
Product Description
🎯 Advanced Vibration Monitoring Solution
The Bently Nevada 330104-00-13-10-02-05 represents the gold standard in eddy current proximity sensing technology. Engineered for mission-critical rotating machinery, this 8mm probe delivers unparalleled accuracy in detecting shaft displacement, vibration amplitude, and rotational speed—protecting your most valuable assets from catastrophic failure.
⚡ Technical Specifications
- Probe Diameter: 8mm precision-machined sensing tip
- Thread Configuration: M10 × 1 metric thread (standard industrial mount)
- Cable Assembly: 1.0m low-noise armored cable with EMI shielding
- Linear Operating Range: 0-2mm (0.080 inch) typical measurement span
- Sensitivity: 200 mV/mil (7.87 V/mm) nominal output
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C (-40°F to +257°F)
- Frequency Response: 0 to 10 kHz (-3dB point)
- Environmental Rating: IP67 dust-tight and waterproof protection
🏭 Industrial Applications
Steam & Gas Turbines: Monitor radial vibration and thrust position on high-speed turbomachinery operating at 3,600+ RPM. Detect bearing wear, rotor unbalance, and misalignment before they escalate into forced outages.
Centrifugal Compressors: Track shaft position in real-time to prevent surge conditions and bearing failures. Essential for oil & gas processing, petrochemical plants, and air separation units.
Generator Sets: Continuous monitoring of rotor eccentricity and differential expansion in power generation facilities. Supports condition-based maintenance strategies that reduce downtime by 35-50%.
Pumping Systems: Early detection of cavitation, hydraulic instability, and mechanical seal degradation in critical process pumps and boiler feed applications.
💡 Smart Monitoring Solutions
Predictive Intelligence: Integrate with Bently Nevada 3500 or System 1 platforms to enable machine learning-based anomaly detection. Identify developing faults 4-6 weeks before traditional methods, slashing unplanned maintenance costs.
Seamless Compatibility: Designed for plug-and-play integration with 3300 XL proximitor systems, 3500 rack monitors, and ADAPT software suite. Supports both 4-20mA and Modbus communication protocols.
Long-Term Reliability: Temperature-compensated design maintains ±1% accuracy across full operating range. Field-proven MTBF exceeding 150,000 hours in harsh industrial environments.
🔧 Installation & Configuration
Standard M10×1 threaded housing enables rapid installation in existing machinery without custom mounting brackets. Recommended system configuration: pair with 330930 extension cable and 330180 proximitor for optimal signal conditioning. Typical installation gap: 40-60 mils (1.0-1.5mm) from target surface.
✅ Standards & Certification
Fully compliant with ISO 10816 vibration severity standards, API 670 machinery protection systems, and IEC 61508 functional safety requirements. Each probe includes factory calibration certificate with traceable serial number and sensitivity curve data.
🚀 Why Choose This Probe?
Unlike generic proximity sensors, the 330104 series features proprietary coil winding techniques that eliminate temperature drift and provide superior linearity. The ruggedized armored cable withstands continuous flexing in high-vibration environments—a common failure point in competitor products. Backed by Bently Nevada's 50+ years of rotating machinery expertise.