


Introduction
The Bently Nevada 22810-00-03-05-02 is a 7200 Series 8 mm standard mount proximity probe designed for reliable non-contact measurement of shaft displacement and vibration in rotating machinery. As part of the established 7200 Series platform, this probe is suited to machinery protection and condition-monitoring applications where stable proximity measurements are essential for understanding rotor behavior.
Its 8 mm probe format provides a practical sensing solution for applications involving turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and other critical rotating equipment. The standard-mount configuration also makes it a useful choice for replacement projects and established 7200 Series installations where maintaining the existing sensing arrangement is important.
For plants operating legacy monitoring systems, the 22810-00-03-05-02 offers a straightforward way to maintain dependable proximity measurement without unnecessarily changing the overall installation concept.
Technical Specifications
The 22810-00-03-05-02 belongs to the Bently Nevada 7200 Series of proximity transducers. Exact physical dimensions can vary by ordering configuration, so the installation drawing and equipment documentation should be checked before final mechanical selection.
| Specification | Details |
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| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Part Number | 22810-00-03-05-02 |
| Series | 7200 Series |
| Product Type | Proximity Probe |
| Probe Diameter | 8 mm |
| Mounting Style | Standard Mount |
| Measurement Principle | Non-contact eddy-current proximity sensing |
| Typical Measurement | Shaft displacement / vibration |
| Intended Equipment | Rotating machinery |
| Typical Applications | Turbines, compressors, pumps, motors and rotating equipment |
| System Compatibility | 7200 Series proximity monitoring systems |
| Probe Construction | Industrial-duty proximity probe assembly |
| Cable / Connector | Determined by the specific ordering configuration |
| Overall Dimensions | Configuration-dependent; verify against the applicable 7200 Series drawing |
| Approximate Probe Weight | Configuration-dependent; verify packaging and assembly weight before shipment planning |
Applications
Turbine Vibration Monitoring
The probe can be incorporated into shaft vibration and displacement monitoring arrangements on steam and gas turbines. Continuous proximity measurements help monitoring systems identify changes in rotor behavior before they develop into more serious machinery problems.
Compressor Protection
In compressor applications, proximity probes can be positioned to monitor shaft movement and vibration. Reliable sensing is particularly valuable on equipment where unexpected mechanical changes can affect production availability.
Pump and Motor Monitoring
The compact 8 mm sensing format is appropriate for many rotating-machine monitoring installations involving pumps, motors, and auxiliary equipment.
Legacy 7200 Series Installations
One of the strongest practical advantages of this type of probe is its suitability for established 7200 Series systems. Many industrial facilities continue to operate installed 7200 Series proximity equipment, making compatible replacement components valuable for maintenance and refurbishment programs.
Machinery Condition Monitoring
When combined with the appropriate driver, extension cable, and monitoring equipment, the probe becomes part of a complete non-contact measurement chain for detecting shaft position and vibration behavior.
Advantages
Proven 7200 Series platform
The 7200 Series has been used across industrial rotating-equipment applications for many years, making compatible components particularly useful for maintaining existing machinery-monitoring infrastructure.
8 mm sensing format
The 8 mm probe size provides a practical balance between sensing capability and installation flexibility for a broad range of rotating machinery.
Non-contact measurement
Because the probe measures shaft movement without physical contact, it can continuously monitor rotating components without introducing mechanical wear at the sensing point.
Standard-mount configuration
The standard-mount arrangement is convenient for installations designed around conventional threaded proximity-probe mounting.
Suitable for maintenance replacement
For plants maintaining existing 7200 Series systems, selecting the correct probe configuration can simplify component replacement while minimizing unnecessary changes to the installed monitoring architecture.
Built for industrial monitoring environments
The probe is intended to operate as part of a machinery protection and condition-monitoring system, supporting applications where consistent vibration and displacement information is critical.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Bently Nevada 22810-00-03-05-02?
The 22810-00-03-05-02 is an 8 mm standard-mount proximity probe associated with the Bently Nevada 7200 Series. It is used for non-contact measurement of rotating-shaft displacement and vibration.
2. What does an 8 mm proximity probe measure?
An 8 mm proximity probe detects changes in the distance between the probe tip and a conductive rotating target, typically a machine shaft. The resulting signal can be used to determine shaft position, vibration, or related dynamic behavior.
3. Is the 22810-00-03-05-02 suitable for turbine applications?
Yes. The 7200 Series proximity-probe platform is intended for rotating machinery monitoring and can be used in applications such as turbines, compressors, pumps, and motors when the complete monitoring system is correctly configured.
4. Is this probe a standard-mount design?
Yes. The 22810-00-03-05-02 is identified as an 8 mm standard-mount probe. The exact mounting thread and mechanical dimensions should nevertheless be checked against the complete part-number configuration before installation.
5. Can this probe be used with any Bently Nevada monitoring system?
Not necessarily. Proximity probes are system components rather than universal sensors. The probe, extension cable, and driver/transducer need to be compatible with one another and with the associated monitoring equipment.
6. What should be checked before replacing an existing probe?
Confirm the complete part number, probe diameter, mounting thread, probe length, cable length, connector configuration, system length, and driver compatibility. These details are important when replacing an installed 7200 Series component.
7. Does probe cable length matter?
Yes. In a proximity measurement system, the probe and extension cable form part of the overall electrical system. The selected lengths need to satisfy the required system configuration rather than being treated as independent cable-length choices.
8. Can the 22810-00-03-05-02 be used for shaft vibration monitoring?
Yes. Proximity probes are commonly used to monitor relative shaft vibration and displacement in rotating machinery. The actual measurement range and system performance depend on the complete probe, driver, target material, installation geometry, and monitoring equipment.
9. What is the weight of the 22810-00-03-05-02?
The exact shipping and assembly weight should be confirmed from the specific configuration and supplier packing information. 7200 Series probe assemblies vary according to probe construction, cable arrangement, and other ordering options, so a generic weight should not be treated as an exact part-number specification.
10. Is the 22810-00-03-05-02 still useful for existing industrial equipment?
Yes. Although many 7200 Series rack-monitoring products are considered legacy equipment, 7200 Series proximity transducers remain installed on industrial machinery, and compatible replacement probes continue to be relevant for maintenance and lifecycle-support requirements.