



Product Introduction | Dependable Vibration Monitoring for Critical Rotating Machinery
The Bently Nevada 330104-00-10-10-11-00 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe is a high-performance non-contact eddy current sensor designed to deliver accurate shaft vibration, radial displacement, and axial position measurements for industrial rotating equipment. As part of the trusted 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Transducer System, this probe combines rugged construction, precise signal output, and long-term reliability for machinery protection and condition monitoring applications.
Designed to operate with compatible 3300 XL Proximitor Sensors and extension cables, the probe provides continuous machine health data that supports predictive maintenance, improves equipment availability, and helps reduce unplanned production interruptions.
Technical Specifications | Engineering Data & Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Model | 330104-00-10-10-11-00 |
| Product Type | 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe |
| Series | 3300 XL |
| Sensing Technology | Non-contact Eddy Current |
| Probe Diameter | 8 mm |
| Thread Type | M10 × 1 Metric (Armored) |
| Unthreaded Length | 0 mm |
| Overall Case Length | 100 mm |
| Total Probe Length | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| Connector Type | Miniature ClickLoc™ coaxial connector with connector protector |
| Compatible System | 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor System |
| Probe Housing Material | Stainless Steel |
| Probe Tip Material | Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -52°C to +177°C (system dependent) |
| Physical Information | Value |
| Dimensions | Overall case length: 100 mm; total cable length: 1.0 m |
| Weight | Approx. 0.34 kg |
Typical Applications | Designed for Demanding Industrial Environments
The 330104-00-10-10-11-00 proximity probe is ideal for machinery protection and condition monitoring in a wide range of industrial applications, including:
- Steam turbine vibration monitoring
- Gas turbine protection systems
- Centrifugal compressor condition monitoring
- Industrial pump shaft displacement measurement
- Generator rotor position monitoring
- Oil and gas production facilities
- Petrochemical processing plants
- Power generation equipment
- Continuous rotating machinery health monitoring
Technical FAQs
1. What is the primary purpose of this proximity probe?
It continuously measures shaft vibration, radial displacement, and axial position without making physical contact with the rotating shaft.
2. Which monitoring system is it designed for?
It is intended for use with the Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor System.
3. What sensing technology does it use?
The probe utilizes eddy current sensing technology for high-accuracy non-contact measurement.
4. Is this a metric-thread probe?
Yes. It features an armored M10 × 1 metric threaded body.
5. What is the overall case length?
The probe has a 100 mm overall case length.
6. What is the total probe length?
This configuration includes a total probe length of 1.0 meter (3.3 feet).
7. Can it operate continuously in industrial environments?
Yes. It is engineered for continuous online machinery protection and condition monitoring.
8. Which equipment commonly uses this probe?
Steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, pumps, generators, motors, and other critical rotating machinery.
9. Does it require additional components?
Yes. It is designed to operate as part of a matched transducer system together with a compatible extension cable and Proximitor Sensor.
10. How does this probe improve equipment reliability?
It provides accurate real-time vibration and displacement data, enabling early fault detection, reducing unexpected downtime, and supporting predictive maintenance programs.