Proximity probes are sensors that measure relative proximity. Proximity probes use changes in voltage to measure rotating or reciprotcating shaft surfaces. Because proximity probes are non-contacting transducers, mount proximity probes on a reasonably stationary mechanical structure, such as a bearing housing.
What is the difference between proximity probe and accelerometer?
Unlike accelerometers, which measure acceleration to determine vibration, proximity probes are noncontacting transducers that measure distance to a target. These sensors are almost exclusively used in rotating machinery to measure the vibration of a shaft.
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