATEX [Sira], FM [Factory within a ± 5% range on the shaft itself. Response is dependent
Mutual Systems] and CSA). upon the conductance of the target material, as illustrated on
the chart. Drivers may be special ordered for calibrated
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response to different metal types. Customers will be requested manufacturers. API Standard 670 is a valuable reference
to provide samples of the metal types. tool for all machinery users and manufacturers, and is highly
recommended as a guide for defining, purchasing, and installing
RUNOUT machinery monitoring systems.
Because the Eddy Probe works on the principle of conductivity,
shaft irregularities (flat spots, scratches, plating, hardness API 670 was written to define reliable protection systems for
variations, carbon inclusions, magnetized regions, etc.) may rotating equipment operating in the harsh conditions found
produce false vibration signals. API Standard 670 recommends in oil production, refining, and chemical processing. SKF
combined total electrical and mechanical runout does not RYTON based Eddy Current Probes were designed using a
exceed 0.25 mils maximum. Some irregularities, such as plated unique temperature chamber to test the Probes over the wide
shafts, cannot be reduced to an acceptable level with traditional temperature range required by API. The output sensitivity of
methods (peening, knurling, etc.). conventional Eddy Current Probe systems typically falls off as
temperature increases. A unique Probe winding technique was
developed by SKF that strives to maintain output sensitivity over
Wire size
Distance (maximum)
the specified temperature range.
(AWG)
22 150 meters (500 feet) “Super tough” Eddy Current Probe systems are thoroughly field
20 300 meters (1,000 feet) tested and proven, with thousands of units installed.
18 600 meters (2,000 feet)
16 900 meters (3,000 feet)
SKF has been using RYTON in its transducer designs for many
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years. RYTON’s strength approaches that of metal. The
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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Gap From Probe Tip To Test Article (mils) drivers during installation to prevent troublesome ground loops.
RYTON’s proven resistance to extreme harsh environments
System response varies with the target material. protects the complex electronics required to operate Eddy
Current Probes. An internal sealing system protects these
components from moisture ingression and corrosion. This
INTRINSIC SAFETY increases system reliability by eliminating the need to totally
SKF Monitors provide current limited power to Eddy Probe encapsulate these components. Due to its unique construction,
Systems which meet safety requirements of most applications. both the Driver Housing and the internal circuits react to severe
However, if intrinsic safety barriers (Zener barriers) will be used, thermal excursions at the same rate. This reduces internal
consult the local sales representative to ensure range, linearity, stresses created by routine machinery transients or load
and power requirements will be met. changes, providing for a longer driver life.
API STANDARD 670 SKF Drivers are EMI/RFI shielded, and the mounting scheme
allows them to fit the same “footprint” as previous SKF Driver
The American Petroleum Institute has published Standard 670
Housings, or they can be snapped onto type C-DIN rails for high
as an aid to the procurement of standardized non-contacting
density applications and quick installation. The compression
vibration, axial position, and temperature monitoring systems.
connector for terminating the power and signal wiring further
The standard is based on the accumulated knowledge and
aids in the ease and cost of installation. A fixed connector
experience of petroleum refiners and monitoring system
version is also available.
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SKF Eddy Current Probe systems are constantly temperature Temperature conversion table.
and performance tested in a continuing effort to improve
Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = 5/9 (°F – 32)
what is already the best Probe available for the measurement Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = 9/5 (°C) + 32
of vibration in rotating equipment. They are available with
Conversion between °F and °C
armored and fiberglass sleeving, and may be offered EECS
(BASEEFA)/CSA/FM certified. a °F a °F
°C °C d °F °C °C d °F
The small tip diameter (5mm) of the CMSS 65 Eddy Current -40.0 -40.0 -40.0 +4.4 +40.0 +104.0
Probe systems, coupled with the stringent controls under which -28.9 -20.0 -4.0 +10.0 +50.0 +122.0
they are produced, effectively reduces calibration error due to -23.3 -10.0 +14.0 +15.6 +60.0 +140.0
shaft curvature. This makes the CMSS 65 an exceptional choice -20.6 -5.0 +23.0 +21.1 +70.0 +158.0
for measuring vibration in small diameter shafts. The CMSS -17.8 0 +32.0 +26.7 +80.0 +176.0
65 is available in 5 meter systems (Probe with Integral Cable, -15.9 +5.0 +41.0 +32.2 +90.0 +194.0
or a combination of Probe Cable and Extension Cable) and has -12.2 +10.0 +50.0 +37.8 +100.0 +212.0
a typical usable range of 10 mils to 90 mils with a 200 mV/mil -6.7 +20.0 +68.0 +93.3 +200.0 +392.0
sensitivity. A specific CMSS 665 Driver is required for each of -1.1 +30.0 +86.0
the standard length systems (refer to chart on page 5).
The larger tip diameter (8 mm) of the CMSS 68 SKF Transducer Length conversion table.
is used for large diameter shafts as well as long range axial
0.5 meters ≈ 20 inches (1.7 feet)
position (thrust) measurements. The CMSS 68 is available in 1.0 meters ≈ 39 inches (3.3 feet)
5, 10 or 15 meter systems and has a typical usable range of 5.0 meters ≈ 196 inches (16.0 feet)
10 mils to 100 mils with a 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) sensitivity. 10.0 meters ≈ 393 inches (33.0 feet)
The CMSS 668-5 Driver provides a usable range of 15 mils 15.0 meters ≈ 590 inches (49.0 feet)
to 160 mils with a sensitivity of 3.94 V/mm (100 mV/mil); it is Mils x (25.4 x 10-6) = Microns
available only as a 10 meter system. Microns ÷ (25.4 x 10-6) = Mils
1 Mils = 25.4 Microns 80 Mils = 2.0320 mm
40 Mils = 1.0160 mm 130 Mils = 3.3020 mm
50 Mils = 1.2700 mm 140 Mils = 3.5560 mm
60 Mils = 1.5240 mm 150 Mils = 3.8100 mm
70 Mils = 1.7780 mm
CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series – 5 mm Eddy Probe System
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CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series

5 mm Eddy Probe System, RYTON® – based eddy current transducers
Option now available

with either the standard
removable/reversible
connector or the optional
permanent fixed connector.
Introduction
The Eddy Probe is used to measure radial
or axial motion. It is mounted through or
to the side of, a bearing cap and observes
the shaft’s movement relative to its
mounting position. An Eddy Probe System
comprises a Probe, a Driver (oscillator
demodulator), and an optional Extension Cable. Frequency range:
DC to 10 kHz;
Eddy Probe Systems have excellent frequency response. They DC to 600,000 CPM;
have no lower frequency limit and are used to measure shaft down maximum of 3 dB at 10 kHz
axial position as well as vibration. Driver signal output:
Impedance: Minimum calibrated load resistance of 3kΩ; output is protected
Specifications against miswiring.
CMSS 65 Eddy Current Probe System Voltage: Nominal 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) corresponding to -18 VDC
at 2.3 mm (90 mils) with -24 VDC supply.
Unless otherwise noted, the following specifications apply to a
Power supply requirements: 15 mA from -24 VDC to -30 VDC
complete CMSS 65 Eddy Current Probe System comprising:
Interchangeability: Probes, Extension Cables and Drivers are compliant to
• CMSS 65 Eddy Current Probe API 670 requirement and may be interchanged with 5% or less performance
change without recalibration. All units factory calibrated at +23 °C (+73 °F).
• CMSS 958 Extension Cable Trim calibration adjustment on Driver provides duplication of characteristics
after replacement of any component.
• CMSS 665 or CMSS 665P Driver
At +23 °C (+73 °F), with a -24 VDC supply and target of AISI Environmental and Mechanical
4140 steel. CMSS 65 Probe
These specifications may vary with different options and systems. Operating temperature range: -34 °C to +177 °C (-29 °F to +350 °F)
(Note: Ex i regulations restrict upper limit to +100 °C)
Electrical Differential pressure: To 4 bar (60 PSI)
Usable range: Materials:
2 mm (0.2 mm to 2.3 mm) Case: 300 stainless steel
80 mils (10 mils to 90 mils) Tip material: RYTON®
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) Connectors: Nickel plated stainless steel; weatherproof, sealable
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) of best straight line over 2 mm (80 mil) Cable: Coaxial with Teflon® insulation; high tensile and flexible strength.
range
Mounting: Recommend minimum clearance of 1/2 Probe Tip diameter
around the Probe Tip to maintain factory calibration.
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Specifications Ordering information

CMSS 958 Extension Cable
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES, EXCEPT AS NOTED
Temperature ranges, connectors, cable same as CMSS 65 Eddy Current Probe.
Standard mount case
C
CMSS 665 and CMSS 665P Drivers 0.28" maximum diameter
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F)

Connections (Power, Signal, GND): Five terminal removable and reversible compression terminal Armor (optional)
block accepting up to 2 mm2 (14 AWG) wire. Three connections necessary per block (-24
VDC; GND; Signal). The CMSS 665P has a permanent fixed connector with same connection
0.205" diameter
characteristics. 1/4–28 OR M8 X 1 thread
5.0 mm
Mounting: C-DIN Rail Mount which bolts onto Driver enclosure, or the standard four number 10
A
clearance holes in a square on 63.5 mm (2.5") centers. B 6.3 mm
System Performance Reverse mount case

The following performance characteristics apply for the CMSS 65 Eddy Current Probe System in CMSS 65 0 RM 12
addition to quoted nominal specifications:
7/16" HEX
Extended temperatures: With 1 m probe and 4m extension cable operating in a range of -34 °C 3/8–24 thread UNF 2A
to +120 °C (-29 °F to +248 °F), and driver in the range of 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F):
5.0 mm
Sensitivity: ± 10% of 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil)
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) of best straight line over 2 mm (80 mil) range. 5.5 mm (0.215")
8.8 mm (0.348")
Minimum target size: 30.5 mm
(1.200")
Flat surface: 10 mm (0.39”)
Shaft diameter: 15 mm (0.59”) Button (Disk) probe
CMSS 65 E 00 00
Hazardous area approvals 0.375"
diameter
North America 0.190"
diameter
Approvals granted by Factory Mutual (FM) and Canadian Standards Association Probe
Cable
0.100"
(CSA). 0.250" 0.030"
Class 1 Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D when used with intrinsically safe zener 0.101" diameter
barriers, or galvanic isolators. Contact your local SKF Reliability Systems sales
6.35 cm 0.25" clearance hole
representative for details. (2.50") for mounting with
number 10 hardware
Class 1 Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D when connected with National Electric Code
(NEC) without Zener barriers or galvanic isolator. Contact your local SKF Reliability CMSS665
Systems sales representative for details. 7.62 cm
(3.00")
5 mm
DISPLACEMENT
PROBE DRIVER
6.35 cm
(2.50")
S/N
Europe
MADE IN U.S.A.
-24V
-24V
by
GND
GND
SIG
SKF Condition Monitoring
Certification to ATEX Directive.

Drivers: Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +75 °C) CONNECTOR: Stainless steel
jack-type mates with CMSS 958
extension cable
Certificate number: BAS02ATEX1168X
1 2 3 4 5
Probes: Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 or T2
Certificate number: BAS02ATEX1169 7.62 cm
(3.00")
System: EEx ia IIC T4 or T2 (as per schedule)
REMOVABLE OR PERMANENT
Certificate number: Ex 02E2170 FIXED CONNECTOR: Terminal
strip type rated for 250 V, 10 AMPS
14 AWG maximum wire size.
Intrinsic Safety requires use of zener barriers. Contact your local SKF Reliability
Systems sales representative for details.
4.06 cm
See ordering details for probe and driver designations for hazardous area approved models. (1.60")
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Ordering Information
Part 1: Eddy Current Probe (SKF Standard: CMSS 65-002-00-12-10)
CMSS 65
CABLE CASE "A" UNTHREADED CASE LENGTH "C" OVERALL

LENGTH +1
Standard 00 2 1/4-28 threads Fully threaded 00
(Standard) 0.1 inches to 5.0 inches 01 to 50 05 0.5 meters
Armored 01
3 M8 x 1 threads (Unthreaded) 10 1.0 meter
Fiberglass sleeved 02
0 3/8-24 threads 5.1 inches to 9.9 inches 51 to 99 (standard)
CSA/FM/SIRA 07 5A 5.0 meters
1 M10 x 1 threads Reverse mount, 3/8-24 threads RM
(ATEX) (Intrinsically
4 No case "B" CASE LENGTH
Safe) Certified +1: Length is Nominal Electrical:
E Button probe
CSA/FM/SIRA 08 (Fiberglass) Standards: Physical length may vary.
(ATEX) (Intrinsically No case 00
Safe) Certified and 0.8 inches 08 Compatible Systems:
1.2 inches 12
Armored 0.5 meters Probe/5.0 meters System:
1.5 inches 15
FM (non-incendive) 09 2.0 inches 20 CMSS 958-xx-045/CMSS 665
FM (non-incendive) 0B 2.5 inches 25 1.0 meter Probe/5.0 meters System:
Armored 3.0 inches 30 CMSS 958-xx-040/CMSS 665
4.0 inches 40 5.0 meters Probe/5.0 meters System:
4.7 inches 47 CMSS 665
6.0 inches 60 The 5A units have integral cable and
9.0 inches 90 mate directly to the Driver.
SPECIALS
0.9 to 5.9 inches 09 to 59
9.1 to 9.9 inches 91 to 99
Part 2: Extension Cable Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 665)

(SKF Standard: CMSS 958-00-040) Drivers containing the “P” in the model number, denote those
models with permanent fixed connector.
CMSS 958 Driver (5 meter system) – CMSS 665/CMSS 665P
CABLE LENGTH 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil). Use with:

(Compatible
Standard 00 system listed) • 1 meter Probe and 4 meter Extension Cable
Armored 01
CMSS 665, 030 • 0.5 meter Probe and 4.5 meter Extension Cable
2.0 meters
CSA/FM/SIRA 09
CMSS 65 • or 5 meter Probe
CMSS 665, 040
Safe) Certified
CSA/FM/SIRA 0A
1.0 meter Driver (10 meter system) – CMSS 665-1/CMSS 665P-1
CMSS 65
CMSS 665, 045 Use with:
Safe) Certified and
0.5 meters
Armored • 1 meter Probe and 9 meter Extension Cable
CMSS 65
FM (non-incendive) 0H
FM (non-incendive) 0J • or 10 meter Probe
Armored
Usable range: 2 mm (0.25 mm to 2.30 mm)
80 mils (10 mils to 90 mils)
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) ± 10% of 200 mV/mil
Linearity: ± 38 microns (1.5 mil) from best straight line
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Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 665) (continued)

Drivers containing the “P” in the model number, denote those models with permanent fixed connector.
Enhanced environmental protection – CMSS 665-8/ CMSS 665-16-xx (*see note 1)/CMSS 665P-16-xx (*see note 1)
CMSS 665P-8 CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically Safe) Certified Driver for 5 meter
Specifications same as standard driver, however is also filled System calibrated for shaft materials other than standard
with potting material to provide additional measure of protection 4140 stainless steel. Use with CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically
when operated in adverse environmental conditions. Sensitivity Safe) Certified 1 meter CMSS 65 Probe and 4 meter CMSS
7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil). 958 Extension Cable. For intrinsic safety installations, drivers
must be installed with intrinsic safety (I-S) barriers (see CMSS
Hazardous area approval (Intrinsic Safety) with 4140 665-16-9).
stainless steel target – CMSS 665-16-9/CMSS 665P-16-9
Usable range: Best attainable for specific shaft material
CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically Safe) Certified Driver for 5 meter provided. Customer to provide identification of shaft material
System. Use with CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically Safe) Certified 1 and sample (approximately 2.0" diameter disk, 0.5" thick).
meter CMSS 65 Probe and 4 meter CMSS 958 Extension Cable. Range not expected to exceed the 45 mils of standard unit.
For intrinsic safety installations, drivers must be installed with
intrinsic safety (I-S) barriers. Sensitivity: 200 mV/mil, ± to be determined (TBD) percentage
of 200 mV/mil dependent on the shaft sample material (-24
Barriers: VDC supply).
For FM Approval Linearity: ± the minimum deviation (in microns or mils) from
Power: Stahl 8901/30-280/085/00 the best straight line attainable for the sample shaft material
provided.
Signal: Stahl 8901/30-199/038/00
NOTE 1: xx = System calibrated for shaft materials other than standard
For CSA and SIRA Approval 4140 stainless steel. For custom configurations, please contact
an SKF Reliability Systems sales representative.
Power/Signal: MTL 7096 Dual (neg)
Contact your local SKF Reliability Systems sales representative Hazardous area approval (non-incendive) with 4140 stainless
for details. steel target – CMSS 665-20-00/CMSS 665P-20-00
Usable range: 1.15 mm (0.25 mm to 1.4 mm) FM (non-incendive) Certified Driver for the 5 meter System.
45 mils (10 mils to 55 mils) Use with FM (non-incendive) Certified 1 meter CMSS 65 Probe
and CMSS 958 Extension Cable.
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/ micron (200 mV/mil)
Usable range: 2 mm (0.25 mm to 2.25 mm)
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) from best straight line over
1.15 mm (45 mil) range. 80 mils (10 mils to 90 mils)
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/ micron (200 mV/mil)
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) of best straight line over
2 mm (80 mil) range.
NOTE 2: All circuit boards used in SKF CMSS 665 Series Drivers are
conformal coated as standard procedure.
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8 mm Eddy Probe System, RYTON® – based eddy current transducers
Option now available

with either the standard
removable/reversible
connector or the optional
permanent fixed connector.
Introduction
The Eddy Probe is used to measure radial
or axial motion. It is mounted through
- or to the side of - a bearing cap and
observes the shaft’s movement relative
to its mounting position. An Eddy Probe
System comprises a Probe, a Driver
(oscillator demodulator), and an optional Frequency range:
Extension Cable. DC to 10 kHz
DC to 600,000 CPM;
Eddy Probe Systems have excellent frequency response. They down maximum of 3 dB at 10 kHz
have no lower frequency limit and are used to measure shaft Driver signal output:
axial position as well as vibration. Impedance: Minimum calibrated load resistance of 3kΩ; output is protected
against miswiring.
Specifications Voltage: Nominal 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) corresponding to -18 VDC
CMSS 68 Eddy Current Probe System at 2.3mm (90 mils) with -24 VDC supply.
Power supply requirements: 15 mA from -24 VDC to -30 VDC
Unless otherwise noted, the following specifications apply to a
Interchangeability: Probes, Extension Cables and Drivers are compliant to
complete CMSS 68 Eddy Current Probe System comprising: API 670 requirement and may be interchanged with 5% or less performance
• CMSS 68 Eddy Current Probe change without recalibration. All units factory calibrated at +23 °C (+73 °F).
Trim calibration adjustment on Driver provides duplication of characteristics
• CMSS 958 Extension Cable after replacement of any component.
• CMSS 668 or CMSS 668P Driver Environmental and Mechanical

At +23 °C (+73 °F), with a -24 VDC supply and target of AISI CMSS 68 Probe
4140 steel.
Operating temperature range: -34 °C to +177 °C (-29 °F to +350 °F)
These specifications may vary with different options and systems. (Note: Ex i regulations restrict upper limit to +100 °C)
Differential pressure: To 4 bar (60 PSI)
Electrical Materials:
Usable range: Case: 300 stainless steel
2.3 mm (0.2 mm to 2.5 mm) Tip material: RYTON®
90 mils (10 mils to 100 mils) Connectors: Nickel plated stainless steel; weatherproof, sealable
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) Cable: Coaxial with Teflon® insulation; high tensile and flexible strength.
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) of best straight line over 2.3 mm (90 mil) Mounting: Recommend minimum clearance of 1/2 Probe Tip diameter
range around the Probe Tip to maintain factory calibration.
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DIMENSIONS IN INCHES, EXCEPT AS NOTED
Temperature ranges, connectors, cable same as CMSS 68 Eddy Current Probe.
Standard mount case
C
CMSS 668 and CMSS 668P Drivers 0.28" Maximum diameter
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F)

Connections (Power, Signal, GND): Five terminal removable and reversible compression Armor (optional)
terminal block accepting up to 2 mm2 (14 AWG) wire. Three connections necessary per block
(-24VDC; GND; Signal). The CMSS 668P has a permanent fixed connector with same connection
0.324" diameter
characteristics. 3/8–24 OR M10 X 1 thread
8.0 mm
Mounting: C-DIN Rail Mount which bolts onto Driver enclosure, or the standard four number 10
A
clearance holes in a square on 63.5 mm (2.5") centers. B 7.0 mm
System Performance Reverse mount case

The following performance characteristics apply for the CMSS 68 Eddy Current Probe System in CMSS 68 0 RM 12
addition to quoted nominal specifications:
7/16" HEX
Extended temperatures: With 1m probe and 4m extension cable operating in a range of -34 °C 3/8–24 thread UNF 2A
to +120 °C (-29 °F to +248 °F), and driver in the range of 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F):
8.0 mm
Sensitivity: ± 10% of 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil)
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) of best straight line over 2.3 mm (90 mil) range. 6.9 mm (0.275")
8.8 mm (0.348")
Minimum target size: 30.5 mm
(1.200")
Flat surface: 16 mm (0.63”)
Shaft diameter: 24 mm (0.93”) Button (Disk) probe
CMSS 68 E 00 00
Hazardous area approvals 0.500"
diameter
North America 0.300"
diameter
Probe
Approvals granted by Factory Mutual (FM) and Canadian Standards Association Cable
0.200"
(CSA). 0.515" 0.091"
Class 1 Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D when used with intrinsically safe zener 0.110" diameter
barriers, or galvanic isolators. Contact your local SKF Reliability Systems sales 6.35 cm 0.25" clearance hole
representative for details. (2.50") for mounting with
number 10 hardware
Class 1 Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D when connected with National Electric Code
(NEC) without Zener barriers or galvanic isolator. Contact your local SKF Reliability CMSS668
7.62 cm 6.35 cm
Systems sales representative for details.
8 mm
DISPLACEMENT
(3.00") PROBE DRIVER (2.50")
S/N
Europe
MADE IN U.S.A.
-24V
-24V
by
GND
GND
SIG
SKF Condition Monitoring
Certification to ATEX Directive.

CONNECTOR: Stainless steel
Drivers: Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +75 °C) jack-type mates with CMSS 958
extension cable
Certificate number: BAS02ATEX1168X
1 2 3 4 5
Probes: Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 or T2

Certificate number: BAS02ATEX1169 7.62 cm
(3.00")
System: EEx ia IIC T4 or T2 (as per schedule)
REMOVABLE OR PERMANENT
FIXED CONNECTOR: Terminal
Certificate number: Ex 02E2170 strip type rated for 250 V, 10 AMPS
14 AWG maximum wire size.
Intrinsic Safety requires use of zener barriers. Contact your local SKF Reliability
Systems sales representative for details. 4.06 cm
(1.60")
See ordering details for probe and driver designations for hazardous area approved models.
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CMSS 68
CABLE CASE "A" UNTHREADED CASE LENGTH "C" OVERALL

LENGTH +1
Standard 00 0 3/8-24 threads Fully threaded 00
0.1 inches to 5.0 inches 01 to 50 05 0.5 meters
Armored 01 (Standard)
(Unthreaded) 10 1.0 meters
Fiberglass sleeved 02 1 M10 x 1 threads
5.1 inches to 9.9 inches 51 to 99 (standard)
4 No case
CSA/FM/SIRA 07 Reverse mount, 3/8-24 threads RM 5A 5.0 meters
E Button probe
(ATEX) (Intrinsically AA 10.0 meters
(Fiberglass) "B" CASE LENGTH
Safe) Certified FA 15.0 meters
CSA/FM/SIRA 08 Standards:
No case 00 +1: Length is Nominal Electrical:
0.8 inches 08 Physical length may vary.
Safe) Certified and
1.2 inches 12
Armored 1.5 inches 15 Compatible Systems:
FM (non-incendive) 09 2.0 inches 20
0.5 meters Probe/5.0 meters System:
FM (non-incendive) 0B 2.5 inches 25
3.0 inches 30 CMSS 958-xx-045/CMSS 668
Armored 1.0 meter Probe/5.0 meters System:
4.0 inches 40
4.7 inches 47 CMSS 958-xx-040/CMSS 668
6.0 inches 60 5.0 meters Probe/5.0 meters System: CMSS 668
9.0 inches 90 10.0 meters Probe/10.0 meters System: CMSS 668-1
SPECIALS 15.0 meters Probe/15.0 meters System: CMSS 668-2
0.9 to 5.9 inches 09 to 59 The 5A, AA, FA units have integral cable and mate
9.1 to 9.9 inches 91 to 99
directly to the Driver.
Part 2: Extension Cable Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 668)

(SKF Standard: CMSS 958-00-040) Drivers containing the “P” in the model number, denote those
models with permanent fixed connector.
CMSS 958 Driver (5 meter system) – CMSS 668/CMSS 668P
LENGTH 7.87 mV/ micron (200 mV/mil). Use with:

CABLE
(Compatible
Standard 00 system listed)
• 1 meter Probe and 4 meter Extension Cable
Armored 01
CMSS 668, 040 • 0.5 meter Probe and 4.5 meter Extension Cable
1.0 meter
CSA/FM/SIRA 09
CMSS 68 • or 5 meter Probe
(ATEX) (Intrinsically CMSS 668, 045
Safe) Certified 0.5 meters Driver (10 meter system) – CMSS 668-1/CMSS 668P-1
CSA/FM/SIRA 0A CMSS 68
(ATEX) (Intrinsically CMSS 668-1, 090 Use with:
Safe) Certified and 1.0 meter
CMSS 68 • 1 meter Probe and 9 meter Extension Cable
Armored
CMSS 668-1, 095
FM (non-incendive) 0H
0.5 meters
• or 10 meter Probe
FM (non-incendive) 0J
CMSS 68 Usable range: 2.3 mm (0.25 mm to 2.5 mm)
Armored CMSS 668-2, 140
1.0 meter 90 mils (10 mils to 100 mils)
CMSS 68
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) ± 10% of 200 mV/mil
Linearity: ± 38 microns (1.5 mil) from best straight line
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Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 668) (continued)

Drivers containing the “P” in the model number, denote those models with permanent fixed connector.
Driver (15 meter system) – CMSS 668-2/CMSS 668P-2 For CSA and SIRA Approval
Use with: Power/Signal: MTL 7096 Dual (neg)
Contact your local SKF Reliability Systems sales representative
• 1 meter Probe and 14 meter Extension Cable
for details.
Usable range: 1.6 mm (0.25 mm to 1.9 mm)
Usable range: 2.3 mm (0.25 mm to 2.5 mm) 65 mils (10 mils to 75 mils)
90 mils (10 mils to 100 mils) Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil)
Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil) ± 10% of 200 mV/mil Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) from best straight line over
at +23 °C 1.15 mm (45 mil) range.
Linearity: ± 38 microns (1.5 mil) from best straight line over CMSS 668-16-xx (*see note 1)/CMSS 668P-16-xx (*see note 1)
2.3 mm at +23 °C CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically Safe) Certified Driver for 5 meter
Driver (extended range) – CMSS 668-5/CMSS 668P-5 System calibrated for shaft materials other than standard
4140 stainless steel. Use with CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically
Use with: Safe) Certified 1 meter CMSS 68 Probe and 4 meter CMSS
• 1 meter Probe and 9 meter Extension Cable 958 Extension Cable. For intrinsic safety installations, drivers
must be installed with intrinsic safety (I-S) barriers (see CMSS
668-16-9).
Usable range: 3.6 mm (0.4 mm to 4.0 mm) Usable range: Best attainable for specific shaft material
145 mils (15 mils to 160 mils) provided. Customer to provide identification of shaft material
and sample (approximately 2.0" diameter disk, 0.5" thick).
Sensitivity: 3.94 mV/ micron (100 mV/mil) ± 10% of 100 mV/
Range not expected to exceed the 65 mils of standard unit.
mil at +23 °C
Sensitivity: 200 mV/mil, ± to be determined (TBD) percentage
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) from best straight line over of 200 mV/mil dependent on the shaft sample material (-24
3.6 mm at +23 °C VDC supply).
Enhanced environmental protection – CMSS 668-8/ Linearity: ± the minimum deviation (in microns or mils) from
CMSS 668P-8 the best straight line attainable for the sample shaft material
provided.
Specifications same as standard driver, however is also filled
with potting material to provide additional measure of protection NOTE 1: xx = System calibrated for shaft materials other than standard
when operated in adverse environmental conditions. Sensitivity 4140 stainless steel. For custom configurations, please contact
an SKF Reliability Systems sales representative.
7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil).
Hazardous area approval (Intrinsic Safety) with 4140 Hazardous area approval (non-incendive) with 4140 stainless
stainless steel target – CMSS 668-16-9/CMSS 668P-16-9 steel target – CMSS 668-20-00/CMSS 668P-20-00
FM (non-incendive) Certified Driver for the 5 meter System.
CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically Safe) Certified Driver for 5 meter
Use with FM (non-incendive) Certified 1 meter CMSS 68 Probe
System. Use with CSA/FM/SIRA (Intrinsically Safe) Certified 1
and CMSS 958 Extension Cable.
meter CMSS 68 Probe and 4 meter CMSS 958 Extension Cable.
For intrinsic safety installations, drivers must be installed with Usable range: 2.3 mm (0.25 mm to 2.5 mm)
intrinsic safety (I-S) barriers. 90 mils (10 mils to 100 mils)
Barriers: Sensitivity: 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil)
Linearity: ± 25.4 microns (1 mil) of best straight line over 2.3
For FM Approval
mm (90 mil) range.
Power: Stahl 8901/30-280/085/00
NOTE 2: All circuit boards used in SKF CMSS 668 Series Drivers are
Signal: Stahl 8901/30-199/038/00 conformal coated as standard procedure.
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19 mm Eddy Probe System
For long range (wide gap)

measurements
• 60 mils to 300 mils usable range at 50

mV/mil (1.96 V/mm) sensitivity
• 10.8 meter overall cable lengths
• Dependable eddy current operation
• Readily interchangeable on-site
• Durable, high-temperature probe tip
• Rugged long life connectors
Introduction
The CMSS 62 Eddy Probe, when used with a CMSS 620-2 Typical CMSS 62/CMSS 620-2 Performance
Driver, has a usable Sensitivity vs. Gap
60
range that is typically 60 mils to 300 mils. The standard output
Sensitivity (mV/mil)
55
sensitivity of the system is 50 mV/mil (1.96 V/mm). 50 ± 10%
The CMSS 62 packs a long range into a rugged industrial 45

probe. It is used extensively in those applications involving large 40
position measurement. 35
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
Differential expansion measurement is an ideal application for Gap (mils)
the CMSS 62.
Output vs. Gap
The CMSS 62 is available in several probe case configurations -20
and environmental options to meet a wide range of installation -18
requirements. -16
-14
-12
Output (Volts)
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
Gap (mils)
NOTE: Performance specifications are based on a 4140 steel target.

Consult an SKF Reliability Systems sales representative for
calibration requirements on other materials.
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The following specifications apply to a system including the CMSS 62 Eddy
Probe, CMSS 620-2 Driver and CMSS 900 Extension Cable. DIMENSIONS IN INCHES, EXCEPT AS NOTED
ELECTRICAL
Standard mount case
Usable range: 60 mils to 300 mils
0.28" Maximum diameter
Sensitivity: 50 mV/mil, ± 10% (1.96 V/mm) (-24 Vdc supply) at +73°F
(+23°C)
Linearity: ± 2 mil of best straight line from 80 mils to 280 mils gap, ± 10%
of 50 mV/mil sensitivity from 80 mils to 280 mils absolute gap at +73 °F Armor (optional)
(+23 °C) 22.8 mm
(0.900")
Frequency range: Static to 600,000 CPM; down to 3 dB at 600,000 CPM diameter
Driver signal uutput: 1–12 UNF 2A thread
Impedance: 30 Ω 19.0 mm
Current: 4 mA maximum
A
Voltage: B 15.2 mm
C
Nominal: 50 mV/mil
Maximum output: -19 V with -24 V supply
Power: -24 Vdc Button (Disk) probe
CMSS 620-2 Driver CMSS 62 5 00 00
Operating temperature range: -35 °C to +65 °C (-30 °F to +150 °F) 38.1 mm (1.500")
diameter
Calibration probe temperature: +23 °C (+73°F)
19.0 mm
Connections (Power, Output, Common): Three terminal barrier strip
(accepts #6 spade lugs) 33.3 mm
120°
(1.312")
Mounting holes: Four #10 clearance holes in a square on 63 mm (2.5")
centers 19.1 mm
(0.750")
Interchangeability: Probes and Drivers may be interchanged with 10% or
less performance change without calibration. All units factory calibrated. Cable #8 mounting
Trim calibration adjustment on Driver allows duplication of replacement. Mounting surface holes (3 places)
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL
CMSS 62 Probe
Case material: 300 stainless steel
Connections: Stainless steel. Weather-proof, sealable.
Cable: Coaxial with Teflon® insulation. High tensile and flexural strength.
Mounting: Any position

Connections: Stainless steel. Weather-proof, sealable.
Cable: Coaxial with Teflon® insulation. High tensile and flexural strength.
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CMSS 62
CALIBRATION CASE "A" UNTHREADED "C" OVERALL
TEMPERATURE CASE LENGTH LENGTH
+75 °F; operation 0 1-12 UNF 2A 0 Fully threaded 00 1.0 meter 10
< +200 °F (use threads 0.1 inches 01 2.0 meters 20
CMSS 620-2 Driver) (Standard) to to (Standard)
No case 4 5.0 inches 50 4.0 meters 40
CABLE Button (Disk) 5 unthreads
Probe
Standard 0 Right angle 6 "B" CASE LENGTH
Radiation resistant 1 Cable exit
Armored 4 1-12 UNF 2A Standards:
Armored and 5 threads No case 00
Radiation resistant 1.0 inches 10
Fiberglass sleeved 8 1.5 inches 15
Radiation resistant, 9 3.0 inches 30
Fiberglass sleeved 3.5 inches 35
5.0 inches 50
Part 2: Extension Cable (SKF Standard: CMSS 900-00-088)
CMSS 900
CABLE LENGTH *
Standard 0 6.8 meters: 068
Armored 1 Use with 4.0 meter Probe and CMSS 620-2 Driver
Radiation resistant 2 8.8 meters: 088
Armored and radiation resistant 3 Use with 2.0 meter Probe and CMSS 620-2 Driver
Fiberglass sleeved 4 9.8 meters: 098
Fiberglass sleeved and radiation resistant 5 Use with 1.0 meter Probe and CMSS 620-2 Driver
CONNECTORS
Radiation resistant probes must use radiation resistant extension cables.
Both straight 0
* NOTE: Probe overall lengths and extension cable lengths are nominal
One right angle 1
and will vary to meet electrical interchangeability requirements.
Both right angle 2 Contact your local SKF Reliability Systems sales representative
for unlisted options.
Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 620-2)

Use with:
• 1 meter Probe and 9.8 meter Extension Cable
Eddy Current Probe installation accessories
CMSS 904 Probe Holder/CMSS 912 Dual Axial Probe Adapter
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CMSS 904 CMSS 912

Probe Holder Dual Axial Probe Adapter
The CMSS 904 Probe Holder provides a rigid mount with The CMSS 912 Dual Axial Probe Adapter provides mounting
provision for external gap adjustment. Conduit may be readily and protection for two parallel probes for measuring axial
mounted at the cable exit. The CMSS 904 provides 0.75" of thrust position. The probes are mounted on adapters which
adjustment range after installation; a set screw securely locks are installed directly on the machine case through 1/2-inch
the adjustment. It is recommended that probes be ordered with NPT-threaded holes. The adapters provide for easy gapping of
a case length of 1.2 inches or use the standard reverse mount the probes. The enclosure bolts directly to the machine case
probe. and protects the probe installation. A removable cover provides
access to the installed probe.
0.50" NPT internal
0.50" NPT external
(machine case mounting point) (conduit mount) It is recommended that probes be ordered with a case length of
1.2 inches and an overall length of 0.5 or 1.0 meters.
Dimension "A"
116 mm (4.62”)
Adjustment range
Conduit
By trimming stinger, working range of long CMSS 904 is 4.00" to 7.75" hub 3/4”
from mounting surface to probe tip (combination of stinger length and
adjustment inside threaded stock); range of short CMSS 904 is 2.50" to
Fitting not 166 mm
4.75". (6.62”)
furnished
Ordering information
CMSS 904
PROBE THREAD DIMENSION “A” Machine
“STINGER” DEPTH Working surface
3/8-24 CMSS 65/CMSS 68 0
Short (0.75” to 2.50”)* 025 range
reverse mount standard 1 1/2” NPT (2 places)
Long (1.45” to 5.50”)* 055
OTHER OPTIONS Probes (2)
not included
None Required 0 Shaft
38 mm
(1.50”)
�1 CMSS 65/CMSS 68 3/8–24 Reverse Mount Eddy Probe is
recommended configuration offered in either 5 mm or 8 mm versions.
* “Stingers” may be cut down in the field within the indicated ranges. Ordering information
Model number Working range* Probe thread
CMSS 912-1 1.10" to 2.35" 1/4-28 CMSS 65 standard
* Working range with field trim of probe holder.
CMSS 911 Probe Holder/Dual Sensor Holder with Housing
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CMSS 911
Probe Holder/Dual Sensor Holder with Housing
CMSS 911 Probe Holder 121 mm

(4.75”)
The CMSS 911 Probe Holder with Housing offers an adjustable probe mount with 1 89 mm
(3.50”)
a variety of penetration depths. The integral housing protects the probe cable exit
2
and permits easy access for probe adjustment without machine disassembly. It is
recommended that reverse mount probes be used or that standard case probes be 76 mm
(3.00”)
ordered with a case length of 1.2 inches and an overall cable length of 0.5 or 1.0 150 mm
(5.87”)
meters. The housing has four 3/4" NPT hubs for conduit attachment (three close-up 1
plugs provided). 3
5
6
1. Outlet Body (part number 10699400) GRR-2 Outside surface
2. Outlet Body Extension (part number 10699300) GRCEX-0

of machine Dimension "B"
3. Outlet Body Hub, 3/4" NPT (4 each) 4
4. Probe Adapter Union; 3/4" NPT (part number 30180900) 9

7
5. Probe Adapter Collar (part number 30187900)
Dimension "A"
6. Hex Head Steel Cap Screw (part number 10702200)
7. Probe Holder (“Stinger”) (part number – various depending on Probe Holder 8
length) 10
8. Jam Nut: CMSS 68, CMSS 60: 3/8–24 (part number 30126800) Probe tip
(reference only)
Machine shaft
CMSS 65, CMSS 61: 1/4–28 (part number 30053500)

9. “O” Ring Union Seal (part number 10711803)
10. “O” Ring Tip Seal (part number 10711800)
CMSS 911 Dual Sensor Holder 140 mm

(5.50”)
The CMSS 911 Dual Sensor Holder with or without the housing provides for the 99 mm
(3.88”)
mounting, adjustment and protection of the eddy probe as well as provides for
mounting an accelerometer or velocity sensor on the same axis as the eddy probe for 1
absolute vibration measurements. It is recommended that reverse mount probes be

used or that standard case probes be ordered with a case length of 1.2 inches and 216 mm
an overall cable length of 0.5 or 1.0 meters. The housing has four 3/4" NPT hubs for
(8.50”)
2
conduit attachment (3 close-up plugs provided). 8
3
1. Outlet Dome (part number 10699402) 4GOU

9
10
4
2. Seismic Sensor Mounting Adapter (part number 301194200)
3. Outlet Body (part number 10699401) GECXAT-2
5
4. End Plug (part number 10746003) CUP-2
5. Probe Adapter Union (part number 30180900) 6
6. “O” Ring Union Seal (part number 10711803)

7. Jam Nut: CMSS 68, CMSS 60: 3/8–24 (part number 30126800)
11
CMSS 65, CMSS 61: 1/4–28 (part number 30053500)
8. Seismic Sensor Accelerometer/Velocity 7 12
9. Probe Adapter Collar (part number 30187900)

10. Hex Head Steel Cap Screw (part number 10702200)
11. Probe Holder (“Stinger”) (part number – various depending on length)
12. “O” Ring Tip Seal (part number 10711800)
CMSS 911 Probe Holder/Dual Sensor Holder with Housing
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CMSS 911 – Probe Holder/Dual Sensor Holder with Housing
Intermediate
support/oil seal CMSS 911
PROBE THREAD �4 DIMENSION “A”
PENETRATION DEPTH �2
3/8-24 CMSS 65/CMSS 68 0
reverse mount standard 5 Standard lengths: 3 020
1/4-28 CMSS 65 standard 6, 8 1 Short (1.0” to 2.0”)
M10 x 1 CMSS 65 and CMSS 68 2 Long (2.0” to 5.0”)
reverse mount with M10 x 1 Non-standard lengths: 2
case 7 6 inches 060
7 inches 070
DIMENSION “B” 8 inches 080
ADAPTER LENGTH 9 inches 090
0.5 inches (standard) 0 10 inches 100
1.5 inches 1A 3 11 inches 110
Intermediate support/oil seal. 2.5 inches 1B 1 12 inches 120
Recommended for use with probe 3.5 inches 1C 2 13 inches 130
holders 8 inches (203mm) or 7.0 inches 1D 4 14 inches 140
15 inches 150
longer in length. Provides support OTHER OPTIONS
16 inches 160
and aids in eliminating/minimizing None required 0
17 inches 170
Probe Holder WITHOUT housing 1
probe holder resonances causing Dual Sensor WITH Housing 6
inaccurate probe measurements. Dual Sensor WITHOUT Housing 7
For use with probe holders with
model numbers CMSS 911-0xx-xxx �1A Dimension A penetration depth will be 1.0 inches less than indicated.
only.
�1B Dimension A penetration depth will be 2.0 inches less than indicated.
Part number 31194401 (1"-12
threads). �1C Dimension A penetration depth will be 3.0 inches less than indicated.
Part number 31194400 (3/4" NPT �1D Dimension A penetration depth will be 6.5 inches less than indicated.
threads). �2 Indicated depth is center of ± 0.7" adjustment range for standard CMSS 911
units. Indicated depth is ± 0.5" adjustment range for dual sensor units. API
Probe adapter 670 recommends maximum of 8 inches of free cantilevered length. Use
Part number 30221900 Probe intermediate support/oil seal for longer lengths.
Adapter 3/8-24 to 1/4-28 used �3 Center of adjustment depth may be field cut within the indicated range.
when installing
CMSS 61 �4 Probe Adapter 1/4–28 to 3/8–24 threads, Part Number 30221900 is required
and CMSS 65 and must be ordered separately when using CMSS 65/CMSS 61 standard Eddy
Probes in Probe Current Probes with the larger diameter stringers.
Holder with �5 This option does not require removal of connector of probe cable during
3/8-24 threads. field assembly. CMSS 65/CMSS 68 3/8–24 Reverse Mount Eddy Probe is
recommended configuration offered in either 5mm or 8mm versions.
Jam Nut �6 This option size stinger only available in the standard 020 and 050 lengths.
(reference only).
�7 This option provides "Stingers" with M10 X 1 probe threads and can be used
CMSS 61 and with CMSS 65 and CMSS 68 Reverse Mount Probes with M10 X 1 thread
CMSS 65 Probe cases.
Tip assembly �8 Eddy Probe connector must be removed and reinstalled when using this size
(reference only) threaded stinger.
NOTE: Customers are strongly encouraged to use the CMSS 65/CMSS 68 Reverse Mount Eddy
Probe options when mounting Probes in CMSS 911 Holders.
NOTE: With the ± 0.07" adjustment these length stingers should meet all length requirements
without trimming or cutting to interim custom lengths (i.e. 9.3", 10.7", etc.).
CMSS 920 High Pressure Feedthrough
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CMSS 920
High Pressure Feedthrough
Introduction
HIGH PRESSURE SIDE 1.25” 1.50” LOW PRESSURE SIDE
The SKF Condition Monitoring Model 3/4" NPT both ends
Armor optional Armor optional
CMSS 920 is a low cost, general purpose
High Pressure Feedthrough. The CMSS
920 is principally used to provide a
cable exit for internally mounted Eddy Cable 1 high pressure end length
Cable 2/3 high pressure end length
Probes in high pressure areas. The unit Cable length
Cable length
is available in configurations for one, two,
or three cables and the cable lengths
on the high pressure and low pressure
side may be specified as required to
meet particular Eddy Probe System Ordering information: (SKF Standard: CMSS 920-1000-100500-010)
configurations. The internal modular
construction allows configuration to
CMSS 920
customer’s specifications.
CABLE QUANTITY CABLE LENGTH +1 HIGH PRESSURE
The CMSS 920’s bidirectional pressure 1 Cable 1 1.0 meter (for CMSS 65 10
END CONNECTOR
LOW PRESSURE
rating of 2,000 psi enables the unit to 2 Cables
3 Cables
2
3
and CMSS 68)
4.0 meters (for CMSS 65 40 END CONNECTOR
withstand both pressure and vacuum, a ENVIRONMENT
and CMSS 68)
4.5 meters (for CMSS 65 45
OTHER OPTIONS
critical requirement for refrigeration units Standard 0 and CMSS 68) Female (Probe or 0
Driver mate)
which are dehumidified under vacuum ARMOR CABLE 1 HIGH PRESSURE
END LENGTH
Male (CMSS 958 1
No armor 0 Extension Cable
and pressurized in normal operation. High pressure end armor 1 CABLES 2 AND 3 HIGH mate)
Low pressure end armor 2 PRESSURE END LENGTH No connector 3
The 3/4 inch NPT mounting threads on Both ends armor 3 Increments of 0.1 meter XX
either end enables the CMSS 920 to be CASE Minimum: 0.2 meters
Example:
Stainless steel 0
installed in a smaller hole. An optional 3/4" to 1" thread adapter 1
25 = 2.5 meters
Cable not used
00
1-inch NPT thread adapter is available +1: Use configuration illustrations and chart below
and may replace other high pressure to determine length/compatible system.
feedthroughs with the CMSS 920. When ordering, customers are requested to provide information to define the Eddy Probe System
this item will be used with to facilitate calibration.
Specifications
PHYSICAL
Case material: Type 303 stainless steel Compatible CMSS 920 Systems
Mounting: Any position, 3/4" NPT threads
Cable length of high pressure end: Increments OUTSIDE MACHINE INSIDE MACHINE
of 0.1 meter (recommend minimum of 0.2
meters) Driver Extension Cable Feedthrough Eddy Probe
Cable quantity: 1, 2, or 3 cables 5-Meter systems: CMSS 665

CMSS 668
CMSS 958-00-030 (3.0 meters) CMSS 920-x0xx-10xxxx-010 (1.0 meter) CMSS 65-00x-xx-xx-10 (1.0 meter)
CMSS 68-00x-xx-xx-10 (1.0 meter)
Cable armor: Available 10-Meter systems: CMSS 668-1 CMSS 958-00-080 (8.0 meters) CMSS 920-x0xx-10xxxx-010 (1.0 meter)
15-Meter systems: CMSS 668-2 CMSS 65-00x-xx-xx-10 (1.0 meter)
Customer ID: 1.5" clear heat-shrink CMSS 958-00-130 (13.0 meters) CMSS 920-x0xx-10xxxx-010 (1.0 meter) CMSS 68-00x-xx-xx-10 (1.0 meter)
Torque: 60–80 foot-pounds CMSS 68-00x-xx-xx-10 (1.0 meter)
DYNAMIC
Driver Feedthrough Eddy Probe
Pressure/vacuum: 0 to 2,000 psi bidirectional CMSS 665 CMSS 920-x0xx-45xxxx-000 (4.5 meters) CMSS 65-00x-xx-xx-05 (0.5 meters)
Electrical cable length: As required to meet CMSS 668 CMSS 68-00x-xx-xx-05 (0.5 meters)
Eddy Probe System configuration
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature range: -35 °C to +120
°C (-30 °F to +250 °F)
Mounting devices, adapters and packing glands
CMSS 903 Series Mounting brackets
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CMSS 903 Series

Mounting devices, Mounting brackets
adapters and
CMSS 903 Mounting Brackets are used in those installations
packing glands requiring probe mounting in the machine’s internal area.
CMSS 903-1 CMSS 903-2 CMSS 903-3

mounts CMSS 68 mounts CMSS 65 mounts CMSS 65
Series Probes Series Probes Series Probes
(3/8–24 case) (1/4–28 case) (1/4–28 case)
22 mm 16 mm 22 mm
(0.88”)
(0.88”) (0.625”)
Sleeve
5 mm (0.200”)
19 mm
(0.75”) 19 mm
8 mm (0.75”)
31 mm 22 mm (0.300”)
(1.25”) 31 mm
(0.880”) (1.25”)
13 mm
6 mm
(0.50”) 13 mm
(0.250”) (0.50”)
CMSS 903 Mounting Brackets are used in those installations

(From left to right) CMSS 903 Series Probe Adapters: CMSS requiring probe mounting in the machine’s internal area.
903-1 Probe Holder; CMSS 903-3 Probe Holder; CMSS 903-2
Probe Holder. CMSS 903-1 Probe Holders are used to install CMSS 68 Series Eddy
Probes on flat machine surfaces. Threaded (3/8-24) and slotted, they
insure a firm grip on the probe, once it is adjusted to final operating
The basic design and construction of the SKF Eddy position. Two mounting holes accommodate #10 high tensile Allen
Probes insures long, dependable service life. However, head cap screws (not provided) which are normally secured with safety
proper installation is essential; once adjusted to wires.
its optimum position, a probe must be absolutely
immovable. Material: Anodized aluminum.
CMSS 903-2 Probe Holders are used for installing CMSS 65 Series
Standardized installation devices are offered for this
Eddy Probes on flat machine surfaces when space is at a premium.
specific purpose. They eliminate the chore of making
They are threaded (1/4-28) and slotted to insure a firm grip after final
special brackets or fixtures for each installation. They
adjustment. Mounting holes accommodate two #6 high tensile Allen
also help insure that every SKF Eddy Probe will continue
head cap screws with safety wire holes (not provided).
to deliver all the accuracy built into it … year after year.
Material: Stainless Steel.
CMSS 903-3 Probe Holders are similar to the CMSS 903-1 but are
designed to hold CMSS 65 Series Eddy Probes and, in addition, permit
final adjustment where it is not possible to turn the Probe itself. This
is especially convenient for installation of Probes with armored or
otherwise protected leads.
The Probe is threaded into a sleeve, which mates with a left-hand

thread in the main body of the Holder. Turning the sleeve then sets
the Probe position; it is not necessary to turn the Probe itself. Both
Holder and sleeve are slotted to insure a firm grip on the Probe.
Mounting holes accommodate two #10 high tensile Allen head cap
screws with safety wire holes (not provided).
Material: Anodized aluminum.
Mounting devices, adapters and packing glands
CMSS 30112000 Series Cable packing gland assembly/CMSS 30837800 NPTprobe adapater
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CMSS 30112000 Series CMSS 30837800

Cable packing gland assembly 1/2" or 3/4" NPT probe adapter
The CMSS 30112000 Series Cable Packing Gland Assembly offers a The Probe Adapter is used to mount a probe with a
splash-proof cable exit from the machine case. They are available in 1 1/4-28 or 3/8-24 thread in a machine case which will
or 2 cable exit versions and with either a 1/2" or 3/4" NPT male thread accept the 1/2" or 3/4" NPT fitting. Conduit or a junction
for screwing into the machine housing. It is an effective and easily box may be mounted on the exterior side of the adapter.
installed low pressure (60 psi/4 bars) seal. The internal oil resistant
neoprene packing as well as washers are split to allow cable installation
without connector removal.
The Cable Packing Glands are typically used for exiting the Eddy Probe
Cable or Extension Cable for internally installed Eddy Probes.
The Cable Packing Gland will not provide a seal for armored cables.
Split washers Neoprene packing Split washers 1.375" HEX 35

1/2” NPT
1/2” NPT or
internal 3/4” NPT
1/2” NPT 1/4-28 thread
thread for
conduit or 3/4” NPT or 3/8-24 thread
installation
0.12" diameter
43.5 mm
30.5 mm Teflon washers
(1.20”) (1.70”)
Set screw
63.5 mm (2.50”)
• CMSS 30837800 3/8-24 internal thread for CMSS 68

style probes. 1/2" NPT external thread.
Ordering information • CMSS 30837801 1/4-28 internal thread for CMSS 65
• CMSS 30112000 One (1) cable exit, 1/2" NPT thread style probes. 1/2" NPT external thread.
• CMSS 30112001 Two (2) cable exit, 1/2" NPT thread • CMSS 30837802 3/8-24 internal thread for CMSS 68
style probes. 3/4" NPT external thread.
• CMSS 30112003 One (1) cable exit, 3/4" NPT thread
• CMSS 30837803 1/4-28 internal thread for CMSS 65
• CMSS 30112004 Two (2) cable exit, 3/4" NPT thread style probes. 3/4" NPT external thread.
• CMSS 30112006 (�1) Two (2) cable exit, 1/2" NPT thread
�1 The CMSS 30112006 and CMSS 30112007 models have split washers
which can accommodate an Eddy Probe Cable and an Accelerometer/Velocity
Transducer Cable for internal installations of absolute Vibration Transducers.
Drivers: Explosion-proof and Weather-proof Housings
CMSS 31091700 Explosion-proof housings for DIN-rail mount drivers
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Drivers: Explosion-proof
and Weather-proof Housings
CMSS 31091700
Explosion-proof housings for DIN-rail mount drivers
Explosion-proof housings
Explosion-proof and dust-tight housings:
• Class I, Group C and D
• Class II, Groups E, F, and G
• Class III, UL standard 886
• CSA standard C22.2, number 30 1970
The Explosion-Proof housing is designed for use in environments

classified as hazardous. The housing is manufactured of aluminum alloy
with a copper content less than 0.3% maximum. On three sides the
bosses are drilled and tapped for 3/4" NPT conduit fittings. The dome
type housing is specified requiring a minimum of floor space for fixture
mounting.
Ordering information 20.0 cm

(7.8750”)
Explosion-Proof Housings for RYTON™ DIN-Rail Mount Drivers. The units
come with all hardware ready for assembly and installing the drivers.
• CMSS 31091700 Explosion-proof housing for maximum four drivers.
16.2 cm 20.0 cm
(6.3750”) (7.8750”)
Dimension Dimension Diameter
Mounting
Catalog number "A" inside "B" overall cover Weight
hole size
dome height opening
26.0 cm 29.0 cm 17.5 cm 6.5 kg
CMSS 31091700 0.4375" 0.4375” 16.2 cm
(10.2500") (11.4375") (6.8750") (15 lb) diameter (6.3750”)
hole
NOTE: Please refer to reference information in the back of this catalog for
definitions, standards and cross references.
“B”
“A”
Weather-proof housings
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Weather-proof Housings
Weather-proof housing (NEMA Ordering information
4 and 4X) Weather-proof housings for RYTON™
–– Meets requirements for NEMA Type 4, DIN-rail mount Drivers.
Type 4X, Type 12 and Type 13
Area classification – (clamp cover)
–– UL 508 Type 4 and Type 4X
–– CSA Type 4. –– NEMA/EEMAC Type 4, Type 12 and
–– IEC 529, IP66 (European Standard) Type 13
–– UL50 Type 4, Type 12, Type 13
Weather-proof housings –– UL508 Type 4, Type 12, Type 13
for protection from adverse –– CSA Type 4
environmental conditions –– IEC 529, IP66
SKF Condition Monitoring product line • CMSS 31092100 �1 Weather-proof

offers three types of housings to provide Housing for maximum three (3)
protection from adverse environmental Drivers
conditions for DIN-rail mountable Eddy • CMSS 31092200 �1 Weather-proof
Probe Drivers. Housing for maximum six (6) Drivers
• CMSS 31092300 �1 Weather-proof
Water resistant housing
Housing for maximum ten (10) Drivers
Enclosures are intended for indoor Area classification – (stainless steel)
or outdoor use primarily to provide a Area classification – (stainless steel, continuous hinge on one side, clamps
degree of protection against corrosion, clamp cover) on other three sides of cover
windblown dust and rain, splashing –– NEMA/EEMAC Type 4, Type 4X, Type 12
water, and hose-directed water; –– NEMA/EEMAC Type 4, Type 4X, Type 12
and Type 13 and Type 13
undamaged by the formation of ice –– UL50 Type 4, Type 4X
on the enclosure. The housings are –– UL50 Type 4, Type 4X
–– UL508 Type 4, Type 4X –– UL508 Type 4, Type 4X
constructed of 14 or 16 gauge steel with –– CSA Type 4, Type 4X
seams continuously welded. Holes and –– CSA Type 4, Type 4X
–– IEC 529, IP66 –– IEC 529, IP66
cable clamp fittings are provided. The
cover is held in place by steel clamps on • CMSS 31092101 �1 Weather-proof • CMSS 31092103 �1 Weather-proof
four sides of cover to assure water tight Housing for maximum three (3) Housing for maximum three (3)
integrity. There is an oil-resistant gasket Drivers Drivers
held in place with oil resistant adhesive. • CMSS 31092201 �1 Weather-proof • CMSS 31092203 �1 Weather-proof
Finish is ANSI 61 gray polyester powder Housing for maximum six (6) Drivers Housing for maximum six (6) Drivers
coating. Meets NEMA 4 criteria.
• CMSS 31092301 �1 Weather-proof • CMSS 31092303 �1 Weather-proof
Housing for maximum ten (10)Drivers
Water and corrosion resistant Housing for maximum ten (10) Drivers
housing (stainless steel) NOTE: Please refer to reference information in
Meets the same criteria as the Water the back of this catalog for definitions,
standards and cross references.
Resistant Housing in addition to being
manufactured of stainless steel to meet �1 If it is desired to order a housing with "NO
the CORROSION RESISTANT criteria. HOLES" then add a "–NH" to the right of the
Finish is unpainted polished surface. model number, i.e. CMSS 31092100–NH.
Meets NEMA 4X criteria.
Weather-proof housings for DIN-rail mount drivers
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Weather-proof Housings for DIN-rail mount

drivers
Weather-proof housing dimensions 19 mm
(0.75") A
19 mm
(0.75")
NOTE: Due to changes in housing manufacturer

specifications, cover clamps may be located in
positions other than depicted in these drawings. ∅
8 mm
B E (0.31")
diameter
Clamp style W
33 mm
(1.31")
12 gauge
L B
Hinge style W
32 mm
(1.25")
12 gauge
L B
SKF model number Box size "A" x "B" x "C" Mounting "D" x "E" Clamp style overall "L" x "W" Hinge style overall "L" x "W"
CMSS 31092100
203 mm x 152 mm x 89 mm 222 mm x 102 mm 241 mm x 187 mm 241 mm x 176 mm
CMSS 31092101
(8.00" x 6.00" x 3.50") (8.75" x 4.00") (9.50" x 7.38") (9.50" x 6.94")
CMSS 31092103
CMSS 31092200
CMSS 31092201
(10.00" x 8.00" x 4.00") (10.75" x 6.00") (11.50" x 9.38") (11.50" x 8.94")
CMSS 31092203
CMSS 31092300
CMSS 31092301
(12.00" x 10.00" x 5.00") (12.75" x 8.00") (13.50" x 11.38") (13.50" x 10.94")
CMSS 31092303
Calibrator
CMSS 601 Series Static calibrator
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Calibrator
CMSS 601 Series

Static calibrator
The CMSS 601 Field Calibrator provides a convenient, precise method for verifying the
voltage output vs. gap of an Eddy Probe and Driver combination. It is especially useful
for applications requiring exact calibration (the hot alignment of machinery) or where
“targets” of various metal alloys are used.
As recommended by API Standard 670, the CMSS 601 can be used for calibrating an
Eddy Probe on the actual shaft it will monitor. The Calibrator’s self-centering magnetic
base holds the pickup rigidly at 90° to the shaft axis to provide reliable performance
characteristics on its “real target.” The metal disc supplied with the Calibrator may be
placed across the V-Shaped base as a standardized flat calibration target.
Precision results … easy-to-use

1. An Eddy Probe is locked into the proper size adapter with the set screw.
2. The adapter and probe cable are slipped upward through the magnetic base and
over the micrometer spindle.
3. The magnetic base is placed on a machine shaft or on the target disc.
4. The probe lead is connected to a matching Eddy Probe Driver through an

Extension Cable.
5. -24 Vdc is applied to the driver, whose output is connected to a voltmeter.
6. The micrometer spindle is set to read 40 mils.
7. The adapter and probe are vertically positioned to produce a -8 Vdc voltmeter
reading and then locked in position on the micrometer spindle by the upper set
screw. The unit is now ready for use.
To calibrate an Eddy Probe, the spindle is lowered by the micrometer head to a

reading of 10 mils and a voltage reading taken. Readings are taken successively
at 5 mil or 10 mil increments. Fine tuning is available with the calibrate
potentiometer on the driver.
• CMSS 601-1 Standard (English units)
• CMSS 601-2 Metric version (Metric units)
The CMSS 601-1 is supplied as a portable kit
complete with standard target disc, an Allen wrench • CMSS 601-8 Metric version for long probe cases (over 60 mm*) (Metric units)
and two adapters to accommodate both CMSS 65
and CMSS 68 Eddy Probes. * Calibrators for long probes use integral target only … will not observe actual shaft.
Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans – Turbine and Compressor
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Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans, bearing

housing mounting and axial probe installation
Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans

Turbine Compressor
P1 P2
T
R
5Y 6X
3Y 4X
R
thrust
Active
Turbine
thrust
Active
5 Ø
Centrifugal 6
2
3 compressor 3
Ø 4 1
4
5 2
5Y 6X
6 1 R
R JB JB
3Y 4X
T
Ø
P1 P2
Counter-
clockwise
rotation
viewed here
Counter-
clockwise
rotation
viewed here
Item Description Item Description

P1 Axial position probe (instrument manufacturer ID data) P1 Axial position probe (vendor and model number)
P2 Axial position probe (instrument manufacturer ID data) P2 Axial position probe (vendor and model number)
Low pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (instrument Low pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (vendor and model
3Y 3Y
manufacturer ID data) number)
Low pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (instrument Low pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (vendor and model
4X 4X
High pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (instrument High pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (vendor and model
5Y 5Y
High pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (instrument High pressure end radial vibration probe, 45° off TDC (vendor and model
6X 6X
Ø Phase reference probe, 45° off TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data) Ø Phase reference probe, 45° right of TDC (vendor and model number)
R Radial bearing (description) R Radial bearing (description)
T Thrust bearing (description) T Thrust bearing (description)
JB Junction box JB Junction box
The numbering system shown is based on the higher pressure end equaling Note 1 TDC = Top Dead Center
Note 1
a higher device number
Note 2 TDC = Top Dead Center
Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans – Electric motor, Pump and Gear box
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Typical Eddy Probe arrangement plans
Electric motor Pump Gear box (double helical gear)
T A2
P1 5Y 6X
Pump Ø1
3Y 4X A2
T
A1
T2 R R A2
R
Gear
R A1 JB
T2 Ø
R R
4X 3Y Ø2
Motor A1
5Y
P2
T1 6X A2 Ø1
3Y 4X
6X P1
T1 JB
R 5Y A1
Counter-
clockwise Ø2 3Y
rotation
viewed here P2 4X
5Y 6X Counter- JB
clockwise
rotation
viewed here
Counter-
Item Description
clockwise Input shaft coupling end Y radial vibration probe, 45° off
rotation 3Y
TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
viewed here
Input shaft coupling end X radial vibration probe, 45° off
4X
TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
Input shaft coupling end horizontal radial acceleration,
Item Description Item Description A1
90° off TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
Coupling end Y radial vibration probe, Coupling end radial horizontal Input shaft thrust bearing end axial position probe #1,
3Y 45° off TDC (instrument manufacturer A1 accelerometer, 90° off TDC P1
(instrument manufacturer ID data)
ID data) (instrument manufacturer ID data)
Output shaft coupling end horizontal radial acceleration,
Coupling end X radial vibration probe, Outboard end radial horizontal A2
90° off TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
4X 45° off TDC (instrument manufacturer A2 accelerometer, 90° off TDC
ID data) (instrument manufacturer ID data) Output shaft coupling end Y radial vibration probe, 45°
5Y
off TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
Outboard end Y radial vibration probe, R Radial bearing (description)
5Y 45° off TDC (instrument manufacturer Output shaft coupling end X radial vibration probe, 45°
T Thrust bearing (description) 6X
ID data) off TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
JB Junction box Input shaft noncoupling end phase reference probe at
Outboard end X radial vibration probe, Ø1
6X 45° off TDC (instrument manufacturer Note 1 TDC = Top Dead Center TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
ID data) Output shaft noncoupling end phase reference probe at
Ø2
Phase reference probe, 45° off TDC TDC (instrument manufacturer ID data)
Ø
(instrument manufacturer ID data) Output shaft thrust bearing end axial position probe #2
P2
T1 Outboard end bearing temperature (instrument manufacturer ID data)
T2 Coupling end bearing temperature R Radial bearing (description)
R Radial bearing (description) T Thrust bearing (description)
JB Junction box JB Junction box
Note 1 TDC = Top Dead Center Note 1 TDC = Top Dead Center
Oscillator-demodulators and accelerometer signal
Note 2
conditioners should be located in separate junction boxes
For a single helical gear, a pair of axial probes should be
Note 3
installed at each thrust bearing end
Bearing housing mounting – End and side views
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Bearing housing mounting

End view Notes:
1 Drill and tap housing for 3/4" NPT (typical)

1/2" flex conduit "sealtite" 3/4"–1/2" reduction
or equivalent (typical) bushing (typical)
3 Typical Set sealing adapter tight in bearing housing
2 before pulling lead wires
Identify leads prior to installation. Use tag

3 numbers as required.
4 Probes must be mounted perpendicular to shaft

1 2
Do not pull thermocouple wire and probe lead
5 wires into same outlet without Engineering
Department approval
Check gap Volts after CMSS 911 assembly has
7 been installed. Set gap at -8.0" ± 1/2 Volts (40
6
± 2.5 mils).
Torque mating connectors to 145 ± 5 inch-
CMSS 911 extension ounces. Then wrap connections with Teflon
7
8 (use as required) tape (typical).
Drill 1/4" drain hole in lowest point of box

8 (typical)
4 6
Rotation
Side view
3 CMSS 911 assembly (typical)
7
Thermocouple wire
8
2 1
4
6
Radial bearing Thrust collar Thrust bearing

Axial probe installation
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Axial probe installation

Thrust probe installation 117 mm
(4.62”)
recommendations CMSS 912 dual
thrust assembly
1. At least two probes per rotor are
recommended.
3 (Typical)
2. Where the probes cannot be changed 168 mm
(6.62”)
without shutting down the machine, 1/2" conduit hub
install spare probes.
3. Calibrate probe, cable and driver and
record final response curves for primary
as well as spare probes. The SKF CMSS
Working range Recommended
601 Static Calibrator may be used. minimum
16 thickness is 3/8"
4. Try to observe the thrust collar with one
Bell
probe and the shaft with the other. housing Use locktite on threads
5. Probes must be mounted with in one

Surface must be free
foot of the thrust collar. of dtencil marks and
other discontinuities
6. Avoid mounting probes through thin
plates or bell housings that may bow
Axial probe
with thermal expansion.
7. Determine the float zone of the rotor by
jacking the rotor in both directions. Use
up to 2 tons pressure.
8. Measure the rotor movement with Axial
dual indicators on the shaft, the Eddy probe
Key
Probe voltage change at the driver and phasor
the monitor reading. (All three should probe
agree.)
9. Jack the shaft several times each way to
verify readings. 2
10. Set the probe gap so that the center of

the probe’s range is in the center of the
float zone.
11. Securely lock the probe and any adapters
in place. Notes:
12. Be sure the probe tip has a side 1 Set sealing adapter tight in housing before pulling lead wires through
clearance of at least 0.200".
2 Probe lead wires must be secured against internal whipping and rubbings
3 Identify probe leads prior to installation. Use tag numbers as required.

4 Probes must be mounted perpendicular to shaft or surface it is “seeing”
Do not pull thermocouple wires and probe lead wires into same outlet without Engineering
5
Department approval
6 Check gap volts after CMSS 911 or CMSS 912 assemblies have been installed
7 Set gap at midpoint of probe range at the center of the shaft float zone
8 Torque mating connectors to 145 ± 5 inch-ounces. Then wrap connectors with Teflon tape.
Outline dimension drawing – 5 mm and 8 mm Eddy Probe
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Outline dimension drawings
5 mm and 8 mm Eddy Probe outline

dimension drawing
Notes:
8 mm (0.312") for CMSS 68.
1 Cable shown with and without flex armor. 6 5 mm (0.200") for CMSS 65.
2 Drawing applicable to CMSS 65 and CMSS 68. 7 1/4–28 or 3/8–24 according to probe model number.
3 Clear shrink tubing for label identification. 8 All information applies to both models unless otherwise specified.
13 mm for M8 x 1 thread probe case. (7/16" for 1/4–28 thread probe

case.)
4 9 Armored model only.
17 mm for M10 x 1 thread probe case. (9/16" for 3/8–24 thread probe
case.)
5 Probe case length dependent on probe model number. 10 All dimensions in parentheses are millimeters (mm).
Outline dimension drawing – 5 mm and 8 mm Eddy Probe Driver
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5 mm and 8 mm Eddy Probe Driver outline

dimension drawing
4 X ∅ 0.25" clearance hole
6.35 cm for mounting with 10-32
(2.50”) hardware, machine screws
1.375" minimum length "C" DIN-rail
4.95 cm mount
(1.95”)
"C" DIN-rail
CMSS 668
7.62 cm 6.35 cm
(3.00”) (2.50”)
-24V
-24V
GN D
GN D
SI G
1.52 cm
(0.60”)
2.79 cm
REMOVABLE OR PERMANENT (1.10”)
FIXED CONNECTOR: 9.91 cm
5 4 Terminal strip type rated for (3.90”)
250 V, 10 AMPS 14 AWG.
maximum wire size
Removable
neoprene plug This outline drawing applies
CONNECTOR: to the following drivers:
Stainless steel • CMSS 665 and CMSS 665P Series
jack-type mates
1 2 3 4 5 4.06 cm • CMSS 668 and CMSS 668P Series
with CMSS 958 2.54 cm (1.60”)
Extension Cable (1.00”)
7.62 cm
(3.00”)
Notes:
Specifications: 3 Units interchangeable without recalibration.
Probe driver 5 terminal connector shown. Removable or permanent

1 Operating Temperature Range: -35 °C to +65 °C (-30 °F to +150 °F) 4 fixed connectors available.
Storage: -43 °C to +65 °C (-45 °F to +150 °F) Access hole for fine trimming of calibration on probe drivers or for range
2 Material: Case made from RYTON® 5 selection on transmitter units.
Outline dimension drawing – CMSS 958 Extension Cable
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CMSS 958 Extension Cable outline dimension

drawing
Notes:
1 Cable shown with and without flex armor. 6 Installation direction not restricted (Reversible).
2 Clear shrink tubing for label identification. 7 All information applies to both models unless otherwise specified.
Specifications:
3 Operating Temperature Range: -35 °C to +120 °C (-30 °F to +250 °F 8 Armored model only.
Storage: -43 °C to +120 °C (-45 °F to +250 °F)
Bend radius 34.9 mm (1.375") minimum (Armored). Bend radius 19.0
4 9 All dimensions in parentheses are millimeters (mm).
mm (0.750") minimum (Non-Armored).
5 High strength steel coax with steel braid shield.

Agency approvals and hazardous area information –
CE Mark/Hazardous area information
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Agency approvals and hazardous area information
CE Mark Hazardous area information

European Community Declaration of Area general information Agency approvals
Conformity.
Review the Hazardous Location SKF Condition Monitoring has obtained
Manufacturer: Information section to properly define agency approvals from the following:
the area in which the sensors and
SKF Condition Monitoring, Inc. monitoring systems are to be installed, Certified by SIRA to ATEX directive
5271 Viewridge Court then determine which equipment will SIRA intrinsically safe certified
San Diego, California 92123 USA meet the specified requirements. equipment is intended for use
Product: SKF Eddy Current Probe in Zone 0, 1 as intrinsically
Sensors may either be installed in a Class safe in accordance with CENELEC
Systems 1, Division 1 (Zone 0, 1) or a Division 2 European harmonized Standards, [EN50
(Zone 2) hazardous area. However, for 014 (1977) and EN50 020 (1977)]
SKF Condition Monitoring, Inc. of San installation in these areas, the sensors
Diego, California USA hereby declares, and is accepted by member countries
must be approved by an appropriate of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
that the referenced product, to which this agency. France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
declaration relates, is in conformity with
SKF does have eddy probe sensor Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway,
the provisions of: Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
systems approved for installation in
• Council Directive 89/336/EEC (3 May these areas and specific model numbers and the United Kingdom.
1989), on the Approximation of the assigned to easily identify these agency Canadian Standards Association – CSA
Laws of the Member States Relating approved options.
to Electromagnetic Compatibility, as CSA intrinsically safe certified
amended by: It is strongly recommended that intrinsic equipment is intended for use
safety barriers be used for the hazardous in Class 1, Division 1, Groups
–– Council Directive 92/31/EEC (28 area installations as the means of A, B, C, D.
April 1992); limiting the thermal and electrical energy
to the sensor components in Class Factory Mutual Research, USA – FM
–– Council Directive 93/68/EEC (22 July
1, Division 1 (Zone 0, 1) and Division FM intrinsically safe and
1993).
2 (Zone 2) hazardous areas. The non-incendive certified
The above-referenced product complies agency approved intrinsic safe sensor equipment is intended for
components, and the intrinsic safety use in Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2,
with the following standards and/or
barriers provide for a very high level of Groups A, B, C, D.
normative documents:
safety, and aid in the prevention of fire
• EN 50081-2, Electromagnetic and explosions in your facility. To order eddy probe systems with
compatibility – generic emission the various agency approvals please
standard. Part 2: Industrial It is recommended in field installations, refer to the front part of the catalog
that housings be used to provide physical under the specific eddy probe model
environment (August 1993).
protection for the SKF Eddy Probe number desired i.e. CMSS 65 or CMSS
• EN 50082-2, Electromagnetic Drivers. For CENELEC approved systems, 68 systems. There is an options form
compatibility – generic immunity these housing should have a minimum available which delineates the specific
standard. Part 2: Industrial rating of IP20. Other agency approvals agency approval desired. Select the
environment (March 1995). do not specify a level of protection for appropriate agency approval and the
the housings. additional configuration requirements
for the eddy probe and extension cable.
However SKF does provide a series of Then select the appropriate driver model
standard housings which can be used for number indicated on the pages following.
these installations.
Intrinsic Safety (I-S) barriers
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Intrinsic Safety (I-S) barriers …

… for use with the CMSS 65 and CMSS 68 Series Eddy Probe Systems
The following information provides a listing of the Intrinsic Safety Barriers used by the various testing agencies during the eddy probe
approval process. As such these barriers meet the various agency approvals and allow for the proper operation of the SKF Eddy
Probe Systems when properly installed in the hazardous areas. Also included are the parameters for selecting other manufacturers
barriers.
However, only the brand named barriers listed have been tested and are verified to work properly with the CMSS 65 and CMSS 68
eddy probe systems.
Factory Mutual – (FM) Canadian Standards Certified by SIRA to ATEX

Intrinsically safe for Class 1, Association – CSA Directive (CENELEC standard)
Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D Intrinsically safe for Class 1, Intrinsic safe code (see below)
Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D.
Entity parameters:
System Approval:
Supply terminals: Vmax = 30 Vdc, System Approval:
Imax = 245 mA, Barriers: Intrinsic safe code EEx ia IIC T2
Ci = 0.056 µF,
Power: Stahl 8901/30-280/085/00 SKF drawing number 31451400 is
Li = 0.536 mH
Signal: Stahl 8901/30-199/038/00 applicable.
Signal terminals: Vmax = 24 Vdc,
Barriers are approved by FM, CSA, and Eddy Probe Approval:
Imax = 60 mA,
PTB, CESI (CENELEC Standard).
Ci = 0 µF, Intrinsic safe code EEx ia IIC T2 (Tamb =
Li = 0 mH SKF drawing number 31163300 is +100 °C)
applicable.
SKF drawing number 31187500 is Driver Approval:
applicable. Power/signal: MTL 796 Dual (neg) Intrinsic safe code EEx ia IIC T4 (Tamb =
System Approval: +75 °C)
Measurement Technology Ltd., (MTL) Umax:in = 28 Vdc,
Barriers: Imax:in = 138 mAdc,
SKF drawing number 31163200 is
Power: Stahl 8901/30-280/085/00 applicable. Wmax:in = 1.0 W
Signal: Stahl 8901/30-199/038/00 Ceq = 0.06 µF,
CAUTION: All intrinsic safety installations Leq = 0.5 mH
Barriers are approved by FM, CSA, and should be done in accordance with
PTB, CESI (CENELEC standard). the national installation codes of Suggested Barriers:
practice for the particular country at
the place of installation. Power: Stahl 9003/50-200/050
SKF drawing number 31163200 is
Signal: Stahl 8901/34-280/000/60
applicable.
Power/Signal: MTL796 Dual (neg)
CAUTION: All intrinsic safety installations
should be done in accordance with Measurement Technology Ltd., (MTL)
the national installation codes of
practice for the particular country at CAUTION: All intrinsic safety installations
the place of installation. should be done in accordance with
the national installation codes of
practice for the particular country at
the place of installation.
Classes and Divisions
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Hazardous locations are those areas Hazardous locations and the Class II, Division 1
where a potential for explosion and National Electrical Code® * These are Class II locations where
fire exist because of flammable gases, combustible dust may be in suspension
vapors or finely pulverized dusts in the The National Electrical Code treats
®
in the air under normal conditions in
atmosphere, or because of the presence installations in hazardous locations in
sufficient quantities to produce explosive
of easily ignitable fibers or flyings. articles 500 through 517.
or ignitable mixtures. This may occur
Hazardous locations may result from continuously, intermittently or periodically.
Each hazardous location can be classified
the normal processing of certain volatile Division 1 locations also exist where
by the definitions in the NEC. Following
chemicals, gases, grains, etc., or they may failure or malfunction of machinery or
are interpretations of these classifications
result from accidental failure of storage equipment might cause a hazardous
and applications.
systems for these materials. It is also location to exist while providing a source
possible that a hazardous location may be of ignition with the simultaneous failure
Class I locations
created when volatile solvents or fluids, of electrical equipment. Included also are
used in a normal maintenance routine, Class I locations are those in which locations in which combustible dust of
vaporize to form an explosive atmosphere. flammable gases or vapors are or may be an electrically conductive nature may be
present in the air in quantities sufficient to present.
Regardless of the cause of a hazardous produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
location, it is necessary that every Class II, Division 2
precaution be taken to guard against Class I, Division 1 A Class II, Division 2 location is one in
ignition of the atmosphere. Certainly no These are Class I locations where the which combustible dust will not normally
open flames would be permitted in these hazardous atmosphere is expected to be be in suspension in the air and normal
locations, but what about other sources of present during normal operations. It may operations will not put the dust in
ignition? be present continuously, intermittently, suspension, but where accumulation
periodically or during normal repair or of the dust may interfere with the
Electrical sources of ignition maintenance operations. Division 1 safe dissipation of heat from electrical
locations are also those locations where a equipment or where accumulations near
A source of ignition is simply the energy
electrical equipment may be ignited by
required to touch off an explosion in a breakdown in the operation of processing
arcs, sparks or burning material from the
hazardous location atmosphere. equipment results in the release of
equipment.
hazardous vapors and the simultaneous
Electrical equipment such as lighting failure of electrical equipment.
fixtures and motors are classified as
Class III locations
“heat producing,” and they will become a Class I, Division 2 Class III locations are those that are
source of ignition if they reach a surface hazardous because of the presence of
These are Class I locations in which
temperature which exceeds the ignition easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but in
volatile flammable liquids or gases are
temperature of the particular gas, vapor which the fibers or flying are not likely to
handled, processed or used, but in which
or dust in the atmosphere. be in suspension in the air in quantities
they will normally be confined within
sufficient to produce ignitable mixtures.
closed containers or closed systems from
It is also possible that an abnormality
which they can escape only in the case of Class III, Division 1
or failure in an electrical system could
accidental rupture or breakdown of the
provide a source of ignition. A loose These are locations in which easily
containers or systems. The hazardous
termination in a splice box or a loose ignitable fibers or materials producing
conditions will occur only under abnormal combustible flyings are handled,
lamp in a socket can be the source of
conditions. manufactured or used.
both arcing and heat. The failure of
insulation from cuts, nicks or aging Class II locations Class III, Division 2
can also act as an ignition source from
sparking, arcing and heat. Class II locations are those that are These locations are where easily ignitable
hazardous because of the presence of fibers are stored or handled.
combustible dust.
* All references to the National Electric Code®
are from the NFPA 70 1990 Edition.
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Hazardous location equipment As in Class I equipment, heat producing • Plants manufacturing organic coatings
equipment must be designed to operate • Spray finishing areas (residue must be
CLASS I LOCATION EQUIPMENT below the ignition temperature of the considered)
Devices for Class I locations are housed hazardous atmosphere. However, in Class
II equipment, additional consideration • Petroleum dispensing areas
in enclosures which are designed to be
strong enough to contain an explosion if must be given to the heat buildup which • Solvent extraction plants
the hazardous vapors enter the enclosure may result from the layer of dust which
• Plants manufacturing or using pyroxylin
and are ignited. These enclosures then will settle on the equipment.
(nitrocellulose) type and other plastics
cool and vent the products of combustion (Class II also)
Dusts have also been placed in Groups
in such a way that the surrounding
designated E, F, and G, based on their • Locations where inhalation anesthetics
atmosphere is not ignited.
particular hazardous characteristics are used
Heat producing equipment for hazardous and the dusts’ electrical resistivity. It is
• Utility gas plants, operations involving
locations must also be designed to important to select equipment suitable for
storage and handling of liquefied
operate with surface temperatures the specific hazardous group.
petroleum and natural gas
below the ignition temperatures of the
CLASS III LOCATION EQUIPMENT • Aircraft hangers and fuel servicing
hazardous atmosphere.
Class III locations require equipment areas
Since the different vapors and gases which is designed to prevent the entrance
CLASS II LOCATIONS
making up hazardous atmospheres of fibers and flyings, prevent the escape
have varying properties, they have been of sparks or burning material and operate • Grain elevators and bulk handling
placed in groups based on common flame at a temperature below the point of facilities
propagation characteristics and explosion combustion. • Manufacture and storage of magnesium
pressures. These groups are designated
A, B, C, and D, and the equipment Hazardous location equipment • Manufacture and storage of starch
selected must be suitable for the group of applications • Fireworks manufacture and storage
the specific hazardous gas or vapor, with
Hazardous location equipment may be • Flour and feed mills
regard to flame propagation, explosion
required in any area where the presence • Areas for packaging and handling of
pressures and operating temperatures.
of flammable gases, vapors or finely pulverized sugar and cocoa
Reference to the National Electrical Code® pulverized dusts in the atmosphere is
sufficient to create a threat of explosion or • Facilities for the manufacture of
will indicate that most of the equipment
fire. It may also be required where easily magnesium and aluminum powder
used for Class I Division 2 applications
is the same as that used for Division 1 ignitable fibers or flyings are present. The • Some coal preparation plants and coal
applications. following is a representative (but hardly handling facilities
complete) list of the types of locations and
• Spice grinding plants
CLASS II LOCATION EQUIPMENT operations requiring hazardous location
equipment in at least certain areas. • Confectionery manufacturing plants
The enclosures used to house devices in
Class II locations are designed to seal out CLASS III LOCATIONS
CLASS I LOCATIONS
dust. Contact between the hazardous
• Petroleum refining facilities • Wood working plants
atmosphere and the source of ignition
has been eliminated and no explosion can • Dip tanks containing flammable or • Textile mills
occur within the enclosure. combustible liquids • Cotton gins and cotton seed mills
• Dry cleaning plants • Flax producing plants
Chemical by Groups
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Chemicals by Groups
Group A – Atmospheres Group C – Atmospheres Group D – Atmospheres Group D – Atmospheres
• acetylene • nitromethane • ethylene glycol monomethyl • propylene
• 2-nitropropane ether • propylene dichloride
Group B – Atmospheres • propionaldehyde • ethyl formate • propylene oxide
• acrolein (inhibited) • n-propyl ether • gasoline • pyridine
• butadiene • tetrahydrofuran • heptane • styrene
• ethylene oxide • triethylamine • heptene • toluene
• formaldehyde (gas) • unsymmetrical dimethyl • hexane • tripropylamine
• hydrogen hydrazine (UDMH 1, • 2-hexanone • turpentine
• manufactured gases 1-dimethyl hydrazine) • hexenes • vinyl acetate
containing more than 30% • valeraldehyde • isoamyl acetate • vinyl chloride
hydrogen (by volume) • isoamyl alcohol • vinylidene chloride
• propylene oxide Group D – Atmospheres • isobutyl acrylate • xylenes
• propyl nitrate • acetic acid (glacial) • isoprene
• acetone • isopropyl acetate Group E – Atmospheres
Group C – Atmospheres • acetonitrile • isopropylamine Atmospheres containing
• acrylonitrile • isopropyl ether combustible metal dusts
• acetaldehyde • liquefied petroleum gas
• allyl alcohol • allyl chloride regardless of resistivity, or
• ammonia • mesityl oxide other combustible dusts
• butyl mercaptan • methane (nature gas)
• n-butyraldehyde • n-amyl acetate of similarly hazardous
• sec-amyl acetate • methanol (methyl alcohol) characteristics having
• carbon monoxide • methyl acetate
• crotonaldehyde • benzene resistivity of less than 105
• butane • methyl acrylate ohm-centimeter.
• dicyclopentadiene • methylamine
• diethyl ether • 1-butanol (butyl alcohol)
• 2-butanol(secondary butyl • methylcyclohexane Group F – Atmospheres
• diethylamine • methyl ethyl ketone
• di-isopropylamine alcohol) Atmospheres containing
• n-butyl acetate • methyl formate
• dimethylamine • methyl isobutyl ketone carbon black, charcoal, coal
• 1, 4-dioxane • sec-butyl acetate or coke dusts which have
• butylamine • methyl isocyanate
• di-n-propylamine • methyl methacrylate more than 8 percent total
• epichlorohydrin • butylene volatile material (carbon black
• chlorobenzene • 2-methyl-1-propanol
• ethylene (isobutyl alcohol) per ASTM D1620; charcoal,
• ethylenimine • chloroprene coal and coke dusts per
• cyclohexane • 2-methyl-2-propanol
• ethyl mercaptan (tertiary butyl alcohol) ASTM D271) or atmospheres
• n-ethyl morpholine • cyclohexene containing these dusts
• cyclopropane • naphtha (petroleum)
• hydrogen cyanide • nonane sensitized by other materials
• hydrogen selenide • 1, 1-dichloroethane so that they present an
• 1, 2-dichloroethylene • nonene
• hydrogen sulfide • octane explosion hazard, and having
• isobutyraldehyde • 1, 3-dichloropropene resistivity greater than 102
• di-isobutylene • octene
• isopropyl glycidyl ether • pentane ohm-centimeter but equal
• methylacetylene • ethane to or less than 108 ohm-
• ethanol (ethyl alcohol) • 1-pentanol (amyl alcohol)
• methylacetylene-propadiene • 2-pentanone centimeter.
(stabilized) • ethyl acetate
• ethyl acrylate (inhibited) • 1-pentene
• methyl ether • petroleum naphtha Group G – Atmospheres
• methyl formal • ethylamine
• ethyl benzene • propane Atmospheres containing
• methyl mercaptan • 1-propanol (propyl alcohol) combustible dusts having
• monomethyl hydrazine • ethyl chloride
• ethylenediamine • 2-propanol (isopropyl resistivity of 105 ohm-
• morpholine alcohol) centimeter or greater.
• nitroethane (anhydrous)
• ethylene dichloride • n-propyl acetate
Hazardous locations cross reference/Industry reference information
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Hazardous locations cross reference

Comparison of "Zones" to North America "Division" and the types of protection accepted.
IEC North America

Intrinsically safe apparatus of category ia or other Some users recognize the Zone 0 principle without using the name and would only
Zone 0
apparatus, both specifically approved for Zone 0. install apparatus suitable for Zone 0 operation in such areas.
All equipment certified for Zone
Apparatus with type(s) of protection.
• "d" flameproof enclosure
• "p" pressurized apparatus Class I, Apparatus with type(s) of protection:
• "i" intrinsic safety (ia and ib) Division 1 • explosion proof enclosures
Zone 1 • "o" oil immersion • purging
• "e" increased safety • intrinsic safety
• "q" powder filling • oil immersion
• "s" special protection
In Future
• "m" moulding
All equipment certified for Zone 0 or 1 All equipment certified for Division 1
Class I,
Zone 2 Apparatus with type of protection: Apparatus incapable of creating sparks or hot surfaces capable of ignition in "general
Division 2
• "n" nonsparking/nonincendive purpose" enclosures, ANSI/ISA-S12.12-1986*
* "Electrical Equipment for use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations"
Industry reference information

What’s in a rating? North American enclosure rating systems also include a 4X
rating that indicates resistance to corrosion. This rating is based
As a way of standardizing enclosure performance, organizations
on the enclosure’s ability to withstand prolonged exposure to
like NEMA, UL, CSA, IEC, and TUV Rheinland use rating
salt water spray.
systems to identify an enclosure’s ability to repel the outside
environment. Resistance to everything from dripping liquid to While a 4X rating is a good indicator that an enclosure can resist
hose down to total submersion is defined by the ratings system. corrosion, it does not provide information on how a specific
corrosive agent will affect a given enclosure material.
While these ratings are all intended to provide information to
help you make a safer, more informed product choice, there Comparison of specific non-hazardous
are differences between them. NEMA, UL, and CSA are the
organizations most commonly referred to in North America.
applications
Their ratings are based on similar application descriptions and Outdoor Locations
expected performance. UL and CSA both require enclosure
Provides a degree of protection against the following Type of enclosure
testing by qualified evaluators in their labs. They also send site environmental conditions 4 4X
inspectors to make sure a manufacturer adheres to prescribed
manufacturing methods and material specification. NEMA, on Incidental contact with the enclosed equipment t t
the other hand, does not require independent testing and leaves Rain, snow, and sleet* t t
compliance completely up to the manufacturer. Sleet
Windblown dust t t
In Europe, TUV-IEC ratings are based on test methods, that are
Hosedown t t
similar to UL and CSA. Nevertheless, there are differences in
Corrosive agents t
how enclosure performance is interpreted. For example, UL
and CSA test requirements specify that even a single drop of Occasional temporary submersion
water entering an enclosure is considered a test failure. In the Occasional prolonged submersion
IEC standards for each protection level (IP) a certain amount of * External operating mechanisms are not required to be operable when the enclosure
water is allowed to enter the enclosure. is ice covered.
Enclosures for non-hazardous locations
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Enclosures for non-hazardous locations

NEMA National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA
Type Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Canadian Standards Association
Standard 250) and Electrical
designation (UL 50 and UL 508) (Standard C22.2 Number 94)
and Electronic Manufacturers
Association of Canada (EEMAC)
Enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to Indoor use primarily to provide protection against contact General purpose enclosure. Protects against accidental
1 provide a degree of protection against contact with the

enclosed equipmentor locations where unusual service
conditions do not exist.
with the enclosed equipment and against a limited
amount of falling dirt.
contact with live parts.
Enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to Indoor use to provide a degree of protection against Indoor use to provide a degree of protection against
2 provide a degree of protection against limited amounts of
falling water and dirt.
limited amounts of falling water and dirt. dripping and light splashing of noncorrosive liquids and
falling dirt.
Enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily to Outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against Indoor or outdoor use; provides a degree of protection
3 provide a degree of protection against windblown dust,

rain, and sleet; undamaged by the formation of ice on
the enclosure.
windblown dust and windblown rain; undamaged by the
formation of ice on the enclosure.
against rain, snow, and windblown dust; undamaged by
the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily Outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against Indoor or outdoor use; provides a degree of protection
3R to provide a degree of protection against falling rain

and sleet; undamaged by the formation of ice on the
enclosure.
falling rain, undamaged by the formation of ice on the
enclosure.
against rain and snow, undamaged by the external
formation of ice on the enclosure.
Enclosures are intended for indoor or outdoor use Either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of Indoor or outdoor use; provides a degree of protection
primarily to provide a degree of protection against protection against falling rain, splashing water, and hose- against rain, snow, windblown dust, splashing and hose-
4 windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-
directed water; undamaged by the formation of ice on
the enclosure; resists corrosion.
directed water; undamaged by the external formation of
ice on the enclosure.
the enclosure.
Enclosures are intended for indoor or outdoor use Either indoor or outdoor use to proved a degree of Indoor or outdoor use; provides a degree of protection
primarily to provide a degree of protection against protection against falling rain, splashing water, and hose- against rain, snow, windblown dust, splashing and hose-
4X corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and
hose-directed water; undamaged by the formation of ice
the enclosure; resists corrosion.
directed water; undamaged by the external formation of
ice on the enclosure; resists corrosion.
on the enclosure.
Enclosures are intended for use indoors or outdoors Indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection Indoor or outdoor use; provides a degree of protection
6 where occasional submersion is encountered. against entry of water during temporary submersion at
a limited depth; undamaged by the formation of ice on
the enclosure.
against the entry of water during temporary submersion
at a limited depth; undamaged by the external formation
of ice on the enclosure; resists corrosion.
Enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to Indoor use to provide a degree of protection against Indoor use; provides a degree of protection against
12 provide a degree of protection against dust, falling dirt,

and dripping non-corrosive liquids.
dust, dirt, fiber flyings, dripping water, and external
condensation of non-corrosive liquids.
circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings; dripping and light
splashing of non-corrosive liquids; not provided with
knockouts.
Enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to Indoor use to provide a degree of protection against lint, Indoor use; provides a degree of protection against
13 provide a degree of protection against dust, spraying of

water, oil, and non-corrosive coolant.
dust seepage, external condensation and spraying of
water, oil, and non-corrosive liquids.
circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings; seepage and
spraying of non-corrosive liquids, including oils and
coolants.
The preceding descriptions are not intended to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) shall not be
be complete representations of National Electrical responsible to anyone for the use of or reliance upon a
Manufacturers Association standards for enclosures nor UL Standard by anyone. UL shall not incur any obligation
those of the Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers or liability of damages, including consequential damages,
Association of Canada. arising out of or connection with the use, interpretation of,
or reliance upon a UL standard.
Comparison of specific non-hazardous applications

INdoor Locations
Provides a degree of protection against the following Type of enclosure Provides a degree of protection against the following Type of enclosure
environmental conditions 4 4X 12 13 environmental conditions 4 4X 12 13
Incidental contact with the enclosed equipment t t t t Oil and coolant seepage t t
Falling dirt t t t t Oil or coolant spraying and splashing t
Falling liquids and light splashing t t t t Corrosive agents t
Dust, lint, fibers and flyings* t t t t Occasional temporary submersion
Hosedown and splashing water t t Occasional prolonged submersion
* These fibers and flyings are non-hazardous materials and are not considered Class III type ignitable fibers or combustible flyings. For Class III type ignitable fibers or combustible
flyings see the National Electrical Code, Section 500-6(a).
International Standards' IP Protection Classification
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International Standards' IP Protection

Classification
IEC Publication 529 Classification of Degrees of
First numeral Second numeral
Protection by Enclosures, provides a system for
IP Tests IP Tests
specifying required enclosures of electrical equipment.
IEC 529 does not specify degrees of protection against
risk of explosion, or conditions such as moisture
(produced, for example, by condensation), corrosive 0 No protection 0 No protection
vapors, fungus, or vermin. NEMA Standards Publication

250 does test for environmental conditions such
as corrosion, rust, icing, oil, and coolants. For this Protected against
Protected against
reason, and because the tests and evaluations for solid objects up
other characteristics are not identical, the IEC enclosure 1 to 50 mm, e.g. 1 vertically falling
drops of water,
accidental touch
e.g. condensation.
classification designations CANNOT be exactly equated by hands.
with NEMA enclosure Type numbers.

Protected against Protected against
The accompanying table provides a cross-reference solid objects up direct sprays of
from NEMA enclosure Type numbers to IEC enclosure 2 to 12 mm, e.g. 2 water up to 15°
fingers. from vertical.
classification designations. This cross-reference is an
approximation based on the most current available
information of enclosure test performance and is not
sanctioned by NEMA, IEC, or any affiliated agency. Protected against Protected against
3 solid objects over 3 sprays to 60°
2.5 mm, e.g. tools from vertical.
To use the table first find the appropriate NEMA and wires.
rating along the vertical axis and then read across the
horizontal axis for the corresponding IP rating. DO NOT Protected against
use this table to convert IEC classification designations Protected against water sprayed
to NEMA Type numbers. 4 solid objects over
1 mm.
4 from all directions
(limited ingress
permitted).
Specification
Protected against Protected against
IP 2 3 low pressure jets
dust (limited
Characteristic letters 5 ingress, no 5 of water from all
directions (limited
harmful deposit).
1st characteristic numeral (Protection against solid ingress permitted).
objects)
2nd characteristic numeral (Protection against liquids)
Protected against
An enclosure with this designation is protected against the penetration of Totally protected
solid objects greater than 12 mm and against spraying water. 6 against dust. 6 strong jets of
water.
Protected against
the effects of
7 immersion between
15 cm and 1 m.
Protected against
long periods of
immersion under
pressure.
SKF Eddy
Probe Systems
NEMA, UL, CSA, versus IEC enclosure
catalogue type cross-reference (approximate)
(Cannot be used to convert IEC Classifications to NEMA type numbers)
Type of enclosure IP23 IP30 IP32 IP64 IP65 IP66 IP67

4 t
4X t
12 t
13 t
t Indicates compliance
IEC 529 has no equivalents to NEMA enclosure types 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
Sources of standards
Underwriters Laboratories Canadian Standards National Electrical
Inc. Association Manufacturers
Association
333 Pfingsten Road 178 Rexdale Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062 Rexdale (Toronto), Ontario, 2101 L Street Northwest
Canada M9W 1R3 Washington, D.C. 20037
UL 50 Cabinets and Boxes
CSA Standard C22.2 Number 94 NEMA Standards Publication Number
UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
Industrial control equipment for use in 250 Enclosures for Electrical
UL 870 Wireways, Auxiliary Gutters ordinary (non-hazardous) locations Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
and Associated Fittings
NEMA Standards Publication Number
International Electro-
Electrical/ ICS6 Enclosures for Industrial
Technical Commission
Electronic Controls and Systems
Manufacturers Association of 3 rue de Varembé
American National
Canada P. Box 131
Standards Institute
CH-1211 Geneva 20
10 Carlson Court Switzerland
1430 Broadway
Suite 500
IEC 529 Classification of Degrees of New York, NY 10018
Rexdale (Toronto), Ontario,
Protection Provided by Enclosures
Canada M9W 6L2 ANSI Z55.1-1967 Gray Finishes for
Industrial Apparatus and Equipment
National Fire
Protection
Association
Batterymarch Park
For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact: Quincy, MA 02269
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• Probes and drivers

Eddy Current Probe installation accessories Axial probe installation

Overview and introduction for the

Shaft relative motion is the Eddy

This method of vibration

The versatile Eddy Probe

Companion unit: CMMA 833 TSI/ Position Monitor

Selecting an Eddy Probe System

Selecting an Eddy Probe System

-16 say “Super tough”.

ee SKF Eddy Current Probes are available in a variety of case

Selecting an Eddy Probe System

CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series

Option now available

CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series – 5 mm Eddy Probe System

Specifications Ordering information

Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F)

System Performance Reverse mount case

SKF Condition Monitoring

Certification to ATEX Directive.

CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series – 5 mm Eddy Probe System

CABLE CASE "A" UNTHREADED CASE LENGTH "C" OVERALL

Part 2: Extension Cable Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 665)

CABLE LENGTH 7.87 mV/micron (200 mV/mil). Use with:

CMSS 65/CMSS 665 Series – 5 mm Eddy Probe System

Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 665) (continued)

CMSS 68/CMSS 668 Series

Option now available

• CMSS 668 or CMSS 668P Driver Environmental and Mechanical

CMSS 68/CMSS 668 Series – 8 mm Eddy Probe System

Specifications Ordering information

Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F)

System Performance Reverse mount case

SKF Condition Monitoring

Certification to ATEX Directive.

Probes: Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 or T2

CMSS 68/CMSS 668 Series – 8 mm Eddy Probe System

CABLE CASE "A" UNTHREADED CASE LENGTH "C" OVERALL

Part 2: Extension Cable Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 668)

LENGTH 7.87 mV/ micron (200 mV/mil). Use with:

CMSS 68/CMSS 668 Series – 8 mm Eddy Probe System

Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 668) (continued)

CMSS 62/CMSS 620 Series

For long range (wide gap)

• 60 mils to 300 mils usable range at 50

The CMSS 62 packs a long range into a rugged industrial 45

­NOTE: Performance specifications are based on a 4140 steel target.

CMSS 62/CMSS 620 Series – 19 mm Eddy Probe System

Specifications Ordering information

CMSS 620-2 Driver CMSS 62 5 00 00

ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL

CMSS 900 Extension Cable

CMSS 62/CMSS 620 Series – 19 mm Eddy Probe System

Part 2: Extension Cable (SKF Standard: CMSS 900-00-088)

Part 3: Driver (SKF Standard: CMSS 620-2)

Eddy Current Probe installation accessories

CMSS 904 CMSS 912

CMSS 911 Probe Holder 121 mm

1. Outlet Body (part number 10699400) GRR-2 Outside surface

2. Outlet Body Extension (part number 10699300) GRCEX-0

3. Outlet Body Hub, 3/4" NPT (4 each) 4

4. Probe Adapter Union; 3/4" NPT (part number 30180900) 9

NOTE: Performance specifications are based on a 4140 steel target.