| Parameter | Specification Details |
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes) |
| Part Number | 172115-01 |
| Companion Monitor Module | Bently Nevada 3500/65 Temperature Monitor |
| Input Channel Capacity | 16 Channels per individual block |
| RTD Sensor Compatibility | 3-wire configurations (including Pt100, Cu10, and others) |
| Thermocouple Compatibility | Isolated-tip designs only (Type J, K, T, and E) |
| Physical Connector Type | Euro-style pluggable screw terminal blocks |
| Field Wire Size Capacity | 0.2 to 2.1 mm² (24 to 14 AWG) |
| Companion Connection Cable | Bently Nevada 135101 cable series |
| Structural Ground Isolation | Designed for isolated-tip inputs to suppress ground loops |
| Enclosure Mounting Options | Standard DIN rail or flat surface/panel mounting |
| Operating Temperature Range | -30 to +65 Degrees Celsius |
| Physical Outline Dimensions | 18.8 x 9.1 x 4.1 cm |
| Unit Net Weight | 0.45 kg (1.0 lb) |
Industrial machinery environments subject signal lines to severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) and continuous structural vibration. The 172115-01 blocks these environmental threats by utilizing Euro-style pluggable screw terminals. These heavy-duty connectors clamp the field wiring securely, maintaining tight electrical contact under constant vibration to prevent contact-resistance spikes. This solid connection prevents false temperature spikes, drift, and accidental machine trips.
The architecture isolates field wiring handling from the core 3500/65 monitor rack slot. Technicians mount the ETB directly onto a local control cabinet DIN rail, which creates an efficient interface zone that simplifies wiring terminations. This remote separation protects the primary instrumentation rack from the mechanical stress of thick field cables.
To eliminate ground loops across long cable runs, the electrical design pairs directly with isolated-tip thermocouples and 3-wire RTD sensors. This suppresses ambient electrical noise from nearby high-voltage lines, allowing the 3500/65 monitor to capture precise, uncorrupted microvolt and resistance changes across all 16 channels simultaneously.
Can the 172115-01 termination block support grounded or unisolated thermocouple tips?
No. The electrical design of the 172115-01 requires isolated-tip thermocouples. Connecting grounded-tip thermocouples introduces parasitic ground loops and common-mode voltage errors, which corrupts the temperature data readings on the companion 3500/65 monitor module.
What specific cable connects this external terminal block back to the main 3500 monitor rack?
The termination block interfaces with the main 3500/65 monitor I/O module via the Bently Nevada 135101 cable assembly series. Engineers must specify the correct length for this companion multi-conductor cable during cabinet layout planning to ensure proper signal transmission impedance.
Does this terminal block allow technicians to disconnect field wiring without loosening individual screws?
Yes. The Euro-style pluggable connector headers detach completely from the base circuit board. This design allows maintenance crews to unplug whole multi-channel wiring blocks during hardware swaps, completely eliminating rewiring mistakes and accelerating system maintenance windows.
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