{"product_id":"3500-63-163179-04-bently-nevada-gas-detection-monitor-3500-series","title":"3500\/63 163179-04 Bently Nevada Gas Detection Monitor 3500 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for environmental gas concentration monitoring in machine protection systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 3500\/63 163179-04\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e3500\/63\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas Detection Monitor) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\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\u003e3500\/63 163179-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 x 25.6 x 24.4 cm\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\u003e7.0 W (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransducer Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+24 VDC (+4 \/ -2 VDC) at 1.8 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Monitoring and Rotor Dynamics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3500\/63 monitor is integrated into the 3500 rack backplane, requiring robust eddy-current probe scaling if linked to mechanical proximity sensors for auxiliary data. The system requires gap voltage validation to ensure sensor-to-target targets remain within the nominal -10 VDC range for accurate signal processing. Cross-talk suppression is achieved through isolated signal processing paths, ensuring that high-speed gas detection alerts do not interfere with synchronous rotor dynamics data acquisition. The monitor supports alarm inhibition via external contact closure to prevent spurious trips during maintenance intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3500\/63 163179-04 Gas Detection Monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x I\/O module interface connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplane Integration\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the monitor into the designated 3500 rack slot, ensuring the backplane connector is fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded twisted-pair cabling for external gas transducer inputs to reduce EMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect external alarm inhibit contacts to the designated terminal block pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowering\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify system supply voltage is within the specified 3500 rack power range before energizing the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this monitor support hot-swapping?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 3500\/63 monitor is designed for removal and insertion while the 3500 rack is powered, provided local safety protocols allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens if the external transducer power fails?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monitor will trigger a \"Not OK\" status, indicating that the connected gas detection sensor is no longer receiving valid excitation voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the alarm inhibit contact function?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contact closure provided by external logic or a manual switch will prevent the monitor from activating relays or rack alarms during system maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the gas detection data available on the 3500 communication gateway?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, processed gas concentration data is accessible via the rack backplane to the 3500 Communication Gateway or TDI module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan the 163179-04 be used to monitor combustible gases directly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monitor processes signals from attached transducers; ensure your specific sensor head is rated for the target combustible or toxic gas concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow are alarm setpoints configured?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm thresholds are set via the 3500 Rack Configuration Software and downloaded to the module through the rack interface module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the response latency?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse time is primarily dictated by the specific gas transducer's physical response; the monitor processing latency is optimized for real-time safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I verify the module firmware version?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmware and hardware revisions can be queried directly through the 3500 software interface when the monitor is active in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026759536813,"sku":"163179-04","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/350070m-1_09b6d02b-b322-469b-8c56-d93d39ddfff2.jpg?v=1783504481","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/3500-63-163179-04-bently-nevada-gas-detection-monitor-3500-series","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}