


Introduction
The Bently Nevada 22810-00-03-10-02 is an 8 mm proximity probe from the proven 7200 Series, developed for non-contact monitoring of rotating machinery. It is designed to provide a dependable sensing interface for applications where shaft position, radial movement, and vibration behavior need to be monitored continuously.
With its 8 mm probe construction and standard mounting configuration, the 22810-00-03-10-02 is well suited to established machinery-monitoring installations. It can be considered for turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and other rotating equipment where maintaining an existing 7200 Series measurement arrangement is more practical than redesigning the complete monitoring system.
For maintenance and replacement projects, correct part-number matching is particularly important. A proximity probe is only one element of the measurement chain, and the probe, extension cable, driver, and monitoring equipment must be selected as a compatible system.
Technical Specifications
The 22810-00-03-10-02 is identified in available component listings as a 7200 Series 8 mm proximity probe. The complete ordering code should be used when confirming mechanical fit, cable configuration, and system compatibility.
| Specification | Details |
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| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Model | 22810-00-03-10-02 |
| Product Family | 7200 Series |
| Product Type | Proximity Probe |
| Probe Diameter | 8 mm |
| Mounting Type | Standard Mount |
| Sensing Technology | Eddy-current proximity sensing |
| Measurement Type | Non-contact shaft displacement / vibration measurement |
| Typical Target | Conductive rotating shaft |
| Typical Equipment | Turbines, compressors, pumps, motors and rotating machinery |
| System Application | Machinery condition monitoring and protection |
| Series Compatibility | 7200 Series proximity measurement systems |
| Installation | Threaded / standard-mount installation, subject to exact configuration |
| Probe Cable | Configuration-dependent |
| Extension Cable | Selected according to the required complete system configuration |
| Overall Dimensions | Configuration-dependent; verify the applicable 7200 Series mechanical drawing |
| Probe Weight | Configuration-dependent; confirm exact net/shipping weight from the supplied assembly |
Applications
Steam and Gas Turbines
The 22810-00-03-10-02 can form part of a proximity measurement system used to observe shaft movement in turbine machinery. Stable shaft measurements provide valuable information for machinery protection and operational condition assessment.
Industrial Compressors
Compressors often require continuous monitoring because rotor-related problems can quickly affect equipment availability. An 8 mm proximity probe provides non-contact sensing suitable for shaft-displacement and vibration-monitoring arrangements.
Pumps and Rotating Drives
The probe can also be applied to rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, and auxiliary machinery when the installed monitoring architecture calls for an 8 mm 7200 Series proximity probe.
Existing 7200 Series Systems
For facilities with legacy Bently Nevada 7200 Series monitoring equipment, retaining a compatible probe can simplify maintenance and reduce unnecessary modifications to an established installation. The 22810-00-03-10-02 is listed specifically as a 7200 Series 8 mm proximity probe.
Machinery Protection and Condition Monitoring
When integrated with the appropriate driver and monitoring electronics, the probe becomes part of a complete sensing chain for detecting changes in shaft position and dynamic rotor behavior.
Advantages
Reliable Non-Contact Measurement
The probe operates without physical contact with the rotating shaft. This allows continuous observation of shaft movement without mechanical contact between the sensor tip and the target.
Practical 8 mm Format
The 8 mm sensing format is widely used in industrial proximity-monitoring applications and offers a practical solution for installations requiring a compact shaft-position or vibration sensor.
Proven 7200 Series Design
The 7200 Series remains relevant in many installed machinery-monitoring systems. For plants maintaining legacy equipment, compatible replacement components can be valuable for extending the useful life of existing monitoring infrastructure.
Straightforward Replacement Planning
Using the complete 22810-00-03-10-02 part number helps maintenance personnel distinguish this probe from other 7200 Series configurations. This is particularly useful when several probes with the same nominal diameter are installed across a plant.
Suitable for Critical Rotating Equipment
The probe can support monitoring arrangements used on equipment where changes in shaft behavior may indicate developing mechanical conditions.
Maintenance-Friendly Solution
For an established installation, replacing a compatible probe can be considerably more practical than changing the entire sensing architecture. This makes the 22810-00-03-10-02 a useful component for planned maintenance and spare-parts programs.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Bently Nevada 22810-00-03-10-02?
The 22810-00-03-10-02 is a Bently Nevada 7200 Series 8 mm proximity probe designed for non-contact measurement of rotating-shaft movement. Available component listings identify it as a proximity probe for the 7200 Series.
2. What is the main function of an 8 mm proximity probe?
An 8 mm proximity probe detects changes in the distance between the probe tip and a conductive target, normally a rotating shaft. The resulting measurement can be used by compatible monitoring equipment to determine shaft displacement and vibration characteristics.
3. Is the 22810-00-03-10-02 a vibration sensor?
It is a proximity probe rather than a conventional contact-type vibration sensor. In a properly configured monitoring system, its displacement signal can be used to monitor shaft vibration and dynamic rotor movement.
4. What equipment can use this type of probe?
Typical applications include turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and other rotating machinery. Actual suitability depends on the machine geometry, target material, mounting arrangement, and compatibility of the complete monitoring system.
5. Is the 22810-00-03-10-02 an 8 mm probe?
Yes. Available Bently Nevada component listings identify the 22810-00-03-10-02 as a PROBE PROXIMITY 8MM, and it is associated with the 7200 Series.
6. What does “standard mount” mean for this probe?
Standard mount refers to the conventional mounting arrangement used for the applicable 7200 Series probe configuration. The exact mounting dimensions and thread details should be confirmed against the complete part number and installation documentation before fitting a replacement.
7. Does the probe need an extension cable?
Depending on the installation, a 7200 Series proximity probe may be used with an extension cable to achieve the required system length. Cable selection is not simply a matter of choosing any available length; the complete probe, cable, and driver configuration must be compatible.
8. Can this model replace another 7200 Series 8 mm probe?
Not automatically. Two probes can share an 8 mm diameter and still have different mechanical or electrical configurations. The complete part number, mounting arrangement, cable length, and associated driver should be compared before approving a replacement.
9. What are the dimensions and weight of the 22810-00-03-10-02?
The exact overall dimensions and weight should be confirmed from the specific configuration. Publicly available listings confirm the model as an 8 mm 7200 Series proximity probe but do not provide sufficiently reliable dimensional and weight data for this exact part number. For procurement and installation planning, the manufacturer's applicable drawing or supplier inspection data should be used.
10. Is this probe suitable for legacy machinery-monitoring systems?
It can be a suitable replacement candidate where the existing installation is based on a compatible 7200 Series proximity system. However, replacement should always be based on complete system compatibility rather than probe diameter alone.