



Introduction
The Bently Nevada 130539-20 is a dedicated Interconnect Cable for Bently Nevada vibration monitoring applications. Designed for reliable signal transmission between compatible vibration sensors and monitoring equipment, this cable provides a practical connection solution for machinery condition-monitoring systems where signal stability and installation flexibility are essential.
The 130539 cable family uses a 3-conductor, 18 AWG shielded construction, with a 3-socket plug and fluorosilicone elastomer boot at one end and terminal lugs at the other. The -20 configuration provides a 20 ft cable length, equivalent to approximately 6.10 m. This makes it suitable for installations where the field sensor and monitoring equipment are separated by a moderate cable-routing distance.
For maintenance teams working with Bently Nevada vibration instrumentation, the 130539-20 offers a purpose-built alternative to generic field cable. Its defined conductor arrangement and connector configuration help simplify replacement work, while the shielded construction supports dependable signal transmission in electrically active industrial environments.
Technical Specifications
The 130539-20 is part of a configurable cable family in which the final ordering option identifies the cable length. The 20 ft version provides approximately 6.10 m of cable, making it a convenient choice for standard machinery-monitoring installations.
| Specification | Details |
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| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Part Number | 130539-20 |
| Product Type | Interconnect Cable |
| Cable Family | 130539 |
| Cable Length | 20 ft / approximately 6.10 m |
| Conductors | 3 conductors |
| Conductor Size | 18 AWG / approximately 1.0 mm² |
| Cable Construction | Shielded twisted instrumentation cable |
| Sensor-End Connector | 3-socket plug |
| Connector Boot | Fluorosilicone elastomer |
| Equipment-End Termination | Terminal lugs |
| Primary Function | Sensor signal interconnection |
| Typical Application | Vibration and machinery monitoring |
| Installation | Field or panel wiring |
| Minimum Standard Length | 2 ft / approximately 0.6 m |
| Maximum Standard Length | 99 ft / approximately 30 m |
| Overall Length | Approximately 6.10 m |
| Cable Diameter | Configuration-dependent |
| Approximate Net Weight | Not specified for the individual cable assembly |
| Shipping Weight | Approximately 3 kg as listed for the product package |
Applications
Vibration Sensor Interconnection
The primary role of the 130539-20 is to establish the electrical connection between compatible Bently Nevada vibration-sensing equipment and associated monitoring hardware.
Machinery Condition Monitoring
The cable can be incorporated into permanent machinery-monitoring systems used to collect vibration information from rotating equipment and transfer the signal to compatible monitoring electronics.
Power Generation Equipment
Power-generation machinery often requires continuous vibration monitoring. The 20 ft length provides useful routing flexibility between field-mounted sensors and control or monitoring equipment.
Industrial Motor and Pump Systems
Motors, pumps, fans, and auxiliary rotating equipment can use vibration sensors connected through suitable interconnect cables. The 130539-20 provides a defined-length solution for installations where a 20 ft run is appropriate.
Compressor and Turbomachinery Installations
For compressors and other critical rotating machines, dependable signal transmission is an important part of the overall monitoring chain. A purpose-built shielded cable can help maintain the integrity of the sensor connection.
Control Cabinet Wiring
The terminal-lug termination makes the cable suitable for connection into compatible monitoring equipment or terminal arrangements within industrial control cabinets.
Replacement Maintenance
When an existing cable becomes damaged, aged, or otherwise unsuitable for continued operation, replacing it with the same 130539-20 configuration can help maintain the original system arrangement without changing the sensor or monitoring architecture.
Advantages
Three-Conductor Shielded Construction
The 3-conductor, 18 AWG shielded configuration is designed for reliable instrumentation signal transmission and provides a defined electrical architecture for compatible Bently Nevada applications.
Convenient 20-Foot Length
At 20 ft / 6.10 m, the cable offers a useful balance between installation reach and manageable cable routing. It is long enough for many distributed machinery-monitoring installations without introducing unnecessary excess cable.
Purpose-Built Connector Arrangement
The 3-socket plug and terminal-lug termination provide a defined interface that can simplify installation and replacement compared with assembling a generic cable and connector combination in the field.
Fluorosilicone Connector Boot
The fluorosilicone elastomer boot provides additional protection around the plug connection and is well suited to industrial instrumentation applications.
Shielding for Industrial Environments
Industrial plants frequently contain motors, drives, switching equipment, and other sources of electrical interference. Shielded instrumentation cable construction helps protect the measurement connection from unwanted electrical noise.
Flexible Cable-Length Family
The wider 130539 family supports multiple standard lengths. This gives maintenance teams a consistent cable platform when different machine layouts require different connection distances.
Suitable for Continuous Monitoring
The cable is intended for permanent instrumentation connections rather than occasional bench testing, making it suitable for continuous machinery condition-monitoring systems.
Straightforward Spare-Part Identification
The complete 130539-20 ordering number clearly identifies both the cable family and 20 ft length, making procurement and spare-parts management more efficient.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Bently Nevada 130539-20?
The 130539-20 is a Bently Nevada 3-conductor shielded interconnect cable designed for compatible vibration-monitoring applications.
2. How long is the 130539-20?
The cable is 20 ft long, equivalent to approximately 6.10 m.
3. How many conductors does it have?
The cable contains three conductors, using an 18 AWG / approximately 1.0 mm² conductor size.
4. Is the cable shielded?
Yes. The 130539 family is specified as a 3-conductor shielded cable, making it appropriate for instrumentation and vibration-monitoring signal connections.
5. What connector is installed at one end?
One end uses a 3-socket plug with a fluorosilicone elastomer boot. The other end is terminated with terminal lugs.
6. What is the purpose of the terminal-lug end?
The terminal-lug end allows the cable to be connected to compatible monitoring or terminal equipment without requiring the same plug interface used at the sensor side.
7. What are the dimensions and weight of the cable?
The principal dimensional specification is its 20 ft / 6.10 m length. The individual cable diameter and net product weight are not consistently specified for this exact configuration. The listed shipping weight is approximately 3 kg, which includes the packaged product rather than necessarily representing the cable's net mass.
8. What is the difference between 130539-20 and other 130539 models?
The primary ordering difference is cable length. The 130539 family supports multiple lengths, while -20 identifies the 20 ft configuration. Other technical characteristics remain associated with the 130539 cable family.
9. Can a generic three-conductor cable be used instead?
A generic cable should not automatically be treated as an equivalent replacement. The connector, conductor specification, shielding, boot, termination, cable length, and compatibility with the installed sensor and monitoring system should all be verified before substitution.
10. Is the 130539-20 suitable for vibration monitoring?
Yes. The cable is designed for instrumentation connections used with Bently Nevada vibration-monitoring equipment and can form part of a permanent machinery condition-monitoring channel.