General Information

Core Description

The 106765-13 is a high-performance, ruggedized armored interconnect cable spanning exactly 13 meters. Specifically engineered by Bently Nevada to partner with the 330525 Velomitor XA Piezo-Velocity Sensor, this dual-shielded industrial cable delivers stable signal integrity, oil and chemical resistance, and high-fidelity vibration data transmission inside severe multi-phase industrial monitoring frameworks.

Specific Application

• Carrying low-noise velocity waveform metrics from a 330525 Velomitor XA sensor mounted on wet cooling tower fans to remote monitoring racks.

  Running critical vibration protection logic pathways through hot or oil-saturated gas turbine compartments requiring physical armored shielding.

  Routing reliable field diagnostic data streams across high-interference processing plants utilizing dual EMI shielding layers.

Ordering Information

System Compatibility

Primary Sensor Integration: Mated exclusively with the Bently Nevada 330525 Velomitor XA (eXtended Application) Piezo-Velocity Sensor line.

Termination Modules: Compatible with Bently Nevada local terminal housings, enabling efficient bulk cable splicing for up to two sensor paths per housing box.

Environmental Standards: Supports systems requiring NEMA 4X and IP-65 ratings when fully integrated with matching weatherproof connector boots.

Alternative Models & Functional Differences

Unarmored Interconnect Cables: Built using identical conductor specifications and matching weatherproofing layers, but omitting the outer flexible metal mesh cladding, rendering them vulnerable to crushing or cutting damage.

Bently Nevada 106765 Alternative Lengths (e.g., -01, -07, -25): Provide varying line configurations ranging from 1 meter to 25 meters, sold in 3-meter option increments to match distinct equipment spacing budgets.

Standard 330500 Velomitor Cables: Tailored for base-tier velocity sensors used in dry, clean zones. They lack the enhanced PEEK/stainless insulation jackets and specialized multi-fluid chemical seals built into the 106765 XA series.

Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ

Q1: What specific parameters are designated by the 106765-13 ordering code?

A: The base identifier 106765 indicates an armored multi-shielded interconnect layout, and the trailing configuration suffix -13 specifies a pre-cut physical span of exactly 13 meters.

Q2: What specific alignment check protects the module connectors during field termination?

A: You must ensure the indexing pins inside the weatherproof connector are completely straight before twisting the outer collar. Forcing an unaligned coupling will damage the gold-plated pins and break signal continuity.

Q3: Why is my condition monitoring platform logging intermittent data swings or an open-circuit fault?

A: This erratic baseline is typically caused by oil or liquid ingress inside an unsealed connector boot. Blow the pin interfaces bone-dry with compression spray and verify the seal fits tightly over the sensor mating lip.

Q4: How should technicians handle the physical grounding path for this armored cable array?

A: The braided armor cladding must be securely bonded to earth ground inside the local terminal box enclosure. Never ground the shield at both ends, as dual-point connections form ground loops that corrupt raw velocity metrics.

Q5: What is the recommended strategy if an active cable run exhibits high mechanical degradation?

A: If the steel jacket exhibits deep cuts or crimps, swap the run immediately. Compromised armor layers deform the inner core, disrupting the standard 50-ohm characteristic nominal impedance required for precise sensor loop tuning.