SKU: 330103-00-10-05-01-00

Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-05-01-00 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe

The Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-05-01-00 is a 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe featuring an M10 x 1 metric thread, 100mm case length, and a 0.5m cable. Designed for high-precision vibration and position monitoring, it offers seamless interchangeability and API 670 compliance for critical industrial machinery.

Product Description

The Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-05-01-00 is a core component of the 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Transducer System. This sensor functions using eddy current technology to provide a high-precision, non-contact measurement of the distance between the probe tip and a rotating shaft. Because it is designed to API 670 standards, the system delivers an output voltage directly proportional to the gap, allowing for the accurate monitoring of both static position (thrust) and dynamic vibration in critical machinery.

Furthermore, this specific 330103 model features an M10 x 1 metric thread, making it suitable for international mechanical housings that require metric mounting. The “0.5-meter” total length of this probe means it is typically intended to be paired with an extension cable to reach the Proximitor sensor. Since the 3300 XL series emphasizes interchangeability, this probe can be replaced in the field without requiring individual bench calibration with its corresponding extension cable or Proximitor, significantly reducing maintenance complexity for reliability teams.

Key Technical Characteristics

Manufacturer: Bently Nevada
Model Series: 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe
Thread Type: M10 x 1 (Metric)
Unthreaded Length (Option -00): 0 mm
Overall Case Length (Option -10): 100 mm (Approximately 3.9 inches)
Total Length (Option -05): 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)
Connector Type (Option -01): Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector with connector protector
Agency Approval (Option -00): No specific agency approvals required
Linear Range: 2.0 mm (80 mils)
Scale Factor: 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil)
Probe Tip Material: Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Operating Temperature: -51°C to +177°C

Industrial Applications

Vibration specialists and maintenance engineers utilize the 330103 series in heavy-duty rotating equipment. Specifically, this probe is used for:

Radial Vibration Monitoring: Detecting shaft unbalance, misalignment, or bearing wear in centrifugal compressors and pumps.
Axial Thrust Measurement: Tracking the longitudinal movement of rotors in steam or gas turbines to prevent internal contact.
Phase Reference (Keyphasor): Providing a timing pulse for orbit analysis and RPM calculation.
Machine State Diagnostics: Monitoring shaft eccentricity and thermal expansion during critical machine startup and shutdown cycles.