Bently Nevada 330101-00-16-10-02-05 8 mm Proximity Probe

Product Introduction

The Bently Nevada 330101-00-16-10-02-05 is an 8 mm eddy-current proximity probe engineered for high-precision shaft position and vibration monitoring in rotating machinery. Designed as part of the 3300 XL Machinery Protection System, this probe converts variations in the distance between its sensing tip and a conductive target into an AC voltage signal. The 8 mm probe tip diameter offers a broad sensing zone, making it suitable for turbines, compressors, pumps, and other critical rotating equipment. Constructed with rugged stainless-steel housing and high-temperature cable, the 330101-00-16-10-02-05 maintains stable performance across a wide temperature range, ensuring reliable condition monitoring even in harsh operating environments.

This probe features a total cable length of 1.0 meter and weighs approximately 0.323 kg, providing a balance between robustness and manageable installation. Its precision manufacturing yields a consistent sensing range, low phase shift, and minimal thermal drift. When paired with the 3300 XL monitoring module, the 330101-00-16-10-02-05 delivers real-time data that enables early detection of misalignment, imbalance, rubbing, and other mechanical faults. Its proven reliability and compatibility with Bently Nevada’s diagnostics software make it a preferred choice for facilities requiring continuous, long-term machinery protection.

Technical Specifications

Product Applications

The 330101-00-16-10-02-05 proximity probe is deployed in a broad range of critical rotating-equipment monitoring applications.

• Turbines (steam, gas, hydro) for real-time shaft position and vibration measurement.

• Compressors, including centrifugal and reciprocating, to detect shaft rubs and mechanical looseness.

• Pumps (e.g., boiler feed, condensate, API-610) to monitor radial and axial shaft motion.

• Industrial gas turbines and aero-derivative turbines in power generation.

• Gearboxes and coupling systems for early fault detection through differential shaft vibration.

• Paper-mill and steel-mill machinery where continuous, rugged monitoring is required.

• Large-scale compressors in oil & gas and petrochemical plants for protection against surge and stall events.

Product Advantages

• High Accuracy and Stability: 16-bit equivalent resolution and low phase shift deliver precise, repeatable measurements over time.

• Rugged Construction: Stainless-steel tip and high-temperature cable jacket allow operation in temperatures from –50 °C to +120 °C.

• Extended Cable Length: 1.0 meter of coaxial cable facilitates flexible mounting without signal degradation.

• Wide Frequency Response: Captures both low-speed shaft vibration and high-frequency impacts up to 10 kHz.

• Industry-Proven Connector: 7/8″-16 UN male connector provides secure, leak-free connection to 3300 XL modules.

• Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 XL rack modules and software, enabling advanced diagnostics.

• Low Maintenance: No calibration required once installed, reducing downtime and lifecycle costs.

Brand

Bently Nevada,  is the global leader in machinery condition monitoring and vibration analysis. With over 60 years of innovation, Bently Nevada’s 3300 XL series has set the industry standard for reliability and precision in enhancing asset protection and operational efficiency. Their proximity probes, including the 330101-00-16-10-02-05, are recognized for unparalleled durability, accuracy, and integration within distributed monitoring systems.

Product Series

The 330101-00-16-10-02-05 belongs to the 3300 XL Machinery Protection System family. The 3300 XL series comprises modular rack-based instrumentation and compatible probes, transducers, cables, and software. This system is engineered for real-time monitoring and protection of critical rotating machines in power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries.

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