Description
The Bently Nevada 3500/60 (Part Number 163179-01) is a critical component of the 3500 Machinery Protection System designed to provide continuous, high-reliability monitoring of temperature data from sensors such as RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) and thermocouples. It serves as a vital safeguard for rotating machinery, ensuring that excessive thermal stress is identified early to prevent catastrophic equipment failure.

Key Technical Specifications
- Module Function: Temperature monitoring for industrial rotating machinery
- Input Channels: 6 channels per module for versatile sensor monitoring
- Sensor Compatibility: Accepts both 3-wire RTDs and various types of thermocouples (J, K, E, T, etc.)
- Configuration: Software-configurable via the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
- Accuracy: Maintains high precision over a wide range of ambient temperatures
- Isolation: Fully isolated input channels to reduce ground loop interference
- Alarm Logic: Programmable alarm setpoints (Alert and Danger) for each channel
- Redundancy: Supports redundant power supplies and rack interface modules
- Display: Front-panel LEDs for monitoring module status and alarm states
- Compliance: Rated for operation in harsh industrial environments (hazardous area approvals available)
Related Bently Nevada 3500 Series Model Recommendations
To maintain a robust monitoring architecture, these related 3500 series modules are frequently deployed alongside the 3500/60:
- 3500/61: 6-channel Temperature Monitor (alternative I/O modules).
- 3500/42M: Proximitor Seismic Monitor for vibration and position.
- 3500/22M: Transient Data Interface (TDI) module.
- 3500/15: Power Supply Module (AC or DC options).
- 3500/05: System Rack (various sizes available).
- 3500/25: Keyphasor Module for phase reference signals.
- 3500/32M: 4-Channel Relay Module for alarm output.
- 3500/92: Communication Gateway Module (for DCS/PLC integration).
- 3500/94M: VGA Display Module for local system visualization.
- 3500/01: Internal Barrier Module for intrinsically safe applications.


