Configured for shaft vibration and axial position execution in 3300 Series Machinery Monitoring systems, the Bently Nevada 330171-00-20-10-02-00 (330171 Proximity Probe) provides direct physical/electrical execution. It operates by converting distance variations between the probe tip and target shaft into high-frequency RF voltage shifts, which are transmitted via an integrated coaxial cable to a paired Proximitor sensor for continuous signal processing.
| Option Code | Specification Parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 330171 | Base Model | 3300 5 mm Probe, 1/4-28 UNF thread, without armor |
| -00 | Unthreaded Length Option | 0.0 in |
| -20 | Overall Case Length Option | 2.0 in |
| -10 | Total Length Option | 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) |
| -02 | Connector Option | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, standard cable |
| -00 | Agency Approval Option | Not required |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 330171-00-20-10-02-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | Approx 0.10 kg |
| Dimensions | 1/4-28 UNF thread, 2.0 in case length, 1.0 m cable |
| Operating Temp | -51 deg C to +177 deg C (-60 deg F to +350 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Passive transducer (driven by external Proximitor loop power) |
| Thread Type | 1/4-28 UNF threads |
| Unthreaded Length | 0.0 in |
| Overall Case Length | 2.0 in |
| Total System Length | 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) |
| Connector Type | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, standard cable |
| Agency Approval | Not required (Option 00) |
The 330171-00-20-10-02-00 5 mm proximity probe requires precise eddy-current probe scaling to ensure linear voltage output over dynamic target displacement ranges. During field setup, gap voltage validation (-10 VDC targets) must be verified at the Proximitor monitor test terminals to ensure accurate static positioning relative to the rotating journal shaft. Correct physical alignment and orientation mitigate mutual inductive coupling, providing effective cross-talk suppression and stability under fluctuating rotor dynamics.
Q: How is the -10.0 VDC gap voltage confirmed during probe positioning?
A: Mechanically adjust the probe body within its 1/4-28 UNF threaded mount while measuring the output voltage at the Proximitor test points until the reading stabilizes at -10.0 VDC, indicating optimal linear range mid-point positioning.
Q: Can this 1.0 metre probe be connected directly to a Proximitor designed for a 5.0 metre system?
A: No, a 1.0 metre probe must be paired with a matching 4.0 metre extension cable to achieve the required 5.0 metre total electrical length expected by the Proximitor sensor.
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