Bently Nevada 3500/72M 176449-08 Recip Rod Position Monitor
The documented 3500/72M monitor spare for rod position, rod drop and hyper-compressor measurements.
Technical Summary
3500/72M 176449-08 is the front Recip Rod Position Monitor spare for the Bently Nevada 3500 rack. It conditions proximity-transducer signals and supports protection measurements tailored to reciprocating compressors.
Channel pairs can be assigned different monitoring functions, allowing one module to serve the machine arrangement defined in the controlled rack configuration.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business |
|---|---|
| Complete Identification | 3500/72M 176449-08 |
| Product Family | 3500 Machinery Protection System |
| Monitor Type | Recip Rod Position Monitor |
| Input Capacity | One to four proximity-probe signals |
| Measurement Modes | Rod position, rod drop and hyper-compressor |
| Nominal Power Consumption | 7.7 W |
| Buffered Output Impedance | 510 Ω |
| Transducer Supply | −24 V DC |
| Rack Requirement | One full-height front slot plus one matching rear slot |
| Configuration Tool | 3500 Rack Configuration Software |
Features
- Programmable channel pairs support two monitoring functions in the same module.
- Dynamic and static position processing provides machine information for protection and condition assessment.
- Front buffered connections support signal verification without disturbing the permanent field wiring.
- Alert and danger logic can be configured around the active measured values.
Compatibility
- Match the front monitor with 140471-01 internal-termination, 140482-01 external-termination or the documented barrier I/O arrangement.
- Use compatible Bently Nevada proximity-transducer systems and preserve the Keyphasor or crank-angle references required by the chosen functions.
- Keep external termination blocks and cables paired with the selected rear I/O option.
Replacement
- Save channel functions, sensor scales, alarm settings, machine-speed ranges and relay mapping before exchange.
- Record the rear I/O part number because the front monitor alone does not define the complete field interface.
- Commission every channel pair and repeat the plant-approved protective-function test before returning the compressor to service.
FAQ
Is 176449-08 the correct monitor spare for 3500/72M?
Yes. The ordering table identifies 176449-08 as the 3500/72M Recip Rod Position Monitor.
Can 3500/72M 176449-08 work with any 3500 rear I/O module?
No. Use only the documented internal, external or barrier I/O selections and keep the wiring architecture consistent.
What machine data should accompany a 3500/72M 176449-08 enquiry?
Provide the compressor arrangement, sensor systems, crank-angle reference, rear I/O part number and current rack configuration.
Can rod-drop and hyper-compressor functions be changed after installing 3500/72M 176449-08?
They are configuration-dependent, but any change requires engineering review of channel pairing, scaling and protection logic.
What migration risk is most important for 3500/72M 176449-08?
A correct front spare can still be unusable if the I/O option, transducer chain or saved channel configuration does not match the installed machine.
Which acceptance work follows replacement of 3500/72M 176449-08?
Validate probe gaps, crank reference, measured-value behavior, alarm paths, relay action and any recorder or condition-monitoring interface.
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