Hansford offers more options for vibration sensors

The main advantages of the M12 connector are its physically smaller size - hence associated cable assemblies have a tighter bend radius - and it is a well accepted and proven connector used across many industries including process control, automation and sensing. Furthermore, they are particularly suitable for use in vibration monitoring equipment, as the IP67/68 sealing makes them resistant to the difficult environmental conditions often found in maintenance condition monitoring applications.

With its widespread use in industrial electronic equipment, the cost-effective M12 connectors and cable assemblies are readily available from electrical distributors worldwide, making 'off-the-shelf' delivery a reality.

Hansford Sensors has applied the connectors across its HS-100, HS-100S, HS-420 and HS-421 series of vibration sensors. All models are constructed in robust welded stainless steel and offer either top- or side-entry for the electrical connection. The M12 mating connector is available in both a straight or right-angle version.

The HS-100 sensors are industrial accelerometers offering a 100mV/g AC output with a top-entry connection, while the HS-100S is a low-profile unit with a side-entry connection. The HS-420 is a PLC accelerometer with integral circuitry providing a 4-20mA output proportional to the velocity level. The HS-421 model offers a dual output of 4-20mA for velocity and AC 'g' suited for the many commercially available data collectors.

For those needing to measure both vibration and temperature levels at the same monitoring point, Hansford Sensors also offers dual output versions of the HS-100T (100mV/g output) and the HS-420T (4-20mA output) sensors, both of which are fitted with M12 connectors as standard.