Product Core Brief
- Model: 330130-080-12-05
- Brand: BENTLY
- Series: 3300 XL 8mm Eddy-Current Transducer Extension Cable Line
- Core Function: Transmits high-frequency RF eddy-current signals between 8mm proximity probes and matching Proximitors across 8-meter mechanical abrasion-prone cabinet routing paths.
- Product Type: Factory-terminated matched triaxial armored extension signal cable
- Key Specs: 8 m stainless steel armored 50 Ω triaxial wire | FluidLoc molded anti-wicking end joints | ATEX/IECEx/CSA global hazardous location certifications
- Condition: New Original (New Surplus)
Product Introduction
The BENTLY 330130-080-12-05 is an 8-meter factory-calibrated armored triaxial extension cable engineered exclusively for 3300 XL 8mm proximity transducer stacks. It preserves linear gap voltage signals for thrust position, radial vibration, and Keyphasor timing measurements in machinery enclosures with sharp metal edges or frequent cable movement.This unit uses flexible AISI 304 stainless steel braided armor, cutting field cable replacement frequency by roughly 70% versus unarmored cable variants. Its FluidLoc molded fittings block lubricant capillary creep and lower long-term measurement drift by 90% in steam turbine lube enclosures—though your mileage may vary with fully synthetic high-viscosity turbine lubricants.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Factory Assembled Cable Length | 8.0 m (26.2 ft) matched triaxial assembly |
| Nominal Electrical Impedance | 50 Ω triaxial, 69.9 pF/m capacitance per OEM test data |
| Outer Jacket Material | FEP fluoropolymer, oil, chemical, and high-temperature resistant |
| Cable Armor Construction | Flexible AISI 304 stainless steel braided armor (suffix 12 code) |
| Connector Hardware | Dual-end gold-plated standard ClickLoc tool-free lockable fittings |
| Sealing System | Patented FluidLoc one-piece molded cable joint seals to stop oil wicking |
| Continuous Operating Temp (Cable Jacket) | -45 °C to +100 °C ambient cabinet air |
| Static Minimum Bend Radius | 25.4 mm; dynamic vibration routing minimum 50.8 mm |
| Max Safe Axial Tensile Load | 330 N without molded joint separation or internal conductor breakage |
| Calibrated Sensitivity Match | 7.87 V/mm (200 mV/mil) for all 8mm XL transducer systems |
| Official Compliance & Certifications | API 670 4th Edition, CE EMC Class A, SIL 2, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2, CSA Class I Div 2 intrinsic safety |
| Compatible Probe Family | All 3301XX 8mm 3300 XL proximity probe assemblies only |
Quality Control Process (Engineer’s Perspective)
- Incoming Verification: Cross-reference serial numbers against OEM production logs, scan factory anti-counterfeit QR labels, inspect stainless armor for fraying, cracked FluidLoc moldings, or tarnished gold connector plating.
- Live Functional Test: Mate the unit to a calibrated 330180-XX-05 global certified Proximitor, supply 24 V DC input, run a 24 hour continuous signal stability test with ambient temperature logged every 10 minutes.
- Electrical Parameter Test: Execute a 500 V Megger insulation resistance sweep; acceptable pass threshold registers >10 MΩ between triaxial core and outer shielding layer.
- Firmware Verification: Well, technically this passive cable contains no firmware, but log paired Proximitor firmware revision and photograph full ClickLoc connector lock engagement seating.
- Final QC & Packaging: Wipe assembly with anti-static isopropyl wipe, seal inside shielding ESD bag, attach printed QC Passed sticker stamped with exact test completion date.
Replacement Pitfall Guide
❗ Firmware Mismatch: 3500 rack firmware Revision F cannot fully compensate capacitance drift on 8-meter transducer runs. Always upgrade rack monitoring modules to Revision G before physical installation.❗ DIP Switch / Jumper Misconfiguration: Stock 330180 Proximitor factory default system length setting reads 5 m, not the unit’s 8 m extension length; incorrect values create permanent static offset in thrust position trending data.❗ Terminal / Cable Incompatibility: Do not pair with 11mm XL or 75 Ω NSv extension cables; differing triaxial/coaxial capacitance distorts high-frequency large-range vibration waveforms and triggers persistent channel fault flags.❗ Power Supply Mismatch: Each full 8-meter 8mm XL transducer stack draws 120 mA at 24 V DC; calculate total rack power draw with a mandatory 20% load headroom to avoid low-voltage trips during equipment startup transients.❗ ESD Damage: Low-humidity winter cabinet air raises static discharge risk by 3.7x. Place a dedicated anti-static foam mat under the rack before disconnecting or seating the unit’s ClickLoc connectors.Keep these in mind and you’ll cut 90% of rework time.
Compatibility Matrix & Benchmarks
Compatibility Matrix
- 330130-080-12-05 → 330180 Series Global Certified 8mm XL Proximitor : Direct — 50 Ω 8mm XL impedance match, zero adapter hardware required
- 330130-080-12-05 → 330780 11mm XL Proximitor : Incompatible — 11mm triaxial capacitance values break 8mm linear calibration
- 330130-080-12-05 → 330130-080-00-05 : Needs Adaptation — Non-armored variant, extra cable protection conduit hardware mandatory for abrasive routing zones
Benchmarks
- Signal propagation delay: 0.04 μs per meter (50 Ω triaxial factory construction)
- System linear error contribution: ≤0.15% full span (24 V DC supply, 25 °C controlled ambient)
- Connector lock cycle durability: 1,000 mate/unmate cycles with no impedance shift exceeding 0.10 Ω
