Introduction
The Bently Nevada 330130-085-10-05 is an 8.5-meter 3300 XL Standard Extension Cable designed for compatible 3300 XL proximity transducer systems. Its -10 configuration uses a FluidLoc cable protector, providing a specialized solution for installations where protection against fluid migration is an important part of cable-system reliability. The final -05 option provides CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approvals for applications with applicable certification requirements.
With its extended 8.5-meter length, the cable gives maintenance and installation teams useful freedom when positioning the proximity probe and Proximitor Sensor around large rotating equipment. The FluidLoc design is particularly valuable on machinery where oil or other fluids could otherwise migrate along the cable path.
For turbine, compressor, pump, generator, and industrial machinery monitoring systems, the 330130-085-10-05 combines long-distance installation flexibility with a purpose-built FluidLoc configuration and recognized agency approvals.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Model | 330130-085-10-05 |
| Product Family | 3300 XL |
| Product Type | Standard Extension Cable |
| System | 3300 XL Proximity Transducer System |
| Cable Length | 8.5 m (27.9 ft) |
| Cable Length Option | 085 |
| Connector / Cable Option | 10 – FluidLoc cable protector |
| Agency Approval Option | 05 |
| Approvals | CSA, ATEX, IECEx |
| Cable Construction | 75Ω triaxial |
| Cable Protection | FluidLoc |
| Typical Capacitance | 69.9 pF/m |
| Approx. Cable Weight | 0.034 kg |
| Shipping Weight | Approximately 1 kg |
| Listed Package Dimensions | Approximately 28 × 28 × 3 cm |
| Typical Application | Proximity, vibration, shaft-position, and machinery monitoring |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
Turbine and Generator Monitoring
The 330130-085-10-05 can be used within compatible proximity measurement systems on steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, and other critical rotating machinery. Its 8.5-meter length allows monitoring equipment to be positioned away from the measurement point while maintaining the intended signal path.
Compressor Installations
Compressors frequently place proximity probes close to bearings or shafts while the associated monitoring electronics are located in a separate instrumentation area. The extended cable length makes routing more convenient in these larger machine layouts.
Oil-Exposed Machinery
The FluidLoc configuration is especially useful where oil or other fluids are present around the machinery. The cable design helps address fluid migration concerns that can be important in long-term machinery monitoring installations.
Pumps and Rotating Equipment
The cable can support compatible proximity-based measurement arrangements for industrial pumps, motors, and other rotating equipment where continuous shaft vibration or position monitoring is required.
Petrochemical and Process Equipment
In process industries, machinery monitoring systems may operate in demanding environments where both fluid exposure and hazardous-area certification need to be considered. The 05 approval configuration provides CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approval options for applicable installations.
Replacement and Retrofit Applications
For an existing 3300 XL system requiring an 8.5-meter FluidLoc extension cable with the 05 approval configuration, the 330130-085-10-05 offers a focused replacement solution without changing the basic system architecture.
Advantages
FluidLoc Protection
The defining advantage of the -10 configuration is its FluidLoc cable protector. This design is intended to help prevent oil and other fluids from traveling through the cable construction, an important consideration for machinery installed in oil-rich environments.
Extended 8.5-Meter Reach
An 8.5-meter cable length provides considerable routing flexibility around large equipment. It allows engineers to position monitoring components in practical locations without compromising the physical connection between the probe and Proximitor Sensor.
75Ω Triaxial Construction
The cable uses a 75Ω triaxial construction suited to the 3300 XL proximity measurement system. Controlled electrical characteristics help maintain a predictable signal path when the cable is correctly matched with the associated system components.
Multi-Agency Approval
The -05 approval option is associated with CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approvals. This makes the model attractive for projects where recognized hazardous-area certification is an important part of component selection.
Purpose-Built for Machinery Monitoring
Rather than being a generic instrumentation cable, the 330130 series is designed as part of the 3300 XL proximity measurement ecosystem. This helps maintenance teams maintain a consistent system configuration when replacing existing components.
Practical Installation Flexibility
The combination of long cable length and FluidLoc protection provides a useful balance between routing flexibility and environmental protection, particularly on large machines where cable paths may pass through areas exposed to lubricants or process fluids.
Suitable for Critical Rotating Equipment
For turbines, compressors, pumps, and generators, the extension cable is an important part of the proximity measurement chain. A correctly specified cable helps preserve the intended connection between the sensing element and signal-conditioning equipment.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Bently Nevada 330130-085-10-05?
The 330130-085-10-05 is a 3300 XL Standard Extension Cable with an 8.5-meter length, FluidLoc cable protector, and CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approval configuration.
2. How long is the 330130-085-10-05?
The cable length is 8.5 meters, equivalent to approximately 27.9 feet.
3. What does “085” mean?
The 085 portion of the ordering number identifies the 8.5-meter cable-length option.
4. What does “10” represent?
The 10 configuration identifies the FluidLoc cable protector. It differentiates this model from standard, armored, and other protected cable configurations in the 330130 family.
5. What does the final “05” indicate?
The 05 approval option identifies the configuration associated with CSA, ATEX, and IECEx approvals.
6. Why is FluidLoc important?
FluidLoc is intended to help prevent oil and other fluids from migrating through the cable assembly. This can be particularly valuable on machinery where cables are routed from oil-containing machine areas toward external instrumentation.
7. What is the approximate cable weight?
A listed net weight is approximately 0.034 kg, while the listed shipping weight is approximately 1 kg. The difference reflects packaging and shipping configuration.
8. What are the listed dimensions?
One supplier listing gives package dimensions of approximately 28 × 28 × 3 cm. Because this is a flexible cable assembly, such dimensions should be treated as listed package/product information rather than a fixed geometric dimension of the cable itself.
9. Can this cable be used with a 3300 XL proximity probe and Proximitor Sensor?
It is intended for compatible 3300 XL proximity transducer system configurations. Before installation, the complete probe, cable length, Proximitor Sensor, and approval configuration should be checked together.
10. How is the 330130-085-10-05 different from 330130-085-02-05?
Both models use an 8.5-meter cable and the 05 approval option, but the cable/protection configuration differs. The -10 version uses a FluidLoc cable protector, while the -02 version uses a standard cable with connector protectors. Selecting between them should therefore be based on the environmental and mechanical requirements of the installation.
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