Bently 3500/60 163179-01

Description

Product Description

Product Parameters

Advantages and Features

1. Multi-Sensor Compatibility & High Measurement Accuracy

   The Bently 3500/60 163179-01 supports both RTDs and thermocouples across a broad temperature range, delivering industry-leading accuracy for critical temperature monitoring tasks. Its ±0.1°C precision for RTD inputs ensures early detection of subtle temperature anomalies (e.g., a 0.5°C rise in bearing temperature) that indicate lubrication degradation or mechanical friction—enabling proactive maintenance before equipment failure occurs.

2. 8-Channel High-Density Design

   With 8 isolated input channels in a single rack-mount module, the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 maximizes control cabinet space utilization, reducing the number of modules required for large-scale machinery protection systems by up to 50% compared to low-channel alternatives. Channel isolation prevents cross-talk and fault propagation, ensuring reliable data acquisition even if one channel experiences a sensor fault.

3. Comprehensive Built-In Diagnostics

   Equipped with real-time diagnostic capabilities, the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 detects sensor open/short circuits, cold-junction failures, and internal module faults, triggering configurable alarms via the 3500 System Bus. These diagnostics eliminate blind spots in temperature monitoring systems, allowing maintenance teams to resolve issues during planned outages instead of emergency shutdowns.

4. Seamless Integration with 3500 Series Machinery Protection System

   Designed exclusively for Bently Nevada’s 3500 Series system, the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 integrates plug-and-play with 3500 Series rack, display, and communication modules. This native compatibility reduces system commissioning time by 30% and ensures synchronized data sharing between temperature, vibration, and position monitoring modules—providing a holistic view of asset health.

5. Rugged Industrial Reliability

   Built to withstand the rigors of power generation, oil & gas, and heavy industrial environments, the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 operates reliably across a wide temperature range and resists EMI from high-voltage equipment and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Its robust construction ensures stable performance in vibration-prone turbine enclosures and corrosive offshore platform control cabinets.

Application Cases in Application Fields

1. Steam Turbine Bearing Temperature Monitoring (Power Generation)

   A 1,800 MW coal-fired power plant deploys the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 to monitor 8 bearing temperatures in its high-pressure steam turbine. The module’s high accuracy detects a 0.8°C temperature rise in the #4 turbine bearing, indicating lubricant contamination. Maintenance teams perform an oil change during a scheduled outage, avoiding an estimated $4.2 million in unplanned downtime and turbine damage.

2. Offshore Compressor Lube Oil Temperature Control (Oil & Gas)

   An offshore LNG platform uses the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 to track lube oil and discharge gas temperatures in its high-pressure compressors. The module’s diagnostic features detect a thermocouple short circuit in the discharge gas channel, triggering an alarm that prevents incorrect temperature readings and potential compressor overheating. The platform’s maintenance team replaces the sensor without disrupting production.

3. Industrial Generator Stator Winding Temperature Monitoring (Heavy Industry)

   A steel manufacturing facility integrates the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 into its generator protection system, monitoring stator winding temperatures via Pt100 RTDs. The module’s ±0.1°C accuracy ensures compliance with generator thermal limits, extending stator winding service life by 20% and reducing the risk of costly rewinding operations.

4. Wind Turbine Gearbox Temperature Sensing (Renewable Energy)

   A utility-scale wind farm leverages the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 to monitor gearbox oil and bearing temperatures in 5 MW wind turbines. The module’s high-density design allows monitoring of 8 critical temperature points per turbine, while its integration with the 3500 Series system enables centralized data analysis. Predictive maintenance alerts reduce gearbox replacement downtime by 25% and lower wind farm operational costs.

Comparisons with Competing Products

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

Selection Suggestions

1. Prioritize for Bently 3500 Series Machinery Protection Systems

   Choose the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 for use with the 3500 Series rack and monitoring modules to ensure seamless data integration and holistic asset health management.

2. Opt for High-Density Temperature Monitoring Applications

   Select the module for systems requiring 8+ temperature measurement points per rack slot, such as turbine bearing monitoring or generator stator winding sensing.

3. Match with Multi-Sensor Temperature Monitoring Needs

   Pair the Bently 3500/60 163179-01 with a mix of RTDs and thermocouples to cover wide temperature ranges in a single module, reducing hardware complexity and costs.

Precautions

1. Sensor Compatibility Check

   Ensure connected RTDs/thermocouples match the Bently 3500/60 163179-01’s supported types; unsupported sensors will cause measurement inaccuracies or trigger false diagnostics.

2. System Rack Power Verification

   Confirm the 3500 Series rack provides stable 24 V DC power to the module via the backplane; voltage fluctuations will degrade measurement accuracy and damage internal components.

3. Wiring Guidelines for Noise Immunity

   Route thermocouple/RTD cables away from high-voltage power lines and VFD output cables; use shielded cables and proper grounding to minimize EMI interference with the Bently 3500/60 163179-01’s input signals.

4. Storage Conditions

   Store spare Bently 3500/60 163179-01 modules in a dry, temperature-controlled environment (0°C to +30°C) with relative humidity below 70%, and avoid exposure to strong magnetic fields that may disrupt internal circuitry.

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