Overview
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The supplied technical data identifies 130118-0050-02 as a fully specified assembled cable configuration. The input does not provide an official manufacturer suffix matrix; therefore, no additional ordering-code breakdown is stated.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 130118-0050-02 |
| Base Model | 130118 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Product Type | Host Computer to 3500 Rack Cable |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 29 x 19 x 4 cm estimated shipping size |
| Power Consumption | Passive communication cable; no separate power consumption specified |
| Assembly | Assembled |
| Nominal Cable Length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Communication Application | Host computer to Bently Nevada 3500 rack connection |
| Rack Interface | 3500/20 Rack Interface Module front-panel serial port |
| Serial Communication | RS232 application |
| Baud Rate | Up to 38.4 k baud |
| RS232 Cable Length Limit | Up to 30 m (100 ft) |
| Alternative Communication Data Provided | RS422 only; up to 1,200 m (4,000 ft) maximum |
Mechanical Monitoring Communication Characteristics
Within a Bently Nevada 3500 machinery monitoring system, the 130118-0050-02 carries configuration and machinery-monitoring data between the host computer and the rack interface. Consequently, communication integrity supports access to monitoring information used during machinery diagnostics and rotor dynamics evaluation.
The cable itself does not perform eddy-current probe scaling or gap voltage measurement. Instead, the connected 3500 monitoring system processes machinery signals that may include eddy-current probe measurements. During system commissioning, technicians can validate probe operating conditions, including gap voltage targets commonly referenced around -10 VDC where applicable to the installed probe and transducer system.
Proper separation of communication wiring from high-energy power conductors also helps reduce externally induced interference. In addition, controlled cable routing supports stable serial data transfer during rack configuration and machinery data retrieval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 130118-0050-02 provide power to the 3500 rack or host computer?
A: No. The cable functions as a communication interconnection. The provided data does not specify any separate power delivery function.
Q: What is the maximum supported communication speed?
A: The provided specification states a maximum baud rate of 38.4 k baud.
Q: Can the cable connect directly to a Bently Nevada 3500/20 Rack Interface Module?
A: Yes. The supplied description identifies the cable for connection between a host computer and the front-panel serial communication port of the 3500/20 Rack Interface Module.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Verify the connector orientation before connecting the cable to the host computer and 3500/20 Rack Interface Module.
- De-energize or isolate equipment when site procedures require controlled connection or disconnection of serial communication hardware.
- Route the cable separately from high-current AC conductors, motor output cables, and switching circuits where practical.
- Avoid sharp bends, excessive pulling force, crushing, or mechanical stress along the cable route.
- Secure the cable to prevent movement and connector loading caused by vibration.
- Confirm the host communication settings before data transfer, including the required serial interface and baud rate.
- Use the specified cable length limits for the selected communication interface. Do not apply the RS422 maximum-distance specification to an RS232 installation without verifying the complete communication hardware configuration.
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