Next-generation inline transducer combining Wideband Acoustic Sensing (20 Hz – 20 kHz), 3-Axis Accelerometer, Hydro/Fluid Process Monitoring, and Non-Contact Object Temperature with built-in Edge AI and Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) / BLE connectivity.
Mercury Z1 consolidates multiple discrete instruments into a single inline threaded sensor probe.
20 Hz to 20 kHz precision acoustic audio transducer for detecting valve micro-leakage, steam trap pass-through, and fluid cavitation in pipes.
Synchronous tri-axial wideband vibration MEMS capturing machine vibration severity, mechanical looseness, and high-g transient impacts.
Direct process media coupling capturing fluid pressure pulses, viscosity changes, and internal hydraulic flow turbulence.
Precision infrared thermopile optics integrated into the front lens measuring target workpiece or pipeline surface temperature without contact.
Embedded micro-DSP running real-time 2048-point FFT, kurtosis envelope stats, and TinyML autoencoders to classify anomaly states locally.
10BASE-T1L Single Pair Ethernet providing data and Power over Data Line (PoDL) over 1 km of single twisted pair, plus BLE 5.3 for mobile maintenance.
| Parameter | Specification Value | Standards / Test Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic / Audio Bandwidth | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Audio Range) | Fluid leak & cavitation detection |
| Vibration Sensor | 3-Axis Digital MEMS (±16g full scale) | 0.5 Hz – 10,000 Hz bandwidth |
| Object Temperature Range | -20°C to +150°C (Infrared optical thermopile) | ±1.0°C precision non-contact |
| Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) | IEEE 802.3cg (10BASE-T1L) up to 1000m | PoDL Class 10 power & data |
| Wireless Telemetry | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 (BLE) | Local handheld diagnosis & config |
| Process Connection | G 1/2" or 1/2" NPT Male Thread | 316L Stainless Steel wetted parts |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 / IP69K High-Pressure Washdown | Tested with 100 bar 80°C water jets |
| Visual Status Indicator | 360° RGB LED Halo Ring | Operating status, alarm trip, comm sync |
Includes inline sensor unit, SPE field demonstration bridge, and configuration software.