The 330180-90-05 is a Proximitor Sensor belonging to the 3300 XL 8mm proximity transducer system. As the signal processing unit of the non-contacting measurement system, it supplies a high-frequency RF excitation signal to the field probe and converts micrometric shaft surface positional changes into standard negative DC voltage signals. This product is widely applied in large rotating machinery, such as steam turbines, high-capacity compressors, high-pressure pumps, and industrial fans, providing real-time condition monitoring for radial shaft vibration, axial displacement (thrust position), and Keyphasor speed.
One 3300 XL 8 mm probe
One 3300 XL extension cable
One 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor
The system provides an output voltage that is directly proportional to the distance between the probe tip and the observed conductive surface and measures both static (position) and dynamic (vibration) values. The system’s primary applications are vibration and position measurements on fluid-film bearing machines, as well as Keyphasor reference and speed measurements. The standard 3300 XL 8 mm 9-meter system complies with the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 670 Standard for mechanical configuration, linear range, accuracy, and temperature stability. All 3300 XL 8 mm proximity transducer systems support complete interchangeability of probes, extension cables, and Proximitor sensors, eliminating the need to match or bench calibrate individual components. Each 3300 XL 8 mm Transducer System component is backward compatible and interchangeable with other non-XL 3300 series 5 mm and 8 mm transducer system components. This compatibility includes the 3300 5 mm probe, for applications in which an 8 mm probe is too large for the available mounting space.
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
Bently Nevada 330180-90-05 Proximitor Sensor 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.
Thermal Power Generation
Used for online monitoring of radial vibration and axial displacement (thrust) on the main shafts of gigawatt-level steam turbine generator sets, preventing physical rubbing between the rotor and casing.
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Used to measure shaft runout (radial vibration) and thrust bearing axial displacement in large hydro-generator sets, ensuring stability under complex water flow impacts.
Oil Refining & Gas Processing
Deployed for online shafting protection of large centrifugal compressors in catalytic cracking and hydrocracking units, measuring oil-film bearing vibration and Keyphasor speed.
Nuclear Power Plants
Applied inside bearing housings of main feedwater pumps and high-capacity conventional island steam turbines to monitor the dynamic balance of rotating shafts in real time.
Iron & Steel Metallurgy
Used for shafting supervision of blast furnace blowers and Blast Furnace Top Gas Recovery Turbine (TRT) units, ensuring equipment safety under continuous high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.
Air Separation Industry
Used in large air separation compressors (e.g., main air compressors and boosters) supplying high-purity oxygen and nitrogen to chemical plants or smelters, monitoring high-speed rotor dynamics.
Key precautions for Bently Nevada 330180-90-05, ensure a regulated -24VDC power supply and strictly prevent reverse polarity to avoid burning out internal circuitry. This model is factory-calibrated for a 9.0-meter total system length, so mixing it with cables or probes of different lengths is prohibited as it causes severe measurement distortion. Secure the unit onto a 35mm DIN rail with proper segregation between high and low voltage inside the panel, and seal external coaxial connectors with self-fusing tape to prevent oil or moisture ingress from causing signal drift.
The Bently Nevada 330180-90-05 is a Proximitor Sensor for the 3300 XL 8mm system. Powered by -24VDC, it converts micrometric shaft vibration and displacement into negative DC voltage signals at 7.87V/mm. Factory-calibrated for a 9.0-meter total system length and equipped with a 35mm DIN rail mounting clip, it features high interference immunity for rotating machinery condition monitoring in harsh industrial environments.
What exactly is the Bently Nevada 330180-90-05 device?
The 330180-90-05 is a Proximitor Sensor from the Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8mm proximity transducer system. It supplies a high-frequency RF signal to the probe and converts the gap variations detected by the probe into a proportional voltage signal.
How do you properly install and use Proximitor sensors like the 330180-90-05?
It should be secured on a 35mm DIN rail inside a dedicated weatherproof enclosure (Proximitor housing) away from heavy electromagnetic interference and high temperatures, with wiring strictly following the -24VDC power supply and I/O terminal specifications.
What machinery parameters does the 330180-90-05 sensor primarily measure?
It is primarily used to measure shaft radial vibration, axial displacement (thrust), and Keyphasor speed of large rotating machinery, such as steam turbines, compressors, and pumps.
What is the standard output signal format of the 330180-90-05?
Its standard voltage output is a negative DC voltage with a standard Average Scale Factor (ASF) of 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil).
What supply voltage is required for the 330180-90-05?
It requires a rated supply of -24 VDC (negative 24 volts DC) typically provided by a Bently Nevada monitor rack or an external instrument, with an operating range of -18 VDC to -26 VDC.
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