Product Details
The Bently Nevada 21000-16-10-00-090-03-02, also cataloged as the 21000 Housing Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for mechanical transducer enclosure and environmental sealing within 3300 and 3500 Machinery Protection Systems.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Probe Option | 16 | 3/8-24 UNF reverse mount proximity probe |
| Probe Cable Length Option | 10 | 1.0 m (39 in) probe cable length |
| Standoff Adapter Option | 00 | No standoff adapter |
| Probe Penetration Option | 090 | 9.0 in sleeve length |
| Fittings Option | 03 | One 3/4-14 NPT plug and one 3/4-14 NPT thread |
| Agency Approval Option | 02 | Multiple approvals (CSA, ATEX, IECEx) |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 21000-16-10-00-090-03-02 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 12.5 cm x 2.1 cm x 10.5 cm |
| Operating Temp | -40 deg C to +120 deg C (-40 deg F to +248 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Passive mechanical housing assembly |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP66 |
| Body Material | Aluminum housing body with 304 stainless steel sleeve |
| Probe Interface | 3/8-24 UNF reverse mount proximity probe |
| Mounting Thread | 3/4-14 NPT |
Transducer Mounting and Gap Voltage Validation
The 21000-16-10-00-090-03-02 housing assembly positions reverse-mount eddy-current probes through casing walls while isolating probe electronics from process fluids and debris. Accurate probe positioning through the 304 stainless steel sleeve allows fine mechanical adjustment to satisfy gap voltage validation targets (-10 VDC baseline) at room temperature. Proper rigid attachment prevents housing resonance under high dynamic machine movement, preserving linear eddy-current probe scaling and preventing phase distortion during rotor dynamics measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is environmental sealing maintained around the internal probe cable entry?
A: The aluminum housing body and terminal seals meet IP66 ingress protection standards, sealing out dust and high-pressure water jets when installed with NPT thread sealant.
Q: Can the internal sleeve length be adjusted in the field?
A: No, the penetration option code specifies a factory-machined sleeve length; field mechanical alterations risk degrading housing structural integrity and environmental sealing ratings.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the housing threads and O-ring seals for physical damage or contamination before mounting to the machine casing.
- Apply industrial-grade thread sealant to the 3/4-14 NPT mounting threads, ensuring at least 5 full threads of engagement into the tapping boss.
- Thread the reverse-mount proximity probe into the internal sleeve until the probe tip reaches the calculated mechanical offset from the target shaft.
- Connect the probe leads to the extension cable and verify that the output reads nominal -10 VDC gap voltage prior to final sealing.
- Tighten the housing cover to compress the environmental seal and install the 3/4-14 NPT plug on unused conduit ports.
Additional Information
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