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Q1: What is the primary function of the 3500/62 (163179-03)?
It is a 6-channel Process Variable Monitor that accepts 4-20 mA current or ±10 Vdc voltage inputs from industrial transmitters. It conditions these signals, compares them against user-programmable alarm setpoints (Alert and Danger), and triggers alarms or relay logic to protect machinery . It monitors non-vibration parameters such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
Q2: Can the 3500/62 be used in a Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) configuration?
Yes. For TMR applications, three identical 3500/62 modules must be installed adjacent to each other in the rack. The system uses two types of voting to ensure accurate operation and avoid single-point failures . This configuration provides the highest level of reliability for safety-critical applications.
Q3: What I/O module options are available for the 163179-03?
The 163179-03 main board works with multiple rear I/O module variants :
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136491-01: -10 to +10 Vdc I/O, Internal Terminations
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136499-01: -10 to +10 Vdc I/O, External Terminations
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136294-01: Isolated 4-20 mA I/O, Internal Terminations
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136483-01: 4-20 mA with Intrinsically Safe Barrier, Internal Terminations
The Internal Barrier I/O provides external power input terminals to supply intrinsically safe power to 4-20 mA transmitters.
Q4: Is the 3500/62 hot-swappable?
Yes, the module supports hot-swap capability. However, during replacement, the six-channel process-variable measurement is temporarily invalid while other rack modules continue running normally . Before pulling or inserting the module, bypass active alarms to avoid accidental machine trips.
Q5: What is the difference between the 3500/62 and the 3500/60/61?
The 3500/62 is a Process Variable Monitor for pressure, flow, temperature, and level signals (4-20 mA / ±10 Vdc) . The 3500/60 and 3500/61 are Temperature Monitors for RTD and thermocouple inputs . The 3500/61 provides recorder outputs (4-20 mA retransmission) per channel, while the 3500/60 does not . Main boards and I/O modules cannot be swapped between these monitor types.