Bently Nevada 330180-51-05 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor

Description

The 330180-51-05 is a high-reliability 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor designed for critical machinery vibration and position monitoring. This specific configuration features a 5.0 meter system length (Option 51) and includes DIN-rail mounting hardware (Option 51), providing a versatile solution for industrial instrumentation cabinets and control panels. As a core component of the 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Transducer System, it processes the eddy-current signals from 8 mm probes to provide precise shaft position and vibration data.

This unit is certified with Option 05, indicating compliance with CSA, ATEX, and IECEx hazardous area standards, making it suitable for use in potentially explosive environments commonly found in oil and gas, power generation, and petrochemical facilities. The 3300 XL platform is engineered for consistent performance, featuring advanced signal processing that minimizes the effects of cable length and temperature variations across the transducer chain.

Features

• 5.0 meter system length (Option 51) optimized for standard machinery configurations.
• DIN-mount hardware (Option 51) for secure installation in equipment cabinets.
• Hazardous area approvals (Option 05) including CSA, ATEX, and IECEx certifications.
• Compatible with 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probes and standard extension cables for a complete measurement chain.
• Supports non-contact eddy-current displacement measurement for shaft vibration and axial position.
• Designed for consistent signal integrity and reduced environmental sensitivity.

Applications

• Turbine and compressor shaft vibration monitoring.
• Rotor axial position and displacement measurement.
• Critical rotating machinery protection in oil and gas, mining, and power generation.
• Hazardous area installations requiring international safety certifications.

Ordering Information

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

The Proximitor sensor should be mounted in a protected environment, typically within a control cabinet or housing. For optimal signal integrity, use the provided DIN-mount hardware to ensure secure mechanical grounding. Ensure that the total system length (probe + extension cable + Proximitor) matches the calibrated 5.0 meter system length to maintain measurement accuracy. In hazardous area applications, installation must strictly follow the relevant Bently Nevada control drawings for intrinsically safe or non-incendive circuits as specified by the certification documentation.

Compliance and Certifications

• CSA, ATEX, IECEx (Hazardous Area)
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
• SIL 2 / SIL 3 Functional Safety compliance