Bently Nevada 330103-00-16-10-01-00 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe

High-Precision Displacement Sensing for Machinery Protection

The Bently Nevada 330103-00-16-10-01-00 drives advanced predictive maintenance (PdM) by capturing high-fidelity vibration and position data. This 3300 XL series eddy current sensor monitors microscopic shaft movements without physical contact, ensuring zero mechanical wear and long-term signal stability. By integrating this probe into your 3500 Monitoring System, you enable real-time diagnostics of radial vibration and axial thrust position. The sensor provides the critical raw data necessary for automated machinery protection and emergency trip logic, safeguarding high-capital rotating assets such as turbines and compressors.

Critical Technical Specifications

• Brand: Bently Nevada
• Model Number: 330103-00-16-10-01-00
• Product Series: 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Transducer System
• Thread Type: 3/8-24 UNF English Thread
• Unthreaded Length: 0.0 inches
• Overall Case Length: 1.6 inches
• Total Cable Length: 1.0 meter
• Connector Option: Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, standard cable
• Agency Approval: No hazardous area approvals
• Linear Range: 2.0 mm (80 mils)
• Operating Temperature: -51°C to +177°C

Operational Reliability and Asset Health

The 330103-00-16-10-01-00 maximizes machinery uptime by maintaining measurement integrity in extreme industrial environments. The probe tip features a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) construction that successfully resists chemical corrosion and moisture ingress, preventing signal degradation in harsh conditions. The 1.6-inch case length offers sufficient reach for standard bearing housing depths while the 1.0-meter lead allows for flexible routing to the extension cable junction. By adhering to API 670 standards, this probe ensures accurate monitoring for:

• Radial vibration on fluid-film bearing machines
• Axial thrust position in high-pressure pumps
• Shaft eccentricity and thermal expansion diagnostics
• Real-time speed sensing and Keyphasor phase reference

Installation and System Integration

Maintenance technicians utilize the 3/8-24 UNF threads to secure the 330103-00-16-10-01-00 into machine housings, typically gapping it at -10.0 Vdc for optimal linearity. To complete a standard 5.0-meter or 9.0-meter electrical loop, pair this 1.0-meter probe lead with the corresponding 3300 XL extension cable (4.0m or 8.0m). The gold-plated ClickLoc connector (01 option) provides a finger-tight locking mechanism that prevents signal interruption due to high-frequency machine vibration. This robust electrical connection ensures that the 3500 rack receives a clean, noise-free data stream for advanced rotor dynamics analysis and automated machinery protection.