Bently Nevada 3106-2800-300-20929-05 Eddy-Current Proximitor Product Specification
June 05, 2026

Bently Nevada 3106-2800-300-20929-05 Eddy-Current Proximitor Product Specification

3106-2800-300-20929-05 is a factory-calibrated eddy-current proximitor signal conditioner belonging to Bently Nevada classic 3106 series under Baker Hughes, engineered for non-contact shaft vibration & displacement online monitoring based on eddy-current induction principle. As core signal conversion unit of full proximity measuring loop, it outputs high-frequency excitation signal to matched proximity probe + extension cable assembly, converts tiny metal shaft clearance variation into linear DC voltage output, which is transmitted to 3500 rack monitoring cards, DCS/PLC and local field indicators for continuous measurement of rotor radial vibration, axial thrust displacement, keyphasor pickup and rotating speed of critical rotating machinery including steam turbine, centrifugal compressor, large feed pump and industrial blower in power, petrochemical and metallurgical industries.

Description

Bently Nevada 3106-2800-300-20929-05 Eddy-Current Proximitor Product Specification

1. Product Overview

3106-2800-300-20929-05 is a factory-calibrated eddy-current proximitor signal conditioner belonging to Bently Nevada classic 3106 series under Baker Hughes, engineered for non-contact shaft vibration & displacement online monitoring based on eddy-current induction principle. As core signal conversion unit of full proximity measuring loop, it outputs high-frequency excitation signal to matched proximity probe + extension cable assembly, converts tiny metal shaft clearance variation into linear DC voltage output, which is transmitted to 3500 rack monitoring cards, DCS/PLC and local field indicators for continuous measurement of rotor radial vibration, axial thrust displacement, keyphasor pickup and rotating speed of critical rotating machinery including steam turbine, centrifugal compressor, large feed pump and industrial blower in power, petrochemical and metallurgical industries.
Every unit completes factory linearity calibration, high-pot insulation withstand test and thermal cycling aging screening before delivery; the suffix serial number 20929-05 stands for exclusive factory production batch number + revision version code, recording internal circuit modification history, factory calibration traceability and production batch information of this specific product, non-interchangeable with other same basic model without factory recalibration.

2. Full Model Coding Breakdown

The full part number is split into 5 segments: 3106 - 2800 - 300 - 20929 - 05
  1. 3106: Core series code, Bently 3106 standard proximitor platform with fixed oscillating & signal conditioning circuit, matched exclusive series proximity probe only, relies on full system capacitance matching between proximitor, probe and extension cable to guarantee rated sensitivity;

  2. 2800: Total calibrated system length = 2800mm (probe + full extension cable total length), internal circuit capacitance and impedance preset locked for 2.8m total cable configuration; any unmatched cable length will cause measuring non-linearity or signal failure;

  3. 300: Custom internal circuit configuration code: fixed rated negative DC power specification, dedicated EMI filter layout, exclusive terminal pin assignment for power supply, probe port and analog signal output, differentiates power consumption and wiring definition from other 3106 variant codes like 190;

  4. 20929: Factory unique production serial batch number, traceable to original production workshop, component sourcing and calibration record;

  5. 05: Revision modification version No.05, representing latest internal PCB component upgrade & factory parameter correction record of this batch product.

3. Core Electrical Performance Parameters

  • Rated supply voltage: -17.5VDC ~ -26VDC DC negative power; when equipped with intrinsic safety barrier for hazardous area installation, input voltage shall be controlled between -23VDC ~ -26VDC; normal steady working current ≤12mA;

  • Factory fixed standard sensitivity: 7.87V/mm (200mV/mil), consistent linear output within nominal effective measuring range of 2mm;

  • Frequency response range: 0Hz ~ 10kHz, capable of collecting slow static axial drift and high-frequency dynamic radial vibration of high-speed rotating rotors;

  • Analog signal output load capacity: max allowable external load resistance ≤10kΩ, directly compatible with Bently 3500 series monitor modules and industrial signal isolators;

  • Built-in multi-stage EMI/RFI suppression circuit + internal overvoltage/overcurrent protection, effectively resist interference from on-site inverter, high-power motor and grid transient surge, avoid permanent circuit burnout under short-circuit or power spike fault.

4. Mechanical Structure & Environmental Working Condition

  • Housing: Die-cast sealed aluminum alloy casing, dual mounting structure supporting standard DIN rail cabinet installation and field junction box panel fixed mounting without extra customized accessories; screw-type copper wiring terminals arranged by fixed pin definition corresponding to 300 circuit code for power, probe connection and signal output wiring;

  • Working ambient temperature: continuous operating range -40℃ ~ +85℃, storage temperature: -55℃ ~ +90℃ under dry non-condensing environment;

  • Working humidity: 5%RH ~ 90%RH, no internal condensation permitted to prevent circuit insulation corrosion and aging;

  • Anti-vibration capability: withstand regular industrial equipment vibration 10Hz~55Hz; long-term deployment in corrosive gas, heavy oil mist and conductive metal dust environment is forbidden; for installation altitude above 1000m, proper operating load deration is required for heat dissipation compensation.

5. Matching Configuration & On-site Maintenance Specification

This proximitor must be paired with total 2800mm calibrated probe + extension cable set designated by factory, mismatched cable capacitance or non-matching probe model will break preset impedance matching and trigger measuring error or total signal loss.

Daily Maintenance Rules

  1. Periodically inspect casing sealing integrity and terminal screw fastening tightness to eliminate intermittent signal drop caused by loose wiring and moisture ingress; regularly clean surface dust to ensure internal circuit heat dissipation;

  2. Spare replacement: only select full 2.8m factory pre-calibrated probe-cable assembly matching original configuration; refurbished replacement units must complete full-range linear calibration, long-time load aging and alternating high-low temperature impact test per original Bently factory standard before delivery;

  3. Batch trace: trace original factory test data and calibration certificate via serial code 20929-05 when troubleshooting on-site measuring deviation.

6. Typical Application Fields

Widely used in thermal power plant, petrochemical refining, coal chemical and metallurgy industry for critical rotating equipment protection: steam turbine, centrifugal compressor, boiler feed water pump, large industrial induced draft fan and generator rotor vibration & axial displacement real-time monitoring, cooperating with 3500 monitoring system to set pre-alarm and machine trip protection threshold to avoid catastrophic mechanical damage caused by excessive rotor deflection and abnormal axial shifting.


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