Technical Parameters
- Part Number: PWA86739-01U
- Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)
- Component Type: Printed Wire Assembly (PWA) / Circuit Board
- System Compatibility: 3500 Series Monitoring System
- Input Signal Type: Proximitor / Transducer Analog Input
- Power Consumption: Low-voltage DC (System Backplane Powered)
- Signal Isolation: Integrated Galvanic Isolation

Product Description
The Bently Nevada PWA86739-01U is a precision-engineered circuit board assembly utilized within the 3500 series machinery protection systems. This board is responsible for processing high-speed vibration, position, or speed signals from industrial transducers. It serves as a critical hardware layer that translates raw sensor data into actionable monitoring information, ensuring that large-scale rotating machinery operates within safe vibration limits.
Application Areas
- Turbomachinery Protection: Monitoring vibration in steam and gas turbines.
- Oil and Gas: Critical asset protection for centrifugal compressors and expanders.
- Power Generation: Condition monitoring for large scale generators and exciters.
- Water Treatment: Vibration analysis for high-capacity industrial pumps.
Product Specifications
- Weight: 0.28 kg
- Dimensions: 20.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 1.9 cm
- Country of Origin: United States (USA)
- Compliance: CE, CSA, and ATEX standards for industrial environments
Operating Precautions
- Electrostatic Safety: Handle the board only at an ESD-protected workstation to avoid damaging sensitive CMOS components.
- Configuration Check: Ensure the firmware on the PWA86739-01U matches the system rack configuration via 3500 Rack Configuration Software.
- Terminal Integrity: Check all screw terminals and ribbon connectors for secure seating to prevent intermittent signal loss.
- Slot Alignment: Carefully align the board with the rack guides to avoid bending the backplane pins during insertion.
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