{"product_id":"bently-nevada-330180-50-00-3300xl-proximitor-sensor","title":"Bently Nevada 330180-50-00 3300XL Proximitor Sensor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEquipment Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330180-50-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor, a cornerstone component of the Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximity Transducer System. Primarily utilized in heavy industrial assets such as steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and large-scale pumps within the power generation and oil and gas sectors, this sensor provides critical vibration and position data. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330180-50-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econverts complex eddy current signals from a proximity probe into a linear voltage output proportional to the gap between the probe tip and the target material. By delivering accurate, real-time feedback to the 3500 Machinery Protection System or a DCS, it facilitates early fault detection—such as shaft misalignment or bearing degradation—effectively reducing the risk of catastrophic failure and minimizing expensive unscheduled downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Suffix Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alphanumeric suffix for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330180-50-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edefines the specific hardware configuration and installation parameters required for seamless system integration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 (Total Length and Mounting):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndicates a 5.0 metre (16.4 feet) total system length. This sensor is specifically calibrated to operate with a 5.0 metre combined probe and extension cable length. The \"Panel Mount\" configuration is designed for high-density DIN rail installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e00 (Agency Approval):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis option indicates that no specific hazardous area agency approvals are required for the installation, suitable for general-purpose industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e330180-50-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S.A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.0 metre (16.4 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanel Mount (High-Density DIN Rail compatible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-2 to -18 VDC (Typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.87 V\/mm (200 mV\/mil)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-17.5 VDC to -26 VDC at 12 mA maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-51 to +100 Celsius (-60 to +212 Fahrenheit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.23 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Field FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a 5.0 metre Proximitor with a 9.0 metre cable system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330180-50-00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis specifically factory-calibrated for a 5.0 metre electrical length. Mixing it with a 9.0 metre system will result in a significant Scale Factor Error (SFE), rendering the vibration readings inaccurate and potentially compromising machine safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the advantages of the 3300 XL over older Proximitor models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3300 XL series offers superior EMI\/RFI immunity, improved thermal stability, and is designed for high-density installations. It is also physically and electrically backward-compatible with non-XL 3300 5 mm and 8 mm sensors, provided system lengths are matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I troubleshoot a \"Sensor Limit\" or \"Not OK\" status?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify the supply voltage (should be -24 VDC nominal) and check all coaxial connections for moisture or debris. Ensure the Proximitor casing is electrically isolated from the DIN rail if your grounding philosophy requires isolated monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Installation and Commissioning Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Length Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure that the sum of the probe lead length and the extension cable length exactly matches the 5.0 metre requirement of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330180-50-00\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even minor deviations can lead to non-linearities in the output signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial Connection Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse ClickLoc connectors and ensure they are clean and dry before mating. 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