SKU: 330103-02-12-10-02-00

Bently Nevada 330103-02-12-10-02-00 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe

The Bently Nevada 330103-02-12-10-02-00 is a 3300 XL 8mm proximity probe featuring a 1.2-inch case and a 1.0-meter cable. It delivers precision non-contact vibration monitoring for critical assets in extreme temperatures up to +177°C, ensuring high-fidelity TSI signal transmission.

Precision Signal Capture for Machinery Protection

The Bently Nevada 330103-02-12-10-02-00 drives high-fidelity vibration and position monitoring by delivering non-contact displacement data. This 3300 XL series eddy current sensor tracks microscopic shaft movements, providing the 3500 Monitoring System with the raw data necessary to execute automated emergency trips. By eliminating mechanical wear through non-contact technology, the probe ensures long-term signal stability and precision. This reliability empowers predictive maintenance (PdM) teams to detect unbalance, misalignment, and bearing instability in high-capital rotating assets before they reach failure thresholds.

Critical Technical Specifications

Brand: Bently Nevada
Model Number: 330103-02-12-10-02-00
Product Series: 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Transducer System
Thread Type: 3/8-24 UNF English Thread
Unthreaded Length: 0.2 inches
Overall Case Length: 1.2 inches
Total Cable Length: 1.0 meter
Connector Option: Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector with connector protector
Agency Approval: No hazardous area approvals
Linear Range: 2.0 mm (80 mils)
Operating Temperature: -51°C to +177°C

Operational Advantages and Asset Health

The 330103-02-12-10-02-00 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 1.2-inch case length provides a compact footprint for standard bearing housing installations. By meeting API 670 standards, this probe serves as a cornerstone for:

Monitoring radial vibration in steam and gas turbines
Tracking axial thrust position in high-pressure centrifugal compressors
Generating phase reference signals via Keyphasor technology
Diagnosing shaft eccentricity and thermal growth during machine startup cycles

Installation and System Integration

Maintenance technicians utilize the 3/8-24 UNF threads to secure the 330103-02-12-10-02-00 into machine housings, typically gapping it at -10.0 Vdc for optimal linearity. To complete a standard 5.0-meter electrical loop, pair this 1.0-meter probe lead with a 4.0-meter 3300 XL extension cable. The included connector protector (02 option) seals the coaxial ClickLoc link against lubricating oils and environmental debris, which effectively eliminates signal interference and ground loops. This robust connection ensures that the 3500 rack receives a clean, noise-free data stream for advanced rotor dynamics analysis and automated machinery protection.