



Introduction
The Bently Nevada 330193-00-05-10-00 is a 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe configured with an M10 × 1 metric thread, non-armored construction, and a 1.0 m cable. It is designed for non-contact measurement of shaft vibration and shaft position in critical rotating machinery.
As part of the 3300 XL 8 mm proximity transducer system, the probe works with a compatible extension cable and Proximitor Sensor to convert the physical gap between the probe tip and a conductive shaft target into a proportional electrical signal. The system is commonly applied to fluid-film bearing machines and can also support Keyphasor reference and speed measurement.
The 330193 family is the metric, non-armored standard-mount configuration. For this specific part number, the ordering code indicates a 0 mm unthreaded section, 50 mm case length, 1.0 m cable, and no additional agency approval option. The result is a compact metric probe well suited to machinery where an M10 × 1 mounting arrangement is preferred.
Technical Specifications
The 3300 XL ordering system uses the AA-BB-CC-DD format. For the 330193-00-05-10-00 configuration, 00 represents the unthreaded-length selection, 05 represents a 50 mm case length, 10 represents a 1.0 m cable, and the final 00 represents the standard approval option. The 330193 family uses M10 × 1 threading without armor.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Model | 330193-00-05-10-00 |
| Product Type | 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe |
| Probe Family | 330193 |
| Mounting | Standard Mount |
| Thread | M10 × 1 |
| Construction | Non-armored |
| Probe Tip Diameter | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) |
| Unthreaded Length | 0 mm |
| Case Length | 50 mm (1.97 in) |
| Cable Length | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| Cable Construction | 75 Ω |
| Maximum Cable Diameter | Approx. 3.68 mm |
| Connector | Miniature male coaxial ClickLoc |
| Connector Diameter | Approx. 7.24 mm maximum |
| Measurement Principle | Eddy-current, non-contact |
| Primary Measurements | Shaft vibration and shaft position |
| Additional Uses | Keyphasor reference and speed measurement |
| Approval Option | 00 – Not Required |
| Probe Weight | Approx. 323 g/m |
| Approx. Probe/Cable Weight | Approx. 0.32 kg |
| Typical Complete System Weight | Approx. 0.7 kg |
Applications
Turbine Machinery
The 330193-00-05-10-00 can be integrated into turbine monitoring systems where direct measurement of rotor vibration or shaft position is required. Its metric M10 × 1 mounting arrangement is convenient for machinery designed around metric hardware.
Compressor Monitoring
For critical compressors, proximity probes provide direct rotor measurements that can complement casing-vibration instrumentation. The 3300 XL architecture is well suited to continuous machinery-protection and condition-monitoring applications.
Generator Systems
The probe can be used on appropriately engineered generator monitoring systems to observe shaft movement and dynamic rotor behavior.
Pumps and Motors
Critical pumps, motors, and other rotating assets can use proximity sensing to obtain direct shaft information rather than relying exclusively on casing response.
Fluid-Film Bearing Machines
This is one of the principal applications for the 3300 XL 8 mm system. The probe measures the shaft directly, making it useful for monitoring rotor vibration and position in machines supported by fluid-film bearings.
Keyphasor Reference
With an appropriate target arrangement and compatible monitoring equipment, the 3300 XL proximity system can provide a rotational reference signal for phase analysis and speed-related measurements.
Metric Industrial Equipment
The M10 × 1 thread makes this probe especially suitable for installations where metric mounting is already established, avoiding the need to adapt an imperial-thread probe to the machinery.
Advantages
Metric M10 × 1 Configuration
The 330193 family provides a clean solution for metric machinery. The M10 × 1 thread allows the probe to fit directly into compatible mounting locations without converting from a 3/8-24 UNF configuration.
50 mm Case Length
The 50 mm case offers a useful balance between installation depth and mechanical robustness. It is longer than the 40 mm configuration while remaining compact enough for many machinery installations.
1.0 m Integrated Cable
A factory-configured 1.0 m cable provides a convenient connection to the associated monitoring system and is particularly useful for shorter probe-to-Proximitor installation paths.
Non-Armored Design
The non-armored construction keeps the probe and cable assembly relatively slim. This can simplify routing where additional mechanical armor is not necessary.
8 mm Sensing Technology
The 8 mm probe format provides a robust sensing package. Bently Nevada describes the 8 mm design as having thicker encapsulation around the probe coil and a stronger probe body compared with smaller 5 mm packaging.
Non-Contact Measurement
Eddy-current sensing allows the probe to monitor shaft movement without physical contact with the rotating surface. This supports continuous measurement without conventional contact-probe wear.
Broad Measurement Capability
The 3300 XL system can provide both static shaft position and dynamic vibration information, giving the probe value across multiple machinery-monitoring functions.
Proven System Architecture
The 330193 can be combined with compatible 3300 XL extension cables and Proximitor Sensors to create a complete transducer channel.
Replacement-Friendly Configuration
The detailed part number makes it easier to match an existing probe configuration. This is particularly useful when maintaining installed machinery and avoiding unnecessary changes to the original mounting arrangement.
Practical Industrial Solution
For applications requiring a metric, non-armored, standard 3300 XL 8 mm probe, the 330193-00-05-10-00 offers a straightforward combination of compact dimensions, direct shaft measurement, and system compatibility.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Bently Nevada 330193-00-05-10-00?
It is a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe featuring an M10 × 1 metric thread, non-armored construction, 50 mm case length, 1.0 m cable, and the standard 00 approval configuration.
2. What does the 330193 series represent?
The 330193 series represents the M10 × 1, non-armored 3300 XL 8 mm standard-mount proximity probe. The corresponding armored metric family is 330194.
3. What does the first 00 mean?
The first 00 specifies a 0 mm unthreaded section. For metric standard-mount probes, unthreaded length is ordered in millimetre increments, with the maximum determined by the selected case length.
4. What does 05 indicate?
The 05 identifies a 50 mm overall case length, approximately 1.97 inches.
5. What does the second 10 mean?
The second 10 specifies a 1.0 m (3.3 ft) cable length.
6. Is this probe armored?
No. The 330193 family is non-armored. If additional cable protection is required, the corresponding 330194 family should be considered.
7. What is the thread size?
The probe uses an M10 × 1 metric thread. The current documentation also specifies a maximum M10 × 1 probe-case thread engagement of 15 mm.
8. What is the probe tip diameter?
The sensing tip is 8.0 mm (0.31 in) in diameter. This is the standard sensing-tip size for the 3300 XL 8 mm probe family.
9. How much does the probe weigh?
The published specification lists the probe at approximately 323 g/m. With a nominal 1.0 m cable configuration, the probe/cable assembly is approximately 0.32 kg. A typical complete 3300 XL 8 mm transducer system is approximately 0.7 kg, depending on the associated components.
10. What should be checked when replacing this model?
Before ordering, verify the 330193 family, M10 × 1 thread, 0 mm unthreaded length, 50 mm case length, 1.0 m cable, non-armored construction, approval option, and compatible Proximitor Sensor. Most importantly, the complete probe/cable configuration must match the electrical requirements of the associated 3300 XL system.