Bently Nevada 128987 Series Proximity Probes

Model: 128987-130-00-CN

Series 128987 Series
Model 128987-130-00-CN
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Bently Nevada 128987 Series: Comprehensive Proximity Probe Range and Technical Overview

The Bently Nevada 128987 Series represents one of the most widely deployed proximity probe families in continuous heavy industrial operations worldwide. Installed across petrochemical refineries, LNG terminals, nuclear power stations, steel mills, and rotating machinery platforms, these probes form the sensing front-end of Bently Nevada's 3300 and 3500 Series vibration monitoring systems. Their eddy-current operating principle enables non-contact, real-time measurement of shaft radial vibration, axial position, and differential expansion — critical parameters for machinery protection and predictive maintenance programs.

The Evolution of 128987 Series Architecture

Bently Nevada's proximity probe technology has evolved through several generations since the 1960s, with the 128987 Series representing a mature, standardized platform optimized for the 3300 XL and 3500 monitoring system ecosystems. Early Bently Nevada probes used proprietary connector standards and non-standardized cable impedances, creating significant compatibility challenges during system upgrades. The 128987 Series resolved these issues by adopting a consistent 5mm tip diameter standard, a defined sensitivity of 200 mV/mil (7.87 V/mm), and a linear measurement range of 0–80 mil (0–2.03 mm) across all variants.

128987 Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the most commonly sourced models within the 128987 proximity probe family. Each is a discrete, calibrated component — not interchangeable without system reconfiguration.

  • 128987-130-00-CN: 5mm probe, 130cm cable, standard connector, confined-geometry variant
  • 128987-050-00-CN: 5mm probe, 50cm short-reach cable, confined-space installation
  • 128987-100-00-CN: 5mm probe, 100cm cable, standard CN connector configuration
  • 128987-200-00-CN: 5mm probe, 200cm extended cable, CN connector, general purpose
  • 128987-300-00-CN: 5mm probe, 300cm cable, CN connector, mid-range extension
  • 128987-050-00: 5mm probe, 50cm cable, standard MIL-spec connector
  • 128987-100-00: 5mm probe, 100cm cable, MIL-spec connector, most common field variant
  • 128987-130-00: 5mm probe, 130cm cable, MIL-spec connector, standard installation
  • 128987-200-00: 5mm probe, 200cm cable, MIL-spec connector, extended reach
  • 128987-300-00: 5mm probe, 300cm cable, MIL-spec connector, turbine pedestal use
  • 128987-500-00: 5mm probe, 500cm cable, long-run installation, compressor trains
  • 128987-900-00: 5mm probe, 900cm cable, maximum standard length, large machinery
  • 128987-130-00-HT: High-temperature rated variant, 130cm cable, up to 177°C ambient
  • 128987-200-00-HT: High-temperature, 200cm cable, suitable for hot-section turbine monitoring
  • 128987-100-00-HT: High-temperature, 100cm cable, compact high-heat installations
  • 128987-050-00-HT: High-temperature, 50cm cable, confined high-heat geometry

All models operate at a nominal gap voltage of -10.5 VDC (at mid-range), with a system sensitivity of 200 mV/mil when paired with a compatible 3300 or 3500 Series proximitor. Target material must be AISI 4140 steel or equivalent for calibrated output.

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Quality Control for the 128987 Series Range

Proximity probes are precision measurement devices — not commodity components. A probe with degraded tip geometry, damaged cable shielding, or connector corrosion will produce erroneous vibration readings, potentially masking developing machinery faults or triggering false shutdowns. DriveKNMS applies the following QC protocol to all 128987 Series units prior to dispatch:

  • Gap voltage verification: Each probe is tested against a calibrated 4140 steel target at defined gap distances to confirm output linearity within ±1% of OEM specification.
  • Cable continuity and insulation resistance: Full cable length tested for conductor continuity and shield integrity. Insulation resistance must exceed 100 MΩ at 500 VDC.
  • Connector inspection: MIL-spec and CN connectors inspected for pin straightness, corrosion, and thread integrity.
  • Physical inspection: Probe tip examined under magnification for chips, scratches, or deformation that would affect eddy-current field geometry.
  • Packaging: Units shipped in anti-static, moisture-barrier packaging with individual serialized test records.

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