21000-16-10-15-081-03-02 – Bently Nevada | Housing Assembly

Bently Nevada 21000 Proximity Probe Housing Assemblies

Product Overview

Factory-fresh, original proximity probe housing assemblies built for hazardous industrial environments. Explosion-proof rated, these units include a dome cover, conduit ports, probe sleeves, O-rings, and reverse-mount probes—designed to meet strict industry standards.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Bently Nevada
Model: 21000-16-10-15-034-03-02
Material: Aluminum body with 304 stainless steel sleeve
Weight: ~1.1 kg (without fittings)
Max (C+D) with visible probe: 17.0 in (43.18 cm)
Max (C+D) total dimension: 32.9 in (83.5 cm)

Suffix Code Details (Explained)

16: 3300 XL 8 mm probe (with connector)
10: 1.0 m (39 in) probe cable length
15: 1.5-inch standoff adapter
034: 3.4-inch probe penetration
03: Includes 3/4-14 NPT plug, 3/4-14 to 1/2-14 NPT reducer, and multi-size cable seal grip
02: 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread (default if standoff adapter ≠ 00)

Installation Notes

For 1.0-2.0 inch probe penetration: Counter-bore machine cases to reduce side/rear view effects.
If (C+D) > 12 in (300 mm): Add sleeve support near the probe to prevent resonance.
Probe penetration adjustment: ±0.5 in (13 mm).

Compatibility

Works with 24701 series components. Suitable for intrinsically safe applications. Compliant with API 670 Standard for externally mounted probe housings.

Certifications

CSA Explosion-Proof: North America Class 1 Div 1/2 (Groups C/D), Class 2 Div 1/2 (Groups E/F/G), Class III; Enclosure Type 4; T5 (-50°C to +40°C), T4 (-50°C to +80°C).
FCC: Complies with Part 15 (no harmful interference; accepts all received signals).
RoHS: Follows 2011/65/EU Directive.

Package Contents

Dome cover, threaded conduit ports, probe sleeve, O-rings, reverse-mount probe, thread seal, 3/4-14 NPT plug, 3/4-14 to 1/2-14 NPT reducer, multi-size cable seal grip, optional conduit fittings, optional standoff adapter.

Download PDF file here:21000-24701-Datasheet