Description
Bently Nevada 330103-04-00-00
Technical Specifications
- Model: 330103-04-00-00
- Probe Series: 3300 XL 8 mm
- Thread Type: M10 x 1 metric thread
- Case Length: 40 mm
- Unthreaded Length: 0 mm
- Total Cable Length: 1.0 meter
- Connector Type: Standard miniature coaxial connector
- Agency Approval: 00
- Linear Range: 2.0 mm (80 mils)
- Scale Factor: 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil)
- Frequency Response: 0 Hz to 10 kHz
- Operating Temperature: -51°C to +177°C
Function Features
- Non-contact eddy current sensing technology
- Patented TipLoc molding for robust probe tip bonding
- CableLoc design providing 330 N pull strength
- Static and dynamic measurement capability
- Direct voltage output proportional to gap distance
- Complete interchangeability with other 3300 XL components
Application Scenarios
- Radial vibration monitoring on steam and gas turbines
- Axial thrust position measurement on compressors
- Shaft eccentricity and runout detection
- Keyphasor reference mark detection
- Fluid-film bearing machine protection
Performance Parameters
- Incremental scale factor is 7.87 V/mm ±5%
- Linear range start is 0.25 mm from target
- Recommended gap setting is -9 VDC
- Probe tip diameter is 8 mm
- System accuracy is within API 670 specifications
Material Composition
- Probe tip is Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
- Probe case is AISI 303/304 stainless steel
- Cable insulation is Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
- Connector is gold-plated brass
Structural Characteristics
- Cylindrical probe body with M10 x 1 mounting thread
- Integral cable with molded transition
- Miniature coaxial connector at cable end
- Smooth probe tip surface for consistent eddy current field
Working Principle The probe operates on eddy current principle. A high-frequency RF signal from the Proximitor sensor flows through the probe coil, generating an electromagnetic field at the probe tip. When a conductive target approaches, eddy currents are induced in the target, changing the coil impedance. This impedance change is converted to a DC voltage proportional to the gap distance between probe tip and target surface.
Installation Requirements
- Mount in M10 x 1 threaded hole with locknut
- Maintain perpendicular alignment to shaft surface
- Set initial gap to approximately -9 VDC
- Ensure target surface is clean and conductive
- Use non-metallic tools to avoid magnetizing the probe
Operating Considerations
- Target material must be conductive
- Avoid probe contact with rotating shaft
- Do not exceed linear range limits
- Protect cable from mechanical damage
- Verify connector mating is secure




