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3500/62 163179-03

Six-Channel Process Variable Monitor

Six-Channel Process Variable Monitor for monitoring proportional process-variable signals in a 3500 rack, with the exact part number, rack configuration and hardware compatibility checked before supply.

BRANDBently Nevada
STOCK CONFIRMATIONLead time: 2–3 days
CONDITIONBrand new and original
WARRANTY12 months

Product overview

The Bently Nevada 3500/62 163179-03 is a Six-Channel Process Variable Monitor used for monitoring proportional process-variable signals in a 3500 rack. It is commonly applied in pressure, flow, temperature and level monitoring and process-signal alarming.

Selection must follow the complete part number and installed-system configuration. Before ordering, confirm input signal and companion i/o type, alarm and setpoint configuration, rack firmware and module revision.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Installed-system context

  • Pressure, flow, temperature and level monitoring
  • Process-signal alarming
  • 3500 rack maintenance

Tell us the controller, communication network and installed panel details. That context helps prevent a visually similar but incompatible replacement.

DATASHEET BUYER GUIDE

Choose the signal path before choosing the rear I/O card

The 163179-03 front monitor is common across the family. The correct complete assembly depends on the field signal, termination location, isolation or intrinsic-safety requirement, and site approval. Use this guide to narrow the configuration before sending the rack BOM or nameplate photo.

View official datasheet
6 channelsPressure, flow, temperature and level process variables
3 signal paths±10 Vdc, isolated 4–20 mA, or 4–20 mA with internal barriers
No field calibrationEach channel range is configured in 3500 Rack Configuration Software
Dual alarm logicIndependent under/over Alert and Danger setpoints
Bently Nevada 3500/62 Process Variable Monitor front module 163179-03Front monitor P/N 163179-03

FRONT-PANEL STATUS

Read the module at a glance

OKMonitor is operating correctly

TX/RXMonitor is communicating with other modules in the 3500 rack

BYPASSOne or more process-variable channels are in bypass mode

INPUT AND I/O SELECTION

Which signal type do you have?

±10 Vdc input

Signal
−10 to +10 Vdc
Input
1 MΩ
Rear I/O
136491-01 internal / 136499-01 external

Voltage-output transmitters and proportional process signals. Minimum configured input span is 2 V.

Isolated 4–20 mA

Signal
4–20 mA DC
Input
50 Ω; 500 V isolation
Rear I/O
136294-01 internal / 136483-01 external

Current loops where galvanic isolation from the rack input is required.

4–20 mA with internal barriers

Signal
4–20 mA DC
Input
50 Ω; 13.66 V compliance
Rear I/O
137110-01 internal barrier I/O

Intrinsically safe field-transmitter loops requiring the dedicated internal-barrier I/O and external 24 Vdc supply.

SIGNAL AND ALARM PERFORMANCE

Signal conditioning
Configured in software at +25 °C; no calibration required
Measurement accuracy
±0.33% full scale typical, ±1% maximum
Alert delay
1–60 seconds, adjustable in 1-second intervals
Danger delay
1–60 seconds, adjustable in 0.5-second intervals

ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS

Standard I/O operating range
−30 to +65 °C
Barrier I/O operating range
0 to +65 °C
Storage
−40 to +85 °C
Humidity
95% non-condensing

BEFORE YOU ORDER

Five checks that prevent the wrong configuration

  1. 01Confirm whether the field signal is voltage or 4–20 mA.
  2. 02Choose internal or external termination; external termination blocks and cables are ordered separately.
  3. 03Do not connect an external termination block to an internal-termination I/O module.
  4. 04For internal barriers, confirm firmware/software minimums and consult the separate 3500 Internal Barrier specification.
  5. 05Check the complete AA-BB order code and required hazardous-area approval, not only front-card P/N 163179-03.

Source: Baker Hughes 3500/62 Process Variable Monitor Datasheet 141541 Rev. R. Final configuration must be checked against the installed rack, field wiring and applicable site approvals.

BENTLY NEVADA MODEL CODE

Model number breakdown

Read the complete ordering code from left to right. Every group matters when matching an installed system or preparing a spare.

3500/62 163179-03
3500/62-01-00 — front card 163179-03 + rear card 136491-01; ±10 Vdc I/O with internal terminations, no agency approval option
163179-03
Front card — 3500/62 six-channel Process Variable Monitor
136491-01
Rear card — −10 to +10 Vdc I/O Module with internal terminations

VERIFIED MODEL DATA

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)
Model / part number
3500/62 163179-03
Product name
Six-Channel Process Variable Monitor
Platform
3500 machinery protection system
Channels
6
Input signals
4–20 mA DC or proportional voltage from −10 to +10 Vdc
Input impedance
1 MΩ for ±10 Vdc; 50 Ω for both 4–20 mA I/O types
Signal accuracy
±0.33% of full scale typical; ±1% maximum at +25 °C
Alarm accuracy
Within 0.13% of the programmed value
Alarm setpoints
Independent under and over Alert / Danger setpoints; normally adjustable from 0–100% of full scale
Alarm delays
Alert: 1–60 s in 1 s steps; Danger: 1–60 s in 0.5 s steps
Full-scale mapping
Up to 20,000 engineering units over the input span; minimum voltage span 2 V
Isolation
500 V for isolated 4–20 mA I/O only
Barrier voltage compliance
13.66 V for the 4–20 mA internal-barrier output
External transducer power
+24 Vdc ±5%, 250 mA maximum, fused; internal-barrier I/O only
Power consumption
7.0 W typical
Rack space
1 full-height front slot plus 1 full-height rear I/O slot
Operating temperature
−30 to +65 °C with internal/external termination I/O; 0 to +65 °C with internal-barrier I/O
Storage temperature
−40 to +85 °C
Humidity
95% non-condensing
Monitor dimensions
241.3 × 24.4 × 241.8 mm (H × W × D)
Monitor weight
0.82 kg
Rear I/O dimensions
241.3 × 24.4 × 99.1 mm (H × W × D)
Rear I/O weight
0.20 kg without barriers; 0.46 kg with internal barriers

Technical values are compiled from official Bently Nevada product documentation for this exact article number. Always check the delivered unit nameplate and revision before installation.

What to send for verification

  • • Complete part number and nameplate
  • • input signal and companion I/O type
  • • alarm and setpoint configuration
  • • rack firmware and module revision
  • • Required condition, quantity and destination country

What your quotation will state

  • • Exact quoted article number
  • • New, surplus or refurbished condition
  • • Available quantity and estimated lead time
  • • Warranty and proposed shipping method

Availability, condition, revision and exact installed-system compatibility are confirmed in writing before supply.

BUYER QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bently Nevada 3500/62 163179-03?

It is a Six-Channel Process Variable Monitor used for monitoring proportional process-variable signals in a 3500 rack.

What should be checked before ordering?

Confirm the full part number, then verify input signal and companion i/o type, alarm and setpoint configuration, rack firmware and module revision.

Can a visually similar 3500 module or transducer be used instead?

Do not select by appearance alone. The monitor family, companion module or transducer, rack configuration, signal type and hardware revision must match the installed system.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Send the complete part number, quantity, required condition, destination and clear nameplate or rack-BOM photos.

FRONT AND REAR CARD COMBINATIONS

Available 3500/62 configurations

Use the complete ordering code to match the required rear I/O interface and certification. The front-card part number identifies the monitor or control module; the rear-card part number identifies the I/O, termination and signal arrangement.

Complete order codeFront card P/NRear card P/NRear I/O configurationCertification option
3500/62-01-00163179-03136491-01−10 to +10 Vdc, internal terminationsNo agency approval option
3500/62-01-01163179-03136491-01−10 to +10 Vdc, internal terminationscNRTLus / CSA/NRTL/C
3500/62-01-02163179-03136491-01−10 to +10 Vdc, internal terminationsATEX / IECEx / CSA (Class I, Zone 2)
3500/62-02-00163179-03136499-01−10 to +10 Vdc, external terminationsNo agency approval option
3500/62-02-01163179-03136499-01−10 to +10 Vdc, external terminationscNRTLus
3500/62-03-00163179-03136294-01Isolated +4 to +20 mA, internal terminationsNo agency approval option
3500/62-03-01163179-03136294-01Isolated +4 to +20 mA, internal terminationscNRTLus
3500/62-04-00163179-03136483-01Isolated +4 to +20 mA, external terminationsNo agency approval option
3500/62-04-01163179-03136483-01Isolated +4 to +20 mA, external terminationscNRTLus
3500/62-05-00163179-03137110-01Non-isolated +4 to +20 mA with internal barriersNo agency approval option
3500/62-05-01163179-03137110-01Non-isolated +4 to +20 mA with internal barrierscNRTLus / CSA/NRTL/C
3500/62-05-02163179-03137110-01Non-isolated +4 to +20 mA with internal barriersATEX / IECEx / CSA (Class I, Zone 2)

Confirm the installed rear I/O card, connection medium and required site approvals before ordering. A matching front-card number alone does not define the complete assembly.

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