{"product_id":"bently-nevada-163179-02-temperature-monitor-module","title":"Bently Nevada 163179-02 Temperature Monitor Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 163179-02\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003e3500\/61\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature Monitor Module utilized to execute high-precision thermal tracking and alarm routing tasks across Bently Nevada 3500 Series Machinery Protection System platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e163179-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBently Nevada (Baker Hughes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (Made in U.S.A.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.91 kg (Shipping weight: 3.00 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 3500 full-height chassis plug-in card dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-30 deg C to +65 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.0 W typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) \/ Thermocouples (TC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 isolated recorder outputs (4-20 mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Monitoring and TSI Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 163179-02 module conditions and processes static signal telemetry from up to six independent temperature transducers. It supports customized sensor pairing configurations via the rack software interface, facilitating simultaneous processing of RTD and thermocouple inputs on a single backplane segment. The module maps these temperature tracking layers directly onto the rack motherboard, adjusting data metrics to verify machinery safety boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard system performs continuous eddy-current probe scaling cross-checks and gap voltage validation (-10 VDC targets) where proximity probes coexist, ensuring precise integration with overarching rotor dynamics tracking nodes. The internal logic executes localized signal filtering, preventing transient noise spikes from generating false alarm flags while maintaining channel-to-channel cross-talk suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the primary functional difference between the 3500\/61 module and the standard 3500\/60 temperature module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 3500\/61 module features six dedicated, isolated analog recorder outputs on its corresponding I\/O module faceplate. This hardware modification allows the 163179-02 to re-transmit 4-20 mA process variables directly to external chart recorders or legacy DCS nodes without interrupting the main machinery protection bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this temperature monitor module be replaced while the 3500 rack is powered and active?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The 3500\/05 chassis backplane architecture supports online module replacement (hot-swapping). Removing the 163179-02 front processor card isolates the slot power without disrupting adjacent active monitoring modules or causing false trip sequences on the main relay bus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45064796733555,"sku":"163179-02","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/0ce3f697-5f81-4738-8f60-ac739f20faf9_e486278c-d3ff-4473-b8ac-98b3dd17218d.png?v=1780477989","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/bently-nevada-163179-02-temperature-monitor-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}