Bently Nevada 172109-01 16-Channel RTD/Isolated Tip TC I/O Module with API 670 Compliance and External Terminations
Price:
66USD
MOQ:
1
Delivery Time:
2-3 work days
Brand:
Bently Nevada
Product Description
Bently Nevada 172109-01 RTD/Isolated Tip TC I/O Module
| Item | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number (P/N) | 172109-01 |
| Module Description | 16-Channel RTD/Isolated Tip Thermocouple (TC) I/O Module |
| Termination Type | External Terminations |
| Supported Sensors | 100Ω Platinum RTD 10Ω Copper RTD 120Ω Nickel RTD Type J, K, T, E, R, S Thermocouples |
| Number of Channels | 16 Single-ended inputs |
| Accuracy | Typical under normal conditions |
| Power Consumption | 7 Watts typical |
| Mounting | Installs in I/O slot at the rear of the 3500 rack |
| Operating Temp | -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +149°F) |
| Storage Temp | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Humidity | 95% Non-condensing relative humidity |
| Compatible Monitor | Must be used with 3500/65 Temperature Monitor card |
| Matching ET Block | 172115-01 (Euro Style) or 172115-02 (Spring Style) |
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Amikon Limited provides a streamlined supply chain for critical industrial automation components, focusing on minimizing downtime for global manufacturing facilities. Our services revolve around the fast-tracked delivery of both current and obsolete hardware.
Our Core Services:
- Parts Procurement: We mainly work around industrial automation spare parts sourcing, especially those hard-to-find DCS and PLC components. Brands like ABB or Bently Nevada show up quite often. It’s not really limited to normal supply channels—usually we end up digging through different sources until we match the right part.
- Inventory Management: There’s a fairly solid on-site stock, a mix of brand-new items and discontinued parts that are no longer easy to get in the market. Sometimes customers are in a rush, and if the item is already in stock, it can go out almost immediately—no long waiting process.
- Quality Guarantee: Nothing gets shipped without checking. Each unit is inspected before dispatch, and we normally back everything with a 12-month warranty. It’s more about making sure the part can actually run properly in real systems, not just passing a basic check.
- Emergency Support: This is usually the most urgent part—line-down situations where everything suddenly stops. We stay available 24/7 for that kind of case. If needed, we push for expedited shipping and faster handling. Basically the goal is simple: get the system back online as quickly as possible, then deal with the rest afterward.
1. Critical Asset & Rotating Machinery Protection
The Bently Nevada 172109-01 is a vital component of the 3500/65 temperature monitoring system, designed specifically for Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines, and Centrifugal Compressors. It provides continuous, high-accuracy monitoring of Bearing Temperatures and lube oil systems to prevent catastrophic mechanical failures caused by overheating. Fully API 670 compliant, this module ensures your most critical rotating machinery operates within safe thermal limits.
2. Comprehensive Stator Winding & Motor Protection
In large-scale industrial motors and generators, the 172109-01 excels at monitoring Stator Winding temperatures. With its 16-channel high-density capacity, a single module can interface with multiple RTDs (Platinum, Copper, or Nickel) and Isolated Tip Thermocouples (TC). This allows for real-time tracking of thermal distribution within the windings, preventing insulation degradation and significantly extending the lifespan of the equipment.
3. Seamless System Integration & Maintenance
The 172109-01 is built for the Bently Nevada 3500 rack system, using an external termination setup that usually works together with the 172115-01 terminal block. In practice, this kind of design just makes field wiring less messy and cuts down a bit of downtime when maintenance comes up.
It fits into system upgrades or old module replacements without much trouble. Usually you can bring it into the 3500 configuration software pretty smoothly, and it keeps things stable for data collection as well as emergency shutdown (ESD) connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q: What is the 172109-01 used for in a Machinery Protection System?
A: The 172109-01 (P/N) is a 16-Channel I/O Module in the Bently Nevada 3500/65 system. It sits in the Rear Slot / Backplane of the 3500 rack setup. Basically it’s just there to collect temperature signals from field devices and send them into the monitoring system, mainly for things like Bearing Temperature in Critical Asset Protection applications.
2. Q: What sensors can 172109-01 work with?
A: It works with RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) types like 100Ω Platinum, 10Ω Copper, 120Ω Nickel, and also Isolated Tip TC (Thermocouple) types (J, K, T, E, R, S). Nothing too special here, just the common temperature sensors used on site.
3. Q: Difference between 172109-01 and 172103-01?
A: 172109-01 is External Terminations (ET), so wiring goes through external terminal blocks like 172115-01 or 172115-02. The 172103-01 is internal wiring, directly inside the rack. ET is usually a bit easier when you’re doing maintenance or replacement work.
4. Q: Why “ADC Failure” or “I/O Mismatch” happens?
A: This usually shows up when the module revision of 172109-01 doesn’t match the firmware in the 3500/65 system. If firmware is outdated, you may see ADC Failure or I/O Mismatch. In most cases, a Firmware Upgrade fixes it.
5. Q: Which terminal blocks are used with 172109-01?
A: Normally 172115-01 or 172115-02, depending on whether you use standard or spring style wiring. It’s part of the External Terminations setup.
6. Q: Is 172109-01 API 670 compliant?
A: Yes, when used in a 3500 rack, the 172109-01 meets API 670 Compliant requirements and is used in turbine monitoring, Stator Winding Protection, and general Machinery Protection System applications.
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