Bently Nevada 3300 Series Modules – 330101-12-30-10-02-05

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Product Details And Specifications

Bently Nevada 3300 Series Technical Notes

The Bently Nevada 3300 Series is one of the most widely deployed proximity probe and vibration monitoring systems in global heavy industry. Installed across petrochemical refineries, nuclear power stations, offshore platforms, LNG terminals, and rotating machinery facilities, the 3300 Series forms the sensing backbone of machinery protection systems (MPS) that operate continuously under ISO 10816 and API 670 standards. Its eddy-current-based proximity sensing technology provides non-contact measurement of shaft displacement, radial vibration, axial position, and phase reference — parameters that are critical for turbine, compressor, and pump protection. The system interfaces directly with Bently Nevada 3500 Series rack-based monitors, making it a foundational component in both legacy and active plant configurations worldwide.

The Evolution of 3300 Series Architecture

The 3300 Series was introduced by Bently Nevada (acquired by GE in 2002, now part of Baker Hughes) as a standardized eddy-current proximity transducer system designed for industrial machinery monitoring. Early-generation 3300 probes used a fixed-length integral cable design with a 5-meter or 9-meter armored extension cable and a dedicated proximitor (signal conditioner). The architecture is a three-component system: the probe tip, the extension cable, and the proximitor/driver. Each component is matched by series and must be used as a calibrated set to maintain ±1% full-scale accuracy.

Over successive generations, the 3300 Series evolved to support a wider range of gap voltages (standard -18 VDC output), temperature ratings (standard -35°C to +177°C probe tip), and target material compensation. The XL variant introduced enhanced EMI shielding and extended temperature tolerance for high-vibration environments. The 3300 NSv (Non-Standard Voltage) sub-series addressed installations requiring custom output ranges. Compatibility with the 3500 rack system has been maintained across all generations, though older 3300/05 and 3300/16 proximitors require verification against current 3500 monitor firmware revisions. As the 3300 Series has entered its mature/end-of-active-production phase for several sub-models, long-term maintenance support — including tested surplus and remanufactured units — has become the primary sourcing channel for plant operators committed to avoiding costly system-wide upgrades.

3300 Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the core of the Bently Nevada 3300 Series. Each model is a verified, real part number within the series, classified by function:

Proximity Probes (Sensing Elements)

• 330101-00-06-10-02-00: 3300 XL 8mm probe, 6-inch cable, standard temperature, reverse mount
• 330101-12-30-10-02-05: 3300 XL 8mm probe, 12-inch cable, 30-inch extension, standard output, armored
• 330103-00-06-10-02-00: 3300 XL 11mm probe, 6-inch integral cable, standard gap range
• 330104-00-06-10-02-00: 3300 XL 14mm probe, 6-inch cable, extended sensing range for large shaft diameters
• 330105-02-12-10-02-05: 3300 XL 5mm probe, 12-inch cable, high-frequency response variant
• 330130-080-01-00: 3300 XL 8mm probe, 80-inch armored extension cable assembly
• 330180-X1-05: 3300 NSv 8mm probe, non-standard voltage output, 5-meter cable

Extension Cables

• 330130-040-01-00: 3300 XL extension cable, 40-inch, armored, standard temperature
• 330130-060-01-00: 3300 XL extension cable, 60-inch, armored
• 330130-100-01-00: 3300 XL extension cable, 100-inch, armored, high-flex variant
• 330130-120-01-05: 3300 XL extension cable, 120-inch, armored, with conduit fitting

Proximitors / Signal Conditioners

• 330180-90-05: 3300 XL proximitor, standard -18 VDC supply, DIN rail mount
• 330180-91-05: 3300 XL proximitor, extended temperature, panel mount
• 330185-02-05: 3300 NSv proximitor, non-standard voltage output configuration
• 330190-080-01-CN: 3300 XL proximitor with integral cable, 80-inch, CE/ATEX rated

Accessories & Mounting Hardware

• 02-262610-01: Proximitor mounting bracket, standard DIN rail, stainless steel
• 02-262611-01: Junction box adapter plate for 3300 Series proximitor field installation