The Bently Nevada 330901-00-40-10-02-05, also cataloged as the 3300 NSv Proximity Probe, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-contact static displacement and dynamic vibration measurements within machinery protection systems. The transducer converts physical clearance changes into high-frequency eddy-current impedance shifts, maintaining a linear voltage output proportional to target distance without physical mechanical contact.
| Option Code | Parameter Designation | Configured Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Unthreaded Length Option | 0.0 in |
| 40 | Overall Case Length Option | 4.0 in |
| 10 | Total Length Option | 1.0 meter (39 in) |
| 02 | Connector and Cable Type Option | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, standard cable |
| 05 | Agency Approval Option | Multiple Approvals |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 330901-00-40-10-02-05 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | Made in U.S.A. |
| Weight | 1.5 kg shipping weight |
| Dimensions | 1/4-28 UNF threaded case, 4.0 in case length, 1.0 meter overall length |
| Operating Temp | -34 deg C to +177 deg C (-30 deg F to +351 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Passive transducer element (powered via Proximitor sensor) |
| Case Material | AISI 304 stainless steel (SST) |
| Tip Material | Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) |
| Cable Construction | 75 Ohm coaxial, fluoroethylene propylene (FEP) insulated probe cable |
| Pressure Sealing | Viton O-ring differential pressure seal between tip and case |
The 3300 NSv proximity probe utilizes precision eddy-current probe scaling to sense shaft position within tight counterbore clearances. Static calibration requires gap voltage validation at the Proximitor sensor output, maintaining a target nominal bias near -10 VDC at mechanical zero offset. This voltage setting centers the transducer signal within its linear operating span, preventing saturation during high-amplitude rotor dynamics events while ensuring effective cross-talk suppression between closely arranged proximity channels.
Q: Are 3300 NSv proximity probes factory pressure-tested prior to shipment?
A: No. While probes feature a Viton O-ring designed to seal differential pressure between the tip and case, standard units are not pressure-tested before shipment.
Q: Can the 1.0 meter coaxial cable be altered during field installation?
A: No. Cutting or splicing the 75 Ohm FEP coaxial cable alters total circuit capacitance and destroys factory scale calibration.
Mount the probe into the threaded machine port, maintaining proper engagement without exceeding structural torque limits. Ensure the Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) tip maintains adequate radial clearance from internal metallic side-walls to eliminate phantom loading. Route the coaxial cable through protective conduit, taking care to seat the ClickLoc connector firmly. Earth all cable shields strictly at the system rack ground to prevent stray ground loop noise.
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