Product Introduction
When machinery vibration monitoring is compromised by connector strain or thermal stress, the Bently Nevada 330173-00-06-10-12-00 3300 5mm Probe provides a dependable measurement front end. This Industrial Automation Module is an M8 x 1 thread, non-armored eddy-current probe engineered for shaft vibration and position sensing in rotating equipment. The 330173-00-06-10-12-00 is manufactured in the U.S.A. and includes a 1.0 meter total length, a 60 mm overall case length, and a miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector with FluidLoc cable.
Technical Specifications Breakdown
The specifications below apply to a proximity transducer system operated between +18°C and +27°C with a -24 Vdc supply, a 10 kW load, an AISI 4140 steel target, and the probe gapped at 1.27 mm (50 mils).
| Parameter |
Value |
| Power Requirement |
-17.5 Vdc to -26 Vdc at 12 mA maximum |
| Supply Sensitivity |
Less than 2 mV output change per volt input change |
| Output Resistance |
50 W |
| Probe DC Resistance (1.0 m) |
7.59 ±0.50 Ω |
| Probe Tip Material |
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) |
| Probe Case Material |
AISI 303 or 304 stainless steel |
| Probe Cable |
75 Ω triaxial FEP insulated; 0.5, 1, 2, 5, or 9 meters |
| Tensile Strength |
222 N (50 lbf) probe case to lead; 222 N lead to extension cable connectors |
| Connector Material |
Gold-plated brass or gold-plated beryllium copper |
| Probe Case Torque |
5.1 N·m recommended; 7.3 N·m maximum |
| Connector-to-Connector Torque |
0.565 N·m maximum |
| Minimum Cable Bend Radius |
25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| Probe Temperature Range |
-35°C to +177°C (-31°F to +351°F) |
| Weight |
0.323 kg |
Installation & Setup Guidance
Mount the Bently Nevada 330173-00-06-10-12-00 probe into an M8 x 1 threaded hole, but do not exceed 12 mm of thread engagement. Use 5.1 N·m of torque as the recommended value; never exceed 7.3 N·m. For the connector, limit tightening torque to 0.565 N·m maximum. Maintain a minimum cable bend radius of 25.4 mm to protect the FluidLoc cable. The unthreaded length is 0 mm and the overall case length is 60 mm, so verify available clearance before installation.
Maintenance & Reliability
Routine maintenance of the 330173-00-06-10-12-00 centers on temperature and mechanical protection. The probe survives environments from -35°C to +177°C, but exposing it below -34°C may cause premature failure of the pressure seal. Check cable routing regularly to avoid sharp bends below the 25.4 mm radius. The probe's PPS tip and 304 stainless case resist process contamination, but keep the sensing face clean and free of debris. The connector's gold-plated surfaces maintain signal integrity; inspect them periodically for wear.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
In vibration monitoring, common problems include reduced linear range caused by operating the supply at a more positive voltage than -23.5 Vdc. Verify that the power source delivers -17.5 Vdc to -26 Vdc and does not exceed 12 mA consumption. If readings drift, check the probe DC resistance between the center conductor and outer conductor; it should be 7.59 ±0.50 Ω for the 1.0 m length. Connector torque above 0.565 N·m can damage the miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector, and bending the cable beyond the rated radius can degrade the FEP insulation. Address these issues by inspecting mounting torque and cable strain relief.
Selection Guide & Purchasing Advice
The part number 330173-00-06-10-12-00 encodes specific build options: 00 unthreaded length (0 mm), 06 overall case length (60 mm), 10 total length (1.0 meter or 3.3 feet), 12 miniature coaxial ClickLoc connector with FluidLoc cable, and 00 meaning no agency approval required. Confirm that your system requires a 5 mm probe with M8 x 1 thread and a 1.0 m FEP cable. PLC Source PRO stocks this exact Bently Nevada 330173-00-06-10-12-00 module for rapid deployment in critical rotating machinery.