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How to Read Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8 mm Probe Part Numbers

2026-09-28 14:11:12
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A Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8 mm probe number is a configuration record, not a single catalog label. For 330101-00-20-90-02-05, the five suffix fields identify unthreaded length, case length, total probe length, connector and cable construction, and agency approval. Reading those fields separately helps instrumentation engineers and MRO buyers avoid ordering a probe that has the correct 330101 base number but the wrong mounting geometry or cable arrangement. The decoding method below follows the current OEM ordering table and flags suffixes that cannot be confirmed from the public record.

What Does the 330101 Base Number Identify?

The 330101 base number identifies a standard-mount 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe with a 3/8-24 UNF thread and no armor. It does not define the probe’s mounting lengths, lead length, cable construction, connector protection, or approval option.

The OEM 3300 XL 8 mm datasheet separates four closely related base numbers:

Base Number Thread Armor
330101 3/8-24 UNF Without armor
330102 3/8-24 UNF With armor
330103 M10 x 1 Without armor
330104 M10 x 1 With armor

This first decision is mechanical. A 330101 cannot be treated as equivalent to a 330102 simply because both use the same 8 mm sensing family. The armored version changes the lead construction, while the metric base numbers change the mounting thread.

The probe is also only one element of the 3300 XL 8 mm transducer system. The installed extension cable, Proximitor Sensor, target material, mounting arrangement, and approvals still determine whether a replacement belongs in the measurement chain.

How Is the Full 330101 Ordering Code Structured?

The standard pattern is 330101-AA-BB-CC-DD-EE. Read the fields from left to right, but approve the result as one configuration. A valid value in each position does not guarantee that the entire combination fits the installation.

Field What It Controls Unit or Decision Basis
AA Unthreaded length 0.1 in increments
BB Overall case length 0.1 in increments
CC Total probe length Coded in meters
DD Connector and cable type Standard or FluidLoc, with or without connector protector
EE Agency approval option Public table lists 00 and 05

Decode Unthreaded and Overall Case Length

For 330101, AA is the unthreaded length and BB is the overall case length. Both values use tenths of an inch. For example, 04-28 means 0.4 in of unthreaded length and a 2.8 in overall case length.

The OEM ordering rule requires the unthreaded length to be at least 0.8 in shorter than the case length. The public table gives a 0.0 to 8.8 in range for unthreaded length and a 0.8 to 9.6 in range for overall case length. Apply the relationship as well as the individual limits.

These two fields answer different installation questions:

  • Unthreaded length affects how much smooth probe body extends before the case thread begins.
  • Overall case length affects penetration, locknut position, bracket geometry, and available clearance.
  • Neither field describes the electrical system length.

A buyer should not replace 330101-04-28-10-02-00 with a unit marked 330101-00-20-10-02-00 merely because both have a 1.0 m total probe length. Their mounting geometry is different.

Decode Total Length

The CC field is the total probe length, including the probe lead. The current public ordering table lists these standard codes:

CC Code Total Probe Length
05 0.5 m
10 1.0 m
15 1.5 m
20 2.0 m
30 3.0 m
50 5.0 m
90 9.0 m

The 3.0 m option is available only on 330101 probes and is intended for a 9.0 m Proximitor system. A 5.0 m probe is intended for a 5.0 m Proximitor system. A 1.0 m system does not use an extension cable.

Do not confuse BB with CC. In 330101-00-70-10-02-05, 70 means a 7.0 in case, while 10 means a 1.0 m total probe length.

Decode Connector, Cable, and Approval Options

The DD field defines the connector-protection and cable construction supplied with the probe:

DD Code Configuration
01 ClickLoc connector with connector protector, standard cable
02 ClickLoc connector without connector protector, standard cable
11 ClickLoc connector with connector protector, FluidLoc cable
12 ClickLoc connector without connector protector, FluidLoc cable

FluidLoc is a cable option intended to resist oil or other liquid migration through the cable interior. It is not a substitute for correct sealing, routing, hazardous-area practice, or the applicable installation manual. Connector protectors add environmental protection at the ClickLoc connection and must be identified separately from the cable type.

For the EE field, the public OEM table lists:

  • 00: agency approval not required.
  • 05: CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approvals.

Do not expand an unlisted suffix from memory. For a code ending in CN, require the applicable country-specific approval record, original nameplate evidence, or another current OEM-controlled document before describing what that suffix permits.

Worked Examples From the Mapped 330101 Numbers

The mapped model terms below stay within the 330101 family. The table decodes only values supported by the public OEM ordering structure. A CN suffix remains an approval-document check rather than an inferred meaning.

Complete Part Number AA Unthreaded BB Case CC Total Length DD Cable and Connector EE Approval
330101-00-20-90-02-05 0.0 in 2.0 in 9.0 m Standard cable, no protector CSA, ATEX, IECEx
330101-00-20-90-12-05 0.0 in 2.0 in 9.0 m FluidLoc cable, no protector CSA, ATEX, IECEx
330101-00-49-90-12-05 0.0 in 4.9 in 9.0 m FluidLoc cable, no protector CSA, ATEX, IECEx
330101-00-70-10-02-05 0.0 in 7.0 in 1.0 m Standard cable, no protector CSA, ATEX, IECEx
330101-00-18-10-02-CN 0.0 in 1.8 in 1.0 m Standard cable, no protector Verify CN documentation
330101-00-70-10-02-CN 0.0 in 7.0 in 1.0 m Standard cable, no protector Verify CN documentation
330101-04-28-10-02-00 0.4 in 2.8 in 1.0 m Standard cable, no protector Not required
330101-16-40-05-01-05 1.6 in 4.0 in 0.5 m Standard cable, protector fitted CSA, ATEX, IECEx
330101-39-47-10-02-05 3.9 in 4.7 in 1.0 m Standard cable, no protector CSA, ATEX, IECEx
330101-02-70-10-11-05 0.2 in 7.0 in 1.0 m FluidLoc cable, protector fitted CSA, ATEX, IECEx

Two comparisons show why the complete suffix matters.

First, 330101-00-20-90-02-05 and 330101-00-20-90-12-05 share the same mechanical lengths and approval code, but the second uses FluidLoc cable. Second, 330101-00-20-90-12-05 and 330101-00-49-90-12-05 share the same 9.0 m FluidLoc lead and approvals, but their case lengths are 2.0 in and 4.9 in. Neither difference is visible if an RFQ contains only 330101.

Which Code Combinations Need Extra Verification?

Extra verification is required when the order cannot be approved from the public code table and installed records alone. The following conditions deserve an engineering hold point:

  1. The label ends in an unlisted approval suffix. Treat 330101-00-18-10-02-CN and 330101-00-70-10-02-CN as incomplete until the applicable approval record is identified.
  2. The mounting geometry is close but not identical. A small change in AA or BB can alter penetration, bracket position, or clearance.
  3. A 3.0 m or 5.0 m probe is involved. Apply the OEM system-length restrictions instead of treating it as a lead-length preference.
  4. FluidLoc or connector protection is required. Confirm the environmental reason and the connection arrangement at both ends.
  5. The sensing target is not the documented material. The OEM states that Proximitor Sensors are supplied by default calibrated to AISI 4140 steel and that other target calibrations are available. The probe number alone does not establish the installed target calibration.
  6. The label, drawing, and spare record disagree. Stop and reconcile the physical unit, controlled drawing, bill of material, and current OEM document before approving a substitute.

An approval suffix also does not make the entire installation compliant by itself. The relevant probe, cable, Proximitor, barriers, wiring method, enclosure, area classification, and current approval conditions must agree.

What Should Be Measured When the Label Is Unreadable?

An unreadable label can be reconstructed only to the level supported by physical evidence. Measurements help narrow the requirement, but they do not create a new OEM part number or prove approval status.

Evidence to Capture Why It Matters Recommended Record
Probe tip and body photos Confirms family and visible construction Square-on photos with scale
Thread type Separates 3/8-24 UNF from M10 x 1 Thread gauge or controlled drawing
Armor presence Separates 330101 from 330102 Full lead photo
Unthreaded length Reconstructs AA Caliper or ruled measurement
Overall case length Reconstructs BB Measure fixed metal case geometry
Probe lead and label evidence Supports CC Label, cable marker, or controlled spare record
Connector protector Distinguishes 01/11 from 02/12 Both connector ends photographed
Standard or FluidLoc cable Distinguishes cable construction Markings and installed-environment record
Approval markings Prevents unsupported suffix claims Legible close-up plus area-classification record
Proximitor and extension cable numbers Confirms complete system context Full labels and mounting-option record

Do not estimate electrical system length from the visible cable route alone. Installed cable may be coiled, concealed, cut from view, or routed through a housing. Prefer the complete part number, controlled drawing, or traceable maintenance record.

How Do You Submit an Error-Resistant 330101 RFQ?

Submit the complete suffix first, then attach the evidence that proves the mounting and system context. For 330101-00-20-90-02-05, the RFQ should retain every field and both leading zeros.

Include:

  • complete existing and requested part numbers;
  • quantity and preferred condition;
  • photos of the entire label and probe construction;
  • thread, unthreaded length, and case-length measurements;
  • installed extension cable and Proximitor Sensor part numbers;
  • target material and measurement function;
  • connector-protector, FluidLoc, and armor requirements;
  • hazardous-area classification and required approval documentation;
  • destination country and required delivery date.

Use our 330101-00-20-90-02-05 inquiry page for the exact primary configuration, browse the 3300 System catalog, or send the configuration to our team. We will confirm the offered unit, condition, current availability, included hardware, available documentation, warranty, and dispatch basis in the quotation. Compatibility remains conditional on the complete installed system record.

The Completed 330101 Identification Record

A purchase-ready 330101 record contains the base family, AA and BB mounting dimensions, CC probe length, DD cable and connector construction, and a verified EE approval basis. It also names the extension cable, Proximitor Sensor, target material, and application record used to approve the replacement.

The base number gets the search started. The complete suffix and system evidence determine whether the offered probe can move to engineering approval.

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