Bently Nevada 170180-01-05 External Transducer I/O Module

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 170180-01-05 is a high-reliability I/O module within the FieldMonitor series. It serves as a critical interface between external vibration transducers and the machinery monitoring system. This module features two independent channels, allowing it to process signals from up to two separate transducer inputs simultaneously. 

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 170180-01-05.

• Manufacturer: GE / Bently Nevada.

• Product Family: 170180 Series FieldMonitor.

• Channels: 2 Channels.

• Transducer Capacity: Up to 2 Transducer Inputs.

• Mounting: Occupies 1 Slot in a FieldMonitor Terminal Base.

• Compatibility: Designed for use with FieldMonitor terminal bases and processing units.

• System Type: External Transducer Interface.

Key Features and Engineering Advantages

• Dual-Channel Monitoring: Allows for the monitoring of two distinct points (e.g., X and Y radial vibration) using a single module slot, maximizing rack density.

• Streamlined Integration: Plugs directly into the terminal base, which simplifies wiring and allows for "hot-swapping" or quick replacement without disturbing the field terminal connections.

• Industrial Reliability: Built to Bently Nevada's rigorous standards for machinery protection, ensuring stable signal processing even in high-EMI (electromagnetic interference) industrial environments.

• Field-Side Connectivity: Optimized for distributed monitoring, allowing the I/O to be placed closer to the machinery being monitored, reducing the length of sensitive transducer cabling.

• Proven Architecture: As part of the 170180 family, it is a proven component in legacy machinery protection schemes, known for its long-term stability and accuracy.