330400 and 330425 Accelerometer

User Guide
Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring 127088 Rev. P
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Contents
1.  General Safety 5
1.1  Receiving Inspection 5
1.2  Handling and Storing Considerations 5
Transducers 5
1.3  Personal Safety Warnings 5
Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard 6
1.4  Safe Disposal 7
Replacing Device and Failure Analysis 7
Hazardous Materials 7
Recycling Facilities 7
Product Disposal Statement 7
2.  Overview 8
2.1  Application 8
2.2  Principle of Operation 8
2.3  Compatible Monitoring Systems 9
3.  Installation 11
3.1  Installing the Accelerometer 11
Position the Accelerometer 11
Mount Accelerometer 11
Route Cable 11
Route Conduit 12
Route Armored Cable 12
Seal the Interconnect Cable 12
3.2  Power and Signal Connections 12
3300 Monitoring System 13
2201 Monitoring System 13
3500 Monitoring System 13
External Power Supply 13
4.  Maintenance 19
4.1  Recommended Maintenance Equipment 19

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4.2  Performance Test 19

4.3  Polarity Test 19
5.  Troubleshooting 21
5.1  Bently Nevada Monitor OK LED is off 21
5.2  Monitor showing vibration on the front panel when the machine is off line 22

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1.  General Safety
1.1  Receiving Inspection
Visually inspect the device for obvious shipping damage. If you detect shipping damage, file a
claim with the carrier and submit a copy to Bently Nevada. Include all model numbers and serial
numbers with the claim.

1.2  Handling and Storing Considerations

To prolong the service life of the system, handle components carefully, use best practices during
installation, and practice diligent inspection procedures. Follow prescribed maintenance
procedures and dispose of obsolete components in compliance with applicable electronic
waste regulations.

Transducers
The sensor is shipped in a foam-filled package and may be shipped with calibration data
necessary when configuring the monitor. DO NOT DISCARD THIS CALIBRATION SHEET!

1.3  Personal Safety Warnings

Labels and markings are provided on the Data Hub to guide the system integrator in the
processes of choosing appropriate interface equipment, determining safe use conditions, and
identifying recommended installation procedures. The format of these markings are governed
by the standards that dictate safe use and environmental compliance in a variety of regions
and regulated settings.

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Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard

WARNING
ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD

RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

Potential for electrostatic charging hazard.

Do not separate when energized.

Remove power before service.

Connect grounding before power.

Installations and maintenance tasks performed in potentially hazardous areas must be

performed only after the area has been verified to be free of hazardous materials, atmospheres,
and conditions.
 l Do not discharge static electricity onto the circuit board. Avoid tools or procedures that
would subject the circuit board to static damage. Some possible causes of static damage
include ungrounded soldering irons, non-conductive plastics, and similar materials.
 l Use a suitable grounding strap before handling or performing maintenance on a printed
circuit board.
 l Transport and store circuit boards in electrically conductive bags or foil.
 l Use extra caution during dry weather. Relative humidity less than 30% tends to multiply the
accumulation of static charges on any surface.

The following situations could cause a spark sufficient to cause an explosion:

 l Potential of electrostatic discharge on plastic components, or
 l Removal or placement of an energized connection.

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1.4  Safe Disposal

Replacing Device and Failure Analysis
To return parts under warranty and request failure analysis, visit Bently Nevada.

Hazardous Materials
This device does not use hazardous materials outlined by RoHS or battery directive statutes.
These regulations confirm that lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ether, and battery-related materials such as lithium are
limited to no more than trace amounts within the system.

Recycling Facilities
Decommissioning of instrumentation should endeavor to minimize the impact of the waste
created by disposal of system material. Refer to local or regional waste removal administration
to collect information on proper material collection, reuse, and recycling.

Product Disposal Statement

Customers or third parties who are not member states of the European Union and who are in
control of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use, are solely responsible for
diligent product disposal at the end of its useful life. No person, firm, corporation, association, or
agency shall dispose of the product in a way that is in violation of any applicable international,
federal, state, or local regulations. For recycling information, visit weeerohsinfo.com.

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2.  Overview
2.1  Application
Accelerometers are very effective when used for measuring high frequency vibrations.
Supplemental high frequency casing measurements are typically required for measuring gear
mesh and blade pass frequencies.

Most common machine malfunctions (unbalance, misalignment, etc.) occur on the

rotor and originate as an increase (or at least a change) in rotor vibration. For any
individual casing measurement to be effective for overall machine protection, the
system must continually transmit a significant amount of rotor vibration to the
machine casing, or mounting location of the transducer.

In addition, be careful to install the accelerometer transducer on the bearing housing or

machine casing. Improper installation may decrease the transducer amplitude and frequency
response and/or generate false signals that do not represent actual vibration. Refer to the
appropriate instruction manuals and Application Notes.

Upon request, Bently Nevada provides engineering services that can identify the appropriate
machine housing measurements and installation assistance if needed.

2.2  Principle of Operation

The Accelerometer is made up of a piezoelectric shear-mode element and electronics. When
subjected to machinery vibration, this mass/spring system exerts a force on the piezoelectric
ceramic, which generates a charge proportional to that force. The electronics converts the
charge to a voltage that can be sent to a Bently Nevada monitoring system.

The 330400 and 330425 Accelerometers are designed to monitor vibration frequencies ranging
from 10 Hz to 15 kHz. The calibrated scale factor and maximum acceleration for the
Accelerometers are shown in Table 1.

Table 2 - 1:  Calibrated scale factor and maximum acceleration

Scale Factor Maximum

Transducer Model
(mV/g ± 5%) Acceleration

330400 100 50

330425 25 75

The 330400 and 330425 Accelerometers are three-wire transducers which require external
power supplies. The power supply voltage is -24 Vdc. A simplified schematic block diagram of
the 330400 and 330425 Accelerometer appears in Figure 1-1.

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The internal circuitry of the 330400 and 330425 accelerometers automatically sets the output dc
bias when power is supplied. The dc bias and ac signal appears across pin "A" and "C”.

Figure 2 - 1:  Schematic Block Diagram

2.3  Compatible Monitoring Systems

Compatible Bently Nevada monitoring systems can power the 330400 and 330425
Accelerometer without additional external circuitry.

The flexibility of the 3300 Dual Accelerometer Monitor, the 2201 Monitor and 3500/42 (or
3500/42M) Monitor makes them ideally suited for use with the 330400 and 330425
Accelerometers. The Alert and Danger setpoints and filtering can be adjusted to isolate,
eliminate, or emphasize specific vibration frequencies. The monitor can also be configured to
integrate each channel to provide output in terms of velocity. OK circuitry continuously monitors
field wiring for open and short circuits and for Accelerometer malfunctions.

The monitoring systems and full-scale range options that are compatible with the 330400 and
330425 Accelerometers are shown in Table 1-1 and Table 1-2.

Table 2 - 2:  Compatible Full-Scale Range Options for the 330400 Accelerometer

Compatible Full-scale with No

Monitoring Full-Scale with Integration
Integration
System
pk rms pk rms

Compatible with all full-scale range Compatible with all full-scale range
3300/25
options options

0 to 2 g
0 to 1 in/s
0 to 10 g
0 to 2 in/s
3300/26 0 to 5 g 0 to 20 m/s2
0 to 25 mm/s
0 to 50 m/s2
0 to 50 mm/s
0 to 100 m/s2

0 to 2 g 0 to 2 g 0 to 1 in/s 0 to 1 in/s
0 to 5 g 0 to 5 g 0 to 2 in/s 0 to 2 in/s
2201
0 to 10 g 0 to 10 g 0 to 25 mm/s 0 to 25 mm/s
0 to 20 m/s2 0 to 20 m/s2 0 to 50 mm/s 0 to 50 mm/s

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Compatible Full-scale with No

Monitoring Full-Scale with Integration
Integration
System
pk rms pk rms

0 to 50 m/s2 0 to 50 m/s2
0 to 100 m/s2 0 to 100 m/s2

3500/42 or For details, see 3500/42 Proximitor/Seismic Monitor Module Operation and
3500/42M Maintenance User Guide (document 129773).

Table 2 - 3:  Compatible Full-scale Range Options for the 330425 Accelerometer

Compatible Full-scale with No

Monitoring Full-Scale with Integration
Integration
System
pk rms pk rms

0 to 20 g
0 to 25 g
0 to 40 g
0 to 50 g
3300/26     0 to 100 mm/s
0 to 200 m/s2
0 to 250 m/s2
0 to 400 m/s2
0 to 500 m/s2

0 to 20 g 0 to 20 g
0 to 25 g 0 to 25 g
0 to 40 g 0 to 40 g
0 to 50 g 0 to 50 g
2201 0 to 100 mm/s 0 to 100 mm/s
0 to 200 m/s2 0 to 200 m/s2
0 to 250 m/s2 0 to 250 m/s2
0 to 400 m/s2 0 to 400 m/s2
0 to 500 m/s2 0 to 500 m/s2

3500/42 or For details, see 3500/42 Proximitor/Seismic Monitor Module Operation and
3500/42M Maintenance User Guide (document 129773).

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3.  Installation
3.1  Installing the Accelerometer
Position the Accelerometer
For optimum performance and accurate measurements, place the accelerometer at a position
on the machine casing that is most responsive to vibration.  Proper placement often depends on
the application.  Bently Nevada offers Machinery Diagnostic Services that can help you find the
optimum location for your application.

Mount Accelerometer
To mount the accelerometer:

 1. Verify that the ambient and surface temperatures of the installation location are within the
temperature rating of the Accelerometer: -55° to 121°C ( -67° to 250°F).
 2. Verify that the mounting site is flat, clean and dry.  The accelerometer requires a flat area
that is 28.6 mm dia. (1.125 in. dia.) for mounting.  For best results the mounting surface
should have a roughness of no more than 0.813 μm (32 μin) rms and a flatness of at least
25.4 μm (0.001 in) TIR.
 3. Drill and tap a hole in the mounting center of the prepared surface as required by the
integral mounting stud.  The 330400 and 330425 Accelerometers have two mounting stud
options: 1/4-28 UNF-2B X 0.35 in and M8X1-6g X 8.89 mm thread.  The hole should be
perpendicular to the mounting surface within ± 6 minutes.
 4. For accelerometers with a serial number not preceded by the letter “G”: 
 a. Lightly grease the lower face of the mounting adapter with Dow Corning 340 or
equivalent grease and then screw the adapter into the mounting surface.  The
grease is required to ensure good coupling between the adapter and the mounting
surface at high frequencies.  A light oil may also be used.
 b. Use a torque wrench with a 1” hex socket. Tighten the adapter to the mounting
surface with a torque of 6.8 ± 1.4 N·m (60 ± 12 inAlb). To remove the adapter, apply a
counterclockwise torque to its hex base.
 5. Lightly grease the accelerometer mating surface with Dow Corning 340 or equivalent
grease and then screw the accelerometer into the mounting surface.  The grease is
required to ensure good coupling between the accelerometer and the mounting surface
at high frequencies.  A light oil may also be used.
 6. Use a torque wrench with a 15/16” hex socket.  Tighten the accelerometer to the mounting
surface with a torque of 3 ± 0.56 N·m (30 ± 5 in·lb).  To remove the accelerometer, apply a
counterclockwise torque to its hex base.

Route Cable

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When installing the interconnect cable, route it away from the moving components of the
machine and avoid small bending radii.  To minimize noise, avoid routing cables near or in the
same conduit, raceway, or cable tray with power lines.  Prevent the cable from bending sharply,
twisting, knotting, or straining.  Route the cable through the conduit to prevent physical damage. 
If the cable must be routed inside lubrication oil lines, be sure it does not be subjected to
temperatures exceeding its specified operating range.

Route Conduit
To route cable through the conduit, connect one end of the conduit to the protective enclosure
or other structure in which the monitor is mounted.  Connect the other end of the conduit rigidly
to a structure near the accelerometer.  Before pulling cable through the conduit, protect the
terminal lugs by wrapping the cable with tape or a similar covering.  Be sure that the cable does
not rub against rough or sharp surfaces.

Route Armored Cable

Use armored cable if the cable is not routed inside conduit. Secure the cable to the supporting
surfaces with clips or similar devices.  Connect one end of the armor directly to the enclosure or
other structure in which the monitor is mounted.  Connect the other end of the armor rigidly to a
structure near the 330400 and the 330425 Accelerometer.  The recommended minimum bend
radius for armored cable is 38.1 mm (1.5 in).

Seal the Interconnect Cable

When the conduit is routed through hazardous areas, the ends of the conduit must be
sealed to prevent hazardous gases from escaping into non-hazardous areas.  Consult
local authorities for approved sealing methods in hazardous areas.

If the differential pressure between the ends of the connector cable is less than one atmosphere,
use one of the following cable sealing techniques:
 l ZY5 cable seal similar to Bently Nevada (part number 10076-AA).
 l Bently Nevada low-pressure cable seal (part number 43501).

3.2  Power and Signal Connections

Bently Nevada supplies interconnect cables with terminal lugs and a 3-socket mating connector
for the 330400 and the 330425 Accelerometer.  Interconnect cables are sold separately.

At the accelerometer end, tighten the 3-socket mating connector to the accelerometer’s MIL-C-
5015 connector.  At the monitor end of the cable, use the wiring instructions for the appropriate
monitoring system below.

The wiring instructions assume that the interconnect cable is the standard Bently
Nevada cable part number 16925 - XX.

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3300 Monitoring System

Connect the cable "A" lead to the "IN" terminal on the monitor, the "B" lead to the "PWR" terminal,
and the "C" lead to the "COM" terminal.  The terminal connections for the 3300 Dual Acceleration
Monitor appear in Figure 2-1.  Refer to the 3300/25 Peak and 3300/26 RMS Dual Acceleration Input
Monitor Maintenance Manual (part number 80181-01 and 86801-01) for further information.

2201 Monitoring System

Connect the cable "A" lead to "SIG/A” terminal on the monitor, the "B" lead to "PWR/B", and the "C"
lead to "COM”.  The terminal connections for the 2201 Monitoring System appear in Figure 2.  Refer
to the 2201 Monitoring System Operation and Maintenance Manual (part number 100875-01) for
further information.

3500 Monitoring System

Connect the cable "A" lead to "SIG/A” terminal on the monitor, the "B" lead to "PWR/B", and the "C"
lead to "COM”.  The terminal connections for the 3500/42 Monitoring System appear in Figure 2-3
and Figure 2-  Refer to the 3500/42 Operation and Maintenance Manual (part number 129773-01)
and 3500 Field Wiring Diagram Package (part number 130432-01) for further information.

Miswiring the accelerometer to an external power supply without limiting the current to
be less than 15 mA will permanently damage the accelerometer.

External Power Supply

Using the 16925 interconnect cable, connect the "B" lead to the " - " terminal of the power supply
and the "C" lead to the " + " terminal of the power supply.  The "A" lead of the cable is the output of
the Accelerometer.  Turn on the power supply.  Adjust the voltage to -24 ± 0.5 Vdc.  Set the
current limit of the power supply to be less than 15 mA.  Measure the dc voltage across the "A"
and "C" lead.  The voltage should be between  -8 and -9 Vdc.  If it is not, turn off the power supply
immediately and check for proper connections.  The terminal connections of the external power
supply appear in See Accelerometer/3500 System Connections Using 16925 Interconnect Cable
and External Termination Block. on page 17.

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Figure 3 - 1:  Accelerometer/3300 System Connections Using 16925 Interconnect Cable

Figure 3 - 2:  Accelerometer/2201 System Connections Using 16925 Interconnect Cable

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Figure 3 - 3:  Accelerometer/3500 System Connections Using 16925 Interconnect Cable

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Figure 3 - 4:  Accelerometer/3500 System Connections Using 16925 Interconnect Cable and

External Termination Block.

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Figure 3 - 5:  Accelerometer/External Power Supply Connections Using 16925 Interconnect

Cable

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4.   Maintenance
This section shows how to check the performance of the 330400 and 330425 Accelerometers.
Table 3-1 lists the recommended maintenance equipment. If the equipment is not available,
contact the nearest Bently Nevada field office, or return the transducer to the factory or a testing
laboratory for testing.

4.1  Recommended Maintenance Equipment

 l Shake table
 l Bently Nevada Monitoring Systems: 3300, 2201, or 3500
 l Voltmeter

4.2  Performance Test

To test performance:

 1. Mount the accelerometer on a shake table.

 2. Connect the cable to the accelerometer and the monitor as shown in Installation on
page 11.
 3. Shake the accelerometer at 100 Hz with a known acceleration level.
 4. Verify the accelerometer output on the monitor or a Voltmeter.

To improve the accuracy of the system, before performing the system loop check,
calibrate the monitor and the shake table separately.

4.3  Polarity Test

Use this test to verify the proper phase response. An improper phase will adversely affect the use
of the accelerometer for machinery diagnostics.

 1. Power up the accelerometer as shown in See Accelerometer/External Power Supply

Connections Using 16925 Interconnect Cable on page 18.
 2. Set the time base on the oscilloscope to 20 milliseconds/division.
 3. Hold the transducer in hand and tap the bottom. Observe that the waveform on the
oscilloscope first goes positive as shown in See Polarity Check Oscilloscope Display on the
next page. If the wave form goes negative first, contact the nearest Bently Nevada office
for assistance.

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Figure 4 - 1:  Polarity Check Oscilloscope Display

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5.  Troubleshooting
The 330400 and 330425 Accelerometers are hermetically-sealed units with no adjustments or
field repairable components. If you determine that the accelerometer is not functioning properly,
contact the nearest Bently Nevada office for assistance.

When the 330400 and 330425 Accelerometers are used with a Bently Nevada monitoring
system, a fault may occur to
 l An accelerometer malfunction.
 l a malfunction in the field wiring.
 l A malfunction in the monitor itself.
 l A vibration level that exceeds the OK limit.

Before you contact Bently Nevada service, you can troubleshoot potential problems described
below.

5.1  Bently Nevada Monitor OK LED is off

The vibration level has exceeded the OK limit

Connect a voltmeter to the "IN" and "COM" on the SIRM terminals on the back of the monitor rack.
Measure the dc voltage. The voltage should be between -8.0 and -9.0 Vdc.

Monitor Power is off.

Check that the monitor power supply is plugged in and that the power is on.

Interconnect cable is disconnected, connected loosely, connected to the wrong monitor or

mis-wired.

Verify that the accelerometer is connected to the correct monitor and to the correct monitor
terminals. Check that the screws on the Signal Input Relay Module are tight.

Interconnect cable is not connected or connection is loose at the accelerometer.

Verify that the accelerometer is connected to the cable.

Interconnect Cable is Damaged: Shorted

Visually inspect the interconnect cable for apparent damage. Disconnect the interconnect cable
at both ends and measure the resistance among the three conductors of the interconnect
cable. If intermittent or shorted, replace the cable.

Interconnect Cable is Damaged: Open

Disconnect the interconnect cable at both ends. Short two conductors together at one end at a
time and measure the resistance of the cable at the other end. If open circuited, replace the
cable.

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With the accelerometer and the interconnect cable connected to the monitor measure the DC
voltage across terminals "IN" and "COM" for the 3300 Monitoring System and "SIG/A" and "COM"
for the 2201 and 3500 Monitoring Systems. The voltage should be between -8.0 and -9.0 Vdc. If it
is not, check for proper connections.

5.2  Monitor showing vibration on the front panel when the

machine is off line
Noise is coupled to the Accelerometer signal.

Check that the shield wire is connected to earth or chassis ground.

Check that the accelerometer and the machine case are properly grounded.

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