Bently Nevada 16710-50 Armored Interconnect Cable for Vibration Monitoring Systems

Bently Nevada 16710-50 is a high-performance, 50-foot (15.24-meter) armored interconnect cable engineered specifically for demanding rotating machinery protection and vibration monitoring applications. Manufactured by Bently Nevada (a Baker Hughes business), this cable serves as a critical component in machinery condition monitoring systems, providing reliable signal transmission between proximity probes, transducers, and monitoring racks in harsh industrial environments .

As part of Bently Nevada's renowned 3300 series monitoring system components, the 16710-50 delivers uncompromising signal integrity where standard cables fail, making it the gold standard for industrial sensor cabling worldwide .

Key Technical Specifications

Specification Detail

Part Number 16710-50

Cable Length 50 feet (15.24 meters)

Conductor Configuration 3-conductor + drain wire, 22 AWG (0.5 mm²)

Shielding System Aluminum-mylar foil + tinned copper braid (90% coverage)

Armor Type Galvanized steel flexible conduit with PVC outer jacket

Connector End 1 3-socket plug (mates with Bently Nevada transducers)

Connector End 2 Tinned copper terminal lugs

Temperature Rating -40°C to +105°C (-40°F to +221°F)

Voltage Rating 300V RMS

Capacitance ≤30 pF/ft

Minimum Bend Radius 6 inches

Weight Approximately 0.40-0.80 kg depending on configuration 

Why Armored Construction Matters

Mechanical Protection

The flexible armor layer shields internal conductors from crushing, abrasion, and impact damage common in industrial settings—extending cable life 3-5 times compared to standard PVC jacketed cables .

EMI/RFI Immunity

Dual-layer shielding (foil + armor) provides >95% rejection of electromagnetic interference from variable frequency drives (VFDs), welders, and high-voltage equipment that can corrupt low-level sensor signals .

Chemical Resistance

The armor jacket withstands exposure to oils, coolants, solvents, and cleaning agents without degradation—critical for chemical plants, food processing, and marine applications .

System Compatibility

The Bently Nevada 16710-50 is fully compatible with:

Compatible Transducers:

3300 XL and 3300 NSV proximity probes

330500 velomitors (velocity sensors)

330400 accelerometers

8mm proximity probe systems 

Compatible Monitoring Systems:

3500/40M, 3500/42M, 3500/45 monitor modules

3300/16, 3300/55 series modules

3500 rack monitoring systems