{"product_id":"146054-008-10-02-cn-bently-nevada-3300-xl-ceramic-capped-probe","title":"146054-008-10-02-CN | Bently Nevada | 3300 XL Ceramic Capped Probe","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 146054-008-10-02-CN\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cmark\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/mark\u003e 8 mm proximity probe assembly featuring a specialized ceramic cap. This hardware component operates as part of a proximity transducer system, interfacing directly with a \u003cstrong\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/strong\u003e extension cable and Proximitor sensor for continuous machinery protection. The sensor operates via the eddy current principle to measure static and dynamic distances between the probe tip and a conductive target material.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe ceramic-capped design makes this probe suitable for liquid-phase machinery environments, such as inside steam turbines, high-pressure industrial compressors, process pumps, and gas turbines where liquid erosion, aggressive synthetic oils, or chemical contaminants degrade standard plastic probe tips. The integrated ClickLoc miniature coaxial connector secures the high-frequency RF link to the extension cable, preventing fluid ingress and connection loosening from mechanical vibration.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe alphanumeric suffixes of the part number \u003cstrong\u003e146054-008-10-02-CN\u003c\/strong\u003e specify the exact physical dimensions, connector variants, and regional electrical safety certifications required for procurement:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146054 (3300 XL 8 mm Ceramic Capped Probe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnthreaded Length Option (-008):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length Option (-10):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 meter (3.3 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector and Cable-Type Option (-02):\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, standard cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgency Approval Option (-CN):\u003c\/strong\u003e China country-specific intrinsic safety \/ explosion-proof hazardous area approvals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e146054-008-10-02-CN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProximity Probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3300 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Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Range Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e146054-008-10-02-CN\u003c\/strong\u003e probe has a standard 8 mm system linear range of 2.0 mm (80 mils). Always perform a mechanical calibration verification using a micrometer spindle before final torque locking inside the housing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Material Calibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory default calibration matches AISI 4140 steel targets. If measuring alternative shaft alloys, such as stainless steel or Inconel, the calibration curve changes and may require Proximitor model modifications or software cross-calibration adjustments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Routing and Bending Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a minimum bend radius of 25.4 mm (1.0 in) for the coaxial cable lead. Sharp bends or tight routing paths may alter cable impedance and introduce signal noise into vibration outputs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use silicon self-fusing tape or standard Bently Nevada connector isolation sleeves over the ClickLoc junction. Uninsulated connectors contacting junction box walls may create ground loops and signal drift.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Torque Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed 4.5 N-m (40 in-lb) of torque during installation. 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The combined probe and extension cable length must match the total system length requirement specified by the corresponding Proximitor sensor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I troubleshoot a sudden \"Not OK\" fault indication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse a digital multimeter to measure the center conductor-to-shield resistance. An infinite reading may indicate an internal cable failure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the -CN suffix indicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e-CN\u003c\/strong\u003e suffix identifies China hazardous area certification compliance. 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