Description

Configured for eddy-current signal transmission in 3300 XL Proximity Transducer System networks, the Bently Nevada 330130-080-01-05 (330130 Standard Extension Cable) provides direct physical/electrical execution.

Hardware Specifications

Machinery Monitoring & TSI Characteristics

This armored triaxial cable actively manages eddy-current probe scaling because it preserves the strict impedance integrity of high-frequency RF signals between the probe tip and the Proximitor sensor. Consequently, stable electrical properties ensure precise gap voltage validation across the nominal -10 VDC targets required for linear displacement calibration. Because the rugged stainless steel armor housing protects the cable core from mechanical crushing and abrasion, the assembly reliably transmits clear rotor dynamics data, including static axial position and dynamic radial vibration measurements, without introducing phase error or calibration drift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this extension cable support hot-swapping while the Proximitor sensor is powered?

A: Yes. Technicians can physically disconnect and reconnect the passive cable without disrupting the transducer electronics, provided they verify the surrounding environment as non-hazardous.

Q: What are the differences between the “-01” and “-05” suffixes in this configuration?

A: The “-01” code designates an integrated flexible stainless steel armor layer over the jacket. Meanwhile, the “-05” suffix specifies that the cable holds official CSA, ATEX, and IECEx hazardous area approvals.

Q: Can this cable be used with non-XL 3300 series proximity probes?

A: Yes. The cable maintains backward compatibility with standard non-XL 3300 series 5 mm and 8 mm systems, though users must ensure the combined length matches the total system calibration length of 5.0 m or 9.0 m.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Shielding and Grounding: Terminate the coaxial outer shield only at the Proximitor sensor ground point. Do not ground the cable shield or the isolated armor at the machine casing or intermediate junction boxes, because doing so creates ground loop interference.
• Routing Constraints: Avoid routing the triaxial cable parallel to high-voltage AC power lines. Instead, cross power conduits at right angles to minimize electromagnetic cross-talk.
• Bend Radius Limits: Maintain a minimum physical bend radius of 25.4 mm during installation. Tight bends degrade the internal FEP insulation and alter the core conductor properties.