3300 XL Ceramic Capped Probe

Description
The 3300 XL Ceramic Capped Probe is a state-of-the-art solution for monitoring
machinery in aggressive chemical or high-pressure environments. The alumina
cap and 304 stainless steel probe case provide robust protection and increased
life for applications in anhydrous ammonia or other extreme pH environments.
The ceramic capped probe is compatible with the 3300 XL Proximitor® Sensor
and extension cable.

Our Bently Nevada ceramic-capped probes are rated to 34 Bar (500 psi)
pressure. Modifications are available for applications involving higher pressures.

Probes 146054,146055, & 164517 were developed for applications where only
the front of the probe case assembly is exposed to corrosive gases and liquids.
The ceramic probe assemblies without the rear fitting and stainless steel tubing
(146054, 146055, and 164517) prevent corrosive gases and liquids from entering
the front end of the probe case. The front-end ceramic to metal interface is
helium leak tested to ensure a hermetic seal. The rear of the probes are NOT
sealed and must NOT be exposed to destructive environments (e.g. water, NH3,
NH4OH, Hydrogen Sulfide, etc.)

The ceramic probe assembly with the rear fitting and stainless steel tubing
(146056) prevents corrosive gases and liquids from entering the front and rear of
the probe case. The front-end ceramic to metal interface is helium leak tested to
ensure a hermetic seal. The fitting at the rear end of the probe leaves the factory
unsealed. The tubing and the fittings can be disconnected from the probe case
and slid out of the way while the probe is being electrically gapped and installed.
Once the probe is secured and gapped correctly, the fittings should be tightened.
This completely seals the rear of the probe.

Specifications and Ordering Information

Part Number 172932-01
Rev. A (05/07)

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 Incremental
Specifications Scale Factor
(ISF)
Unless otherwise noted, the following specifications
are for a 3300 5mm system including Standard 5
ProximitorSensor, extension cable and probe metre system:
between +18 °C and +27 °C (+64 °F to +80 °F), with a
7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) ±5%
-24 Vdc power supply, a 10 kΩ load, and an AISI
including interchangeability error
4140 steel target. Performance characteristics apply
when measured in increments of
to systems that consist solely of 3300 XL
components. The system accuracy and 0.25 mm (10 mils) over the 60 mil
interchangeability specifications do not apply when linear range from 0 to +45 °C
using a transducer system calibrated to any target (+32 °F to +113 °F).
other than our AISI 4140 steel target. Standard 9
metre system:
Electrical
Probe nominal dc resistance table: 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) ±6.5%
including interchangeability error
Probe Resistance from the Center Conductor to
when measured in increments of
Length the Outer Conductor (ohms)
0.25 mm (10 mils) over the 60 mil
0.5 7.45 ± 0.50 linear range from 0 to +45 °C
1.0
(+32 °F to +113 °F).
7.59 ± 0.50
2.0 7.88 ± 0.50 Hazardous Area Approvals
CSA/NRTL/C
5.0 8.73 ± 0.70
Ex ia IIC
9.0 9.87 ± 0.90
Class I, Div. 1
Groups A, B, C & D
Linear Range:
T5 @ Ta = -51°C to +40°C
1.52 mm (60 mils). Linear range
begins at approximately 0.25 mm Per drawings 141092, 140979,
(10 mils) from target and is from CA22000
0.25 to 1.78 mm (10 to 70 mils)
(approximately –4 to –16 Vdc).
Ex nA IIC
Recommended
Gap Setting: Class I, Div. 2
1.0 mm (40 mils) Groups A, B, C & D
The linear range of the ceramic-capped probes are T5 @ Ta = -51°C to +40°C
shifted compared with standard 3300XL probes. The
Per drawings 141092, 140979,
probes are very robust but cannot withstand direct
CA22000
mechanical loads on the probe tip. Gap the probe
electrically and avoid contact with the target
surface.
Configuring the monitor when using ceramic-
capped probes requires extra care. Due to the shift
in the curve from that of a standard 3300 XL probe,
the probe tip may contact the shaft before the lower
OK limit is reached. A monitor modification may be
required to accommodate this condition.

Specifications and Ordering Information

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ATEX IEC
II I G Ex ia IIC T4
EEx ia IIC The unit has the following
electrical parameters:
T1…T5 @ Ta as follows
Ui= -28V Ci = 1.5nF
Temperature Class Ambient Temperature
Ii = 140mA Li =200µH
T1 -51°C to +232°C
Pi = 0.84W
T2 -51°C to +177°C
Certification
T3 -51°C to +120°C Number
T4 -51°C to +80°C IECEx BAS 04.0056
T5 -51°C to +40°C

Ex nA II
When installed per drawing The unit has the following
#142491. electrical parameters:
Certification Ui = -28V
Number
Certification
BAS99ATEX1099/X Number
IECEx BAS 04.0058X
II 3 G
EEx nA II Mechanical
T1…T5 @ Ta as follows Probe Tip
Material:
Temperature Class Ambient Temperature
Alumina ceramic (AlO3)
T1 -51°C to +232°C
Probe Case
T2 -51°C to +177°C
Material:
T3 -51°C to +120°C
AISI 304 stainless steel.
T4 -51°C to +80°C Probe Cable
T5 -51°C to +40°C Specifications:
Standard cable:

When installed per drawing 75 Ω coaxial, fluoroethylene

#142491. propylene (FEP) insulated probe
cable in the following total probe
Certification lengths: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, or 9 metres.
Number
Connectors
BAS99ATEX3098/X
The 3300 XL probe has corrosion-resistant, gold-
plated ClickLoc™ connectors. These connectors
require only finger-tight torque (connectors will
"click"), and the specially engineered locking
mechanism prevents the connectors from loosening.
The connectors require no special tools for
installation or removal.

Specifications and Ordering Information

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3300 XL Probes can also be ordered with connector
protectors already installed or supplied separately
for installation in the field (such as when the cable Ordering Information
must be run through restrictive conduit). Connector
protectors are recommended for all installations and
3300 XL Ceramic Capped Proximity Probes:
provide increased environmental protection. 146054 3300 XL Ceramic Capped Probe, 3/8-24 UNF
thread, without armor
Connector
material: 146054 with Modification 164523 3300 XL Ceramic
Capped Probe, 3/8-24 UNF thread, with armor
Gold-plated brass or gold-plated
beryllium copper. Part Number-AXX-BXX-CXX-DXX

Connector Type Tightening Instructions A: Overall Case Length Option

Order in increments of 0.1 in
Two 3300 XL gold "click" Finger tight Threaded length configurations:
type connectors
Maximum case length: 4.0 in
One non-XL stainless steel Finger tight plus 1/8 turn Minimum case length: 0.8 in
connector and one using pliers Example: 2 4 = 2.4 in
3300 XL connector B: Total Length Option
05 0.5 metre (1.6 feet)
10 1.0 metre (3.3 feet)
20 2.0 metres (6.6 feet)
Maximum
50 5.0 metres (16.4 feet)1
torque:
90 9.0 metres (29.5 feet)
0.565 N•m (5 in•lbf)
C: Connector and Cable-Type Option
Cable Minimum
01 Miniature coaxial ClickLoc
Bend Radius: connector with connector
25.4 mm (1.0 in) protector, standard cable
02 Miniature coaxial
Environmental Limits ClickLocconnector, standard
Probe Temperature Range cable
D: Agency Approval Option
Operating and 00 Not required
Storage 05 Multiple Approvals
Temperature:
-51 °C to +177 °C (-60 °F to +351 3300 XL Ceramic Capped Proximity Probes, Metric:
°F) 164517 3300 XL Ceramic Capped Probe, M10 x 1 thread,
Probe Pressure: without armor3

Rated to seal 34 Bar (500 psi) 164517 with Modification 172330 3300 XL Ceramic
Capped Probe, M10 x 1 thread, with armor3
Nitrogen. Modifications are
available for applications Part Number-AXX-BXX-CXX-DXX
involving higher pressures.
Contact our custom design
A: Overall Case Length Option
department if you require a test
Order in increments of 1 mm.
of the pressure seal for your
Metric thread configurations:
application.
Maximum length: 100 mm
Note: It is the responsibility of the Minimum length: 20 mm
customer or user to ensure that all liquids Example: 0 6 0 = 60 mm
and gases are contained and safely
controlled should leakage occur from a
B: Total Length Option
proximity probe. Bently NevadaLLC will 05 0.5 metre (1.6 feet)
not be held responsible for any damages 10 1.0 metre (3.3 feet)
resulting from leaking proximity probes. 20 2.0 metres (6.6 feet)
50 5.0 metres (16.4 feet) 1
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 90 9.0 metres (29.5 feet) E: Agency Approval Option
C: Connector and Cable-Type Option 00 Not required
01 Miniature coaxial 05 Multiple Approvals
ClickLocconnector with
connector protector, standard Accessories
cable 40113-02
02 Miniature coaxial
Connector Protector Kit.
ClickLocconnector, standard
Connector Protector Kit for
cable
probes and extension cables,
D: Agency Approval Option
00 Not required including installation tools. The
05 Multiple Approvals 03800001 connector protector
must be ordered separately.
3300 XL Ceramic Capped Reverse Mount Probes 136536-01
146055, 3/8-24 UNF threads
Connector Protector Adapter.
Option Descriptions Allows connector protector
A: Total Length Option installation tools manufactured
05 0.5 metre (1.6 feet) prior to 1998 to be used with 75 Ω
10 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) ClickLoc connectors.
20 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) 03839410
50 5.0 metres (16.4 feet) 1
90 9.0 metres (29.5 feet) 75 ohm Triaxial Male Connector
B: Connector Option Protector. Male connector
02 Miniature ClickLoccoaxial protectors are installed onto the
connector, standard cable extension cable and attach to the
C: Agency Approval Option female connector protector on
00 Not required the probe, providing
05 Multiple Approvals environmental protection of
connectors.
3300 XL Ceramic Capped Proximity Probes, 03800001
Special Cable Protection: 75 ohm Coaxial Female
146056 3300 XL Ceramic Capped Probe, 3/8-24 thread Connector Protector. Female
with Stainless Steel tubing connector protectors are installed
Part Number-AXX-BXX-CXX-DXX-EXX onto the probe lead and attach to
the male connector protector on
A: Overall Case Length Option the extension cable, providing
Order in increments of 0.1 in environmental protection of
Threaded length configurations: connectors. Also placed on the
Maximum case length: 4.0 in
extension cable to slide over the
Minimum case length: 0.8 in
connection to the Proximitor
Example: 2 5 = 2.5 in
Sensor and protect it from the
B: Total Length Option
environment.
05 0.5 metre (1.6 feet)
10 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) 04301007
20 2.0 metres (6.6 feet)
50 5.0 metres (16.4 feet)1 3/8-24 Probe Lock Nut with
90 9.0 metres (29.5 feet) safety wire holes. Single probe
C: NPT Exit Fitting lock nut with two holes drilled
01 ¼” NPT through the nut in order to secure
02 ½” NPT the lock nut in place with safety
D: Connector Option wire.
02 Miniature ClickLoc coaxial
connector, standard cable
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Graphs and Dimensional Drawings

Figure 1 - Probe 146054, 3/8-24 thread forward mount. Note 4 inch maximum case length.

1. Ceramic capped tip

2. Pressure sealing washer
3. Flat washer
4. Probe threads, 3/8-24 UNF 2A
5. 5/16” wrench flats

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Figure 2 - Probe 146055, 3/8-24 thread reverse mount, suitable for use in 31000 or 21000 housings.

1. 7/16” Wrench flats

2. 3/8-24 UNF 2A Mounting threads

Specifications and Ordering Information

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 Figure 3 - Probe 146056, 3/8-24 thread, forward mount with stainless steel tubing protecting probe cable.

1. Ceramic capped tip

2. 3/8-24 UNF 2A mounting threads
3. Stainless steel tubing 6.3 (0.25”) outside diameter

Notes:
1. All dimensions on figures are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.
2. Probes ordered with 5 or 9 metre integral cables have a length tolerance of +20%, -0%.
3. Reverse mount probes are not available with armor or connector protector options.
4. Five metre probes are designed for use with the five metre Proximitor Sensor only.
5. Proximitor Sensors are supplied (by default) from the factory calibrated to AISI 4140 steel. Calibration to other
target materials is available upon request

Copyright 2005. Bently Nevada LLC.

1631 Bently Parkway South, Minden, Nevada USA 89423
Phone: 775.782.3611 Fax: 775.215.2873
www.ge-energy.com/bently
All rights reserved.

Bently Nevada, CableLoc, ClickLoc, FluidLoc, Keyphasor, NSv, Proximitor, and TipLoc are trademarks of General Electric
Company.

Specifications and Ordering Information

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Rev. A (05/07)

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