Bently Nevada 330106-05-30-10-12-00 3300 XL 8 mm Reverse Mount Probes

The Bently Nevada 330106-05-30-10-12-00 3300 XL 8 mm Reverse Mount Probe is a precision-engineered proximity sensor designed to deliver accurate vibration and shaft position measurements for high-value rotating machinery. Belonging to the 3300 XL series, this probe incorporates reverse mount capability, making it especially effective in installations where traditional mounting is impractical due to space limitations or design constraints.

The 8 mm tip diameter provides a well-balanced measurement sensitivity for medium-to-large shaft machinery, ensuring that even minute radial displacements and vibration patterns are accurately captured. The probe works seamlessly with the Bently Nevada 3300 XL monitoring system, enabling predictive maintenance and early failure detection in critical machines such as turbines, compressors, pumps, and motors.

Its robust construction, combined with a 1.0-meter total length cable and durable materials, ensures long-term reliability in demanding environments such as power generation facilities, petrochemical plants, and heavy industrial operations.

Product Specifications

Applications

The 330106-05-30-10-12-00 probe is widely applied across critical industries where precise shaft position and vibration data are essential for safe and efficient operations:

• Turbomachinery Monitoring: Detects shaft radial displacement and vibration in steam and gas turbines.

• Compressors: Provides reliable monitoring in centrifugal and reciprocating compressors to prevent imbalance and misalignment.

• Generators: Monitors rotor shaft motion for stability and long-term performance in power generation systems.

• Pumps and Motors: Prevents catastrophic failure by identifying early-stage bearing wear or shaft misalignment.

• Oil & Gas Facilities: Suitable for refineries and offshore platforms where harsh conditions demand rugged probe performance.

• Industrial Plants: Applied in predictive maintenance programs to ensure operational reliability of heavy rotating machinery.

Advantages

The Bently Nevada 330106-05-30-10-12-00 probe offers a number of operational and technical benefits:

• Reverse Mount Capability: Ideal for installations with limited space or non-standard mounting requirements.

• High Precision: Captures fine radial displacement and vibration signals with exceptional accuracy.

• Durability: Stainless steel body and ceramic tip designed for rugged industrial use.

• Seamless Compatibility: Fully integrates with Bently Nevada’s 3300 XL series monitoring systems.

• Wide Operating Range: Functions reliably across a broad temperature and humidity spectrum.

• Extended Machine Protection: Supports predictive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime.

• Fast Response Time: Frequency response up to 20 kHz ensures effective monitoring of high-speed machinery.

• International Compliance: CE, UL, and CSA certifications allow for global application.

FAQ

1. What type of sensing technology does this probe use?

   It uses eddy current technology to measure displacement and vibration.

2. What is the frequency response range of the probe?

   It provides a frequency response from DC up to 20 kHz.

3. Is the probe suitable for reverse mounting in confined installations?

   Yes, it is specifically designed for reverse mount applications.

4. What is the maximum shaft speed that can be monitored?

   The probe can monitor machinery with shaft speeds up to 60,000 RPM depending on system setup.

5. How does the probe connect to the monitoring system?

   It uses an integral 4-pin MIL-style connector compatible with 3300 XL systems.

6. What is the measurement range of this probe?

   The typical displacement measurement range is ±0.25 mm.

7. Can this probe handle high vibration environments?

   Yes, it is designed for stable performance in high-vibration and harsh industrial conditions.

8. Is the probe tip material resistant to wear?

   The ceramic probe tip provides high durability and resistance to wear.

9. What monitoring systems are compatible with this probe?

   It is fully compatible with the 3300 XL monitoring system and related Bently Nevada components.

10. What environmental conditions can the probe withstand?

    It operates reliably from -40°C to +120°C and in humidity up to 95% non-condensing.