330101-00-12-10-01-00 Bently Nevada 8mm Probe

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 330101-00-12-10-01-00 is an industrial-grade 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe engineered for critical rotating machinery protection. This non-contact sensor accurately tracks radial vibration, axial thrust, and speed on high-speed assets like steam turbines and centrifugal compressors. Built with a 1.2-inch unarmored case, a patented TipLoc PPS plastic tip, and an integrated connector protector, it delivers high performance under severe thermal, chemical, and physical stress.

Core Technical Advantages

• Connector Protection: Code 01 configuration includes a built-in connector protector over the miniature coaxial ClickLoc interface to seal out environmental contaminants.
• High-Retention Cabling: Utilizes a patented CableLoc anchoring design that provides a powerful 330 N (75 lbf) pull strength to prevent physical cable tearing.
• Ruggedized Sensor Tip: Thick encapsulation of the internal coil within molded PPS plastic ensures maximum physical robustness against operational abuse.

Technical Specifications

Installation & Engineering Guide

• Voltmeter Gapping: Set the mechanical mounting position to roughly 1.27 mm (50 mils) from the target, verifying a -9 Vdc reading on your voltmeter.
• Field Wiring Limits: Connect using 0.2 to 1.5 mm² (16 to 24 AWG) 3-conductor shielded triad cable. Maintain a maximum distance of 305 meters (1,000 feet) to the Proximitor Sensor to avoid high-frequency signal roll-off.
• Environmental Safeguards: Do not expose the assembly to temperatures below –34°C (-30°F) to protect the internal Viton O-ring pressure seal. The scale factor remains highly stable (under 3% variance) through 56 days of 93% relative humidity.

Technical FAQs

Q1: What dimensions do the codes "00-12" represent?
A1: Code 00 indicates 0.0 inches of unthreaded length, and code 12 indicates a compact 1.2-inch fully threaded overall case length.

Q2: What extension cable capacitance is required for this 1.0-meter probe?
A2: It must pair with a 3300 XL extension cable featuring a typical capacitance of 69.9 pF/m (21.3 pF/ft) to preserve the 200 mV/mil scale calibration.

Q3: What benefit does the connector protector option provide?
A3: The code 01 connector protector physically isolates the ClickLoc connection from oil, moisture, and dust, preventing signal shorting or oxidation in exposed machine environments.