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The Bently Nevada 330104-10-16-10-02-00 serves as the primary 330104 Proximity Probe utilized to execute non-contacting displacement and vibration measurements across 3300 XL Proximity Transducer System platforms.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

  • 330104: Base model number for 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe with threaded case.
  • -10: Unthreaded Length Option (10 = 100 mm).
  • -16: Overall Case Length Option (16 = 160 mm).
  • -10: Total Length Option (10 = 1.0 meter).
  • -02: Connector and Cable Type Option (02 = Miniature coaxial ClickLoc with connector protector).
  • -00: Agency Approval Option (00 = Not required).

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model 330104-10-16-10-02-00
Brand Bently Nevada
Origin U.S.A.
Weight 0.250 kg nominal
Dimensions 8 mm probe tip diameter, 160 mm overall case length, 1.0 meter total cable length
Operating Temp -51 deg C to +177 deg C
Power Consumption -17.5 VDC to -26 VDC, maximum 12 mA (without barriers)
Measurement Range 2 mm (80 mils) linear range
Output Sensitivity 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil)
Output Resistance 50 Ohm nominal
Probe Tip Material Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Cable Type 75 Ohm coaxial, fluoroethylene propylene (FEP) insulated
Threaded Length 60 mm

Eddy-Current Probe Scaling and Gap Voltage Validation

The 330104-10-16-10-02-00 proximity probe utilizes a high-frequency RF carrier signal to complete eddy-current probe scaling against a conductive shaft target surface. When driven via a matching 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor, physical changes in distance translate directly to the factory-calibrated 7.87 V/mm voltage loop output. Proper installation requires precise gap voltage validation to anchor the sensor within its 2 mm linear envelope. Field technicians must manipulate the physical probe location relative to the shaft surface until the static voltage stabilizes at the defined -10 VDC targets, denoting the physical midpoint of calibration. This baseline verification is necessary to accurately analyze complex rotor dynamics, while structural isolation inside the sensor path provides cross-talk suppression between concurrent radial measurements on the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does introducing zener intrinsic safety barriers into the loop alter the power parameters and measurement range?

A: Installing barriers reduces the loop supply potential delivered to the driver circuit. Under barrier operations at -23 VDC to -26 VDC, the system exhibits a slightly reduced linear range compared to the unbarrier-protected 2 mm baseline specification.

Q: Can this 75 Ohm coaxial cable be modified or repaired by removing the ClickLoc connector in the field?

A: No. Splicing or reshaping the FEP-insulated coaxial line modifies the total electrical system length and nominal impedance. This introduces tracking errors into the factory eddy-current probe scaling and shifts the operational gap voltage calibration away from standard specifications.

Field Installation Guidelines

  1. Mechanical Mounting and Clearance: Thread the probe case into the bracket entry port by hand until the unthreaded 100 mm portion clears the casing boundary, avoiding direct physical contact between the PPS tip and the target.
  2. Gap Voltage Positioning: Power the 3300 XL transducer loop and bridge a digital voltmeter across the output signal terminals. Advance the probe inside the threads until the recorded static signal reads exactly -10 VDC.
  3. Locknut Mechanical Anchoring: Secure the locknut against the entry flange to preserve the vertical position. Keep the voltmeter monitored during tightening to verify that the mechanical compression does not alter the -10 VDC calibration.
  4. Coaxial Routing Protocol: Guide the 1.0 meter FEP cable inside dedicated, grounded metallic conduits to maximize cross-talk suppression. All routing paths must maintain a static bend radius of no less than 25.4 mm (1.0 inch).

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