330104-00-18-10-02-05 | Bently Nevada | 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 330104-00-18-10-02-05 operates as a rugged, non-contacting eddy current sensor within the industry-standard 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Transducer System. This precision probe monitors dynamic shaft vibration, axial position (thrust displacement), and fluid-film bearing clearances in critical rotating assets. It transmits continuous voltage data directly to machinery protection systems to safeguard high-speed steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and large process pumps. We supply this premium industrial sensor in 100% brand new, original factory-sealed condition, guaranteeing intact factory calibration curves and certified intrinsic safety compliance for explosive industrial environments.

Part Number Breakdown

Bently Nevada builds this 3300 XL probe configuration utilizing a modular engineering system. The model string 330104-00-18-10-02-05 represents the following specific physical and regulatory options:

Technical Specifications

This specific configuration integrates mechanical cable armor and global safety certifications to withstand aggressive field routing and dangerous atmospheres.

• Thread Profile: M10 x 1 metric thread

• Cable Protection: Integrated flexible stainless steel armor sleeve

• Total Cable Length: 1.0 meter (3.3 feet)

• Overall Case Length: 180 mm

• Interconnect Hardware: Gold-plated miniature coaxial ClickLoc™ connector

• Regulatory Compliance: ATEX / IECEx / North American hazardous area certifications (Intrinsically Safe)

• Probe Tip Material: Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)

• Probe Case Material: AISI 303 or 304 Stainless Steel (SST)

• Shipping Dimensions: 2.6 cm x 25.8 cm x 24.0 cm

• Gross Weight: 0.8 kg

• Country of Origin: United States (USA)

Engineering Advantages

• Explosion-Proof Certification: The -05 option provides global hazardous area certifications (including ATEX and IECEx). This allows engineers to safely deploy the sensor inside classified chemical processing zones, oil refineries, and gas handling facilities.

• Armored Defense Against Severing: The integrated stainless steel mechanical armor prevents crushing, abrasion, and pinching when field technicians route the probe cable past sharp machine corners or through tightly packed conduit runs.

• Extended Deep-Housing Reach: The 180 mm fully threaded case penetrates thick machine outer casings or internal bearing pedestals with ease. The 0 mm unthreaded selection maximizes structural clamping force and completely eliminates probe flex under high-velocity internal winds.

• Positive-Lock Signal Continuity: The gold-plated ClickLoc™ connector eliminates signal attenuation and high-impedance drift. The connector resists high-frequency machinery frame vibration, preventing accidental disconnections that trigger false plant trips.

FAQs

• What specific extension cable must I pair with this 1.0-meter armored probe?

  A standard 3300 XL Proximitor sensor requires either a 5.0-meter or a 9.0-meter total electrical system length. Because this probe provides a 1.0-meter integrated length, you must select either a 4.0-meter or an 8.0-meter armored 3300 XL extension cable to achieve exact factory calibration and maintain system accuracy.

• What is the critical mechanical torque limit for this M10 x 1 probe housing?

  Tighten the probe case to a maximum torque of 4.5 N·m (40 in·lb). Exceeding this torque threshold stretches the stainless steel casing, tears the delicate internal coil winding wires, and permanently ruins the eddy current transducer.

• Does the -05 hazardous area option require specific barrier grounding during installation?

  Yes. To maintain the intrinsic safety rating designated by the -05 approval option, you must wire the system through approved intrinsic safety barriers or galvanic isolators within the control panel. This setup limits the electrical energy entering the hazardous process zone.