Bently Nevada 330173-00-04-10-02-00 3300 Series Eddy-Current Proximity Probe

FAQ

Q1: What is the Bently Nevada 330173-00-04-10-02-00 used for?
A1: It is a precision 5 mm eddy-current proximity probe used to measure shaft vibration and displacement without contact in industrial machinery monitoring systems.

Q2: What does the “04” in the model number represent?
A2: “04” refers to the overall rigid body length of the probe, approximately 40 mm.

Q3: How long is the integral cable?
A3: The probe includes a 1.0 meter integral cable for flexible connection to conditioning electronics.

Q4: What type of connector does this probe use?
A4: It uses a miniature coaxial ClickLoc™ connector (“02”) for secure connection to extension cables or proximitor inputs.

Q5: What is the typical sensing range of this probe?
A5: It typically measures linearly from about 0.25 mm up to approximately 2.0 mm from the target surface.

Q6: What environments can this probe operate in?
A6: The probe is designed for industrial use and can operate across a wide temperature range of –40 °C to +177 °C.

Q7: What additional hardware is needed to use this probe?
A7: A compatible proximitor conditioning sensor and monitoring electronics are required to condition and interpret the raw signal.

Q8: What are typical applications for this proximity probe?
A8: It is commonly used in turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and other rotating equipment for condition monitoring and machine protection.