{"product_id":"bently-nevada-31000-16-05-15-040-02-02-proximity-probe-housing-3300-xl-series","title":"Bently Nevada 31000-16-05-15-040-02-02 Proximity Probe Housing 3300 XL Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-05-15-040-02-02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the primary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProximity Probe Housing utilized to execute mechanical encapsulation and positioning of proximity transducers across Machinery Protection System platforms. This explosion-proof housing assembly provides physical environmental isolation and external insertion depth management for an internal eddy-current proximity probe, allowing field calibration of the transducer gap relative to the shaft surface without breaching the machine casing boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Matrix Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31000:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase Model (Explosion-Proof Proximity Probe Housing Assembly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-16:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProbe Thread Option (M10 x 1 internal sleeve threads)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-05:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHousing Thread Option (3\/4-14 NPT process entry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-15:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaterial Option (316 stainless steel housing body configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-040:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOverall Travel Length Option (4.0 in nominal mechanical adjustment range)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-02:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplosion-Proof Certification Option (North American and international hazardous area approvals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-02:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFace Seal \/ O-Ring Option (Fluorocarbon elastomer O-ring seals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Layout Specs\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\u003e31000-16-05-15-040-02-02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\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\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure Ingress Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEMA 4X \/ IP66 rated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Structural Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive (0 mA non-electrical mechanical hardware)\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\u003e3.10 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28.0 x 18.0 x 15.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +149 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4-14 NPT threaded machine port engagement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEddy-Current Probe Scaling and Rotor Dynamics Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rigid 316 stainless steel sleeve design maintains concentric alignment of the internal transducer shaft, verifying that manual external position changes preserve the calibrated eddy-current probe scaling factor. Isolating the probe extension cable junction inside a sealed housing chamber prevents common-mode noise corruption, thereby stabilizing the dc gap voltage validation loops at the target -10 VDC operational center. The heavy-walled construction resists machine case vibration harmonics, preventing high-frequency mechanical deformation from injecting false signals into the active tracking of rotor dynamics or breaking the cross-talk suppression paths between adjacent XY channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStructural Loop Diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the internal proximity sensor be extracted or replaced while the monitor rack remains fully energized?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Extracting the internal sensor capsule through the housing sleeve while the monitor rack is live causes no electrical damage. However, pulling the probe away from the target surface shifts the loop output to maximum negative saturation, meaning active machine trip interlocks must be bypassed prior to extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does a fluid leak past the internal O-ring seal affect the transducer signal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Failure of the fluorocarbon O-ring allows high-pressure machine oil or process gas to enter the housing sleeve. Liquid ingress into the unsealed coaxial terminal space changes the transmission loop capacitance, invalidating the calibrated probe scaling and creating drift in the static gap voltage validation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the mechanical locking collar of the housing allow hot-swap adjustment under machine vibration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Adjustment during machine operation is physically possible due to the continuous thread sleeve. However, to prevent unintended target impact due to axial shaft shifts during active rotor dynamics, adjustments must be monitored continuously via a digital voltmeter connected to the Proximitor loop terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNPT Process Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoat the 3\/4-14 NPT external mounting threads with a conductive industrial anti-seize compound. Thread the assembly into the machine case tapping, verifying a minimum of 5 full threads of engagement to maintain explosion-proof seal parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Compression Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce the target gap voltage is verified at -10 VDC on the active Proximitor circuit, tighten the external compression locking nut to a terminal value of 34 N-m to lock the sleeve position against machine operational forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConduit Moisture Sealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttach flexible or rigid explosion-proof conduit components directly to the housing adapter port. Ensure the conduit drainage paths slope away from the housing entry to prevent condensation accumulation near the internal coaxial terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcurement Package Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Bently Nevada 31000-16-05-15-040-02-02 Stainless Steel Housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Internal Compression Sleeve Insert (M10 x 1 Threaded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x Viton Replacement Body O-Rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLogistics and Dispatch Processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery time: 2-7 days when payment finish parameters are updated in the commercial processing module. Freight dispatches deploy directly from the central storage hub in Xiamen, China via express international logistics networks including DHL, FEDEX, or UPS. The mechanical parts travel inside double-walled corrugated shipping cartons containing custom-fit shock-absorbing poly-foam inserts to protect the machined threads and sealing faces from physical distortion during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518826274989,"sku":"31000-16-05-15-040-02-02","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/bently-nevada-31000-16-05-15-040-02-02-proximity-probe-housingassemblies-ygu1bpr04yi.jpg?v=1766979698","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/bently-nevada-31000-16-05-15-040-02-02-proximity-probe-housing-3300-xl-series","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}