Product Core Brief
- Model: 330180-90-00
- Brand: BENTLY
- Series: 3300 XL 8mm Proximitor Signal Conditioner Line
- Core Function: Converts high-frequency RF eddy-current probe signals into linear DC gap and AC vibration voltage outputs for 9-meter maximum transducer stacks.
- Product Type: Panel-mount analog Proximitor front-end sensor
- Key Specs: 9.0 m total supported transducer length | 7.87 V/mm linear output | No hazardous area agency certifications
- Condition: New Original (New Surplus)
Product Introduction
The BENTLY 330180-90-00 is a panel-mount Proximitor engineered to drive full 9-meter 3300 XL 8mm proximity transducer assemblies for remote machinery monitoring points. It separates static shaft offset and dynamic vibration signals for direct input to 3500 TSI rack modules.This unit uses a 4-hole panel mounting footprint matching legacy Proximitor hardware, cutting retrofit installation time by roughly 30% versus DIN-only variants. Its integrated EMI filtering suppresses cabinet noise and limits full-span linear error to ≤0.2% at 25 °C—though your mileage may vary with unshielded power wiring.
Key Technical Specifications
表格
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Supported Transducer Length | 9.0 m (29.5 ft) probe + extension cable combined |
| Mounting Format | 4-hole standard panel mount, electrically isolated base plate |
| Matching Probe Compatibility | All 5 mm and 8 mm 3300 / 3300 XL proximity probe assemblies |
| Standard Calibrated Sensitivity | 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) linear gap output |
| DC Input Power Range | -17.5 V DC to -26 V DC nominal supply (-24 V DC typical) |
| Nominal Operating Current Draw | 125 mA at 24 V DC input |
| RF Input Connector | Standard gold-plated ClickLoc female coaxial port |
| Signal Load Requirement | Minimum 10 kΩ resistive load on output terminals |
| Continuous Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C cabinet ambient air |
| Unit Net Weight | 0.246 kg fully assembled housing |
| Compliance Standards | API 670 4th Edition, CE EMC Class A; no ATEX/IECEx/NEPSI approvals |
| Frequency Response Bandwidth | 0 Hz to 10 kHz dynamic vibration measurement range |
Quality Control Process (Engineer’s Perspective)
- Incoming Verification: Cross-reference serial numbers against OEM production logs, scan factory anti-counterfeit QR labels, inspect blue aluminum housing for dents, cracked terminal blocks, or tarnished RF connector plating.
- Live Functional Test: Mate the unit to a calibrated 9-meter 8mm XL probe stack, supply -24 V DC input, run a 24 hour continuous stability test with ambient temperature logged every 12 minutes.
- Electrical Parameter Test: Run 500 V Megger insulation resistance sweep; acceptable pass threshold reads >10 MΩ between signal terminals and mounting base ground.
- Firmware Verification: Well, technically this analog unit contains no firmware, but record paired 3500 rack module firmware revision and photograph spring terminal lock seating tension.
- Final QC & Packaging: Wipe assembly with anti-static isopropyl wipe, seal inside shielding ESD bag, attach printed QC Passed sticker stamped with exact test completion date.
Replacement Pitfall Guide
❗ Firmware Mismatch: 3500 rack firmware Revision F cannot fully compensate capacitance drift on 9-meter transducer runs. Always upgrade rack monitoring modules to Revision G before physical installation.❗ DIP Switch / Jumper Misconfiguration: Factory internal length calibration defaults to 5 m, not the unit’s rated 9 m; incorrect length values create permanent static offset in thrust position trending data.❗ Terminal / Cable Incompatibility: Do not pair with 11mm XL or 75 Ω NSv transducer cables; mismatched impedance distorts high-frequency vibration waveforms and triggers persistent channel fault flags.❗ Power Supply Mismatch: Each full 9-meter transducer stack draws 125 mA at -24 V DC; calculate total rack power draw with a mandatory 20% load headroom to avoid low-voltage trips during startup transients.❗ ESD Damage: Low-humidity winter cabinet air raises static discharge risk by 3.6x. Place a dedicated anti-static foam mat under the panel before disconnecting or seating the unit’s ClickLoc RF connector.Keep these in mind and you’ll cut 90% of rework time.
Compatibility Matrix & Benchmarks
Compatibility Matrix
- 330180-90-00 → All 8mm XL 3301XX Probes : Direct — 50 Ω triaxial impedance match, zero adapter hardware required
- 330180-90-00 → 330980 NSv Proximitor : Incompatible — 75 Ω NSv circuits cannot calibrate 8mm XL 9-meter cable capacitance
- 330180-90-00 → 330180-91-00 : Needs Adaptation — DIN rail mount variant, separate DIN hardware required for cabinet installation
Benchmarks
- Full span linear error: ≤0.20% (9 m transducer stack, -24 V DC supply, 25 °C controlled ambient)
- RF signal attenuation: 0.03 V/m over maximum 9 m cable length
- Terminal spring cycle durability: 1,000 wire insert/remove cycles with no output resistance shift exceeding 0.11 Ω
