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Bently Nevada TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 8mm Proximity Probe with 150mm Extended Case Length and API 670 Compliance
Bently Nevada TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 8mm Proximity Probe with 150mm Extended Case Length and API 670 Compliance
8mm Proximity Probe radial vibration measurement
3300 XL compatible probe axial thrust position sensing
steam turbine vibration monitoring gas turbine shaft protection
Place of Origin:
USA
Brand Name:
Bently Nevada
Model Number:
TM0180-08-00-15-10-02
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Model:
TM0180-08-00-15-10-02
Country Of Origin:
USA
Place Of Shipment:
Xiamen,China
Shipping:
TNT, DHL, FedEx, EMS, UPS
MOQ:
1 Piece
Packaging:
Original New Packaging
Highlight:
8mm Proximity Probe radial vibration measurement
,3300 XL compatible probe axial thrust position sensing
,steam turbine vibration monitoring gas turbine shaft protection
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Minimum Order Quantity
1
Price
66USD
Packaging Details
Brand new and original
Delivery Time
2-3 work days
Payment Terms
T/T
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in stock
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Product Description
Bently Nevada TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 8mm Proximity Probe
Product Overview
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Series | TM0180 (Standard 8mm Proximity Probe) |
| Probe Tip Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Case Thread | M10×1 |
| Armor Option | No Armor (-08) |
| Unthreaded Length | 0.0 mm (-00) |
| Case Length | 150 mm (-15) |
| Total Cable Length | 1.0 Meter (-10) |
| Connector Type | Miniature Coaxial Connector with Gold Plating (-02) |
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Key Features
- Seamless Bently Nevada Compatibility - This probe is typically used as a direct match for 3300 XL 8mm transducer systems and also fits into 3500 series monitoring racks without much adjustment. In many field applications, it’s taken as a practical replacement option for existing probes, especially in maintenance situations. You’ll often find it working together with modules like 3500/40M and 3500/42M when original sensors are aging or being swapped during shutdowns.
- Extended Case for Deep-Hole Mounting - The 150mm extended case with M10×1 threading is mainly for installations where reach becomes an issue. Sometimes the mounting point is buried deep inside a thick casing or sits inside a recessed bearing pedestal, and normal probes just don’t reach comfortably. This version gives extra insertion length, so installers can handle deeper positions without modifying the machine structure.
- Precision Radial & Axial Measurement - It works on non-contact displacement sensing and is used for monitoring radial vibration, axial thrust position, and shaft eccentricity. The measuring range is about 2.0 mm (80 mils). In real operation, it’s commonly applied on high-speed rotating equipment where signal stability and consistent tracking matter more than anything else.
- API 670 Standard Compliance - The design follows API 670 requirements, which is a common standard in power plants and oil & gas machinery protection systems. When calibrated with AISI 4140 steel targets, sensitivity is around 7.87 mV/μm (200 mV/mil). In practice, this helps keep the output response stable even when operating conditions fluctuate over time.
- Robust Industrial Build - The construction is made for industrial environments. It uses a gold-plated miniature coaxial connector and comes with a 1.0-meter reinforced cable. Nothing complicated, but it’s designed to handle heat, vibration, and exposure to oil or lubrication commonly found around turbines and compressors. It’s usually deployed in areas where equipment runs continuously and conditions are not very clean.
- Critical Asset Protection - In most applications, this probe is installed on key rotating machines like steam turbines, gas turbines, and centrifugal compressors. It feeds condition data into monitoring and predictive maintenance systems, and in some setups it also connects to ESD logic. When vibration or position values start to drift, it becomes one of the early detection points for potential machine issues.
Applications
- Steam and Gas Turbine Protection - This probe is usually installed on large turbines in power plants, both steam and gas units. In real operation it’s watching radial vibration and axial thrust position. The signal goes into Bently Nevada 3500/42M monitors most of the time. When rotor movement starts to look abnormal, it helps catch it early, before anything like rotor-to-stator contact happens. That’s really the main reason it’s there.
- Deep-Hole Mounting in Thick Machine Housings - The 150mm case length is more of a practical answer to installation limits. On centrifugal compressors or big industrial gearboxes, the sensing point can be quite deep inside the casing or even behind cooling structures. A normal probe sometimes just can’t physically reach. This version gives that extra reach so the shaft area can still be measured without modifying the machine layout.
- Shaft Eccentricity & Orbit Analysis - The 150mm case length is more of a practical answer to installation limits. On centrifugal compressors or big industrial gearboxes, the sensing point can be quite deep inside the casing or even behind cooling structures. A normal probe sometimes just can’t physically reach. This version gives that extra reach so the shaft area can still be measured without modifying the machine layout.
- API 670 Compliant Machinery Protection - It follows API 670 requirements and is commonly used in oil & gas or petrochemical protection systems. In a lot of setups, it becomes part of the emergency shutdown logic. If vibration or displacement goes beyond set limits, the signal is used to trigger protection actions. It’s not the only layer, but it’s an important input in that chain.
- Critical Asset Condition Monitoring - For predictive maintenance, this probe is often connected into systems like System 1 for longer-term trend tracking. It helps monitor things like bearing wear, looseness, and slow mechanical degradation. You’ll see it on equipment such as ID fans, cooling tower pumps, and large motors where continuous monitoring is more important than occasional inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the primary installation advantages of the TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 probe?
A: This one is mainly used when installation space is tricky. The 150mm extended case with M10×1 thread makes a difference in the field, especially when the sensing point is deep inside a housing or behind a thick bearing pedestal. Standard probes often just don’t reach, so this version gets picked when installers need that extra length without changing the machine setup.
Q2: Is the TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 fully compatible with Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring systems?
A: Yes, in most cases it drops straight into existing Bently Nevada systems. It works with 3300 XL Proximitor drivers and normal extension cables. People usually connect it into 3500/40M or 3500/42M modules. Basically it behaves like a direct replacement part in those setups, nothing complicated on integration side.
Q3: What parameters can be measured using the TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 in a rotating machinery setup?
A: It’s used for non-contact measurement, mainly radial vibration, axial thrust position, and shaft eccentricity. If you install two of them together, you can also get orbit patterns. This is quite common on turbines and large rotating equipment where engineers want to see how the rotor is actually moving, not just vibration numbers.
Q4: Does the TM0180-08-00-15-10-02 comply with international industrial standards?
A: Yes, it follows API 670, which is basically the common standard in machinery protection systems. Under normal calibration with AISI 4140 steel, sensitivity is around 7.87 mV/μm (200 mV/mil). Nothing exotic here, just stable output that fits what power plants and oil & gas sites usually expect.
Q5: What is the total system length requirement for the TM0180-08-00-15-10-02?
A: The probe itself has a 1.0 m cable. In actual system wiring, it needs to be paired with extension cable and driver so total length ends up at either 5.0 m or 9.0 m depending on the setup. This is more about matching the monitoring system calibration than the probe itself.
Compatible Parts
| 84147-01 | 144181-50 |
| 18622-030-01 | 3500/42E |
| 330101-30-63-10-02-CN | 3500/50E |
| 330104-03-06-05-02-00 | 330101-30-63-10-02-00 |
| 330104-05-15-05-02-00 | 330130-035-00-CN |
| 330101-00-60-10-02-00 | 330130-035-01-CN |
| 330709-000-070-10-02-00 | 330130-045-01-CN |
| 330101-00-56-10-02-00 | 330104-00-07-05-02-00 |
| 330103-00-03-10-02-00 | 330130-085-01-00 |
| 330106-05-30-15-02-CN | 40113-02 |
| 21000-28-10-00-098-04-02 | 330130-035-00-00 |
| 21000-28-10-00-217-04-02 | 330130-040-00-CN |
| 330104-00-05-10-02-00 | 84661-50 |
| 330101-00-08-20-02-05 | 330130-045-03-05 |
| 330130-070-00-00 | 330703-000-060-10-02-00 |
| 330130-080-01-05 | 106M1081-01 |
| 330703-000-060-50-12-00 | 3500/42M 176449-02 |
| 330103-00-06-15-02-CN | 3500/15 AC 127610-01 |
| 330130-030-01-CN | 128276-01E 131151-01 |
| 102044-00-18-10-02 | 18745-04 |
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