Configured for shaft displacement monitoring in mechanical platforms, the Bently Nevada 330104-00-05-10-02-00 (330104-00-05-10-02-00 Proximity Probe) provides direct physical/electrical execution of non-contacting position signal conditioning.

Model Matrix Decomposition

• 330104: Base Model (3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe)

• 00: Unthreaded Length (00 mm)

• 05: Overall Case Length (05 mm)

• 10: Total System Length (1.0 meter)

• 02: Connector Type (Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector)

• 00: Agency Approval (Standard)

Hardware Specifications

TSI Mechanical Monitoring Characteristics

The 3300 XL 8 mm transducer system utilizes eddy-current probe scaling to convert shaft motion into a linear voltage output. Gap voltage validation against -10 VDC targets at the oscillator interface is required during installation to ensure the probe tip resides within its linear operating range. The system supports rotor dynamics analysis by maintaining signal integrity across the air gap. Cross-talk suppression is maintained through oscillator frequency tuning, which prevents signal interference in multi-probe monitoring arrays.

Ordering Info

• One (1) 330104-00-05-10-02-00 Proximity Probe

• Protective connector cap

• Installation technical documentation

Field Installation Guidelines

• Probe Positioning: Install the probe into the threaded housing; ensure the physical gap distance matches design specifications to achieve the target gap voltage.

• Cabling: Use factory-terminated coaxial cabling; ensure all connections are hand-tightened and clean to prevent signal impedance variations.

• Grounding: Secure the probe body to the machine frame to establish a consistent ground reference for the eddy-current field.

• Shielding: Route all signal cables through grounded metallic conduit to protect against electromagnetic interference.

• Verification: Perform a static gap check using a high-impedance voltmeter before machine startup to confirm correct electrical positioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Is the 330104 probe compatible with 11 mm probe oscillators?

  A: No, the 8 mm probe system requires a matched 8 mm oscillator to maintain correct scaling and frequency characteristics.

• Q: How is the probe tip gap measured?

  A: The gap is measured electrically by reading the voltage at the oscillator output; the system target is -10 VDC within the linear range.

• Q: Can the probe cable be repaired?

  A: Field repair of the coaxial cable is not permitted as it alters the impedance and electrical characteristics of the calibrated transducer system.

• Q: How does material type affect probe sensitivity?

  A: Probe sensitivity is calibrated for 4140 steel; other materials require a scaling factor adjustment to ensure accurate displacement readings.

• Q: What is the purpose of the connector protector cap?

  A: The cap prevents debris and environmental contaminants from entering the coaxial connection, ensuring reliable electrical contact.

• Q: Can I use this probe without an oscillator?

  A: No, the probe is a passive device and requires a matched oscillator to generate the radio-frequency signal and demodulate displacement data.

• Q: What causes erratic gap voltage readings?

  A: Erratic readings are typically caused by loose connections, electrical noise, target material irregularities, or damage to the probe tip and coaxial cable.

• Q: Should I use thread locking compound on the probe?

  A: Avoid using thread locking compounds to prevent interference with the electrical ground path between the probe and machine housing.