The Bently Nevada 330103-00-03-50-02-00 (wait, correction: 330100-50-03), also cataloged as the 330100 Proximity Sensors, operates as a dedicated hardware component for continuous non-contact radial vibration and axial position signal conditioning within 3300 Transducer System platforms. It supplies high-frequency radio frequency excitation to an eddy-current proximity probe and processes the reflected RF modulation into proportional DC and AC voltage outputs.
| Option Code | Designation | Parameter Value / Option Description |
|---|---|---|
| 330100 | Base Model | 3300 Proximitor Sensor |
| -50 | Total Length Option | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) system length |
| -03 | Agency Approval Option | Multiple Approvals (CSA, ATEX, IECEx) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 330100-50-03 |
| Base Model | 330100 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Series | 3300 |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensors |
| Origin | USA |
| Housing Material | A383 cast aluminum |
| System Length | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
| Agency Approvals | Multiple Approvals (CSA, ATEX, IECEx) (-03 option) |
| Operating Temp | -51 to +100 deg C (-60 to +212 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Passive physical signal conditioner powered via monitoring rack loop supply (-17.5 VDC to -26 VDC operating voltage) |
| Dimensions | Standard DIN-rail / panel mount enclosure footprint |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (Shipping Weight) |
The 330100-50-03 conditions raw transducer signals to maintain precise eddy-current probe scaling at a standard 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) output ratio across its linear range. Calibration is internally matched for a 5.0-meter overall system configuration comprising probe, extension cable, and sensor. During field alignment, technicians verify proper gap voltage validation targeting -10 VDC at static shaft centerline to provide symmetrical dynamic headroom for transient vibration excursions and maximize cross-talk suppression in multi-channel rotor dynamics setups.
Q: What requires the Proximitor sensor total length option (-50) to match cable length?
A: The internal tank circuit oscillator is factory-tuned to the exact capacitance and inductance of a 5.0-meter system length. Mismatched cable lengths degrade output sensitivity scaling away from the nominal 200 mV/mil specification.
Q: How is ground isolation maintained at the A383 aluminum housing base?
A: The A383 aluminum housing is mounted using insulated hardware or mounted within a protective fiberglass enclosure to prevent ground loop currents from interfering with the low-level signal loop.
Q: Can the 330100-50-03 operate in hazardous classified locations?
A: Yes, the -03 suffix indicates multi-agency approvals including CSA, ATEX, and IECEx certification for installation in hazardous areas when connected through approved intrinsically safe barriers.
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