Bently Nevada 3500/62 163179-03 Process Variable Monitor
The Bently Nevada 163179-03 is a monitor module for the Bently Nevada 3500 Series machinery protection platform. Manufacturer: Bently Nevada | Series: 3500 | Input Signal: -10 Vdc to +10 Vdc. Factory-sealed, tested on live rack with 48-hour burn-in. 12-month warranty. Ships within 24 hours.
Technical Specifications
| 163179-03 | is a Process Variable Monitor developed by Bently Nevada, part of the 3500 Series. This monitor is designed for continuous monitoring of critical machine parameters such as pressures, flows, temperatures, and levels. It is suitable for seismic activity monitoring and other applications requiring precise measurement and control. The 3500/62 model features six channels and supports input signals ranging from +4 to +20 mA current inputs or any proportional voltage inputs between -10 Vdc and +10 Vdc. The monitor conditions these signals and compares them to user-programmable alarm setpoints. |
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| Part Number | 163179-03 |
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Series | 3500 |
| Input Signal | -10 Vdc to +10 Vdc |
| Power Consumption | 7.0 watts |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +65°C |
| Dimensions | 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 241.8 mm |
| Weight | 0.82 kg (1.8 lbs) |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model / SKU | 163179-03 |
Ships within 24 hours | 12-Month Warranty | Worldwide Delivery
Understanding the Bently Nevada 163179-03
If you maintain Bently Nevada systems, you know that not all replacement parts are created equal. The 163179-03 is a monitor module engineered specifically for Bently Nevada automation platforms. The aftermarket is flooded with modules that look identical on the outside but use inferior components internally. part number: 163179-03; manufacturer: Bently Nevada; series: 3500; input signal: -10 Vdc to +10 Vdc. We have tested clone modules side-by-side with genuine Bently Nevada units — the clones typically fail within 3–6 months in continuous industrial service, sometimes taking out the backplane with them.
Every 163179-03 we sell is 100% genuine Bently Nevada, with the manufacturer serial number and holographic label intact. We source from authorized distribution channels and decommissioned system tear-downs with full traceability documentation.
Before inserting this module, power down the chassis completely. Bently Nevada modules are generally not hot-swappable. Verify backplane voltage with a calibrated multimeter before insertion. After installation, power up and verify the status LED shows normal operation before returning the system to service. Run the manufacturer diagnostic routine if available.
Compatible Parts — Same System
These modules share the same system family as the 163179-03. Commonly ordered together for complete rack builds or spare parts kits.
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