Product Details
Configured for signal interfacing with 2-wire velocity transducers in FieldMonitor instrumentation platforms, the Bently Nevada 170180-02-00 (170180 External Transducer I/O Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Base Assembly | 170180 | FieldMonitor External Transducer I/O Module base series |
| Transducer Option | 02 | External 2-wire velocity transducer interface configuration |
| Agency Approval | 00 | Standard uncertified configuration / baseline option |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 170180-02-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.28 kg (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard FieldMonitor external I/O form factor |
| Operating Temp | -34 deg C to +85 deg C (-30 deg F to +185 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Powered via FieldMonitor system backplane bus |
| Transducer Type | 2-wire seismic velocity sensors / transducers |
| Signal Processing | Integrates velocity signal to displacement or processes peak velocity |
| Channel Count | Dual-channel dynamic velocity signal interface |
Dynamic Signal Integration and Rotor Dynamics Analysis
The 170180-02-00 module interfaces directly with 2-wire velocity transducers to acquire low-frequency casing and bearing housing vibration measurements. Internal signal conditioning normalizes dynamic velocity signals across both channels, suppressing cross-talk and noise interference across field wiring runs. By outputting accurate proportional voltage signals to the main FieldMonitor processor, the module enables real-time rotor dynamics tracking, casing vibration trending, and machine protection trip execution under harsh industrial operating conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What primary transducer types connect to the 170180-02-00 module?
A: The Option 02 configuration is designed specifically for 2-wire moving-coil or piezoelectric velocity transducers used on rotating machinery casings.
Q: How does this module differ from the 170180-01-00 variant?
A: While the -01 option is optimized for -24 VDC Proximitor probes and accelerometers, the -02 variant conditions signals specifically from 2-wire velocity sensors.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure the FieldMonitor main rack or enclosure power supply is isolated before inserting or removing the I/O module.
- Align the 170180-02-00 module with the designated backplane slot and push firmly into place until fully seated.
- Tighten the rear knurled hold-down screws to secure the module against vibration and ensure frame grounding.
- Connect 2-wire velocity transducer signal pairs to the assigned terminal blocks using shielded twisted-pair cabling.
- Ground signal cable shields at a single point (typically at the monitor rack ground terminal) to prevent ground loops.
Additional Information
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