The Bently Nevada 330876-02-50-00-00, also cataloged as the 3300 XL 50 mm Proximity Probe, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact vibration and axial position sensing within machinery monitoring platforms. The transducer converts physical gap clearance changes into radio-frequency eddy-current impedance variations, yielding linear voltage outputs proportional to target displacement without mechanical contact.
| Option Code | Parameter Designation | Configured Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | Probe Case Type Option | M14x1.5 Thread Case |
| 50 | Total Length Option | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
| 00 | Armor Option | High Temperature FluidLoc Cable |
| 00 | Agency Approval Option | No Approvals |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 330876-02-50-00-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | Made in U.S.A. |
| Weight | 2 kg (4.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | M14x1.5 Thread Case, 5.0 meters total cable length |
| Operating Temp | -51 deg C to +200 deg C (-31 deg F to +392 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Passive transducer element (powered via system Proximitor sensor) |
| Cable Type | High Temperature FluidLoc Cable |
The 3300 XL 50 mm transducer utilizes high-frequency eddy-current probe scaling to measure target displacement over extended linear ranges. Field calibration verification relies on gap voltage validation at the Proximitor sensor output, maintaining a target nominal bias near -10 VDC at the mechanical mid-span. Proper voltage targeting ensures linear response during dynamic rotor dynamics excursions, avoiding signal clipping under transient conditions. Correct coaxial cable routing and terminal shield isolation provide cross-talk suppression between neighboring sensor channels installed within the same bearing housing.
Q: What is the primary function of the gap voltage verification step?
A: Gap voltage verification ensures the probe tip is mechanically positioned within the linear center of its electrical measurement range, typically set to a -10 VDC bias output under static conditions.
Q: Can the 5.0-meter integral cable be trimmed or spliced in the field?
A: No. Trimming or splicing the cable alters the calibrated system capacitance and inductance, compromising the factory probe scaling accuracy.
Mount the probe housing into the machine casing thread, ensuring a minimum engagement of 5 full threads on the M14x1.5 body. Maintain an unthreaded clearance zone around the probe tip equal to at least two tip diameters to prevent metallic side-wall interference. Route the High Temperature FluidLoc cable through dedicated grounded conduit, keeping total bend radii above the minimum flexible cable allowance. Terminate cable shielding at a single system reference ground to avoid ground loop current interference.
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