Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 330180-12-00 is a high-precision signal conditioning module designed for the 3300 XL Proximity Transducer System. This module serves as the electronic core for non-contacting displacement measurements, converting raw eddy-current signals from a proximity probe into a stabilized linear voltage output. The resulting signal is directly proportional to the physical gap between the probe tip and the target conductive surface.

As a fundamental component of Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI), the 330180-12-00 is factory-calibrated for a 1.0-meter (3.3 feet) total system length. It provides the high-fidelity data required for radial vibration analysis, axial thrust position monitoring, and rotational speed sensing on critical industrial rotating assets such as turbines, compressors, and large-scale pump sets.

Key Technical Characteristics

• Advanced RFI/EMI Immunity: Engineered to exceed European CE mark requirements, the sensor maintains signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. Its superior shielding allows for installation in fiberglass housings without the need for specialized metal conduits.

• Integrated Electrical Isolation: The module features a built-in isolation design that eliminates the requirement for separate isolator plates, simplifying the installation architecture and reducing potential failure points.

• SpringLoc Terminal Technology: Utilizes patented SpringLoc terminal strips for rapid, tool-free wiring. These terminals provide a robust, vibration-resistant connection that is significantly more reliable than traditional screw-type terminals in industrial settings.

• Flexible Mounting Footprint: Supports both high-density DIN-rail mounting for modern control cabinets and traditional 4-hole panel mounting for legacy retrofits, ensuring seamless compatibility with older 3300 series installations.

• Component Interchangeability: Part of the 3300 XL "universal match" architecture, allowing for the complete interchangeability of probes and extension cables without the need for manual bench calibration.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)

• Model Number: 330180-12-00

• Product Series: 3300 XL / 3300 Proximity Transducer System

• System Length: 1.0 Meter (3.3 ft)

• Frequency Response: 0 Hz (DC) to 10 kHz

• Standard Scale Factor: 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil)

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)

• Weight: 0.22 kg

• Dimensions: 8.8 x 3.5 x 7.0 cm

• HS Code: 8537101190

• Origin: USA

Industrial Application Areas

• Power Generation: Radial shaft vibration and axial displacement monitoring for steam and gas turbines.

• Oil & Gas Refining: Continuous protection for high-speed centrifugal compressors and expanders.

• Heavy Manufacturing: Speed sensing and Keyphasor® reference signals for large motor-driven units.

• Predictive Maintenance: Real-time data acquisition for Bently Nevada System 1® condition monitoring software.