Webinar Description:
Vibration monitoring in hazardous areas begins with selecting the right accelerometer or vibration transmitter, but it doesn’t end there. The entire measurement chain, even parts outside the hazardous area, must meet electrical and safety requirements to support safe sensor operation. This webinar will detail the necessary accessories, including safety barrier requirements and cable capacitance calculations, as well as mounting hardware, enclosures, and when you do (or don’t) need a certified handheld vibration meter.

Learning Takeaways:
1. Identify the hazardous area certifying body in your country and the relevant accelerometer classifications.
2. For Intrinsically Safe area requirements, choose a Zener barrier that ensures your sensor operates within the specified parameters –              without degrading sensor performance.
3. Complete the vibration sensor measurement chain with mounting hardware, cabling, termination points, and instrumentation that               uphold the hazardous area rating.

About the Presenters:

• As the Director of Product Management for Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) products at Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, Tom LaRocque is a technical leader and the driving force behind innovative vibration monitoring solutions that are shaping the future. For over 25 years, Tom has focused on design and development of industrial vibration sensing products, while developing product lines and manufacturing processes that deliver strong advantages, save time and optimize resources. His priority is continuing Wilcoxon’s six-decades-long legacy of bringing high quality, reliable vibration monitoring solutions and accessories to market that improve manufacturing processes and maximize efficient plant operations. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University.
• Peter Eitnier is a Senior Applications Engineer at Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies in Frederick, Maryland. He holds an ISO CAT II certification as a vibration analyst and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. Since joining Wilcoxon in 2012, he has specialized in providing technical expertise to customers in a variety of applications.