General Information

Core Description

The 330104-00-05-10-01-00 is a Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm industrial eddy current proximity probe featuring an M10 x 1 metric thread configuration. Fully integrated with a protective stainless steel armor hose and a factory-installed connector protector sleeve, this unit works seamlessly with 3300 XL extension cables to deliver stable high-accuracy machinery vibration data and precise shaft position measurements under demanding industrial plant parameters.

Specific Application

• Fluid-Film Bearing Vibration Protection: Continuous, non-contacting radial vibration tracking and axial position logging on rotating machinery assemblies such as pumps, fans, and mid-sized gearboxes.
• Aggressive Industrial Cable Protection: Sensor installations where the trailing lead wire must pass near sharp internal machine edges, cross mechanical pathways, or endure fly-debris hazards.
• Wet or Moisture-Prone Machinery Housings: Severe processing environments filled with localized water spray or continuous oil mist where a factory-fitted fluorosilicone connector protector is required to guard the coaxial ClickLoc link.

Ordering Information

Part Number-AA-BB-CC-DD-EE

330104    3300 XL 8 mm Probe, M10 x 1 thread, with armor (2)

330104-00-05-10-01-00

System Compatibility

• Proximitor Matching: Fully matches the 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor (such as 330180) calibrated for a 1-meter system or matching multi-meter loop configurations.
• Extension Components: Connects seamlessly with standard 75-ohm triaxial 3300 XL extension cables (such as 330130) to complete the total system loop.
• Backward Compliance: Fully interchangeable and backward compatible with older, non-XL 3300 series 5 mm and 8 mm transducer platform systems compliant with API 670 mechanical and electrical parameters.

Substitute Options & Technical Differences

• Alternative Suffix Variant: 3300 XL 8mm Proximity Probe without Armor (Model: 330103-00-05-10-01-00).
• Key Differences:

• Mechanical Jacket Protection: The 330104 model incorporates a flexible AISI 302 or 304 stainless steel armor sleeve with an outer FEP jacket to shield the underlying cable. The 330103 alternative features a bare FEP insulated triaxial cable design optimized strictly for clean conduit installations.
• Armor Ferrule Profile: The 330104 armored design features a stainless steel transition ferrule with a maximum diameter of 9.5 mm (0.38 in), whereas the non-armored model's cable maintains a streamlined maximum outside diameter of 3.68 mm (0.145 in) along its full path.

Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ

Q1: What are the torque rules for tightening the M10x1 metric thread on this 50mm probe case?
A: When running a standard forward-mount tightening routine, do not exceed the maximum case torque boundary of 22.6 N·m (200 in·lbf). Bently Nevada recommends a nominal installation torque of 7.5 N·m (66 in·lbf) to secure mechanical alignment without thread binding.

Q2: What is the benefit of the patented CableLoc design on this 3300 XL probe lead?
A: The patented CableLoc structure delivers a powerful 330 N (75 lbf) pull strength rating between the probe case and the lead wire. This protects internal connections from shearing during pulling routines inside tight conduits.

Q3: The proximity system output voltage reads near -24 VDC. What does this signify about the loop?
A: A constant -24 VDC saturation level indicates an open circuit fault, broken terminal wiring, or an excessively wide physical probe gap that has moved entirely out of the 2 mm (80 mils) linear operating range. Slowly rotate the M10 probe case into the thread until the multimeter scales into the target calibration window.

Q4: Can I use this standard 330104-00-05-10-01-00 probe in continuous exhaust areas reaching 250°C?
A: No. The standard probe tip and cable are rated for an operating and storage temperature threshold of -52°C to +177°C (-62°F to +350°F). For severe heat zones reaching up to 218°C (425°F) at the tip, you must utilize an Extended Temperature Range (ETR) probe variant, such as the 330194 series.

Q5: What benefit does the factory-installed connector protector provide on this model?
A: Suffix option D:01 provides a pre-installed fluorosilicone connector protector sleeve over the miniature coaxial ClickLoc junction. This component creates an air-tight environmental seal that blocks liquid hydrocarbons, water ingress, and conductive dust from bridging the raw sensor signal.

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