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SKU: 102045-040-01

Bently Nevada 102045-040-01 Stainless Steel Armored Cable

The Bently Nevada 102045-040-01 is a 40-foot, 2-wire shielded cable featuring flexible stainless steel armor. Engineered for extreme temperatures up to +200°C, it provides superior mechanical protection and EMI shielding for seismic vibration sensors in demanding industrial environments.

Product Overview and Signal Integrity

The Bently Nevada 102045-040-01 functions as a ruggedized, two-wire shielded cable specifically designed for harsh industrial environments. This armored cable connects seismic transducers, such as accelerometers and velocity sensors, to monitoring systems like the Bently Nevada 3500 rack. By utilizing a high-density stainless steel armor, the cable effectively shields the internal signal conductors from mechanical crushing, abrasion, and cutting. Consequently, this robust construction ensures that critical vibration data remains accurate and uninterrupted, even when routed through high-traffic or debris-heavy industrial areas.

Primary Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Bently Nevada
  • Part Number: 102045-040-01
  • Cable Type: 2-Wire Shielded with Stainless Steel Armor
  • Total Length: 40 feet
  • Termination: Blunt cut/Pigtail
  • Armor Material: 304 Stainless Steel flexible conduit
  • Internal Insulation: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
  • Operating Temperature: -50°C to +200°C
  • Shielding: Braided tinned copper for EMI/RFI protection
  • Hazardous Area Rating: Compatible with intrinsically safe and non-incendive installations

Industrial Applications and Mechanical Benefits

Engineers prioritize the 102045-040-01 cable for vibration monitoring on large-scale rotating equipment, including cooling tower fans, centrifugal pumps, and industrial gearboxes. The FEP insulation inside the armor resists corrosive chemicals, lubricating oils, and extreme thermal cycling, which prevents premature cable failure. Furthermore, the stainless steel armor provides an additional layer of protection against accidental damage during machinery maintenance. Because the cable features a twisted-pair design with a dedicated shield, it successfully rejects electromagnetic interference (EMI) from nearby motors and power lines.

Installation and Wiring Integration

Technicians typically route this 40-foot cable from the sensor housing to a local junction box or the main monitor rack. The blunt-cut termination (01 option) offers maximum flexibility, as it allows the user to trim the cable to a precise length before attaching it to terminal blocks. During installation, the minimum bend radius of the armored conduit must be maintained to prevent kinking. Moreover, grounding the cable shield at only one end—typically at the monitor—prevents ground loops that could introduce noise into the vibration signal, ensuring a clean data stream for predictive maintenance analysis.