Introduction

The Bently Nevada 330104-02-08-50-12-00 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe is a high‑performance sensor engineered for vibration and displacement monitoring over extended distances. Its 5.0‑meter total length enables flexible installation in large rotating machinery systems where sensors cannot be mounted close to monitor cabinets. With robust industrial design and seamless integration into the 3300 XL architecture, this probe delivers dependable measurement data that supports machinery protection, control, and predictive maintenance programs across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Probe Type	3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe
Function	Shaft vibration & displacement measurement
Total Length	5.0 meters
Weight	1.615 kg
Probe Diameter	8 mm
Compatibility	Bently Nevada 3300 XL systems
Environmental Tolerance	Industrial shock & vibration resistance

Recommended Related Models

Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑06‑10‑02‑00 – 10 m extended reach probe for remote installations
Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑05‑10‑02‑00 – Standard 1.0 m probe for general applications
Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑07‑05‑02‑00 – 0.5 m probe for compact installations
Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑06‑05‑02‑00 – 5.0 m standard proximity probe variant

Popular Related Models

Bently Nevada 330103‑00‑05‑10‑02‑00 – Alternate 1.0 m 8 mm proximity probe
Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑05‑05‑02‑00 – Standard 0.5 m 8 mm proximity probe
Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑04‑05‑02‑00 – 1.0 m general‑purpose probe
Bently Nevada 330104‑00‑06‑05‑02‑00 – Popular 5.0 m probe option

Applications

Extended‑Reach Shaft Monitoring: Enables vibration and displacement measurement for remote or hard‑to‑access machinery locations.
Rotating Machinery Protection: Provides reliable proximity input to protective systems on turbines, compressors, and pumps.
Condition‑Based Maintenance: Supports trend analysis and early fault detection of rotating components.
Industrial Control & Monitoring: Works seamlessly with 3300 XL monitoring modules for continuous operational insights.
System Retrofits & Upgrades: Ideal for enhancing or expanding existing proximity sensing in legacy installations.

Advantages

Delivers accurate, repeatable proximity measurements critical for machine health and protection.
Robust industrial design ensures dependable performance under harsh operating conditions.
Fully compatible with the 3300 XL series monitoring architecture for seamless integration.
Supports predictive maintenance strategies with consistent, high‑fidelity signal data.
Engineered for long‑term stability and dependable signal integrity in continuous duty applications.

Technical FAQs

What is the main function of this proximity probe?
It measures shaft vibration and radial displacement for machinery monitoring and protection.
Which systems is it compatible with?
Designed for use with Bently Nevada 3300 XL monitoring systems.
What does “02‑08‑50‑12‑00” represent in the model number?
It denotes the internal configuration, cable type, and connector options specific to this probe variant.
Is this probe suitable for remote‑mounted installations?
Yes, its 5.0‑meter total length makes it ideal for applications where the sensor is located far from the monitor.
Can it be used for predictive maintenance?
Yes, it delivers reliable data for trend analysis and early detection of mechanical issues.
Does it require frequent calibration?
No, it is engineered for long‑term stability with minimal calibration needs.
Is it suitable for harsh industrial environments?
Yes, it is built to withstand vibration, shock, and temperature variations typical of plant environments.
Can it help detect specific fault types?
Yes, its data supports identification of imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing degradation.
Is it compatible with retrofits?
Yes, it can replace or enhance existing proximity probes in legacy 3300 XL systems.
Can it be used for machinery protection trip logic?
Yes, its output is suitable for protective relay and trip logic input systems.