Bently Nevada 16710-33 Interconnect Cable with Armor

Product Overview

The 16710-33 interconnect cable with armor from Bently Nevada is designed for secure signal transmission in machinery protection and vibration monitoring systems operating in harsh industrial environments. It is widely deployed in turbines, compressors, pumps, generators, and large rotating equipment installed in refinery, petrochemical, offshore, and power generation facilities where mechanical stress, oil exposure, and continuous vibration are present.

This armored interconnect cable provides reinforced mechanical protection for signal wiring used between proximity probes, proximitor modules, junction boxes, and monitoring systems. The 33 ft length supports flexible installation in medium-range equipment layouts while maintaining stable signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. The armored construction reduces the risk of abrasion, crushing, and mechanical fatigue, ensuring long service life in demanding industrial installations.

Technical Configuration

The 16710 series uses an armored cable structure designed to improve mechanical durability and environmental resistance in field installations.

The armored layer provides mechanical shielding against external impact and cable wear, making it suitable for routing in areas with moving machinery, sharp structural edges, and high vibration loads. It is engineered to maintain consistent electrical performance while reducing signal degradation caused by mechanical stress.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of armored construction in this cable?

The armor provides mechanical protection against abrasion, crushing, and external impact in industrial environments.

Where is the 16710-33 cable typically used?

It is used in machinery monitoring systems connecting probes, modules, and junction boxes in rotating equipment installations.

Can this cable be used in high vibration areas?

Yes. The armored design is specifically intended for high vibration industrial environments.

Is this cable electrically active?

No. It is a passive interconnect cable used for signal transmission only.

Installation and Engineering Recommendations

Install the cable with proper strain relief to prevent mechanical stress transfer into connector termination points.

Avoid routing near high-voltage power cables or VFD output lines to reduce electromagnetic interference in signal transmission.

Maintain minimum bend radius during installation to preserve conductor integrity under continuous vibration conditions.

Secure armored sections using industrial cable clamps to ensure stable positioning in moving or high-vibration machinery areas.