Description
Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-10-02-00 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe Full Technical Profile
Core Product Introduction
The Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-10-02-00 is a high-precision 3300 XL 8 mm compact proximity probe, a core non-contact measurement component of Bently Nevada’s industry-standard machinery health monitoring ecosystem. It is purpose-engineered to deliver accurate, stable measurement of shaft radial vibration, axial thrust position and dynamic displacement on critical rotating equipment, and natively integrates seamlessly with your existing Bently Nevada 3500 series machinery protection modules, forming a fully API 670 compliant end-to-end monitoring solution for harsh industrial environments.

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Full Technical Specifications
| Specification | Exact Parameter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes) |
| Full Part Number | 330103-00-10-10-02-00 |
| Product Series | 3300 XL 8 mm Compact Proximity Probe |
| Unthreaded Length | 0 mm |
| Overall Case Length | 50 mm |
| Total Integral Cable Length | 1.0 meter (3.3 feet) |
| Connector Type | Miniature coaxial ClickLoc™ connector, standard cable |
| Probe Tip Material | Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) |
| Probe Case Material | AISI 303 or 304 stainless steel (SST) |
| Pressure Sealing | Designed to seal differential pressure between the probe tip and case |
| Agency Approval | Not required |
| Net Weight | 323 g |
| Standard Warranty | 12 months |
| Product Origin | USA |
| Linear Measurement Range | 0 to 2.0 mm (0 to 80 mils) |
| Calibrated Sensitivity | 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil), ±5% full-range tolerance |
| Operating Temperature Range | -52°C to +100°C (-62°F to +212°F) |
| Humidity Resistance | Less than 3% change in Average Scale Factor (ASF) after 56 days of testing in 93% humidity per IEC 68 2 3 standard |
| RFI/EMI Immunity | High immunity to radio frequency interference, meets European CE mark requirements without special shielded conduit or metallic housings |
Key Product Features
- High RFI/EMI Immunity: The optimized design delivers exceptional resistance to radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, allowing installation in fiberglass housings without signal distortion, and meets CE mark requirements to reduce installation costs and complexity.
- SpringLoc Terminal Compatibility: Matched Proximitor sensor uses SpringLoc terminal strips that require no special installation tools, enabling faster, more robust field wiring connections by eliminating loose-prone screw-type clamping mechanisms.
- Wide Environmental Adaptability: Supports extreme operating temperature range and high humidity conditions, maintaining stable measurement performance even in long-term harsh industrial operation.
- Full 3300 XL Interoperability: No individual component pre-calibration required, directly compatible with all Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor sensors and 3500 series monitoring modules you previously researched.
- Rugged Mechanical Construction: Stainless steel probe housing and PPS sensing tip provide excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance for long-term industrial field deployment.
Professional Installation Guidelines
- Confirm the target rotating machinery is in full locked-out/tagged-out shutdown status before installation, select a mounting position perpendicular to the clean, uncoated shaft surface to avoid measurement distortion.
- Thread the probe into the pre-drilled mounting hole, adjust the initial mechanical gap to set the gap voltage to the optimal mid-point of the linear working range, then tighten the lock nut securely to fix the probe position.
- Route the 1.0 m integral probe cable separately from high-voltage power cables, avoid sharp bends with radius less than 25 mm, connect the ClickLoc™ coaxial connector tightly to the matched extension cable.
- Power on the Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring rack, verify the gap voltage reading on the corresponding monitoring module is stable and within the normal working range, then perform a full TK-3 calibration validation before putting the system into formal operation.
Application Scenarios
This proximity probe is widely deployed on steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, large industrial pumps, induced draft fans and other critical rotating equipment in power plants, oil refineries, petrochemical facilities and offshore oil platforms. It is a standard core component of Bently Nevada 3300 XL proximity measurement ecosystem, fully compatible with your existing 3500 series machinery protection system to meet API 670 industrial machinery protection standard requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the total integral cable length of this probe?
A: The total integral cable length is 1.0 meter (3.3 feet), corresponding to the “10” suffix in the part number. - Q: Does this probe require special agency approval for general industrial use?
A: No, this variant does not require mandatory agency approval for standard industrial applications, corresponding to the “00” suffix in the part number. - Q: What is the RFI/EMI performance of this probe system?
A: It has high immunity to radio frequency interference, meets CE mark requirements without needing special shielded conduit or metallic housings. - Q: Can this probe be directly connected to Bently Nevada 3500 series monitors?
A: Yes, it is natively designed for full compatibility with all 3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor sensors and 3500 series monitoring modules, no extra signal conversion hardware is required.
