Overview
The Bently Nevada 3500/63 163179-04 is a six-channel monitor module used in hazardous gas detection systems. It continuously measures combustible gas concentrations and provides alarm outputs when thresholds are exceeded.
General Information
Part Number: 163179-04
Brand / Country of Origin: Bently Nevada / USA
Product Type: Hazardous Gas Monitor Module
Series: 3500/63
Power Specifications
Typical Power Consumption: 7.0 W
Sensor Excitation: +24 V DC, ~0.3 A per gas sensor channel
Protection: Internal diagnostics and fault detection for sensor and loop health
Communication & Interface
Interface Type: Rack backplane connection in 3500 system
Measurement Channels: Six catalytic-bead sensor inputs reporting %LEL (Lower Explosive Limit)
Diagnostics: LEDs (OK, TX/RX, BYPASS, CAL) and system communication via host network
Environmental
Operating Temperature: –30 °C to +65 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
Humidity: Up to 95% RH, non-condensing
Protection Rating: IP20 when mounted in enclosure
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (L × W × H): 241.3 × 24.4 × 241.8 mm
Weight: Approx. 0.82 kg
