Configured for proximity and vibration sensing in 3300 XL machinery monitoring platforms, the Bently Nevada 330103-05-15-10-02-00 (330103 Proximity Probe) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The hardware translates physical shaft displacement into proportional voltage modifications via a high-frequency eddy-current sensing circuit.
| Suffix Code | Option Description | Technical Parameter |
|---|---|---|
| 330103 | Base Model | 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe |
| -05 | Unthreaded Length Option | 50 mm |
| -15 | Overall Case Length Option | 150 mm |
| -10 | Total Length Option | 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) |
| -02 | Connector and Cable-Type Option | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, standard cable |
| -00 | Agency Approval Option | Not required |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 330103-05-15-10-02-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.15 kg nominal |
| Dimensions | 8 mm probe tip diameter, 150 mm overall case length |
| Operating Temp | -51 deg C to +177 deg C nominal parameters |
| Power Consumption | Driven by external Proximitor Sensor loop |
| Interconnection Interface | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector |
Physical deployment of this 8 mm sensor requires precise gap voltage validation (-10 VDC targets) during static installation to establish optimal operation within the system's linear scaling range. Calibrating the hardware to this exact voltage baseline ensures accurate tracking of rapid rotor dynamics and target shaft displacement. Furthermore, when multiple probe assemblies are mounted in close proximity, structural positioning must strictly comply with minimum spacing rules to maintain cross-talk suppression and eliminate mutual electromagnetic interference between loop signals.
Q: Can this proximity probe be modified or spliced in the field to extend cable reach?
A: No. Splicing or modifying the physical cable alters the calibrated impedance and loop capacitance, which causes errors in the eddy-current probe scaling and invalidates the output.
Q: Does replacing a probe require complete recalibration of the associated Proximitor Sensor?
A: No. The 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probes feature standard matching electrical profiles, allowing direct field replacement without a requirement for component re-matching.
Thread the probe case into the dedicated mounting bracket, ensuring that the 8 mm tip maintains adequate clearance from adjacent conductive materials to prevent side-viewing interference. Monitor the electrical output via a digital voltmeter and adjust the insertion depth until the gap voltage reaches the standard -10 VDC baseline target. Secure the hardware using the secondary locknut to prevent physical movement caused by continuous machinery vibration. Connect the integrated cable to the extension lead using the ClickLoc coaxial interface, and ensure the entire junction is insulated inside a sealed, dry terminal enclosure.
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