Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-02-00 – 3300 XL Proximity Probe for Critical Vibration and Shaft Position Monitoring

The Bently Nevada 330103-00-10-02-00 is part of the 3300 XL proximity transducer system, designed for non-contact measurement of shaft vibration and axial position on large rotating assets. From my experience, this model is typically specified as an 8 mm tip proximity probe variant and is paired with a 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor and a matching 330130 extension cable. You might notice that this combination is the industry’s go-to for API 670-style condition monitoring on turbines, compressors, and high-speed pumps—mainly because it’s stable, predictable, and easy for maintenance teams to keep consistent across sites.

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• Warranty: 365 days
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Key Features

• Proven 3300 XL platform – Compatible with 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor and 330130 extension cable, making spares and replacements straightforward across fleets.
• Non-contact eddy-current measurement – Reliable shaft vibration and position signals under harsh conditions with minimal mechanical loading.
• Stable calibration – When paired with a 3300 XL Proximitor, the system typically provides 200 mV/mil (≈7.87 mV/μm), which most analyzers and rack systems expect.
• High-temperature probe design – The probe and integral lead typically handle elevated temperatures common around bearing housings and seals.
• Option-coded configuration – The “-00-10-02-00” seems to be a common option set; in many cases “-10” denotes a 1.0 m integral lead for flexible routing to the extension cable.
• Mechanical simplicity – Threaded probe mounting with jam nut allows accurate gap setting and quick swap-out during outages.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Accessories (for a complete channel)

• 330130-0xx-00-00 Extension Cable – Connects the probe to the Proximitor; select length to suit routing.
• 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor (5 mm/8 mm type) – Conditions the probe signal and provides the standard voltage output to your monitoring system.

Application Fields

Plants typically deploy the 330103 across high-value rotating machinery where non-contact displacement is critical for protection and diagnostics. A few practical examples:

• Steam and gas turbines – Radial vibration and shaft relative position on bearings
• Centrifugal and screw compressors – Vibration trending and trip channels
• Large pumps and fans – Bearing housing vibration and shaft runout monitoring
• Gearboxes – Input/output shaft vibration and alignment condition checks

One thing I appreciate is how maintenance crews can standardize spares: the same probe style can be used across multiple assets, and only the cable length varies with layout.

Advantages & Value

• Reliability in harsh environments – Stable readings near hot bearings and oil-laden spaces.
• System compatibility – Plays nicely with existing 3300/3500 racks and most API 670 practices; fewer surprises during commissioning.
• Lower lifecycle cost – Swap the probe without rewiring the whole run; extension cables can be reused if in good condition.
• Technical support – We can help cross-check option codes against your installed base to keep channels matched.

Installation & Maintenance

• Mounting & cabinet standards – Install the probe in a rigid mount/bracket with proper thread engagement; Proximitor should be in a ventilated cabinet (typical industrial enclosure, good cable segregation from power).
• Gap setting – Set the nominal gap per your site standard (commonly around 1.0 mm for 8 mm probes); verify linear range against your monitoring system.
• Wiring & routing – Use the integral probe lead to reach the 330130 extension cable; avoid tight bends and high-EMI paths; ensure connectors are fully seated.
• Safety – Lock-out/tag-out rotating equipment; do not install on running machinery; verify target material (commonly AISI 4140 steel) for correct calibration.
• Routine maintenance – Inspect cable armor and connectors during outages; clean probe tips gently; confirm output scale (200 mV/mil) at the Proximitor; apply firmware/config updates on the monitoring rack when required.

Quality & Certifications

• Certifications: CE and RoHS compliance are typical for this product family; manufactured under ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Warranty: 365-day warranty from delivery.

If you’d like, send the tag list or an installed-base snapshot; we can confirm whether 330103-00-10-02-00 matches your existing channels and suggest cable lengths accordingly. A maintenance manager recently told us that standardizing on the “-10 lead” variant made their outage spares a lot simpler—small detail, but it saved them time on every turnaround.