The Bently Nevada 330104-00-17-10-11-05 functions as a specialized 330104-00-17-10-11-05 Proximity Probe engineered to convert mechanical gap clearances into precise electrical voltage signals for industrial machinery protection architectures.

Configuration Nomenclature Matrix

• 330104: Core identifier designating the 3300 XL 8 mm probe assembly platform
• 00: Unthreaded length specification of 0 mm from the probe tip boundary
• 17: Case length option defining 170 mm total physical housing length with M10 x 1 threads and armor
• 10: Total system length option scaling to 1.0 meter
• 11: Termination layout featuring a miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector paired with a connector protector and FluidLoc cable
• 05: Hazardous area certification option covering CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approvals

Hardware Specifications

Transducer System Dynamics and Calibration Metrics

• Eddy-current probe scaling governs the linear relationship between physical target distance changes and output voltage shifts.
• System commissioning demands rigorous gap voltage validation to ensure the static operating point locks precisely onto the -10 VDC nominal target.
• High-frequency response capabilities support complex rotor dynamics evaluations without introducing phase lag or amplitude attenuation.
• Mutual interference mitigation relies on dedicated cross-talk suppression principles when dense multichannel arrays are installed on machinery casing bores.

Package Contents

• 1 x 330104-00-17-10-11-05 Proximity Probe
• 1 x Mounting Locknut
• 1 x Insulating Sleeve

Mechanical Field Installation Protocols

• Secure the probe housing into the designated M10 x 1 threaded machine port, maintaining proper torque engagement to prevent loosening from vibration.
• Handle the armored coaxial line with attention to minimum bend radius restrictions to protect the internal conductor geometry.
• Route signal leads away from high-power alternating current conduits to eliminate induced electromagnetic interference.
• Terminate the outer shield strictly at the system monitor common ground to preserve signal integrity and prevent ground loops.

Engineering FAQ

• What defines the linear measuring range of this 8 mm probe model?

  The linear measuring range covers a total span of 2.0 mm centered symmetrically along the output response curve.

• How does the system achieve component interchangeability?

  Advanced matching designs eliminate the need for individual component bench calibration between probes, extension cables, and sensors.

• What voltage target is required during initial gap adjustment?

  The static gap must be adjusted until the channel reads a baseline voltage of -10 VDC on a digital voltmeter.

• Is field trimming of the integral cable permitted?

  Modifying the cable length alters electrical resonance characteristics and permanently invalidates factory calibration accuracy.

• What thread standard is utilized on the probe case?

  The probe employs an M10 x 1 metric external thread profile paired with mechanical armor protection.

• Does the probe require an external power supply connection?

  No, the probe operates as a passive device driven entirely by excitation current delivered from the paired Proximitor sensor.

• What protection feature prevents fluid migration along the cable?

  The integrated FluidLoc cable design blocks capillary fluid migration through the internal conductor matrix.

• How is the high-frequency coaxial connection secured against loosening?

  Connections utilize a ClickLoc locking mechanism designed to resist high-vibration loosening in industrial environments.