Bently Nevada 330173-10-18-10-02-00 3300 5mm Proximity Probe

The Bently Nevada 330173-10-18-10-02-00 3300 5mm Proximity Probe is an advanced non-contact displacement and vibration sensor designed for critical rotating machinery monitoring. As part of the trusted 3300 series, it provides high-precision shaft vibration and position measurements, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments such as power generation, petrochemical plants, and heavy industrial applications.

Equipped with a 5 mm sensing tip and a 1.0 meter cable length, this probe is optimized for installation flexibility while maintaining measurement accuracy. The rugged stainless-steel construction, coaxial shielding, and compliance with API 670 standards make it a dependable solution for machinery protection and predictive maintenance systems.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The 330173-10-18-10-02-00 probe is widely deployed across industries where machinery protection and condition monitoring are essential:

• Gas and Steam Turbines – Shaft vibration and rotor axial position tracking.

• Compressors – Monitoring for imbalance, shaft instability, and misalignment.

• Industrial Pumps – Detecting bearing wear, cavitation, and misoperation.

• Motors and Generators – Ensuring safe dynamic performance and early fault detection.

• Petrochemical Equipment – Continuous shaft monitoring in refinery and process plants.

• Heavy Machinery – Long-term asset protection in power and manufacturing plants.

Product Advantages

• High Measurement Precision – ±1% linearity for reliable displacement and vibration monitoring.

• Robust Construction – Stainless steel housing for mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.

• Wide Frequency Range – Capable of both static shaft position and dynamic vibration measurements.

• Electrically Isolated – Prevents ground loops and reduces electrical noise interference.

• Full API 670 Compliance – Meets industry standards for critical protection systems.

• Rugged Coaxial Design – Ensures low noise transmission in electrically noisy environments.

• Extended Temperature Operation – Suitable for harsh thermal environments.

• Seamless Integration – Fully compatible with Bently Nevada monitoring and proximitor systems.

FAQ

1. What sensing principle does this probe use?

   It operates using eddy-current sensing for accurate non-contact shaft displacement measurements.

2. Can this probe measure both static and dynamic signals?

   Yes, it provides shaft position (static) as well as vibration (dynamic) measurements.

3. What is the supported frequency response range?

   The probe delivers reliable performance across 0 Hz to 10 kHz.

4. Why is coaxial shielding important for this probe?

   It minimizes electrical noise, ensuring stable and clean output signals.

5. Does the probe feature electrical isolation?

   Yes, it is ground-isolated to prevent noise coupling and ground loop interference.

6. Is it compatible with API 670 protection systems?

   Yes, it is designed and certified for full API 670 compliance.

7. Can this probe be interchanged with other 330173 series models?

   Yes, but it must be properly matched with the correct proximitor module and calibration.

8. What machine issues can it help identify?

   It can detect imbalance, shaft misalignment, bearing degradation, and rotor instabilities.

9. How does the probe maintain accuracy under extreme temperatures?

   It uses robust materials and insulation designed for wide thermal ranges.

10. Is this probe directly compatible with Bently Nevada monitoring systems?

    Yes, it integrates seamlessly with 3300 proximitor modules and monitoring hardware.