The 168209-0317-127-90-05-01 is a Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm specialized proximity probe featuring a flexible stainless steel armor sleeve and advanced hazardous area safety approvals. Fully compatible with 3300 XL Proximitor Sensors, this unit works seamlessly with industrial machinery monitoring networks to deliver high-precision non-contact vibration logging and stable long-term machinery displacement tracking.
Features and Benefits
- Stainless Steel Armor Protection: Provides high-durability protection for the FEP coaxial cable lead against physical scraping, sharp machinery cuts, and continuous mechanical wear.
- Confined Space Optimization: Built with specialized unthreaded and case length dimensions to clear targeted installation obstructions inside customized rotating asset housings.
- Gold-Plated ClickLoc Interconnect: Features premium coaxial connection terminals that offer low electrical impedance and highly robust resistance to vibration-induced disconnects.
- Hazardous Area Certification: Comes fully certified with comprehensive explosion protection ratings to allow safe implementation inside explosive gas or process environments.
System Compatibility and Alternative Models
System Compatibility
- Connects directly to matching 9.0-meter Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximitor Sensors.
- Functions as a complete single-cable 9.0-meter loop system without requiring intermediate extension cables.
- Fully interchangeable with legacy non-XL 3300 5mm and 8mm transducer systems in compliance with API 670 guidelines.
Alternative Models & Differences
- 330101-00-37-05-02-05: Standard catalog series probe utilizing standard metric or imperial option sizing rather than customized physical code designations.
- 168209-0317-127-90-02-01: Features the exact same physical dimensions and armor but utilizes standard unarmored leading coaxial cable paths.
- 168209-0317-127-90-05-00: Provides identical mechanical configurations but lacks multi-agency hazardous area safety certifications.
Ordering Information
|
Designator |
Option Code |
Description |
|
Base Model |
168209 |
Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm custom configuration probe with armor |
|
A: Unthreaded Length |
0317 |
3.17 inches unthreaded length designation |
|
B: Overall Case Length |
127 |
12.7 inches overall case length designation |
|
C: Total Cable Length |
90 |
9.0 meters (29.5 feet) overall loop system length |
|
D: Connector Type |
05 |
Miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector with specialized protection options |
|
E: Agency Approval |
01 |
ATEX, IECEx, and North American hazardous area certifications included |
Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ
Q1: What is the correct midpoint gap voltage for setting up this 3300 XL 8mm proximity probe?
A1: The correct field setup voltage is -10.0 VDC, which corresponds exactly to the physical midpoint of the eddy current sensor's 2.0 mm linear range.
Q2: Why does the system indicate false dynamic vibration or massive runout tracking during a slow roll?
A2: This response stems from physical or electrical runout on the target surface, such as scratches, rust, or magnetic anomalies, which the sensor misreads as motion.
Q3: What step should be taken if heavy fluid washdowns cause the proximity signal to clip or glitch?
A3: This points to moisture ingress inside the coaxial ClickLoc connector junction, requiring cleaning and sealing with silicone protectors or self-fusing tape.







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