Bently Nevada 3500/62 | 163179-03 Process Variable Monitor | 190085-03M Module
Technical Parameters
- Part Number: 163179-03 (Main Board) / 190085-03M (I/O Module)
- Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)
- Monitor Type: 6-channel Process Variable Monitor
- Input Signal Range: 4 to 20 mA, 1 to 5 VDC, -10 to +10 VDC (Programmable)
- Internal Update Rate: 100 milliseconds
- Accuracy: ±0.33% of full-scale range
- Power Consumption: 7.0 Watts typical
Product Description
The Bently Nevada 3500/62 is a high-density 6-channel monitor designed to process critical plant variables that are not vibration-related, such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level. The 163179-03 main board combined with the 190085-03M I/O module allows the 3500 machinery protection system to integrate static process measurements into its alarm and logging infrastructure. It provides continuous monitoring and compares input variables against programmable alarm setpoints, ensuring comprehensive asset protection.
Application Areas
- Process Integration: Monitoring auxiliary turbine parameters like oil pressure and cooling water temperature.
- Hydroelectric Power: Tracking gate position and water levels in dam monitoring systems.
- Oil & Gas Monitoring: Recording suction and discharge pressures in compressor stations.
- General Machinery: Integration of any standard 4-20 mA industrial transmitter signal into the 3500 rack.
Product Specifications
- Weight: 0.82 kg
- Dimensions: 24.1 cm x 2.4 cm x 10.3 cm
- Country of Origin: United States (USA)
- I/O Termination: Internal Termination or External Termination options
Operating Precautions
- Input Scaling: Ensure the 3500 Rack Configuration Software is correctly scaled to match the engineering units of the connected field transmitter.
- I/O Matching: Verify the 163179-03 monitor is paired with the correct 190085-03M I/O module to prevent signal mismatch or hardware errors.
- Grounding: To prevent signal noise, ensure the 4-20 mA loop shields are grounded at only one point, typically at the 3500 rack.
- Power Cycle: Always bypass active alarms before removing or inserting the monitor to avoid accidental machine trips.
