Description
Bently‑Nevada 3500/60‑01‑00 Temperature Monitor Assembly (163179‑01 Main Board + 133819‑01 Rear I/O Module)
Product Description
The 3500/60‑01‑00 is a full‑height six‑channel temperature monitor for Bently‑Nevada 3500‑M‑series machinery‑protection rack. The assembly consists of front signal‑processing main board 163179‑01 and rear non‑isolated internal‑termination I/O daughter‑board 133819‑01Baker Hugh….
This module accepts input signals from RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) and TC (Thermocouple) sensors, performs linearization and high‑precision temperature conversion. Each channel supports independent configuration for absolute‑temperature or differential‑temperature measurement. It compares real‑time readings against user‑programmed Alert and Danger alarm thresholds, publishes temperature values and alarm status over rack backplane bus to relay modules, TDI gateway and System 1® condition‑monitoring software.
3500/60 has no 4‑20 mA recorder output; the equivalent model with recorder outputs is 3500/61Alibaba.co…. This assembly cannot operate standalone; it relies on rack backplane power and 3500/22 TDI for configuration and event logging. OEM production discontinued; available only as aftermarket replacement spare for legacy turbomachinery TSI systems.
Order code breakdown: 3500/60‑01‑00-01:Rear I/O = Non‑isolated RTD/TC internal termination (133819‑01)-00:No third‑party safety agency certification

350060 163179-01
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Complete Assembly PN | 3500/60‑01‑00 |
| Front Main Processor Board | 163179‑01 (6‑channel temperature CPU board) |
| Rear I/O Daughter‑Board | 133819‑01 (Non‑isolated RTD/TC, internal screw‑terminal termination)Baker Hugh… |
| Form Factor | Full‑height module |
| Channel Quantity | 6 independent configurable input channels |
| Supported Sensors | RTD: Pt100, Cu10, Ni120 (2‑wire /3‑wire /4‑wire); TC: J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N type thermocouples |
| Measurement Mode | Absolute temperature or differential temperature between two channels |
| A/D Converter | 24‑bit Sigma‑Delta ADC |
| Input Impedance | ≥10 MΩ per channel lead |
| Update Rate | 100 ms per channel typical |
| Alarm Setting | Per‑channel Alert / Danger thresholds, configurable alarm delay & latch function |
| Front‑panel Indicator | OK LED, per‑channel alarm & fault LED indicators |
| Typical Power Consumption | 7 W |
| Operating Temperature | ‑30 °C ~ +65 °C (‑22 °F ~ +149 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C (‑40 °F ~ +185 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5‑95 % RH, non‑condensing |
| Dimension(H×W×D) | 241 mm × 24.4 mm × 242 mm (9.50 in × 0.96 in × 9.52 in) |
| Approximate Total Weight | 0.45 kg (0.99 lbs) |
| Product Status | Discontinued OEM production, aftermarket spare‑part only |
Variant note:-133835‑01:TC‑isolated internal‑termination rear I/O, provides 250 VDC channel‑to‑channel isolation for heavy‑interference field sites-133827‑01:Non‑isolated external‑termination rear I/O, connects to external terminal blocksBaker Hugh…
Key Features & Benefits
- Multi‑sensor mixed‑input capability: Each of six channels can be individually set for RTD or TC; mixed RTD and thermocouple inputs are allowed within one single module, improving channel utilization for complex machinery temperature‑monitoring points.
- Internal field termination design: Field sensor cables directly land on screw terminals of rear‑side 133819‑01, eliminating extra external terminal blocks and simplifying cabinet wiring layout.
- Complete channel self‑diagnosis: Detects transducer open‑circuit, short‑circuit and abnormal sensor signals; fault events are time‑stamped and logged into rack event‑log, with corresponding front‑panel LED indication for quick on‑site troubleshooting.
- Supports differential‑temperature calculation: Enables bearing metal‑to‑oil‑delta‑temperature monitoring, widely adopted for turbomachinery protection according to API‑670 standardBaker Hugh….
- TMR system compatible: Supports triple‑modular‑redundant deployment when three identical 3500/60 modules are grouped together, satisfying high‑safety turbomachinery protection requirements.
- Backward‑compatible maintainable architecture: Compatible with all 3500‑M‑series monitors, TDI gateway and legacy firmware. Rear‑side 133819‑01 I/O supports hot‑swap under rack powered‑on; front‑side 163179‑01 main‑board requires slot power‑down before removal.
Application Fields
- Power‑generation, petrochemical and oil‑gas facilities: monitors bearing metal temperature, lube‑oil temperature, motor stator winding temperature, compressor suction‑discharge process temperature for steam turbines, gas turbines, centrifugal and axial compressors within 3500‑M TSI racks.
- Rotating‑machinery protection projects requiring multi‑point RTD / thermocouple temperature acquisition, alarm interlock and trending data uploading to System 1 diagnostic platform.
- Spare‑part replacement and retrofit for legacy 3500‑M racks originally equipped with non‑isolated internal‑termination 3500/60‑01‑00 temperature‑monitor assembly.
Related Recommended Products
- 3500/22‑01‑01‑00 (TDI): Rack‑level gateway for configuration download, event‑log reading and temperature‑data uploading to System 1® software
- 3500/15 series: Rack power‑supply modules
- 3500/32‑01‑00: Relay‑output module for temperature‑triggered alarm and trip interlock
- 3500/61 series: Alternative temperature monitor variant with 6‑channel 4‑20 mA recorder outputsAlibaba.co…
- 3500 Rack Configuration Software: Parameter‑setup tool for sensor type, range, alarm threshold and differential‑temperature configuration
Installation and Maintenance
Installation
- Mate front main‑board 163179‑01 firmly with rear‑side 133819‑01 I/O module; insert full‑height assembly into any available full‑height slot of the 3500 rack.
- Wire RTD or thermocouple field cables onto screw terminals of 133819‑01 rear module, strictly follow sensor wiring specifications and thermocouple cold‑junction compensation requirements.
- Launch 3500 Rack Configuration Software; define each channel’s sensor type, measurement range, Alert/Danger alarm thresholds, alarm‑delay and differential‑temperature calculation parameters; download configuration to rack.
- Power‑up rack; confirm front‑panel OK‑LED is illuminated; inspect rack event‑log for channel open‑circuit / short‑circuit fault diagnostics; verify stable temperature reading for each sensor channel.
Important Note: Only rear‑side 133819‑01 supports hot‑swap. Front‑side 163179‑01 main‑board must be installed or removed with corresponding slot power disabled. Non‑isolated 133819‑01 shares common ground for all six channels; avoid large‑potential difference between different sensor grounds.
Maintenance
- Periodically inspect rear‑module screw terminals and connectors for dust accumulation, corrosion and loose wiring connections.
- Regularly review rack event‑log for temperature‑channel fault, sensor open‑circuit / short‑circuit alarms.
- For rear‑I/O circuit fault: hot‑swap 133819‑01 while rack remains powered‑on, verify each channel temperature‑reading function after replacement.
- For main‑board logic fault: power‑down assigned full‑height slot before extracting 163179‑01 main‑board; reassemble with matched rear I/O module, download rack configuration and validate full‑function recovery.
- Avoid mechanical shock and conductive contamination during module‑handling. Refer to Bently‑Nevada official document Doc‑141540 (3500/60 & 3500/61 Datasheet & Manual) for complete installation constraints and detailed troubleshooting guidance.

