Nuclear-grade sensors and components from eddylab are designed for use in demanding nuclear environments, both inside and outside containment. The portfolio includes sensors qualified according to RCC-E or IEEE standards, ensuring robust, durable, and reliable operation under extreme conditions such as thermal and seismic stress, as well as radiation exposure. eddylab provides a holistic measurement chain solution, from sensors and cabling to electronics in a dedicated control cabinet.
System Solution Components- High-precision inductive SXL sensors for position measurement with patented, hermetically sealed high-temperature connectors
- Hermetically sealed, high-temperature-resistant, inorganic and flexible connection cables
- Sealed, inorganic terminal boxes for connecting cables
- Hermetically sealed wall/container bushings
- DEEneo-3u signal conditioner for sensor supply and signal processing, installable up to 200 m from the sensor
- Heavy-duty 19" rack with redundant power supply (AC or DC) for up to 8 signal conditioners
- Wall-mounted, EMC-protected enclosure for the 19" rack
Product Qualifications for Nuclear Environmentseddylab offers product qualifications in accordance with RCC-E or IEEE standards, ensuring reliable function under extreme operating and accident scenarios. Qualification includes tests for temperature, radiation, vibration, humidity, EMC, seismic, and LOCA, guaranteeing long-term usability and safety.
SXL Nuclear-grade Sensors SeriesThese sensors are suitable for safety-related applications and K1 qualification.
- Measuring range: 10 - 400 mm
- Operating temperature: up to 400 °C
- Material housing: complete inorganic materials, radiation resistant
- Construction: hermetically sealed, stainless-steel housing
- Mechanical and seismic resistance: high resistance to vibration, shock, and seismic loads
- Intended use: inside containment (K1)
Cabling Solutions - Flexible, Anorganic, ReliableQualified for use within containment (K1), with customizable cable lengths and connection designs.
- Construction: hexagonal nut for quick coupling
- Material: flexible, robust, double-walled metal conduit
- Operating temperature: up to 400°C
- Cable lengths: up to 50 m
- Pins: 4-30
- Intended use: inside containment (K1)
Junction BoxesRobust, hermetically sealed stainless steel junction boxes for extending or connecting cables.
- Housing: stainless steel, connects 1 or 2 cables, 2 or 4 cable inlets
- Construction: hermetically sealed
- Material: inorganic components (ceramic terminal blocks and sealing)
- Permissible cross-section: 0.5...6 mm²
- Features: easy connector system, customized versions, suitable for K1 qualification
- Intended use: inside containment (K1)
Digital Conditioner DEEneo-3uFor operating inductive LVDT sensors (full bridge), seismic-proof for 19" rack integration.
- Signal processing: digital by microcontroller
- Resolution: 16 bit
- Configuration: easy integration via software
- Cable break detection: yes
- Output: alarm and switching output
- Intended use: outside containment (K3)
RACK8E-AC-3UDesigned for control cabinet installation, seismic-proof.
- Width: desktop or 19"
- Power supply: 24 V or 230 VAC
- Intended use: outside containment (K3)
Cable FeedthroughAllows safe transmission of electrical signals through structures.
- Sealing: hermetically sealed
- Construction: inorganic
- Material: ceramic-metal bonding
- Features: customizable design, patented connector, high temperature, radiation, and pressure resistance
Connector SystemsConnectors suitable for high temperature or radiation environments.
- Sealing: patented system
- Construction: inorganic
- Material resistance: high temperature and radiation resistance
- Assembly: easy locking with hexagonal nut
- Features: maintenance free, easy installation
- Intended use: inside containment
Technical Specifications / Features- Sensors qualified to RCC-E or IEEE standards
- Robust, durable, hermetically sealed, inorganic construction
- Withstands thermal, seismic, and radiation stress
- Complete measurement chain solution
- Customizable cabling and connector options
- Suitable for both inside (K1) and outside (K3) containment applications