Bently Nevada 3500/45 176449-04 3500/45 Location Monitor

Industrial Machinery Protection & Position Monitoring Applications
The Bently Nevada 3500/45 176449‑04 Location Monitor is a robust I/O module engineered to track shaft position and related dynamic behaviors in rotating equipment. It is commonly used in power generation plants, oil & gas facilities, petrochemical installations, and heavy industrial environments where continuous position and movement data are essential for machinery protection, control logic, and condition monitoring. This variant is optimized for multi‑axis or complex shaft movement tracking and integrates smoothly into the 3500 system rack.  

Key Advantages

• Precise location sensing: Interfaces with proximity/position sensors to deliver accurate position and movement data.

• High‑integrity signal processing: Supports real‑time monitoring required for machinery protection and trip logic.

• Rugged industrial design: Built to withstand vibration, electrical noise, and temperature variations common in plant environments.

• Seamless system integration: Plug‑in design fits standard 3500 series system racks for modular expansion.

• Status and diagnostics: Provides operational indicators that aid maintenance and fault detection.

Technical FAQs

1. What is the main function of the 3500/45 176449‑04 module?
   It provides advanced position and motion monitoring by capturing and processing signals from proximity and position sensors.

2. Is this module suitable for continuous operation?
   Yes — it is designed for reliable 24/7 industrial performance.

3. What are the physical dimensions?
   The module measures 241.3 × 24.4 × 241.8 mm.

4. What is the module’s weight?
   It weighs approximately 0.91 kg.

5. How is it mounted?
   It installs into the backplane of a compatible 3500 series system rack.

6. Does it support diagnostics?
   Yes — the module includes status indicators for health and signal activity.

7. Can it interface with multiple sensors?
   Yes — it is designed to handle signals from multiple position/proximity devices as part of machinery protection systems.

8. Is it resistant to industrial interference?
   Yes — engineered for reliable performance in environments with electrical noise and vibration.

9. Which systems is it compatible with?
   It integrates seamlessly with Bently Nevada 3500 series vibration and condition monitoring systems.

10. Is it suitable for hazardous area installation?
    This standard industrial module is intended for general environments; certified options must be specified for hazardous areas.