Bently Nevada 330104-02-10-10-02-00 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe

Applications

• Rotating machinery vibration and displacement monitoring
 Used for precise measurement of shaft vibration and position in turbines, compressors, pumps, and motors.

• Fluid-film bearing machine protection systems
 Provides critical data for monitoring shaft movement in oil-film bearing equipment to prevent mechanical failure.

• Industrial condition monitoring systems
 Supports continuous health monitoring of rotating assets in power plants, refineries, and heavy industry.

• Keyphasor and speed reference systems
 Used in conjunction with Proximitor systems for speed measurement and phase reference detection.

• Predictive maintenance programs
 Enables early detection of imbalance, misalignment, and bearing wear through non-contact sensing.

• Process-critical rotating equipment control
 Integrates into machinery protection systems to support safe shutdown and alarm functions.

Key Advantages

• High-precision eddy current sensing technology
 Delivers accurate, non-contact measurement of shaft displacement and vibration.

• Proven 3300 XL platform reliability
 Part of a widely deployed industrial monitoring system known for long-term stability.

• Robust stainless-steel construction
 Designed for harsh industrial environments with high temperature and vibration exposure.

• Stable performance in continuous operation
 Supports 24/7 machinery protection in mission-critical applications.

• Compatible with full 3300 XL transducer chain
 Works seamlessly with extension cables and Proximitor sensors in matched systems.

• Long service life in rotating equipment monitoring
 Engineered for durability and consistent signal integrity over time.

Technical FAQs

Q1: What is the main function of this probe?
A: It measures shaft vibration and position using eddy current displacement sensing technology.

Q2: What system does it belong to?
A: It is part of the Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Transducer System.

Q3: What equipment is it typically used on?
A: Turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and other rotating machinery.

Q4: Does it work alone?
A: No, it must be used with an extension cable and Proximitor sensor.

Q5: What type of measurement does it provide?
A: It provides both static (gap/position) and dynamic (vibration) measurements.

Q6: Is it suitable for high-temperature environments?
A: Yes, it is designed for industrial environments with elevated temperatures and harsh conditions.

Q7: Can it detect bearing faults?
A: Indirectly, yes—vibration patterns can indicate bearing wear or misalignment.

Q8: Is it contact or non-contact measurement?
A: It is a non-contact eddy current proximity probe.

Q9: Is it interchangeable with other 3300 XL probes?
A: No, probe length and system configuration must match exactly.

Q10: What industries commonly use it?
A: Power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy manufacturing industries.