Description

Bently Nevada 16925-17 Interconnect Cable

Configured for low-noise signal transmission in vibration monitoring interconnect paths within Bently Nevada TSI architectures, the Bently Nevada 16925-17 (16925-17 Interconnect Cable) provides direct electrical continuity between proximity transducers and monitoring instrumentation.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
ModelBrand	Bently Nevada 16925-17
Origin	United States
Weight	Approx. 0.38 to 1.25 kg
Dimensions	Length 17 ft (approx. 5.2 m), 3-conductor shielded cable
OperatingTemp	Not specified
PowerConsumption	Passive component (no external power)
Cable Construction	3-conductor, shielded, 22 AWG (0.5 mm2)
Shielding	Overall braided/foil EMI-RFI suppression layer
Termination A	3-socket molded connector (sensor side)
Termination B	Flying leads / stripped terminals (system side)

Eddy-Current Probe Scaling and Cross-Talk Suppression in TSI Signal Paths

Within Bently Nevada proximity measurement chains, cable impedance stability and shielding continuity directly affect eddy-current probe scaling accuracy. The 16925-17 interconnect maintains controlled capacitance behavior along the 17 ft run, preserving gap voltage validation reference conditions typically centered around -10 VDC sensor bias architecture. The shield termination strategy is designed to reduce cross-talk coupling between adjacent vibration channels in multi-probe machinery monitoring assemblies, ensuring stable phase and amplitude transfer characteristics across rotor dynamics measurement loops.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

• Base Model: 16925
• Suffix: -17
• Interpretation: Factory-defined cable length designation of 17 ft
• Variant Scope: Part of 16925 series length matrix ranging from 2 ft to 99 ft
• Electrical Design: Identical conductor structure across all suffix variants; only physical length differs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the 16925-17 support hot-swap during active vibration monitoring operation?
A: No. The interconnect is a passive signal cable and must be de-energized at the monitoring input channel before disconnection to prevent transient injection into measurement circuits.

Q: What is the impact of cable length on signal integrity in this model?
A: The 17 ft length introduces minimal attenuation under standard 22 AWG shielded construction, but capacitance increases proportionally with length and may affect high-frequency response in proximity probe channels.

Q: How is shielding continuity maintained across termination points?
A: The shield must be bonded to system ground at the instrument end only, avoiding ground loops while maintaining EMI rejection across the full cable run.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Maintain continuous shield integrity from sensor connector to control system termination point
• Avoid routing parallel to high-voltage power conductors to reduce induced noise coupling
• Minimum bend radius should follow standard industrial shielded cable practice (avoid sharp angular stress points)
• Ensure single-point grounding of cable shield at system side only
• Verify connector seating torque and mechanical retention on 3-socket interface before commissioning
• Separate multiple proximity probe cables to reduce inter-channel capacitive coupling in dense installations

Specifications

• Brand: Bently Nevada

Advantages

• High reliability in industrial environments
• Supports continuous operation
• Compatible with major PLC/DCS systems