Product Short Description
3500/65 172103-01 is a high-reliability industrial temperature monitoring module manufactured by Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes). It is a standard plug-in monitor card dedicated to the 3500 Machinery Protection System Rack. This module integrates 16 independent temperature input channels, supports simultaneous access to RTD resistance temperature detectors and isolated tip thermocouple sensors. It completes signal conditioning, high-precision measurement, real-time comparison and alarm judgment of temperature signals.
Description
Channel & Input Specifications
- Total Independent Input Channels: 16 channels
- Supported Sensor Types: Platinum RTD, Nickel RTD, Copper RTD & Isolated Tip Thermocouples
- RTD Compatibility: 3-wire / 4-wire Pt100 (α=0.00385 IEC751), 120Ω Nickel RTD, 10Ω Copper RTD
- Thermocouple Compatibility: Type E, Type J, Type K, Type T isolated tip thermocouples
- Input Impedance per Lead: >10 MΩ
- Electrical Isolation: Full galvanic isolation between input channels and system internal circuits
Temperature Measurement Ranges
- Pt100 RTD: -200 °C to +850 °C
- Type E Thermocouple: -200 °C to +1000 °C
- Type J Thermocouple: -210 °C to +1200 °C
- Type K Thermocouple: -200 °C to +1372 °C
- Type T Thermocouple: -200 °C to +400 °C
Measurement Performance Specifications
- Measurement Accuracy: ±1.0 °C full scale (sensor dependent)
- Temperature Stability: ≤±0.5 °C drift within operating temperature range
- Sampling Rate: Continuous real-time synchronous sampling for all 16 channels
- Alarm Configuration: Independent programmable ALERT alarm threshold and DANGER shutdown threshold for each single channel
Electrical System Specifications
- Operating Power Supply: Powered by 3500 system backplane power supply
- Communication Mode: Internal backplane bus communication with 3500 main system
- Status Indication LEDs: OK, ALERT, DANGER, BYPASS, TX/RX communication indicators
- Fault Detection: Automatic detection for sensor open circuit, short circuit and wiring abnormal faults
Mechanical & Physical Specifications
- Mounting Mode: Standard plug-in slot mounting for 3500 system chassis
- Termination Structure: Internal terminal connection (172103-01 dedicated configuration)
- Overall Dimensions: 241.3 mm × 24.4 mm × 99.1 mm
- Net Weight: 0.45 kg
- Housing Material: Industrial metal shielding shell, anti-interference and anti-corrosion
Environmental Specifications
- Module Operating Temperature: -30 °C to +65 °C
- Module Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Humidity Adaptation: 5%–95% non-condensing humidity
- Anti-interference Performance: Meet industrial EMC electromagnetic compatibility standards
Certifications & Compliance
- API 670 Machinery Protection Standard Compliance
- CE, CSA Industrial Safety Certification
- Support TMR Triple Modular Redundant System Operation
Core Functional Features
- 16-Channel High-Density Integrated Design
16 independent temperature monitoring channels in single module, realize centralized monitoring of multiple temperature measuring points on equipment, save chassis slot resources.
- Dual Universal Sensor Compatibility
Freely configure single channel as RTD input or isolated tip thermocouple input; support mixed use of RTD and TC sensors on same module.
- Independent Multi-Level Alarm Mechanism
Each channel owns separate ALERT early warning and DANGER interlock protection settings; realize hierarchical temperature overheat protection logic.
- Complete Online Fault Diagnosis Function
Automatically identify sensor disconnection, short circuit, wiring fault and module abnormal status; output clear fault indication via LED and system software.
- TMR Redundant System Compatibility
Support triple modular redundant voting configuration, greatly improve system operation reliability for key protection occasions.
- Internal Terminal Wiring Structure (172103-01 Exclusive)
Adopt internal terminal wiring design instead of external terminal board, more compact installation and higher anti-interference performance.
- Software Programmable Configuration
Fully parameterized configuration via dedicated 3500 Rack Configuration Software; complete sensor type selection, range setting and alarm threshold setting without hardware modification.
- Full API 670 Compliance
Meet international rotating machinery protection specifications, suitable for formal industrial project acceptance and OEM supporting applications.
- Hot-Swap Field Replaceable Design
Support online plug replacement under specific conditions, realize rapid on-site maintenance and fault recovery.
Main Application Scenarios
- Steam turbines & gas turbines in power plants
- Turbine bearings, generator stator/rotor windings temperature monitoring
- Centrifugal compressors, process compressors in petrochemical industry
- Oil pumps, water pumps, high-speed motors and fan equipment bearing temperature monitoring
- Petrochemical refining, chemical processing rotating machinery thermal protection
- Oil & gas field production machinery temperature monitoring
- Large industrial machinery predictive maintenance and health management systems
- All industrial occasions requiring API 670 standard machinery temperature protection
Model Definition Explanation
- 3500/65: Product series (3500 system temperature monitor module)
- 172103-01: Official dedicated part number, represents internal terminal wiring, 16-channel RTD/isolated tip TC temperature monitor version






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