Product Details
The Bently Nevada 30000-00-08-18-02, also cataloged as the 30000 Proximity Sensor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for precise dynamic vibration measurement and non-contact shaft displacement tracking within Bently Nevada machinery monitoring systems.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Unthreaded Length | 00 | 0.0 in unthreaded length |
| Overall Case Length | 08 | 0.8 in overall case length |
| Total Length | 18 | 1.8 m total cable length |
| Agency Approval | 02 | Multiple agency approvals |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 30000-00-08-18-02 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.02 lbs (9.07 g) |
| Dimensions | 8 mm (0.315 in) tip diameter, 0.8 in case length |
| Operating Temp | -30 deg C to +177 deg C (-22 deg F to +350 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Powered via 24 VDC Proximitor loop supply |
| Pressure Rating | 4000 psi (275 bar) |
| Humidity Limits | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Linear Sensing Range | 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.39 in) |
| Sensitivity | 7.87 mV/um |
| Frequency Response | 0 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Connector Type | 2-pin MIL-C-5015 |
Eddy-Current Probe Scaling and Rotor Dynamics Analysis
The 30000-00-08-18-02 probe utilizes high-precision eddy-current probe scaling to convert non-contact shaft displacement into a proportional voltage signal at 7.87 mV/um sensitivity. During mechanical installation, adjusting the probe gap against a -10 VDC gap voltage validation setpoint seats the transducer in the exact center of its 0 to 10 mm linear range. This continuous high-frequency response (0 Hz to 10 kHz) enables precise capture of rotor dynamics profiles and dynamic orbit behavior while ensuring effective cross-talk suppression between orthogonal X-Y probe channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the physical gap distance calibrated using output voltage?
A: Verification relies on reading the DC gap bias voltage from the driver output terminals until achieving the nominal -10 VDC baseline, corresponding to the center of the probe's linear operating curve.
Q: What environmental pressure limits can the 30000 probe tip withstand?
A: The probe tip and sealing assembly are rated to withstand process environment static pressures up to 4000 psi (275 bar).
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the 8 mm probe tip and threaded casing to ensure threads are clean and free of metal burrs or gouges.
- Thread the probe body into the mounting bracket or casing penetration until the tip approaches the target shaft face.
- Monitor the Proximitor Sensor DC output voltage and adjust mechanical depth until reaching the -10 VDC target bias.
- Tighten the probe locknut against the bracket to prevent thread movement caused by operating machine vibration.
- Connect the 2-pin MIL-C-5015 connector to the extension cable and install a flexible protective boot over the junction.
Additional Information
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