{"product_id":"172109-01-isolated-tip-tc-i-o-module-bently-nevada-3500-65","title":"172109-01 Isolated Tip TC I\/O Module Bently Nevada 3500\/65","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1227 citation-end-1227\"\u003eThe Bently Nevada 172109-01 is a high-density temperature signal interface designed for the 3500\/65 monitor assembly.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1226 citation-end-1226\"\u003eThis specific I\/O module is engineered to support isolated tip thermocouples, providing a robust barrier against electrical noise and ground loop interference that often plagues sensitive temperature measurements in industrial environments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1225 citation-end-1225\"\u003eBy facilitating the connection of up to 16 independent thermal channels, the 172109-01 enables comprehensive surveillance of machinery health.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt serves as the physical termination point for field wiring, utilizing an external termination architecture to streamline cable management in large-scale control cabinets. This module is essential for translating raw thermal data into actionable safety metrics, allowing the 3500 system to trigger alarms or protective shutdowns based on precise, real-time temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Architecture and Hardware Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsolated Tip Thermocouple (TC) \/ RTD Signal Interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e172109-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1224\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1224 citation-end-1224\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16 independent channels\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1223\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTermination Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1223 citation-end-1223\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExternal Terminations (requires separate terminal blocks)\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsolated Tip Thermocouples and Resistance Temperature Detectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1222\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1222 citation-end-1222\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompatible with Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) configurations\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Mass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.38 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 103.1 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTariff Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8537101190\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Deployment and Site Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn high-stakes environments such as gas turbine power plants and petrochemical refineries, the 172109-01 is used to monitor critical thermal points including bearing metal, exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and stator windings. The module's isolated design is particularly valuable in applications where sensors are located near high-voltage equipment, as it prevents stray currents from distorting the accuracy of the temperature data.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1221 citation-end-1221\"\u003eWhen integrated into a TMR (Triple Modular Redundant) setup, the 172109-01 contributes to a high-availability protection loop, ensuring that a single wiring fault or sensor failure does not result in a false machinery trip.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1220 citation-end-1220\"\u003eBy providing a stable, high-fidelity signal path, this module supports proactive maintenance strategies, helping operators detect cooling failures or friction-induced overheating before catastrophic mechanical damage occurs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the primary difference between the 172109-01 and the internal termination version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 172109-01 utilizes external terminations, meaning field wiring is connected to remote terminal blocks and then linked to the module via a specialized interface cable. This is preferred for high-density cabinets where rear rack space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is \"Isolated Tip\" compatibility important for my thermocouples?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Isolated tips ensure there is no electrical path between the thermocouple junction and the machine housing. The 172109-01 is designed to preserve this isolation, protecting the 3500 rack from common-mode voltage and electrical interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this module be used in a 3300 series rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, despite some common nomenclature, the 172109-01 is specifically a 3500 Series component. It is designed to fit into the rear I\/O slots of a 3500 rack and must be paired with a 3500\/65 monitor module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the module support Modbus communication directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The I\/O module itself provides the physical signal path. Digital communication protocols like Modbus or HART are typically handled through the 3500\/92 Communication Gateway or similar rack-wide modules that process the data from the 3500\/65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the 0.38 kg weight the shipping weight or the net weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 0.38 kg figure represents the net weight of the 172109-01 I\/O module itself. Shipping weight will be slightly higher once protective packaging is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518870741165,"sku":"172109-01","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/bently-nevada-172109-01-isolated-tip-tc-i-o-module-a4o2um2anxb.jpg?v=1766980669","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/172109-01-isolated-tip-tc-i-o-module-bently-nevada-3500-65","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}