16710-10 | Bently Nevada Armored Interconnect Cable

Product Description

The 16710-10 is a factory-assembled interconnect cable from Bently Nevada, designed for reliable signal transmission between rotating machinery sensors and monitoring system inputs. It combines robust mechanical protection with high-integrity electrical shielding to maintain signal accuracy in electrically noisy industrial environments.

This cable features three 22 AWG (0.5 mm²) stranded copper conductors, each individually insulated and collectively wrapped in dual-layer shielding—aluminum foil plus tinned copper braid—to suppress EMI/RFI. A flexible stainless steel armor sheath provides crush and abrasion resistance, while the outer PVC jacket ensures chemical and oil resistance.

One end terminates in a standard 3-pin circular plug compatible with Bently Nevada proximity probe or transmitter interfaces; the opposite end is fitted with pre-crimped, insulated terminal lugs for secure connection to terminal blocks or I/O modules.

Technical Specifications  

• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (a Baker Hughes business)

• Model / Part Number: 16710-10

• Product Type: Armored interconnect cable

• Conductors: 3

• Conductor Size: 22 AWG (0.5 mm²), stranded tinned copper

• Shielding: Foil + braid (≥85% coverage), drain wire included

• Armor: Interlocked or corrugated stainless steel braid

• Jacket: Oil-resistant PVC, black

• Connector A: 3-pin circular plug (MS-style or Bently-specific mating shell)

• Connector B: Insulated ring or fork terminal lugs (tin-plated copper)

• Length: 10 feet (3.05 meters ±2%)

• Operating Voltage: 300 V RMS (signal-level applications)

• Temperature Range: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Bend Radius: Minimum 6× overall cable diameter

• Weight: Approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

• Country of Origin: United States

Typical Applications  

• Extension cabling for 3300 XL, 6000, or 9000 series proximity probe systems

• Signal routing from transducers to 3500 rack I/O modules

• Use in power generation, petrochemical, and heavy manufacturing where EMI and mechanical stress are concerns

FAQ
Q: Does this cable include relays or solid-state outputs?
A: No. The 16710-10 is a passive, unpowered interconnect cable. Any mention of relays or outputs likely stems from a misaligned product description and does not apply.

Q: Is the armor grounded?
A: Yes—the metallic braid is conductive and typically bonded to the connector shell, which should be grounded at the monitoring system chassis to ensure effective EMI shielding.

Q: How does the 16710-10 differ from the 16710-08?
A: Only in length: the “10” suffix indicates a 10-foot (3.05 m) cable, whereas the “08” is 8 feet (2.44 m). All other electrical and mechanical specifications are consistent across the 16710 series.