Bently Nevada 40113-02 Connector Protector Kit

The Bently Nevada 40113-02, cataloged as the 40113-02 Connector Protector Kit, serves as a specialized hardware maintenance utility designed to insulate and physically secure extension cable coaxial connections within machinery protection and Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Mechanical Monitoring and TSI Characteristics

The 40113-02 Connector Protector Kit isolates the critical miniature coaxial connection point between a proximity probe integrated lead and its extension cable. In industrial monitoring setups, if the raw RF signal path touches the metal machine housing, it causes grounding shorts and cross-talk errors that disrupt calibration and lead voltage targets.

By applying the protective sleeves from this kit over the coaxial junction, field engineers create a tight, grease-resistant barrier. This barrier keeps out hot lubricating oils, cutting fluids, and water vapor that could otherwise degrade the signal. The kit's structural design also dampens high-frequency mechanical vibration across the connection, preventing micro-gap shifts that can inject noise into the proximity sensor loop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is a specialized connector protector kit required instead of standard commercial heat-shrink or electrical tape?

A: Standard tape and commercial adhesives dissolve quickly when exposed to hot industrial lubricants and synthetic oils. The Bently Nevada kit uses specialized fluoropolymers that withstand continuous oil immersion up to +177°C, ensuring the coaxial connection remains isolated from machine ground long-term.

Q: Is this kit compatible with both 5 mm and 8 mm proximity probe system cables?

A: Yes. The kit includes internal sealing sleeves and adapters designed to fit standard 75-ohm coaxial extension cables used across Bently Nevada 3300, 3300 XL, and 7200 series transducer systems.