The 330180-x1-05 MOD: 145655-09 is a Bently Nevada 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor featuring a specialized engineering modification (MOD) for advanced industrial performance. Fully compatible with 3300 XL 8mm proximity probes and extension cables, this unit works seamlessly within critical asset condition monitoring systems to deliver highly accurate vibration measurements and stable eddy current transducer data processing.
Features and Benefits
- High-Density DIN-Rail Design: Compact physical packaging optimizes space inside crowded electrical enclosures.
- Advanced RFI/EMI Immunity: Excellent resistance against radio frequency interference eliminates the need for expensive shielded conduits or metallic housings.
- SpringLoc Terminal Strips: Replaces screw-type clamping mechanisms with tool-free, vibration-resistant field wiring connections.
- Complete Component Interchangeability: Eliminates the necessity for tedious bench calibration or manual matching with probes and extension cables.
- Hazardous Area Certified: Built to satisfy strict global explosion-proof requirements for oil, gas, and power generation environments.
System Compatibility and Alternative Models
System Compatibility
This proximity sensor is fully compatible with standard Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm proximity probes and 3300 XL extension cables. It provides full physical and electrical backward compatibility with older non-XL 3300 series 5mm and 8mm transducer systems in compliance with API 670 standards.
Alternative Models & Key Differences
- 330180-11-05: Standard 1.0-meter system length with DIN-rail mount and certifications.
- 330180-51-05: Standard 5.0-meter system length with DIN-rail mount and certifications.
- 330180-91-05: Standard 9.0-meter system length with DIN-rail mount and certifications.
Technical Differences
The "x1" designation in the target model acts as a placeholder for the variable system length options (1.0m, 5.0m, or 9.0m) under a DIN-rail mount architecture. The primary differentiator is the MOD: 145655-09 suffix, which denotes a factory-customized engineering modification or a proprietary material calibration profile, distinguishing it from standard, out-of-the-box un-modified 330180 variants.
Ordering Information
|
Option Code |
Parameter |
Technical Description |
|
330180 |
Base Product Type |
3300 XL Proximitor Sensor |
|
x1 |
Total Length & Mounting Option |
DIN-Rail Mount Base (Placeholder "x" for 1.0m, 5.0m, or 9.0m lengths) |
|
05 |
Agency Approval Option |
CSA, ATEX, IECEx Approvals (Hazardous Area Certified) |
|
MOD: 145655-09 |
Special Modification Code |
Factory Custom Engineering / Specific Calibration Profile |
Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ
Q1: What does the "x1" option represent in this model number?
A: The "x1" designation specifies that the sensor utilizes a high-density DIN-rail mounting base. The "x" represents a placeholder for the total system length option, which must be selected to match your combined probe and extension cable length (1 = 1.0 meter, 5 = 5.0 meters, 9 = 9.0 meters).
Q2: Does the MOD: 145655-09 version require manual bench calibration during field installation?
A: No. Like all 3300 XL systems, this sensor features complete electrical interchangeability. It automatically aligns with compatible 3300 XL probes and cables without individual field component matching.
Q3: Can this sensor be installed in non-metallic or fiberglass enclosures?
A: Yes. Due to its advanced RFI/EMI shielding design, this sensor resists nearby radio frequency signals effectively. It achieves full European CE approvals without requiring special metallic housings.
Q4: How do the SpringLoc terminals protect against signal corruption?
A: Traditional screw terminals can back out and loosen under the stress of heavy industrial machinery vibrations. SpringLoc terminal strips apply constant mechanical tension to wires, ensuring a permanently robust field connection.
Q5: What happens if I connect this XL sensor to an older, non-XL 3300 series proximity probe?
A: The system remains completely functional due to backward compatibility. However, mixing XL and non-XL components limits the overall performance and accuracy boundaries to the lower technical specifications of the older non-XL system.
Accessories
| 141078 | 3300 XL 8 mm and 3300 5 mm Proximity Transducer System Manual. |
| 175751 | 3300 XL Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Housing. 12”x12”x6”. Can hold up to 8 Proximitor Sensors in a DIN-mount configuration or 6 Proximitor Sensors in a panelmount configuration. (Available with ATEX Zone 0 and Zone 1 certifications.) |
| 176467 | 3300 XL Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Housing. 12”x8”x6”. Can hold up to 4 3300XL Proximitor Sensors in both DIN-mount and panel-mount configurations. (Available with ATEX Zone 0 and Zone 1 certifications.) |
| 330181 | 3300 XL Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Housing. 13”x9.5”x7”. Can hold up to 8 Proximitor sensors in a DIN-mount configuration or 6 Proximitor Sensors in a panelmount configuration. Primarily used by customers requiring hazardous area approvals fro their installations. Available with ATEX Zone 0 and Zone 1 and North American Division 1 and Division 2 certifications. |
| 02120015 | Bulk field wire. 1.0 mm2 (18 AWG), 3 conductor, twisted, shielded cable with drain wire. Specify length in feet. |
| 138492-01 | Replacement panel-mount mounting pad. |
| 138493-01 | Replacement DIN-mount mounting pad. |
| 148722-01 | 3300 XL test plug. The 3300 XL Test Plug contains 3 small test pins attached to 3 color-coded 1-meter wires, each terminated in a banana plug. The 3-pin adapter plugs into the test pin holes on 3300 XL-style Proximitor sensors. You can use this test plug to check the performance of the Proximitor sensor from the test pin holes in the terminal strip without removing the field wiring. |
| 04310310 | 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor panelmount screw. One 6-32 UNC thread forming mounting screw. Four screws are required for each Proximitor sensor. (Screws supplied standard with Proximitor housings [3300 XL panel-mount option]). |
| 03200006 | Silicone self-fusing tape. A 9.1- meter (10-yard) roll of silicone tape to protect connectors. This tape is easy to install and provides excellent electrical isolation and protection from the environment. We do not recommend using this tape inside the casing of the machine. |
| 40113-02 | Connector Protector Kit. Connector Protector Kit for 3300 XL 8 mm probes and extension cables, including connector protectors and installation tools. |
| 136536-01 | Connector protector adapter. This allows you to use connector protector installation tools manufactured prior to 1998 with 75Ω ClickLoc connectors. |
| 40180-02 | Connector protectors. Package contains 10 pairs of connector protectors for 3300 XL 8 mm probes and extension cables. |
| 03839410 | 75Ω triaxial male connector protector. Male connector protectors install onto the extension cable and attach to the female connector protector on the probe, providing environmental protection of connectors. |
| 03839420 | 75Ω triaxial female connector protector. Female connector protectors install onto the probe lead and attach to the male connector protector on the extension cable, providing environmental protection of connectors. You can also place the connector protector onto the extension cable to slide over the connection to the Proximitor sensor to protect that connection from the environment. |
| 04301007 | 3/8-24 probe lock nut with safety wire holes. Single probe lock nut with 2 holes drilled through the nut in order to secure the lock nut in place with safety wire. |
| 04301008 | M10 x 1 probe lock nut with safety wire holes. Single probe lock nut with 2 holes drilled through the nut in order to secure the lock nut in place with safety wire. |
| 330153-01 | 3300 XL connector kit. Used on 3300 XL 8 mm probes and extension cables. Contains 1 pair each of male and female ClickLoc connectors, 2 colorcoded sleeves, 2 pieces of slit FEP tubing, and 1 strip of silicone tape. |
| 330153-09 | 3300 XL ETR Connector Kit. Used on ETR 3300 XL 8mm probes and 3300 ETR XL extension cables. Contains one pair of male and female ClickLoc connectors, two color-coded sleeves, two pieces of high temperature slit FEP tubing, and one strip of silicon tape. |
| 163356 | Connector Crimp Tool Kit. Includes 1 set of multiconnector inserts and connector installation instructions. Compatible only with 330153 connector kits or with probes shipped in 2003 or later with ClickLoc connectors uninstalled. Supplied with carrying case. |




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