Description
The Bently Nevada 330980-70-05 is a high-precision eddy current measurement device configured as a 3300 XL NSv Proximitor Sensor for critical machinery vibration monitoring. This specialized sensor converts the radio frequency (RF) signal generated by a proximity probe into a proportional voltage output, enabling precise tracking of static position and dynamic displacement. It is specifically designed to work with the 3300 NSv probe and extension cable in confined installations with tight counterbore, sideview, or rearview restrictions that limit standard proximity systems. The specific model configuration dictates a 7.0-meter system length matching options for panel mounting and carries no specific hazardous area agency approvals. Operating as a critical module within turbomachinery protection systems, it delivers stable performance for small shaft diameters and target surfaces down to 15 millimeters.
Features
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Small Target Optimization: Specifically calibrated to provide linear, reliable metrics on shaft targets down to 51 millimeters for radial vibration or 15 millimeters for axial position tracking.
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Tight Space Compatibility: Engineering design replaces legacy 3300 RAM and 3000/7000-series systems where sideview restrictions compromise standard 5mm and 8mm probes.
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7.0-Meter Tuning: Internally balanced and calibrated for exact matching with a total probe and extension cable length of 7.0 meters to maintain signal integrity without field modifications.
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Panel Mount Chassis: Rigid structural frame designed for straightforward installation within internal instrumentation enclaves and standard termination cabinets.
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High Noise Rejection: Shielded electronics minimize RF interference and cross-talk across long-distance monitor room loops.
Applications
- Radial vibration and position tracking loops on centrifugal air compressors.
- Thrust displacement and axial position monitoring in industrial refrigeration compressors.
- Tachometer, zero-speed, and phase reference Keyphasor measurements on small-diameter process gas compressor shafts.
- Condition monitoring systems for fluid-filmed bearing machines with tight physical enclosure limitations.
Ordering Information
| Option Prefix |
Selected Option Field |
Technical Configuration Meaning |
| 330980 |
Base Model Part |
3300 XL NSv Proximitor Sensor |
| -70 |
Total System Length |
7.0 meters (23.0 feet), panel mount hardware |
| -05 |
Agency Approval |
No approvals required |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification Value |
| Input Power Supply |
-17.5 VDC to -26 VDC current loop; 12 mA maximum consumption |
| Scale Factor (ASF) |
7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) nominal response |
| Linear Range |
1.5 mm (60 mils) starting at roughly 0.25 mm (10 mils) from probe tip |
| Operating Temperature |
-35 degC to +85 degC (-31 degF to +185 degF) |
| Storage Temperature |
-51 degC to +105 degC (-60 degF to +221 degF) |
| Relative Humidity |
100% condensing, non-submerged, when connector parts are protected |
| Output Impedance |
50 Ohm terminal signal configuration |
| Chassis Design |
A380 aluminum panel-mount frame configuration |
| Manufacturer |
Bently Nevada (A Baker Hughes Company) |
| Country of Origin |
U.S.A. |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) |
0.34 Kg |
| Package Dimensions (Calculated) |
115 mm x 95 mm x 75 mm |
Connections and Interfaces
| Terminal Label |
Function / Circuit Assignment |
| OUT |
Proportional voltage output signal path (200 mV/mil output loop) |
| COM |
Signal common return reference point |
| VTX |
Negative DC excitation power input (-24 VDC nominal supply line) |
| Coaxial Jack |
Secure connection interface to the 3300 NSv extension cable link |
Installation Guidelines
CRITICAL WARNING
Isolate and entirely disconnect external loop power before beginning installation tasks. Running structural or wiring maintenance on active, energized proximity loops poses severe risks of transient loop faults, erratic diagnostic readouts, or accidental machinery shutdown command generation.
Field engineers must strictly observe the following technical sequence during field cabinet deployment:
1
Align the hardware frame on the clean chassis backplane inside the enclosure and tighten the panel screws to achieve a firm structural ground loop path.
2
Verify total line length compatibility. The overall combination of the 3300 NSv probe and extension cable must equal exactly 7.0 meters to ensure accurate scaling parameters.
3
Connect the coaxial terminal fitting of the extension cable into the integrated sensor receptacle, taking precautions to prevent mechanical binding or over-torque.
4
Land the VTX, COM, and OUT wires into their distinct screw terminals on the block connector, maintaining separation from noisy motor electrical pathways.