Bently Nevada 31000-16-10-00-159-00-02 English Proximity Probe Housing Assembly

Description

The 31000-16-10-00-159-00-02 is an English Proximity Probe Housing Assembly configured for use with 3300 XL 8 mm proximity transducer systems. This assembly features a 3300 XL 8 mm probe (Option 16) with a 1.0 m (39 in) probe cable (Option 10) and a probe penetration depth of 15.9 in (Option 159). Designed for non-contact vibration and position monitoring, this housing provides essential mechanical and environmental protection for the transducer probe, ensuring accurate signal transmission in demanding industrial environments. The assembly is supplied without fittings (Option 00) and utilizes a 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread (Option 02). This configuration is part of the 31000 series, intended for applications where standard environmental protection is required. It is not an explosion-proof housing; for hazardous area requirements necessitating explosion-proof enclosures, alternate housing series should be selected.

Features

• Option 16: Includes factory-integrated 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe.
• Option 10: 1.0 meter (39 in) probe cable length, supporting standard mounting distances.
• Option 159: Precise probe penetration depth of 15.9 inches.
• Option 02: 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread for standard industrial connection.
• Mechanical Protection: Provides robust covering for the proximity probe, shielding it from physical impact and environmental debris.
• Environmental Compatibility: Designed for reliability in harsh rotating machinery environments.

Applications

The 31000 housing assembly is used extensively in critical machinery protection applications, including:

• Steam and gas turbines
• Centrifugal compressors and pumps
• Large electric motors and generators
• Reciprocating machinery
• Hydroelectric units

Ordering Information

Option	Code	Description
Orderable Part Number	31000-16-10-00-159-00-02	English Proximity Probe Housing Assembly
A - Probe with Connector	16	3300 XL 8 mm probe
B - Probe Cable Length	10	1.0 m (39 in)
C - Standoff Adapter Length	00	No standoff adapter
D - Probe Penetration	159	15.9 in penetration depth
E - Fittings	00	Without fittings; two plugs and two washers
F - Mounting Thread	02	3/4-14 NPT

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer	Bently Nevada
Model	31000 English Proximity Probe Housing Assembly
Part Number	31000-16-10-00-159-00-02
Probe Compatibility	3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe
Mounting Thread	3/4-14 NPT
Probe Penetration Length	15.9 in (404 mm)
Probe Cable Length	1.0 m (39 in)
Fittings	None (two plugs, two washers)
Operating Temperature	-51 degC to +177 degC (-60 degF to +351 degF)
Housing Material	Plastic (Standard 31000 Series)

Installation Guidelines

• Ensure the housing is securely mounted using the 3/4-14 NPT thread to prevent vibration-induced loosening.
• Do not over-tighten the housing, as it is constructed for mechanical and environmental protection rather than structural load-bearing.
• Ensure the probe tip is installed at the correct gap from the target as specified in the transducer system manual.
• If installing in environments with high moisture or steam, ensure plugs and washers are correctly seated to maintain the intended environmental seal.
• Verify the probe penetration depth against the machine case requirements before final tightening.

Compliance and Certifications

The 31000/32000 series housings provide mechanical and environmental protection. For hazardous area applications, ensure the individual probe and Proximitor sensor used within the assembly are rated for the specific area classification. This housing is not explosion-proof.