Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 330180-12-05 is a high-performance Proximitor sensor interface engineered 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 generated signal is directly proportional to the physical gap between the probe tip and the target shaft, providing the high-fidelity data required for modern Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI).

Optimized for critical rotating assets, the 330180-12-05 is specifically calibrated for a 5.0-meter system length. It is designed to facilitate accurate radial vibration monitoring, axial thrust position tracking, and rotational speed sensing. This module is essential for predictive maintenance and machinery protection strategies in sectors where equipment reliability is paramount, such as oil and gas refining and power generation.

Key Technical Characteristics

• API 670 Standard Compliance: Fully adheres to industry-leading standards for measurement linearity, frequency response (up to 10 kHz), and thermal stability.

• Eddy-Current Signal Conditioning: Translates complex impedance changes into a precise analog voltage, enabling high-resolution tracking of shaft dynamics.

• Enhanced Environmental Resilience: Built with robust RFI/EMI shielding to maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy industrial environments, reducing the risk of false trips.

• Broad Temperature Versatility: Engineered to maintain peak performance in extreme climates, with an operational rating from -40°C to +85°C.

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

• Compact Mounting Profile: The hardware design supports high-density installations in control cabinets via traditional panel mount or DIN-rail configurations.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)

• Model Number: 330180-12-05

• Product Series: 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Transducer System

• Primary Output: Linear Analog Voltage (typically 200 mV/mil)

• Total System Length: 5.0 Meters (16.4 ft)

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

• Input Voltage: -17.5 VDC to -26 VDC

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

• Weight: 0.22 kg

• Dimensions: 8.6 x 3.4 x 7.0 cm

• Origin: USA

• HS Code: 8537101190

Industrial Application Areas

• Turbo-Machinery Protection: Continuous monitoring of radial and axial movements in high-speed steam and gas turbines.

• Compressor Diagnostics: Tracking rotor stability and bearing wear in centrifugal and axial compressors.

• Rotational Speed Sensing: High-accuracy Keyphasor signals for phase timing and overspeed protection.

• Fluid-Film Bearing Monitoring: Essential data acquisition for assets utilizing oil-film lubrication systems.