Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 102044-00-18-10-02 is a precision-engineered proximity sensor belonging to the 3300 series of eddy current transducer systems. This industrial-grade probe is designed to monitor the health and performance of high-speed rotating machinery by measuring non-contact displacement and vibration. It serves as a primary input for Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI), delivering real-time data on shaft radial vibration, axial thrust position, and speed detection.

By monitoring the gap between the probe tip and the target shaft, the 102044-00-18-10-02 provides the critical feedback necessary for early fault diagnosis. This proactive approach to asset protection allows maintenance teams to identify mechanical issues such as imbalance, misalignment, or bearing wear before they escalate into catastrophic failures, effectively reducing unplanned downtime in power generation and petrochemical facilities.

Key Technical Characteristics

The 102044-00-18-10-02 is built to sustain performance in the high-stress environments typical of industrial turbine decks and compressor sheds.

• Advanced Signal Integrity: Engineered to deliver a stable gap-to-voltage output with minimal noise, ensuring that machinery protection systems receive accurate data even in electrically noisy environments.

• Ruggedized Construction: The sensor features a robust housing and high-performance tip material that resists degradation from exposure to industrial lubricants, high humidity, and extreme temperature cycles.

• Non-Contact Measurement: Utilizing eddy current principles, the probe provides wear-free monitoring of target surfaces, ensuring long-term calibration stability and extended service life for both the sensor and the monitored asset.

• Seamless System Integration: This probe is fully compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 series monitoring racks and Proximitor sensors, allowing for straightforward installation into existing machinery protection architectures.

• Diagnostic Precision: Capable of capturing high-frequency dynamic data, the sensor enables sophisticated vibration analysis, including orbit plots and trend monitoring for comprehensive condition-based maintenance.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)

• Model Designation: 102044-00-18-10-02

• Sensor Type: Eddy Current Proximity Probe

• System Series: 3300 Series

• Measurement Type: Non-contact Displacement/Vibration

• Application Environment: Power Plants, Refineries, Heavy Industrial

• Physical Weight: 0.06 kg

• Standard Origin: USA

• System Usage: TSI (Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation)

Industrial Applications

The 102044-00-18-10-02 proximity sensor is widely deployed across critical infrastructure sectors to safeguard expensive rotating equipment, including:

• Large-scale steam and gas turbines

• High-pressure centrifugal and axial compressors

• Boiler feed pumps and water injection pumps

• Industrial gearboxes and electric motor bearings