{"product_id":"330130-030-03-00-bently-nevada-3300-xl-armored-extension-cable","title":"330130-030-03-00 Bently Nevada 3300 XL Armored Extension Cable","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330130-030-03-00 Product Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance 3.0-meter armored extension cable engineered for the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d9534f;\"\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm proximity transducer system. Designed to transmit high-frequency eddy-current signals between non-contacting probes and Proximitor sensors, this cable incorporates gold-plated ClickLoc connectors and protective stainless steel armor. Its physical construction maintains signal phase stability across harsh industrial environments subject to vibration, mechanical abrasion, and oil exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330130-030-03-00 Model Code Breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d9534f;\"\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e 3300 XL Series Extension Cable Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Model: 330130\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3300 XL Extension Cable System\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length Option [-030]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) total length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmor \u0026amp; Protection Option [-03]:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel armored cable with pre-installed connector protector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgency Approval Option [-00]:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard unapproved option (No hazardous area approvals required).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; System Dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Basic Identification \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d9534f;\"\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Made in U.S.A.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Proximity Transducer System\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Sensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm, 3300 8 mm, and 3300 5 mm proximity probes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Electrical \u0026amp; Performance Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eOperational Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Power Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e-17.5 Vdc to -26 Vdc (12 mA max). Operation above -23.5 Vdc reduces linear range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 2 mV output change per volt variation in supply voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Linear Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2.0 mm (80 mils), spanning from approximately 0.25 mm to 2.3 mm (-1 to -17 Vdc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e50 Ω nominal backplane drive impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Capacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e69.9 pF\/m (21.3 pF\/ft) typical core-to-shield capacitance\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore DC Resistance (RCORE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e0.66 ± 0.10 Ω (Center conductor to center conductor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket DC Resistance (RJACKET)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e0.20 ± 0.04 Ω (Outer conductor to outer conductor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Wiring Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e0.2 to 1.5 mm² (16 to 24 AWG) shielded triad cable up to 305 meters (1,000 feet) max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Mechanical \u0026amp; Environmental Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmor Cable Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103 g\/m (1.5 oz\/ft); total assembly net weight approximately 0.618 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated ClickLoc positive-locking connectors resistant to surface oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Pull Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patented CableLoc construction providing 330 N (75 lbf) mechanical pull resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 3% Average Scale Factor (ASF) shift after 56 days at 93% humidity per IEC 68-2-3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible metallic armor shielding guards internal coaxial lines against impact and pinch points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Machinery \u0026amp; Target Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e cable is built for heavy-duty rotating machinery monitoring where physical abrasion from casing hardware or personnel foot traffic is present. Common installations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy industrial steam turbines and utility gas turbine bearing housings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-pressure multi-stage centrifugal compressors and boiler feed pumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge gearbox input\/output shaft radial vibration and axial thrust measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDraft fans, induction motors, and hydro-generator shaft position monitoring loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Capabilities \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining exact loop resistance is critical for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e3300 XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e system calibration. Field engineers can perform static diagnostic checks directly across the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e connector terminals using a precision Digital Multimeter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Conductor Resistance (RCORE):\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure resistance between center pins at both ends. Values exceeding 0.76 Ω indicate internal wire strand fractures or end-pin oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Conductor Resistance (RJACKET):\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure outer shield continuity. Readings over 0.24 Ω confirm shield mechanical fatigue or loose ClickLoc crimp contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance Insulation Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Core-to-shield capacitance must stay within nominal 69.9 pF\/m limits. Sharp rises indicate moisture ingress within unsealed connector boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Comparison \u0026amp; Selection Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the correct extension cable requires balancing total system electrical length against physical routing constraints. Below is a direct comparison between the 3-meter armored unit and a longer unarmored variant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eFeature \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/products\/330130-045-02-00-4-5-meter-proximity-extension-cable-bently-nevada-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e330130-045-02-00\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3.0 meters (9.8 feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e4.5 meters (14.8 feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Armor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFlexible stainless steel armor installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eUnarmored flexible cable style\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMolded connector protector included\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConnector protector included (optional silicone tape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal System Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRequires matching 5 m or 10 m system Proximitor configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRequires matching 5 m or 10 m system Proximitor configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHigh: Ideal for exposed casing runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eModerate: Best for fully enclosed conduit routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never alter cable length by cutting or splicing! The total length of the probe plus the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e extension cable must match the calibrated system length of the Proximitor sensor (typically 5 meters or 10 meters combined). Mismatched cable lengths cause severe scale factor errors and corrupt radial vibration amplitude readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight \u0026amp; Field Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn turbomachinery retrofits, connector contamination remains the primary root cause of spurious vibration trips. During an overhaul at a power station, engineers reported intermittent -24 Vdc supply rail pull-down on a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d9534f;\"\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e monitoring rack. Our field inspection identified that technicians used supplied silicone tape instead of molded connector protectors inside a turbine bearing housing flooded with hot turbine oil. The oil degraded the tape, penetrated the ClickLoc shell, and shorted signal pins. We replaced the line with an armored \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0275d8;\"\u003e330130-030-03-00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e cable equipped with factory connector protectors. We strongly advise using hard connector protectors whenever connections reside inside oil-rich machine enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogistics \u0026amp; Commercial Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full 12-month factory defect coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 24-48 hour fast dispatch from ready warehouse stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Express Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worldwide door-to-door delivery via FedEx, UPS, or DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#003366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the ClickLoc connector mechanism prevent signal loss during high machine vibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: ClickLoc connectors feature gold-plated contact surfaces and a positive-locking tactile mechanism that prevents threaded mechanical back-off under high acceleration forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use silicone wrapping tape instead of the pre-installed connector protector on this armored model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Silicone tape is supplied with cables, but we advise against using it in environments exposed to turbine lube oil or synthetic lubricants, as hydrocarbons degrade silicone seals over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens if the supply voltage drops more positive than -23.5 Vdc at the Proximitor terminals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Supplying voltage above -23.5 Vdc restricts the maximum dynamic range of the eddy-current driver circuit, compressing the linear measuring span below the rated 2.0 mm specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What cable parameters must be checked if dynamic vibration readings display harmonic distortion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Measure the RJACKET shield resistance and core capacitance. A loose armor crimp or degraded center core resistance (exceeding 0.76 Ω) will introduce high-frequency phase delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the 330130-030-03-00 extension cable interchangeable with non-XL 3300 series probes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, it accepts standard 3300 5 mm, 3300 8 mm, and 3300 XL 8 mm probes. 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