Features:
- 60 mm compact case length fits shallow mounting ports where longer probes cannot be installed.
- Pre-installed connector protector eliminates field-applied sealing tape for moisture protection.
- CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approvals enable global hazardous area deployment without region-specific variants.
The 330104-00-06-10-01-05 is built for tight spaces. Its 60 mm case length fits into shallow mounting ports where standard 8 mm probes would protrude into covers or adjacent components. The M10 x 1 metric thread matches standard ports, so no adapters are needed. For retrofits originally sized for 5 mm probes, this compact armored probe upgrades durability without modifying the machine casing. The armor protection adds mechanical toughness without increasing length, keeping the probe short enough for confined installations.
The connector protector comes pre-installed on the 330104-00-06-10-01-05. No silicone tape, no field-applied compounds, no risk of improper sealing. The factory seal keeps moisture and contaminants out of the connection point, ensuring reliable signal transmission in humid or washdown environments. For installations where cables must run through restrictive conduit, additional connector protectors are available separately. But for most applications, the pre-installed protector is all you need.
CSA for North America, ATEX for Europe, IECEx for international sites. The 330104-00-06-10-01-05 carries the certifications needed for hazardous area deployment worldwide. One part number serves facilities across multiple regions, simplifying procurement and reducing spare parts inventory. The 8 mm construction adds the mechanical toughness required in those demanding environments—thicker PPS tip encapsulation and larger body diameter resist cracking and bending where smaller probes fail. The 1.0 meter cable provides flexible Proximitor placement without excess slack.
The 330104-00-06-10-01-05 Bently Nevada Proximity Probe may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Bently Nevada 330104-00-06-10-01-05 Proximity Probe Manuals,
Datasheets, Drivers, Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are
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Bently Nevada 330104-00-06-10-01-05 Proximity Probe Specs
General
- Manufacturer GE / Bently Nevada
- Model 330104-00-06-10-01-05
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
330104-00-06-10-02-05,330104-00-06-10-12-05,330104-00-06-10-01-00
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are
shown in USD.
- Confined Space Monitoring: With a housing length of only 60mm, it is particularly suitable for bearing housings or small gearboxes where installation space is limited.
- Rotor Dynamics Monitoring: Measures radial vibration of the shaft (to determine imbalance and misalignment) and axial displacement (to monitor thrust bearing wear).
- Harsh Environment Testing: Can operate in fully lubricated, high-pressure, and high-temperature environments; commonly found in key pump units and small turbines in fertilizer plants, power plants, and oil refineries.
- Hardware without Firmware (Passive Component):The 330104 probe itself is pure hardware (passive component), consisting of a coil, metal housing, and cable. It does not contain a microprocessor or storage chip, therefore the probe itself has no firmware and cannot be updated. Its operation is entirely based on the principle of physical induction (electromagnetic field coupling).
- Firmware Updates for Related Devices: 3500 Monitoring Rack: The 3500/42M or 3500/45 monitoring module connecting the probe has firmware. Updating the firmware can optimize signal processing algorithms, add alarm logic, or improve compatibility with host computers (such as System 1 software).
- Proximitor (Sensor Interface): While the 3300 XL series proximitors are primarily analog circuits, in some digital versions, the firmware controls the linear compensation curve.
- Linearization Calibration: If a different shaft material is used (non-standard 4140 steel), performance needs to be "calibrated" by replacing the preamplifier or adjusting the scale factor in the monitoring system.
- Physical Inspection: Periodically use a gap voltmeter to check the initial installation voltage between the probe and the shaft (typically -10V DC). This is the only manual "update" operation to ensure the system is in optimal operating condition.