Description
Product Core Brief
- Model: 330180-51-05
- Brand: BENTLY NEVADA
- Series: 3300 XL 8 mm
- Core Function: Conditions eddy current signals into buffered voltage and current outputs.
- Product Type: Proximity Transducer Module
- Key Specs: 5.0 m System Length | DIN Rail Mount | Multi-Agency Approved
- Condition: New Original (New Surplus)

BENTLY 330180-51-05
Product Introduction
The BENTLY 330180-51-05 is a 5.0 m system length proximitors for 8 mm eddy current sensors. It converts raw probe signals into standardized outputs for monitoring systems.
This unit features improved RFI/EMI immunity, allowing installation in fiberglass enclosures without signal degradation. It supports both panel and DIN rail mounting, though the “-51” suffix specifically denotes DIN rail mount hardware.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System Length | 5.0 m (16.4 ft) |
| Sensitivity | 7.87 mV/µm (200 mV/mil) |
| Linear Range | 2.0 mm (80 mils) |
| Frequency Response | 0 to 10 kHz |
| Supply Voltage | -17.5 to -26 Vdc |
| Max Current | 12 mA |
| Output | Buffered DC + Raw AC |
| Mounting | DIN Rail Mount |
| Operating Temp | -35°C to +85°C |
| Compliance | API 670, CE, CSA |
Quality Control Process (Engineer’s Perspective)
- Incoming Verification: We check source traceability and verify serial numbers against anti-counterfeit databases. Visual inspection confirms no physical damage or connector corrosion.
- Live Functional Test: Power-on self-checks validate basic operation. We run continuous load tests exceeding 24 hours with temperature logging to ensure stability.
- Electrical Parameter Test: Insulation resistance is verified using a 500 V Megger, requiring >10 MΩ. Ground continuity is also strictly checked.
- Firmware Verification: We read and record internal firmware versions. DIP switch and jumper settings are photographed for future reference.
- Final QC & Packaging: The unit is sealed in an anti-static bag. A QC Passed label with the inspection date is applied before shipping.
Replacement Pitfall Guide
❗ System Length Mismatch: The electrical length of the probe plus extension cable must equal the proximitors length. A 5.0 m proximitors requires a total sensor system length of exactly 5.0 m.
❗ Mounting Hardware Confusion: The “-51” suffix means DIN rail mount. If you need panel mount, you must order the “-50” variant (e.g., 330180-50-05). They are not mechanically interchangeable.
❗ Cable Termination Issues: Always verify shield grounding at the third terminal block. Improper grounding here is the #1 cause of 60 Hz hum in vibration data.
❗ Power Supply Sag: Calculate total rack power with 20% headroom. Multiple proximitors on a single supply can cause voltage droop during transient events.
❗ ESD Damage: Use an anti-static mat during installation. Dry environments significantly increase electrostatic discharge risks to sensitive electronics.
Keep these in mind and you’ll cut 90% of rework time.

BENTLY 330180-51-05
Compatibility Matrix & Benchmarks
- 330180-51-05 → 330180-50-05 : Needs Adaptation — DIN rail vs. Panel mount
- 330180-51-05 → 330180-91-05 : Incompatible — 5.0 m vs. 9.0 m system length
- 330180-51-05 → 330180-51-00 : Direct — same specs, standard agency approvals
- Output Linearity: < 1% over 80 mil range
- Noise Floor: < 2.0 mV RMS at max gain


