Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 177230-02 Seismic Transmitter is a high-performance, loop-powered device designed for monitoring the condition of industrial machinery and assets. With its simple, robust design, this transmitter is ideal for integration into programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The device helps reduce downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and prevent unforeseen catastrophic failures by providing accurate and real-time vibration data.

This device requires minimal training and service, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial applications. Its ease of installation, combined with its reliable performance, makes it an excellent choice for condition monitoring systems, particularly in environments where machinery health monitoring is crucial.

Key Features

1. Easy Installation and Integration:
   The 177230-02 Seismic Transmitter is designed for quick and easy installation with minimal setup. It interfaces seamlessly with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems, allowing for a straightforward integration into existing control systems. It requires no field configuration or adjustments and uses familiar interfaces similar to other control system inputs, reducing training requirements.

2. Minimal Additional Parts:
   The device requires few additional components to form a complete system, simplifying installation and reducing system complexity.

3. Technical Support:
   Bently Nevada offers comprehensive technical support to assist customers in monitoring their equipment, ensuring optimal performance and long-term reliability.

4. Self-Test and Protected Interface:
   The transmitter includes a self-test feature, enabling users to verify the operation of the device. It also incorporates a protected interface, safeguarding the device from environmental and electrical damage.

5. Data Quality and Raw Vibration Signal:
   The 177230-02 Seismic Transmitter provides highly accurate and repeatable data, which is essential for reliable machinery monitoring. It uses a simple data format and offers a raw vibration signal, which can be analyzed and verified for condition assessment.

6. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance:
   The device is designed with safety and ergonomic principles in mind, ensuring ease of use and minimizing exposure to hazardous areas. This makes it suitable for operation in environments where access to dangerous locations may be required.

Product Specifications

The Bently Nevada 177230-02 Seismic Transmitter provides the following key specifications, offering a reliable solution for vibration measurement and monitoring.

Applications

The Bently Nevada 177230-02 Seismic Transmitter is specifically designed for machinery and asset condition monitoring. It is widely used in various industries, including:

• Rotating Equipment: Monitoring of bearings, motors, pumps, and compressors for early detection of faults.
• Manufacturing Plants: Optimizing maintenance schedules and preventing unexpected machinery failures.
• Oil & Gas: Monitoring critical machinery in harsh environments, improving asset reliability, and minimizing downtime.
• Energy Production: Condition-based monitoring of turbines, generators, and other critical assets to ensure smooth operations and reduce unplanned outages.

Advantages

1. Cost-effective: By providing real-time vibration data, the 177230-02 Seismic Transmitter helps reduce operational costs associated with equipment failures and unplanned downtime.

2. Reliable Data: The accurate and repeatable data provided by the device ensures that machinery performance is accurately monitored, improving decision-making for maintenance and repairs.

3. Low Maintenance: The simple design and minimal field configuration requirements reduce ongoing maintenance and service costs.

4. Easy Integration: Seamless integration with existing control systems (PLCs, DCS, SCADA) ensures that the device can be quickly installed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

5. Safety: The EHS-compliant design ensures that the device is safe to operate in hazardous environments, promoting better workplace safety and reducing the risk of accidents.