{"product_id":"bently-nevada-330172-00-20-90-01-05-3300-5mm-proximity-probe","title":"Bently Nevada 330172-00-20-90-01-05 3300 5mm Proximity Probe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBently Nevada \u003cstrong\u003e330172-00-20-90-01-05\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e330172\u003c\/strong\u003e 3300 5 mm Proximity Probe, is engineered for non-contact measurement of shaft vibration and displacement in rotating machinery. It operates with eddy-current technology and is factory-matched to a 3300 Proximitor Sensor and extension cable for precise signal scaling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330172-00-20-90-01-05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bently Nevada (GE Energy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm Proximity Probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbe Tip Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defined by suffix code (20 = 2.0 m)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-angle connector (90)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8 x 1.0 (typical for 5 mm probes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -30 to 65 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Lead Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGap Voltage Validation:\u003c\/strong\u003e -10 VDC nominal target voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotor Dynamics and Cross-Talk Suppression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3300 5 mm probe is optimized for rotor dynamics monitoring in compact machinery where reduced probe tip size is required. Eddy-current scaling ensures accurate displacement conversion, while cross-talk suppression minimizes interference between adjacent probes. Gap voltage validation at -10 VDC provides consistent calibration across installations, supporting long-term stability in turbines, compressors, and high-speed rotating equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Can the 330172 probe be installed in tight clearance areas? A: Yes. The 5 mm probe tip is designed for small-target applications and restricted installation spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the nominal calibration voltage? A: The probe is calibrated to a -10 VDC gap voltage target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How does cable length affect probe performance? 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