{"product_id":"330101-04-16-10-02-05-bently-nevada-3300-xl-proximity-probes","title":"330101-04-16-10-02-05 Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximity Probes","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bently Nevada 330101-04-16-10-02-05 is a high-precision 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe system, representing the gold standard in industrial vibration monitoring and displacement measurement. Designed specifically for critical turbomachinery protection, this eddy-current transducer system provides accurate, non-contact measurements of shaft vibration and position. As a vital component of the Bently Nevada 3300 XL monitoring platform, it is engineered to withstand the most grueling industrial environments, including steam turbines, gas compressors, pumps, and large-scale industrial motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific configuration delivers unparalleled linear range, stability, and reliability. By utilizing an advanced eddy-current sensing principle, the 330101-04-16-10-02-05 detects minute changes in the gap between the probe tip and the rotating shaft, converting these physical movements into precise voltage signals. This data is essential for machine health monitoring, preventing catastrophic mechanical failures before they occur. With over three decades of field-proven performance, Bently Nevada probes remain the preferred choice for Predictive Maintenance (PdM) teams and instrumentation engineers worldwide, ensuring maximum operational safety and minimized unplanned downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e330101-04-16-10-02-05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3300 XL 8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProximity Probes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbe Tip Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinear Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 mm (80 mils)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/8-24 UNF-2A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem Temperature Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-51°C to +177°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbe Case Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAISI 303 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature Coaxial ClickLoc Connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 Ohm Coaxial (Fluoropolymer Insulated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\/- 5% over range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.25 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimension (Probe Body)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 x 1.0 x 13.0 cm (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Configuration Explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bently Nevada 330101-04-16-10-02-05 part number is a detailed technical code defining the physical and mechanical properties of the probe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330101:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase model for the 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e04:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnthreaded length of 40 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTotal case length of 160 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThread size (3\/8-24 UNF-2A).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e02:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard Total Cable Length of 1.0 meter (integral).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e05:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgency Approval Option (multiple certification support).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 330101-04-16-10-02-05 probe is utilized across heavy industries to ensure machine integrity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam and Gas Turbines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMonitoring radial vibration and shaft axial position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentrifugal Compressors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDetecting high-frequency shaft behavior and impending bearing wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Pumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsuring precise shaft alignment and monitoring sleeve bearing clearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearboxes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTracking gear mesh vibration and pinion shaft deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePredictive Maintenance Platforms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActing as the primary sensor for Bently Nevada 3500 rack-based monitoring systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis proximity probe is fully compatible with the Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximitor sensor systems. To ensure complete system accuracy, the probe, extension cable, and Proximitor sensor must be calibrated as a matching set. It is natively integrated into the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System and the 1900\/65A monitor, making it an essential component for complex industrial DCS\/PLC environments where vibration data is fed into control logic or historical trending databases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Calibration Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProper Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure the probe is mounted at a 90-degree angle to the shaft surface, centered in the intended measurement zone to maintain linearity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGap Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the manufacturer-specified nominal gap (typically -1.25V from the Proximitor) to ensure the sensor operates in the middle of its linear range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoute coaxial cables in dedicated conduits to avoid electromagnetic interference (EMI). Avoid bending the cables beyond the minimum radius (approx. 25 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the factory-supplied jam nuts and ensure the probe is securely tightened to prevent signal drift due to vibration-induced movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlways perform a static gap voltage check before bringing the machine to operational speed to verify the probe output against the known shaft diameter and clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Contact Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike contact sensors, these probes do not suffer from mechanical wear, ensuring high accuracy over years of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarsh Environment Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt with stainless steel casing and fluoropolymer-insulated cabling to resist high temperatures, oils, and chemical exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClickLoc Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe proprietary ClickLoc connector ensures a secure, vibration-resistant electrical connection that is easy to install and remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Standardization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs the industry standard, spare parts and integration documentation are globally available, simplifying maintenance and sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: 330101-04-16-10-02-05.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard package includes the proximity probe, protective dust cap, and installation instruction documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Extension cables and Proximitor sensors must be ordered separately unless part of a complete 3300 XL probe system kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the primary difference between 8mm and 5mm probes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8mm probe provides a larger linear range (2mm) compared to the 5mm probe (1mm), making it suitable for machines with greater shaft displacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan I use a 3300 XL probe with an older 3300 series Proximitor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the 3300 XL system is specifically calibrated for the XL Proximitor. Mixing legacy and XL components will cause significant measurement errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs this probe intrinsically safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"05\" agency approval suffix denotes that this probe meets specific hazardous location requirements. Always verify the certificate against your local codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is the cable length so important in the part number?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proximitor, extension cable, and probe system are calibrated for a specific total electrical length (usually 5m or 9m). Altering the cable length invalidates the calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow long is the operational life of these probes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder normal operating conditions and proper installation, Bently Nevada probes are designed to last for the duration of the machine's overhaul cycle (often 5+ years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat should I do if I get a \"Gap\" fault in the monitor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for loose mountings, cable breaks, or proximity to ferromagnetic debris. A gap fault indicates the sensor is no longer seeing the target within the expected voltage range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre these sensors affected by shaft surface scratches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deep scratches or electrical discharge machining (EDM) pits on the shaft can cause \"runout\" errors. Ensure the shaft surface is polished to the manufacturer's spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes ambient temperature affect the probe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3300 XL system is temperature-compensated; however, extreme shifts can cause minor signal drift. Maintain a stable installation environment when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I verify if the probe is functioning correctly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerform a static calibration using a gap-check kit. Measure the output voltage at defined increments of gap to ensure the output matches the sensor curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to repair a damaged probe tip?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sensitive internal coil is encapsulated in high-strength epoxy. 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