{"product_id":"bently-nevada-330104-01-08-15-02-05-3300-xl-8mm-metric-proximity-transducer-probe","title":"Bently Nevada 330104-01-08-15-02-05 3300 XL 8mm Metric Proximity Transducer Probe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bently Nevada 330104-01-08-15-02-05 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe establishes continuous, high-fidelity mechanical tracking within automated machine health frameworks. This heavy-duty non-contact eddy current sensor measures real-time shaft radial vibration profiles, dynamic position variations, and axial thrust displacement parameters on critical high-velocity rotating machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliability specialists deploy this specific M10x1 metric threaded barrel configuration inside complex Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) layouts to manage operational risks across heavy utility infrastructure, including power-generation steam turbines, high-pressure centrifugal process compressors, and major cooling fans. The internal sensing coil maps raw mechanical clearances and transfers an ultra-stable analog waveform to remote monitors without experiencing signal drop or phase shifting. This ultra-responsive data path feeds your central DCS safety interlocks and automated emergency shutdown circuits with the raw telemetry needed to trip operations instantly before catastrophic bearing oil film collapse or rotor-to-stator contact occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Number Option Block Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e330104 [3300 XL 8 mm Metric Probe Core Profile]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesignates the product family as an 8 mm tip diameter eddy current proximity probe assembly engineered with standard metric M10 x 1 external case threads for direct mechanical port installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-01 [Unthreaded Length Segment]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifies a 10 mm unthreaded barrel layout at the tip end, allowing easy entry and centering into the machine port before the main threads engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-08 [Threaded Case Length Segment]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishes the total threaded case length at 80 mm, providing the optimal physical reach designed to span standard metric machine casings or external bearing caps safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-15 [Total Cable Length Segment]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefines a 1.5-meter (4.9 feet) integrated coaxial cable length, measured precisely from the molded probe head tip to the male miniature connection terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-02 [Stainless Steel Armor Shielding]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquips the integrated coaxial line with a flexible, fluid-tight stainless steel armor sleeve over its entire run to shield the underlying dielectric layers from physical crushing, hot oil, or severe mechanical abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-05 [Global Safety Framework Authorization]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarries comprehensive international hazardous area certifications, including ATEX, IECEx, and North American intrinsically safe safety frameworks for continuous deployment within volatile environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMechanical \u0026amp; Metrological Attributes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Attributes Table\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\u003eCertified Calibration Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBently Nevada (Baker Hughes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin\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\u003eHS Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90318080\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Component Net Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.45 kg (0.99 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Carton Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e210 mm x 210 mm x 70 mm (8.3 in x 8.3 in x 2.8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinear Sensing Envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 mm (80 mils) nominal tracking window starting at a 0.25 mm gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncremental Scale Factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.87 V\/mm (200 mV\/mil) when combined with standard 3300 XL Proximitor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperational Temperature Limits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-51°C to +177°C (-60°F to +350°F) for probe head and cable assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective Ingress Isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP68 \/ NEMA 4X rated hermetic fluid and gas barrier protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eField Calibration \u0026amp; Geometric Alignment Protocol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField instrumentation crews must establish the precise mechanical gap clearance using an accurate digital voltmeter during physical deployment. Thread the M10x1 probe barrel smoothly into the machine casing port while monitoring the raw DC gap voltage at the corresponding 3300 XL Proximitor sensor test terminals. Rotate the probe assembly until the voltmeter displays approximately -10.0 VDC, which corresponds to the exact mathematical center of the calibrated 2.0 mm linear operational field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a strict minimum bend radius of 25.4 mm (1.0 inch) across the stainless steel armored run to avoid compressing the internal dielectric layers or altering high-frequency system capacitance. Route the armored line through dedicated, grounded instrument raceways to isolate the low-voltage analog signal from nearby high-voltage lines. Technicians must verify that the selected extension cable pairs correctly with this 1.5-meter probe to match the exact 5.0-meter or 9.0-meter total electrical loop length required by the remote Proximitor module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Resilience \u0026amp; Distributed Automation Bridging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-grade design of the 330104-01-08-15-02-05 probe uses a tough polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) composite tip, molded directly over the internal wire coil to create an airtight seal. This structural barrier prevents degradation when the sensor body remains constantly submerged in hot synthetic lubricants, aggressive chemical fumes, or high-pressure steam within internal bearing housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-loss armored coaxial line routes the unattenuated analog displacement telemetry directly to the input channels of a centralized Bently Nevada 3500\/42M machinery protection rack. The rack system transmits these real-time dynamic profiles to a plant-wide Honeywell Experion PKS or Siemens S7 PLC framework via dedicated analog loops or automated Modbus TCP channels. This multi-layered layout provides the control room with simultaneous access to split-second safety interlocks and deep predictive machine health trending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommercial Packing Inventory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-sealed individual carton contains the following equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Original Bently Nevada 330104-01-08-15-02-05 Armored Metric Proximity Probe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) Factory-installed male miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector terminal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Removable composite connection sleeve protector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4) Complete material traceability card and individual physical calibration sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Cargo Protection \u0026amp; Dispatch Logistics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur international logistics hub processes and dispatches all verified industrial orders within 2-7 days after confirming payment details. We route all critical asset components through express global carriers, including DHL, FedEx, and UPS, to ensure rapid, fully trackable, and insured delivery to your plant site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur warehouse wraps each armored probe assembly within heavy-duty anti-static industrial packaging sheets before securing it into customized shock-absorbing foam inserts. This strict packaging process provides complete protection against electrostatic discharge, severe transit drops, and ambient moisture entry along international shipping routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransducer Loop Field Troubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What specific installation advantage does the -01 unthreaded tip option provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1: The -01 option provides a 10 mm unthreaded segment at the tip of the probe barrel. This design allows the technician to slide the probe smoothly into the mounting hole to check for alignment or internal bracket obstructions before the main M10x1 threads engage. It reduces the risk of cross-threading or scoring the probe tip during blind internal installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: Can I connect this 330104 metric probe to an extension cable designed for an imperial 330101 probe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA2: Yes. From an electrical performance standpoint, the 330104 metric probe and the 330101 imperial probe are completely identical under the 3300 XL 8mm family framework. They share the same 75 Ohm coaxial internal core design. As long as the extension cable belongs to the standard 3300 XL 8mm series and matches the total required loop length (5.0 or 9.0 meters), it will integrate perfectly without calibration loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: What circuit failure does a constant -24 VDC output from the Proximitor indicate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA3: A constant -24 VDC saturation signal indicates an open-circuit fault within the sensor loop. Inspect the miniature ClickLoc connection between the probe lead and the extension cable for a loose coupling, unseated terminal, or internal moisture. Use a digital multimeter to verify the center-conductor-to-shield continuity along the line to locate the break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: How do I choose between a 5.0-meter and a 9.0-meter system layout for this probe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4: Your choice depends strictly on the total system length for which your 3300 XL Proximitor sensor module is calibrated. Since this probe features a 1.5-meter integrated lead line, you must combine it with a 3.5-meter extension cable for a 5.0-meter system, or a 7.5-meter extension cable for a 9.0-meter system to maintain accurate scale factor tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518883586221,"sku":"330104-01-08-15-02-05","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/bently-nevada-330104-01-08-15-02-05-3300-xl-8-mm-proximity-probes-cdynzljbbnp.jpg?v=1766980975","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/bently-nevada-330104-01-08-15-02-05-3300-xl-8mm-metric-proximity-transducer-probe","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}