Baker Hughes recently introduced the 3500/60 Series temperature monitoring module, model 3500/60-05-00. Designed for industrial applications, the module offers six temperature monitoring channels capable of receiving resistance temperature detector (RTD) and thermocouple (TC) temperature inputs. The 3500/60 module, through internal processing, compares these inputs to user-programmable alarm setpoints to ensure the safety and reliability of process control.

The 3500/60-05-00 module has a variety of functions, including but not limited to:

It accepts multiple types of thermocouple inputs, such as type E, J, K and T, as well as 100Ω 3 – and 4-wire platinum RTD inputs.

RTD/TC non-isolated or TC-isolated versions of I/O modules are available, where the TC-isolated version provides 250Vdc inter-channel isolation to prevent external interference.

With module programming through 3500 Rack Configuration Software, users can choose RTD or TC temperature measurement as required.

Support for three-mode redundancy (TMR) configuration, when used, the temperature monitors are installed next to each other in groups of three, and the system uses two voting mechanisms to ensure accurate operation and avoid single points of failure.

In addition, the 3500/60-05-00 module has some technical specifications, such as an RTD current source value of 925±15 µA @ 25°C per sensor, a recorder output of +4 to +20 mA, voltage compliance in the 0 to +12 Vdc range, and a resolution of 0.3662 µA per bit.

The Bently Nevada branded 3500/60-05 RTD/TC I/O module, with an internal barrier and internal terminal, is a non-isolated version, and the product can still be purchased and supported even after the manufacturer (OEM) has announced its discontinuation (EOL).

The introduction of the 3500/60-05-00 module further expands Baker Hughes’ product line in industrial automation and process control, providing customers with a high-performance and highly reliable temperature monitoring solution.