Bently Nevada 330101-00-18-20-12-05 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe

Description

The Bently Nevada 330101-00-18-20-12-05 is a high-precision, unarmored 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe configured with 3/8-24 UNF threads, 0.0 inches of unthreaded length, a 1.8-inch overall case length, a 2.0-meter (6.6 feet) total integrated length, and a FluidLoc cable with a miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, certified for hazardous areas under ATEX, IECEx, and CSA regulations. Unlike standard proximity probes, this specialized version features FluidLoc cable technology (Option 12), which utilizes a proprietary internal block construction to prevent oil, process fluids, or gases from migrating through the internal space of the coaxial cable and escaping the machine casing. This makes it an ideal fit for critical bearing housings on steam and gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, and heavy industrial pumps where oil containment is crucial to plant safety and operational integrity.

Operating on the eddy current principle, the probe coil is heavily encapsulated inside a rugged polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) plastic tip. This design resists chemical attack, degradation, and physical abrasion in demanding machinery environments. By pairing with a compatible 3300 XL Proximitor sensor and extension cable, this 330101 configuration forms a robust machinery protection loop, delivering steady non-contact vibration and axial position measurements.

Features

• FluidLoc Cable Protection (Option 12): Specially designed cable prevents oil and process fluids from leaking out of the machine housing through the interior of the cable jacket.
• Unarmored Threaded Thread (3/8-24 UNF): A standard unarmored 3/8-24 threaded body designed for direct thread-in mounting inside bearing housings and mounting brackets.
• Fully Threaded Case: Zero unthreaded length (0.0 inches) allows maximum thread engagement inside tight machine walls.
• PPS Molded Tip: Offers deep encapsulation of the active eddy current coil, protecting it from moisture, turbine oil, and aggressive chemicals.
• High Resistance Core: Built-in 2.0-meter lead exhibits a nominal DC resistance of 7.88 ohms for precise signal matching with compatible Proximitor sensors.
• Hazardous Area Certified (Option 05): Holds international approvals from CSA, ATEX, and IECEx for deployment in intrinsically safe or non-incendive industrial environments.

Applications

• Radial shaft vibration and axial displacement monitoring in fluid-film bearings.
• Rotor position tracking on high-pressure centrifugal compressors and steam turbine generators.
• Machinery protection inside critical gearboxes and pumps prone to interior oil mist and fluid bypass.
• Continuous monitoring of rotating shafts in hazardous petrochemical, oil and gas, and power generation facilities.

Ordering Information

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

• Setting Probe Gap: Adjust the physical spacing between the probe tip and the target machine shaft to the nominal calibration gap of 1.27 mm (50 mils). This places the sensor at the midpoint of the linear output voltage curve.
• Thread Engagement Limits: Take care not to exceed maximum thread engagement of 0.563 inches (9/16 UNF standard) when threading the probe case into internal machine surfaces to prevent mechanical binding.
• Cable Routing: Keep a minimum cable bend radius of 25.4 mm (1.0 in) when routing the FluidLoc lead. Avoid routing proximity sensor wires directly adjacent to high-voltage conduits to prevent electrical interference.
• Connector Connection: ClickLoc coaxial connectors must be joined finger-tight to secure the internal gold-plated contact mechanism. Do not use heavy tools to tighten the mini-coaxial joint.

Compliance and Certifications

• ATEX / IECEx: Ex ia IIC T5...T1 Ga (Zone 0) / Ex nA IIC T5...T1 Gc (Zone 2)
• CSA: Class I, Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Groups E, F, and G; Class III