16710-50 Interconnect Cable

Overview

Place of Origin:	USA
Brand Name:	Bently Nevada
Model Number:	16710-50
Minimum Order Quantity:	1
Packaging Details:	Original new Factory Sealed
Delivery Time:	5-7 days
Payment Terms:	T/T
Supply Ability:	In stock

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Description

The Bently Nevada 16710-50 Interconnect Cable is a premium-length, high-fidelity connection solution engineered specifically for critical machinery condition monitoring and protection systems. This cable serves as the vital signal highway between eddy current proximity probes (such as the 3300 XL series) and their associated signal conditioning monitors (e.g., Proximitor® transducers). The model 16710-50 is distinguished by its generous total length of 50 feet (15.24 meters), providing exceptional installation flexibility for covering significant distances within large machinery trains, across expansive skids, or from remote sensor locations to centralized junction boxes without requiring intermediate splices.

Engineered for signal integrity and long-term reliability, this Interconnect Cable is constructed with a high-quality tinned copper conductor (24 AWG). The tinning process enhances corrosion resistance at the conductor level, ensuring stable electrical properties over time. The cable’s sophisticated internal design, featuring premium dielectric insulation and robust shielding, maintains a precise characteristic impedance and low capacitance, which are critical for accurately transmitting the sensitive high-frequency signals from proximity probes without distortion or attenuation. This guarantees that the nuanced data representing shaft vibration, position, and Keyphasor references are delivered with fidelity to the monitoring system.

Durability in challenging industrial environments is a cornerstone of its design. The cable’s outer jacket and overall construction are built to withstand exposure to oils, chemicals, moisture, and wide temperature swings, operating reliably within an operating and storage temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Its specified bending radius of ≥10 times the cable diameter (for static installations) ensures it can be routed through complex paths, cable trays, and tight spaces within turbine halls or compressor packages without compromising its internal structure or performance. Furthermore, the 16710-50 carries multiple agency approvals, facilitating its deployment in facilities where compliance with international safety and performance standards is required.

Applications

This 50-foot interconnect cable is ideal for creating direct, long-distance links between vibration probes mounted on large rotating equipment (such as steam turbines, gas turbines, or multi-stage compressors) and the remotely located monitoring system cabinets or junction boxes. Its length eliminates the need for multiple cable segments and splice connections over these extended runs, thereby reducing installation complexity, minimizing potential signal loss points, and enhancing the overall reliability and noise immunity of the machinery protection signal path.

The cable is perfectly suited for flexible and clean installations in complex industrial layouts with crowded piping, structural steel, and other equipment. Its specified bending radius allows for smooth routing around obstacles and through cable trays without sharp kinks that could damage the cable or degrade signal quality. The robust construction, including the tinned copper conductor, ensures stable performance even when installed in areas with moderate exposure to vibration, incidental abrasion, or environmental contaminants commonly found in plant floors and around machinery.

For system integrators and maintenance teams, this standard-length cable provides a reliable, off-the-shelf solution for both new installations and retrofit projects. Its compatibility with standard Bently Nevada connectors and its compliance with common agency standards make it a versatile and low-risk choice for expanding existing monitoring systems or wiring new measurement points. The 50-foot length offers ample cable for most typical runs, reducing waste and the need for custom-cut lengths in many scenarios, streamlining inventory management and installation logistics.

Specifications

Competitive Advantage

1. Extended Length for Simplified Long-Distance Wiring

The 50-foot (15.24 m) standard length is a significant practical advantage over shorter cables. It allows installers to cover considerable distances between sensors and monitors with a single, continuous cable run. This drastically reduces the number of required connections and junction points, which are potential sources of signal degradation, moisture ingress, and failure. This results in a cleaner intallation, lower labor costs, and a more inherently reliable monitoring loop.

2. Optimal Flexibility and Durability for Industrial Routing

Engineered with a practical bending radius (≥10x cable diameter), this cable combines flexibility with ruggedness. It can be easily and safely routed through complex industrial environments—around tight corners, through conduits, and in crowded cable trays—without risking damage to the delicate internal conductors or shielding. This flexibility, coupled with its robust jacket and tinned copper conductor, ensures long-term mechanical and electrical integrity even in dynamic plant settings.

3. Guaranteed Signal Integrity and System Compatibility

As a genuine Bently Nevada component, this interconnect cable is engineered to the exact electrical specifications required by the ecosystem. Its controlled capacitance and consistent construction are designed to preserve the signal quality from sensitive proximity probes, ensuring accurate data reaches the monitor. This guaranteed compatibility eliminates performance guesswork, ensures optimal system accuracy, and simplifies procurement as a trusted part within the Bently Nevada supply chain.

4. Compliant and Ready for Global Deployment

Carrying multiple agency approvals, this cable is designed to meet stringent international standards for safety and performance. This pre-certification facilitates and speeds up its deployment in projects worldwide, especially those with regulatory requirements for industrial components. It provides engineers and plant operators with confidence in the cable's suitability for use in various geographic regions and industry sectors, reducing administrative hurdles and project risk.