Product Core Brief
- Model: 330180-50-00
- Brand: BENTLY
- Series: 3300 XL 8mm Proximitor Signal Conditioner Line
- Core Function: Converts RF eddy-current probe signals into linear DC gap and AC vibration outputs for 5-meter maximum transducer stacks.
- Product Type: Panel-mount analog Proximitor front-end sensor
- Key Specs: 5.0 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 330180-50-00 is a panel-mount signal conditioner calibrated exclusively for full 5-meter 3300 XL 8mm proximity transducer assemblies. It separates static shaft offset and dynamic vibration signals for direct input to 3500 TSI rack monitor modules.This unit uses a standardized 4-hole panel footprint matching legacy 330180 hardware, cutting retrofit mounting labor by roughly 28% versus DIN-only variants. Its internal EMI filtering limits full-span linear error to ≤0.18% at 25 °C—though your mileage may vary with unshielded AC power wiring routed adjacent to signal cables.
Key Technical Specifications
表格
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Supported Transducer Length | 5.0 m (16.4 ft) probe + extension cable combined |
| Mounting Format | 4-hole standard panel mount, isolated aluminum base plate |
| Compatible Probe Families | All 5 mm and 8 mm 3300 / 3300 XL proximity probe assemblies (50 Ω triaxial) |
| Factory Calibrated Sensitivity | 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) linear gap voltage output |
| DC Input Supply Range | -17.5 V DC to -26 V DC nominal; -24 V DC typical operating point |
| Nominal Steady-State Current Draw | 120 mA at -24 V DC supply input |
| RF Input Interface | Standard gold-plated ClickLoc female coaxial port |
| Minimum Required Output Load | 10 kΩ resistive load across signal terminals |
| Continuous Cabinet Operating Temp | -40 °C to +85 °C ambient air |
| Net Unit Weight | 0.24 kg fully assembled blue die-cast housing |
| Official Compliance Standards | API 670 4th Edition, CE EMC Class A; no ATEX/IECEx/NEPSI hazardous zone approvals |
| Dynamic Vibration Frequency Bandwidth | 0 Hz to 10 kHz for high-speed rotating machinery monitoring |
Quality Control Process (Engineer’s Perspective)
- Incoming Verification: Cross-reference serial numbers against OEM production logs, scan factory anti-counterfeit QR labels, inspect aluminum housing for dents, cracked spring terminal blocks, or tarnished RF connector plating.
- Live Functional Test: Mate the unit to a calibrated 5-meter 8mm XL probe stack, supply -24 V DC input, run a 24 hour continuous stability test with ambient temperature logged every 10 minutes.
- Electrical Parameter Test: Run 500 V Megger insulation resistance sweep; acceptable pass threshold reads >10 MΩ between signal terminals and mounting base ground plane.
- 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 consistency.
- 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 5-meter transducer runs. Always upgrade rack monitoring modules to Revision G before physical installation.❗ DIP Switch / Jumper Misconfiguration: Factory internal length calibration defaults to 1 m, not the unit’s rated 5 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 5-meter transducer stack draws 120 mA at -24 V DC; calculate total rack power draw with a mandatory 20% load headroom to avoid low-voltage trips during equipment startup transients.❗ ESD Damage: Low-humidity winter cabinet air raises static discharge risk by 3.5x. 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
- 330180-50-00 → All 8mm XL 3301XX Probes : Direct — 50 Ω triaxial impedance match, zero adapter hardware required
- 330180-50-00 → 330980 NSv Proximitor : Incompatible — 75 Ω NSv circuits cannot calibrate 8mm XL 5-meter cable capacitance
- 330180-50-00 → 330180-51-00 : Needs Adaptation — DIN rail mount variant, separate DIN clip hardware required for cabinet installation
Benchmarks
- Full span linear error: ≤0.18% (5 m transducer stack, -24 V DC supply, 25 °C controlled ambient)
- RF signal attenuation: 0.026 V/m over maximum 5 m cable length
- Terminal spring cycle durability: 1,000 wire insert/remove cycles with no output resistance shift exceeding 0.10 Ω
