Technical FAQs

1. What is the maximum operating temperature?
   Up to +232°C at the probe tip.
2. Can this probe be used in Zone 0 hazardous areas?
   Yes, ATEX/IECEx certified for Zone 0 environments.
3. What is the recommended gap to the target shaft?
   Standard calibration gap is 1.27 mm (50 mils) to an AISI 4140 steel target.
4. What is the resistance of the probe?
   7.59Ω ±0.50 from center to outer conductor.
5. Which monitoring system is compatible?
   Designed for use with the Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor series.
6. What is the standard cable length?
   1.0 meter with ClickLoc™ connector.
7. Is the probe suitable for high-pressure steam turbines?
   Yes, the Viton® O-ring sealing handles continuous operation at elevated temperatures and pressures.
8. What is the power supply requirement?
   -17.5 VDC to -26 VDC input.
9. Can it measure both vibration and static shaft position?
   Yes, the eddy-current principle allows both dynamic and static measurements.
10. How heavy is the probe?
    0.323 kg, making it compact and easy to mount.