Bently Nevada Non-Armored Cable 16925 Series Complete Guide

Bently Nevada 16925 Series is a family of non-armored interconnect cables designed for use with Bently Nevada accelerometers and vibration monitoring systems. These 3-conductor cables provide reliable signal transmission between sensors (such as the 330400 and 330425 accelerometers) and monitoring systems including the 3300, 3500, and 2201 series .

As specified in the official Bently Nevada operation manuals, the 16925-XX cable series is the standard interconnect cable for accelerometer applications, featuring a 3-socket MIL-C-5015 compatible connector at the sensor end and terminal ring lugs at the monitor end .

Key Features

Feature Description

Cable Type Non-armored (unarmored) flexible cable

Conductor Count 3 conductors

Wire Gauge 22 AWG (0.5 mm²) or 18 AWG (1.0 mm²) options

Connector Type (Sensor End) 3-socket mating connector (MIL-C-5015 compatible)

Connector Type (Monitor End) Terminal ring lugs for direct wiring to monitoring systems

Shielding Aluminum foil shield for EMI/RFI protection

Insulation Material PVC

Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C (depending on configuration)

Operating Temperature (Standard) -20°C to +80°C

Voltage Rating 300V

16925 Series Model List

The 16925 Series is identified by the suffix number, which typically indicates cable length. Below is a comprehensive list of available models:

Part Number Length (Feet) Length (Meters) Description Availability Status

16925-10 10 ft ~3.0 m Non-armored interconnect cable In stock

16925-15 15 ft ~4.6 m Non-armored interconnect cable In stock

16925-25 25 ft ~7.6 m Non-armored interconnect cable In stock

16925-30 30 ft ~9.1 m Non-armored interconnect cable (22 AWG, 3-conductor) Available

16925-50 50 ft ~15.2 m Standard interconnect cable Available

Part Number Naming Convention

The 16925-XX naming structure follows this pattern:

16925 = Base series number for Bently Nevada accelerometer interconnect cables

XX = Cable length in feet (e.g., -15 = 15 feet, -30 = 30 feet)

Technical Specifications

Cable Construction

Conductor Material: High-quality copper

Shielding: Aluminum foil shield with drain wire

Jacket Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0

Electrical Specifications

Operating Voltage: 300V

Signal Transmission: Reliable, clear signal transmission from accelerometer to monitoring system

Interference Protection: Effective EMI/RFI shielding for accurate data transmission

Connector Details

Sensor End: 3-socket plug compatible with Bently Nevada accelerometers (MIL-C-5015 style)

Monitor End: Terminal ring lugs for easy termination at monitoring system terminals

Optional Feature: Some variants include fluorosilicone elastomer boot for enhanced environmental protection

Wiring Configuration

According to Bently Nevada operation manuals, the 16925 Series cable follows a standardized 3-conductor color code :

Lead Color Function Connection Point

A Red Signal Output Connect to "IN", "SIG/A", or output terminal

B White Power (-) Connect to "PWR", "PWR/B", or negative power terminal

C Black Common (COM) Connect to "COM" terminal

Shield Green/Drain Ground Connect to single earth point grid

Monitoring System Wiring Guide

System "A" Lead (Red) "B" Lead (White) "C" Lead (Black)

3300 Series "IN" terminal "PWR" terminal "COM" terminal

2201 Series "SIG/A" terminal "PWR/B" terminal "COM" terminal

3500 Series "SIG/A" terminal "PWR/B" terminal "COM" terminal

External Power Supply Output signal "-" terminal "+" terminal

Compatible Systems and Sensors

Compatible Accelerometers

330400 Series Accelerometers

330425 Series Accelerometers

Compatible Monitoring Systems

3300 Series Dual Acceleration Monitor

3500 Series Monitoring System (including 3500/42 module)

2201 Series Monitoring System

Applications

The Bently Nevada 16925 Series non-armored cables are used in:

Vibration Monitoring Systems: Connecting accelerometers to monitoring systems for rotating machinery protection

Turbine Monitoring: Signal transmission for gas and steam turbine vibration analysis

Compressor Protection: Connecting sensors to monitoring systems for critical compressor applications

Industrial Automation: Signal transmission in factory automation and control systems

System Expansion and Maintenance: Used during installation, expansion, or maintenance of monitoring systems