{"product_id":"bently-nevada-3500-72m-176449-08-machinery-protection-module","title":"Bently Nevada 3500\/72M 176449-08 Machinery Protection Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3500\/72M (176449-08)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a four-channel Recip Rod Position Monitor designed for the Bently Nevada 3500 Series rack platform. It is specifically engineered to protect reciprocating machinery by processing signals from eddy-current Proximitor® sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module continuously monitors rod position relative to the pressure packing, enabling accurate detection of rod drop caused by excessive rider band wear. Early identification of rod drop conditions helps prevent severe cylinder, piston, and packing damage, significantly reducing unplanned downtime in critical assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500\/72M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176449-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Proximitor (Eddy Current) sensor inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Variables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod Drop, Rod Position, Instantaneous Displacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 10.0 in (254 mm) typical full scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.02 in (±0.51 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.001 in (0.025 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Excitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–24 VDC (supplied from 3500 rack backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimized for low-frequency reciprocating cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–20 mA proportional outputs per channel (via I\/O module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne full-height slot in 3500 rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3500\/72M (176449-08)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis widely deployed in high-reliability environments such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil refineries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas processing facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrochemical plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge reciprocating compressors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-pressure injection pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial gas engines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides continuous condition monitoring of crosshead guides and piston rods, ensuring safe operation of mission-critical reciprocating machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module support Rod Drop measurements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 3500\/72M is specifically designed for Rod Drop monitoring and is considered an industry-standard solution for detecting rider band wear beyond allowable thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 176449-08 a stand-alone unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a plug-in module intended for installation within a Bently Nevada 3500 rack. It requires a compatible I\/O module for field sensor wiring and signal output configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48746758308092,"sku":"3500\/72M 176449-08","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/350072M_176449-08.jpg?v=1770948453","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/bently-nevada-3500-72m-176449-08-machinery-protection-module","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}