
Product Description
⚡ Industrial-Grade Armored Interconnect Cable for Critical Monitoring Applications
The Bently Nevada 16710-10 represents precision-engineered connectivity for demanding industrial environments. This 10-foot armored interconnect cable delivers reliable signal transmission between monitoring modules, relay panels, and control interfaces in vibration monitoring and machinery protection systems. Built with triple-layer protection—conductor shielding, armor jacketing, and interference rejection—it ensures signal integrity in electrically noisy plant environments.
🔌 Engineering Features & Construction Quality
- Triple-Shielded Architecture: 22 AWG (0.5 mm²) conductors with individual shielding, collective screen, and armored outer jacket
- Hybrid Termination Design: 3-socket industrial plug (one end) + screw terminal lugs (other end) for versatile installation
- Integrated Relay Circuits: 2 volt-free Normally Open (NO) contacts rated for alarm and interlock applications
- Solid-State Output Channels: 2 additional low-voltage outputs for PLC/DCS interface compatibility
- Factory-Calibrated Length: Precision 10-foot (3.0 m) span indicated by "-10" suffix—ideal for rack-to-panel distances
📐 Detailed Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 16710-10 |
| Cable Length | 10 ft (3.0 m) ±2% |
| Conductor Specification | 3-conductor, 22 AWG (0.5 mm²) |
| Shielding Type | Braided copper shield + aluminum foil wrap |
| Armor Construction | Galvanized steel interlocked armor |
| End A Connector | 3-socket industrial plug (Bently Nevada proprietary) |
| End B Termination | Compression terminal lugs (M4 screw size) |
| Relay Configuration | 2× NO (Normally Open) volt-free contacts |
| Relay Contact Rating | 5A @ 250VAC / 30VDC resistive load |
| Solid-State Outputs | 2× channels, 24VDC logic compatible |
| Voltage Rating | 300V AC/DC maximum |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Bend Radius (Min) | 10× cable diameter (dynamic installation) |
| Compliance Standards | UL 1277, CSA C22.2, IEC 60227 |
🏗️ Industrial Application Scenarios
Turbine Monitoring Systems: Connect 3500 Series monitor modules to remote alarm panels in power generation facilities, providing both relay contact closure for annunciator boards and solid-state signals for DCS trending.
Compressor Protection Networks: Link proximity probe monitors to emergency shutdown (ESD) systems in gas compression stations, where armored construction protects against mechanical damage in congested pipe racks.
Pump Station Installations: Interface vibration monitors with SCADA RTUs in water/wastewater facilities, utilizing dual output types to simultaneously drive local alarms and transmit status to central control rooms.
Refinery Process Units: Establish hardened connections between machinery monitors and safety instrumented systems (SIS) in classified hazardous areas, meeting area classification wiring requirements.
💼 Installation Advantages & System Integration
- Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Pre-wired socket connector eliminates field termination errors on monitor side
- Flexible Field Wiring: Terminal lug end allows custom connections to diverse control equipment
- EMI/RFI Immunity: Multi-layer shielding maintains signal quality near VFDs, welders, and RF transmitters
- Mechanical Durability: Armor jacket withstands cable tray abrasion, foot traffic, and incidental impact
- Standardized Length: 10-foot span matches typical rack-to-marshalling-cabinet distances, minimizing excess cable loops
🔗 System Compatibility & Typical Pairings
| 3500/42 Proximitor Monitor | Relay outputs for high-vibration alarms to annunciator panels |
| 3500/50 Tachometer Module | Speed deviation signals to turbine control systems |
| 2300/20 Vibration Monitor | 4-20mA loop isolation and relay contact backup |
| 3500/92 Communication Gateway | Discrete I/O expansion for alarm status distribution |
| 3500/20 RIM I/O Module | Direct rack-to-relay interface module connections |
📦 Package Contents & Delivery
- 1× Bently Nevada 16710-10 armored interconnect cable (10 ft)
- Pre-installed 3-socket connector (End A)
- Pre-stripped and tinned terminal lugs (End B)
- Cable identification label with part number
- Installation guide and wiring diagram
✅ Quality & Support
Every 16710-10 cable undergoes factory continuity testing, insulation resistance verification (500VDC megger test), and shield integrity validation. Backed by comprehensive technical documentation and application engineering support for complex installations.
🛠️ Installation Best Practices
- Route cable through dedicated instrumentation trays separate from power conductors
- Maintain minimum 12-inch separation from AC power cables >600V
- Ground armor jacket at one end only to prevent ground loops
- Use cable ties at 18-inch intervals; avoid over-tightening on armored jacket
- Label both ends with source/destination for future troubleshooting
For custom cable lengths, special relay configurations, or application-specific wiring guidance, consult with our industrial connectivity specialists.