Title: Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe (330101-00-08-10-02-05) - High Performance Vibration Monitoring Sensor

Product Overview:
The Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe, part number 330101-00-08-10-02-05, is a cornerstone of reliable machinery protection systems. Designed for precise non-contact measurement of shaft position, vibration, and speed, this high-performance sensor is an integral component of the Bently Nevada 3300 XL series monitoring systems. It provides accurate, real-time data crucial for predictive maintenance and preventing catastrophic equipment failures in critical industrial applications. The 3300 XL 8mm probe features advanced technology, including a patented TipLoc™ design and a robust construction, ensuring superior performance and longevity even in harsh operating environments. Its compatibility with 3300 XL Proximitor® Sensors and extension cables makes it a versatile solution for a wide range of machinery monitoring needs, from turbines and compressors to pumps and generators, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety.

Key Features & Benefits:

Superior Measurement Accuracy: Provides highly precise, non-contact measurements of shaft displacement, vibration, and speed, essential for effective machinery health monitoring and diagnostics.
Robust Construction: Engineered for extreme durability with a stainless steel body and a patented TipLoc™ design, ensuring reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Designed to perform consistently across a broad spectrum of temperatures, from -34°C to +177°C, enhancing versatility for various applications.
Patented TipLoc™ Design: Offers enhanced mechanical and electrical stability, reducing the risk of probe tip damage and ensuring consistent, long-term performance.
Fully Interchangeable Components: Allows for easy replacement of probes, extension cables, and Proximitor® Sensors without the need for field calibration, simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime.
API 670 Compliance: Meets the stringent requirements of API 670, ensuring high standards of reliability, accuracy, and performance for critical machinery protection systems.
Hermetically Sealed: Provides superior protection against moisture, oil, and other contaminants, extending the probe's lifespan and maintaining measurement integrity in harsh conditions.
Long-Term Stability: Delivers consistent and stable performance over extended periods, reducing the need for frequent recalibration and ensuring continuous, reliable monitoring.
Compatibility with 3300 XL System: Seamlessly integrates with Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximitor® Sensors and monitoring systems for a complete, integrated vibration monitoring solution.
Enhanced EMI/RFI Immunity: Improved resistance to electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, ensuring clean and reliable signal transmission even in electrically noisy environments.

Applications:

The Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe is widely utilized across various industries for critical machinery monitoring and asset protection. Its primary applications include:
Turbines: Monitoring rotor vibration, axial position, and shaft eccentricity in steam turbines, gas turbines, and hydro turbines for power generation.
Compressors: Ensuring the health of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors by tracking shaft vibration and position to prevent surge or mechanical failure.
Pumps: Detecting abnormal vibration and shaft movement in large industrial pumps to prevent cavitation, bearing failure, or seal damage.
Generators: Assessing rotor dynamics, bearing health, and shaft runout in power generation units to ensure stable electricity production.
Motors: Monitoring vibration levels and shaft runout in large industrial motors to identify potential unbalance or misalignment issues.
Gearboxes: Identifying early signs of gear wear, bearing degradation, or shaft misalignment through precise vibration analysis.
Fans and Blowers: Monitoring shaft vibration to prevent imbalance, bearing damage, or structural resonance in critical air handling systems.
Other Rotating Machinery: Essential for predictive maintenance programs on any critical rotating equipment where non-contact displacement and vibration measurements are required for operational safety and efficiency.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 330101-00-08-10-02-05
Alternative Part Number: 3301010008100205
Probe Tip Diameter: 8 mm
Unthreaded Length: 0 mm (0.0 in)
Overall Case Length: 80 mm (3.15 in)
Armored Cable Length: 1.0 meter (3.3 feet)
Total Cable Length: 2.0 meters (6.6 feet)
Connector Type: Miniature Coaxial ClickLoc Connector
Operating Temperature Range: -34°C to +177°C (-30°F to +350°F)
Storage Temperature Range: -51°C to +177°C (-60°F to +350°F)
Sensitivity: 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) +/-6.5% typical
Frequency Response: 0 Hz to 10 kHz (typical)
Material: Stainless steel probe case, PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) tip
Sealing: Hermetically sealed
Compliance: API 670, CE, CSA, ATEX
Weight: Approximately 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)