Description

Technical Overview

The Bently Nevada 330905-00-13-05-02-05 3300 NSv Proximity Probe is a high-precision, non-contact displacement sensing solution engineered for mission-critical machinery protection and condition monitoring in industrial rotating equipment. Manufactured by Baker Hughes (formerly Bently Nevada), a globally recognized leader in asset reliability and predictive maintenance technologies, this probe forms an integral component of the industry-standard 3300 Series Monitoring System. Designed to operate within the rigorous demands of continuous online vibration and position monitoring, the 3330905-00-13-05-02-05 delivers exceptional linearity, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) immunity across extreme environmental conditions—including high temperatures, aggressive chemical exposure, and severe mechanical vibration. Its NSv (Non-Self-Validating) architecture ensures compatibility with legacy and modern 3300/3500 system configurations while maintaining full adherence to API 670 (4th Edition) standards for machinery protection systems. Each unit undergoes factory calibration against NIST-traceable reference standards and is supplied with individual calibration certificates documenting sensitivity (mV/mil), linearity error (±0.3% full scale typical), and frequency response (0–10 kHz). The probe features a robust 304 stainless steel housing, hermetically sealed ceramic insulator, and integrated high-purity copper alloy coil optimized for signal-to-noise ratio and long-term repeatability. It is intended for permanent installation on critical assets where shaft runout, eccentricity, axial position, differential expansion, and bearing wear must be monitored with sub-micron resolution.

Detailed Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Model Number330905-00-13-05-02-05
ManufacturerBaker Hughes (Bently Nevada)
Product TypeNon-Contact Proximity Probe (NSv Series)
ConditionNew, Factory-Fresh — Never Installed or Used; Sealed in Original OEM Packaging with Calibration Certificate
Warranty24-Month Limited Manufacturer Warranty covering material defects and workmanship; includes technical support and calibration validation services
Probe Diameter13 mm (0.51 in)
Overall Length105 mm (4.13 in)
Thread SizeM10 × 1.0 metric thread (standard mounting interface)
Active Sensing Length5.0 mm (0.20 in)
Linear Range2.0 mm (0.079 in) — Full-scale measurement range with ±0.3% linearity error
Sensitivity4.0 V/mm (100 mV/mil) nominal at 100 Hz
Frequency Response0–10,000 Hz (−3 dB)
Operating Temperature Range−40 °C to +125 °C (−40 °F to +257 °F)
Environmental RatingIP68 (submersible up to 3 meters for 72 hours); resistant to oil, steam, solvents, and salt spray
Weight142 g (5.0 oz)
Country of OriginUnited States of America (manufactured in Minden, Nevada)
Cable Length (Standard)5.0 meters (16.4 ft) integral low-noise coaxial cable with Teflon® insulation and stainless steel braid shield
Connector Type10-32 UNF threaded connector (compatible with 3300 XL and 3500 system extension cables)

Key Features

  • API 670 Compliance: Fully certified to meet all requirements of API RP 670 (4th Edition) for machinery protection systems—including signal integrity, fault tolerance, and diagnostic capability.
  • NIST-Traceable Calibration: Supplied with individual factory calibration certificate documenting sensitivity, linearity, phase response, and temperature drift coefficients—ensuring measurement traceability and audit readiness.
  • Hermetic Ceramic Insulation: Eliminates moisture ingress and dielectric breakdown, enabling reliable operation in humid, washdown, and high-vibration environments.
  • Thermal Stability: Compensated design maintains accuracy across −40 °C to +125 °C ambient ranges—critical for turbine casings, compressor housings, and gearboxes.
  • EMI/RFI Immunity: Integrated dual-layer shielding (copper foil + stainless steel braid) and balanced coil geometry suppress noise from VFDs, SCR drives, and radio transmitters.
  • Plug-and-Play Integration: Seamless compatibility with Bently Nevada 3300 XL, 3500, and 3300 NSv monitoring systems—no field recalibration required upon installation.
  • Long-Term Drift Resistance: Advanced coil winding and epoxy encapsulation reduce sensitivity drift to less than 0.1% per year under continuous operation.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: 304 stainless steel body and gold-plated contacts ensure durability in offshore, petrochemical, and power generation applications.

Applications

  • Steam and Gas Turbines: Monitoring thrust position, shaft axial movement, and differential expansion to prevent catastrophic thrust bearing failure.
  • Centrifugal Compressors: Measuring journal bearing clearance, rotor centerline position, and surge detection via casing vibration correlation.
  • Large Electric Motors & Generators: Detecting stator-to-rotor rub, magnetic center shift, and frame distortion during load cycling.
  • Petrochemical Pumps & Gearboxes: Tracking gear tooth wear, misalignment-induced axial float, and coupling end-play in API 610 and API 613 service.
  • Wind Turbine Main Bearings: Providing early warning of bearing degradation, cage wear, and lubrication failure in nacelle-mounted drive trains.
  • Nuclear Power Plant Feedwater Pumps: Enabling ASME Section XI-compliant continuous monitoring of hydraulic thrust balance and seal chamber dynamics.
  • Marine Propulsion Systems: Supporting classification society requirements (e.g., ABS, DNV) for shaft alignment verification and stern tube bearing health assessment.
  • Test Stands & R&D Facilities: Serving as a metrology-grade reference sensor for dynamic balancing, modal analysis, and control system validation.

Additional information

Weight0.14 kg
Country of Origin

USA

Dimension

20.3 x 22 x 3.5cm

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