Description
- Model: 3500/45 176449-04
- Brand: Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes)
- Series: 3500 High-Precision Machinery Protection System Series
- Core Function: Monitors shaft position and differential expansion for machinery safety
- Type: 4-Channel Position Monitoring Module
- Key Specs: 4 independent measuring channels, ±10mm measuring range, 4-20mA analog output
- Supply Status: In stock
- Stock: Available
- Warranty: 1 year
- Ship From: China

Bently Nevada 3500/45 176449-04
Product System Overview
The Bently Nevada 3500/45 176449-04 is a high-performance multi-channel position monitoring module developed by Baker Hughes, serving as a core functional component of the industry-standard 3500 machinery protection system. As a key part of the industrial TSI turbine supervision instrumentation system, it complements vibration, speed and temperature monitoring modules to build a complete API 670-compliant full-dimensional equipment health monitoring solution. This module is specially designed for precision measurement of mechanical position parameters, supporting access to multiple sensor types including proximity probes, LVDTs and rotary potentiometers. It perfectly fits standard 3500 rack slots and achieves stable data interconnection with System 1 diagnostic software, DCS and SCADA industrial control platforms. Widely validated in global energy and process industrial sites, it is widely used for new system deployment, equipment renovation and faulty module replacement projects.
Core Product Functions
This professional 4-channel position monitoring module undertakes high-precision data collection, real-time status judgment and safety early warning tasks for industrial rotating machinery. It continuously and accurately measures core mechanical parameters such as axial thrust position, bearing clearance, casing differential expansion and valve position, capturing tiny position changes during equipment startup, steady operation and shutdown. The module supports flexible configuration of alarm and danger thresholds through professional configuration software. Once the monitored position value exceeds the preset safe range, it will instantly trigger alarm signals and safety interlock actions to prevent mechanical friction, component collision and equipment damage. It converts collected physical position data into standard 4-20mA analog signals for upper system analysis and recording, and continuously tracks equipment operation trends, providing reliable data support for fault diagnosis and predictive maintenance planning.

Bently Nevada 3500/45 176449-04
Product Features & Technical Advantages
The 3500/45 176449-04 module features high integration, diverse compatibility and ultra-high measurement accuracy, meeting strict industrial machinery protection standards. Equipped with four fully independent channels without signal cross-interference, it supports simultaneous multi-point position monitoring to improve overall system detection efficiency. It boasts powerful sensor compatibility, adapting to multiple mainstream position sensors on the market, eliminating the need for additional conversion accessories and reducing deployment costs. Adopting high-precision signal processing algorithm, it achieves micron-level measurement accuracy and ultra-low signal drift, ensuring long-term stable and consistent monitoring data. Built-in intelligent self-diagnosis function automatically identifies sensor faults, signal disconnection and module abnormalities, effectively avoiding monitoring blind spots and false alarms. The standardized rack-mounted plug-and-play design simplifies on-site installation, debugging and replacement, greatly shortening equipment maintenance downtime.
Industrial Application Scenarios
This high-reliability position monitoring module is widely deployed in key industrial scenarios with strict mechanical safety supervision requirements. It is mainly applied to thermal power plants, combined cycle power stations, petrochemical refining bases, oil and gas compression stations and large metallurgical enterprises. It provides long-term stable position monitoring and over-limit protection for core high-value equipment such as steam turbines, gas turbines and centrifugal compressors. As an indispensable functional unit of the 3500 TSI system, it makes up for the monitoring gap of mechanical position and thermal deformation parameters, realizes all-round health assessment of rotating machinery, and effectively guarantees the safe, stable and efficient operation of industrial production systems.

Bently Nevada 3500/45 176449-04
