The Bently Nevada 330709-000-050-10-02-00, also cataloged as the 330709 Proximity Probe, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact shaft displacement and vibration sensing within 3300 XL vibration monitoring platforms.
The suffix structure of this 11 mm metric thread proximity probe model is broken down as follows:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 330709-000-050-10-02-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.15 kg (Net), 2.0 kg (Shipping weight including packaging) |
| Dimensions | 11.0 mm tip diameter, 50 mm case length, 1.0 m cable length |
| Thread Size | M16 x 1.5 metric |
| Operating Temp | -51 to +177 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive sensor (0 W) |
| Connector Type | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector |
| Cable Type | Standard coaxial |
This probe generates a high-frequency electromagnetic field at its 11 mm tip to detect changes in physical distance to a conductive metal target. To achieve the standard eddy-current probe scaling of 3.94 V/mm (100 mV/mil), the probe must be coupled to a calibrated 11 mm Proximitor sensor through a matching 3300 XL extension cable. System calibration requires gap voltage validation during installation. Technicians must physically adjust the probe position until the DC bias voltage output measures -10 VDC, which corresponds to the linear range center. This step is critical for tracking rotor dynamics and maintaining cross-talk suppression between adjacent probe installations.
Q: Can this 330709 probe be calibrated or used with an 8 mm Proximitor sensor?
A: No. Connecting this 11 mm tip probe to an 8 mm Proximitor sensor causes a mismatch in system impedance, which shifts the linear calibration envelope and results in incorrect measurements.
Q: Does the coaxial ClickLoc connector require any specific isolation?
A: Yes. The coaxial connection must remain electrically isolated from the machine housing. Standard installation requires the use of connector protector sleeves to prevent ground loops and signal corruption.
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