Product Details
The Bently Nevada 21000-16-10-00-102-03-02, also cataloged as the 21000 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for mechanical transducer protection and probe sleeve positioning within Bently Nevada Machinery Monitoring Systems.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Probe Option | 16 | 3300 XL 8 mm probe |
| Probe Cable Length Option | 10 | 1.0 m (39 in) probe cable length |
| Standoff Adapter Option | 00 | No standoff adapter |
| Probe Penetration Option | 102 | 10.2 in sleeve length |
| Fittings Option | 03 | One 3/4-14 NPT plug included |
| Agency Approval Option | 02 | Multiple approvals (CSA, ATEX, IECEx) |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 21000-16-10-00-102-03-02 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 8.8 cm x 3.5 cm x 7.0 cm |
| Operating Temp | Standard industrial temperature enclosure rating |
| Power Consumption | Passive mechanical housing assembly |
| Housing Material | Aluminum body with 304 stainless steel sleeve |
| Ingress Protection | IP rated environmental seal |
| Mounting Thread | 3/4-14 NPT |
| Probe Compatibility | 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe |
Transducer Mounting and Gap Voltage Validation
The 21000-16-10-00-102-03-02 housing assembly routes reverse-mount proximity probe cables through field machine casings while protecting internal connector junctions from external contamination. Maintaining rigid rigid sleeve alignment allows field technicians to achieve precise gap voltage validation (-10 VDC targets) during static setup. Controlled probe tip positioning within the 304 stainless steel sleeve preserves linear eddy-current probe scaling and reduces cross-talk suppression issues across high-density rotor dynamics monitoring channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is environmental isolation maintained at the thread interfaces of the housing?
A: The assembly utilizes 3/4-14 NPT threaded fittings along with an IP-rated body enclosure to prevent dust and moisture ingress into the internal probe cavity.
Q: Is a standoff adapter required when installing this housing assembly?
A: No, option 00 indicates that no standoff adapter is used, allowing direct mounting via the integral 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread option.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the 304 stainless steel sleeve and aluminum body for physical burrs or damaged NPT threads prior to mounting.
- Apply industrial Teflon tape or thread sealant to the 3/4-14 NPT mounting threads, engaging a minimum of 5 full threads into the casing wall.
- Feed the 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe cable through the sleeve interior, securing the probe firmly into the internal sleeve tip socket.
- Verify physical clearance and measure the probe output voltage to confirm the target -10 VDC gap setting before torquing external fittings.
- Seal all unused conduit entry ports using the provided 3/4-14 NPT solid plug and tighten the housing end-cap to complete the IP-rated seal.
Additional Information
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