FAQ

1. What is the Bently Nevada 330101‑00‑96‑20‑02‑CN used for?

It’s a proximity probe (eddy‑current sensor) used to measure shaft displacement, vibration, and position without contact, feeding signals into condition monitoring and protection systems to help detect imbalance, misalignment, bearing wear, or other machinery faults.

2. How does it differ from standard 3300 XL probes?

The “96” overall case configuration generally indicates a longer high‑temperature or special mounting version compared to standard compact

probes — often chosen when equipment geometry or temperature demands require extended reach or spacing. In

high‑temperature variants, both the probe and associated cabling are selected to tolerate higher

 operating temperatures than baseline models.

3.Can it withstand high heat?

Yes. Machines and environments with high ambient temperatures (e.g., bearings in steam turbines or near hot

 process equipment) stress standard probes. The 3300 XL High Temperature Proximity System

 specifications show components and cables that tolerate elevated temperatures well above

standard service criteria — sometimes up to several hundred

°C depending on configuration.