Description
The Bently Nevada 330730-040-00-00 is a 4.0-meter premium coaxial extension cable engineered for the 3300 XL 11 mm Proximity Transducer System. It bridges the critical physical distance between an 11 mm eddy current proximity probe mounted inside a fluid-film bearing housing and a remote Proximitor sensor module. Plant instrumentation teams install this specialized cable to deliver stable, low-attenuation high-frequency RF signals for shaft vibration and axial position monitoring on large rotating machinery. Are you encountering noisy displacement readouts or unpredictable scale factors during loop calibration? The electrical length of the transducer system must balance exactly, meaning this 4.0-meter cable must match with a 1.0-meter probe configuration to build a standard 5.0-meter system electrical network—otherwise, your volt-to-mil calibration curves will drift out of linear spec.
Technical Specifications and Material Designations
| Parameter | Value |
| Model Part Number | 330730-040-00-00 |
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes) |
| System Compatibility | 3300 XL 11 mm Proximity Transducer Series |
| Cable Length Option (040) | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
| Connector & Cable Option (00) | Standard unarmored coaxial cable |
| Agency Approval Option (00) | No regional hazardous area approvals requested |
| System Target Constraint | Minimum 30.5 mm (1.2 in) diameter flat ferrous target |
| Recommended Connector Torque | Finger tight; maximum mechanical limit of 0.565 N·m (5 in·lb) |
| Minimum Cable Bend Radius | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) static layout |
| Operating Temperature Range | −51 to +177 °C (−60 to +351 °F) |
Commercial Condition and Global Warehouse Availability
We distribute this product in New Original (Factory Sealed) or New Open Box Surplus condition based on current physical holdings. Because an immediate breakdown on an main asset monitor can disable turbine safety interlocks, we maintain active inventory allocations of this critical matching component.
- Availability: On-shelf stock available for immediate express dispatch
- Lead Time: Packages ship within 1 business day following order processing
- Warranty: 12-month full-term operational replacement warranty
- Pricing Note: The pricing listed serves as an open commercial baseline. Market dynamics, global component pools, and volume contracts alter final pricing. Contact our sales desk for a formal quote.
Cross-Border Logistics and Global Trade Compliance
Transporting specialized machinery health sensors requires adherence to international export laws. We handle worldwide prioritized air freight logistics via DHL, FedEx, and UPS to streamline delivery to chemical plants, refineries, and power plants across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
This hardware carries the standardized global tariff designation HS Code 8544.20.00 for coaxial cables and electrical conductors. The component does not require specialized Department of Commerce individual export licenses under standard conditions. Our export documentation desk compiles comprehensive commercial invoices detailing the exact string of part identifiers (330730-040-00-00), country of origin verification, and serial tracking numbers. This ensures clean, unhindered processing at destination customs checkpoints, eliminating terminal storage delays or physical inspection holdups.
Bently Nevada 3300 XL Cable Field Engineering FAQ
- Can I swap a standard 3300 XL 8 mm cable with this 11 mm version?Well, technically the physical connectors will join up, but you must avoid this setup in practice. In our field experience, the 11 mm extension cable features completely distinct electrical characteristic impedance profiles compared to the 8 mm variants. Mixing them alters the calibration slope of the Proximitor sensor, corrupting your machine’s vibration amplitude readings and preventing accurate trip protections.
- How should I handle the miniature coaxial connections inside the junction box?Connector-to-connector tightening should stay within standard limits—finger tight is usually perfect, never exceed 0.565 N·m. We strongly advise applying specialized Bently Nevada connector protectors or self-fusing silicone tape over the terminal junctions to stop moisture and synthetic lube oils from penetrating the dielectric layer.




