Orbit 60 Series
(Latest generation)
Description: Next-generation distributed monitoring with flexible I/O, System 1 connectivity and API 670 alignment for power and process industries.
Key features:
- 80–88 dynamic data channels
- 100× higher signal processing power
- Built-in cybersecurity with data diode
- SIL 2 and 3 certification
- API 670 compatibility
- Modular architecture (rack-based or distributed)
- Up to 4 chassis via Bridge modules
Orbit 60 system modules (Bently Nevada part numbers)
SIM
System Interface Module
PPM
Protection Processing Module — equipment protection
CMM
Condition Monitoring Module — with data diode
Comm Gateway
Communication Gateway — DCS/SCADA link
Bridge
Bridge Module — up to 4 chassis in one system
PIM
Power Input Module — system power
Input Modules
PAV, PAS, PAA, PAD, PVT, KPH, LVDT, temperature, PVD
Output Modules
Recorder, relay and 4–20 mA analog outputs
For distributed monitoring at mining sites and on mobile equipment, see Orbit DCM.
Input modules (60M10–60M18)
Output modules (60M20–60M24)
Part number summary table
| No. | Module |
|---|---|
| 60M01 | SIM |
| 60M02 | PPM |
| 60M03 | CMM |
| 60M04 | Comm Gateway |
| 60M05 | Bridge |
| 60M06 | PIM |
| 60M10–60M19 | Input Modules |
| 60M20–60M29 | Output Modules |
Chassis:
- 19-inch Chassis — 3U (19 slots)
- 19-inch Chassis — 6U (28 slots)
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth switching from 3500 Series to Orbit 60 if the current system still works?
If the system meets your needs and doesn't require expansion, there's no urgent need to replace it — 3500 Series remains supported. Switching to Orbit 60 makes sense when expanding channel count, when next-generation cybersecurity requirements (data diode) apply, or when higher signal-processing performance is needed for complex multi-body trains.
Can existing 3300 XL sensors be used with Orbit 60?
Yes, Orbit 60 input modules (60M10-60M18) support 3300 XL Proximitor family sensors — when upgrading, the sensors and cable runs on the equipment itself stay unchanged, and only the chassis and signal-processing modules are replaced.
What does the data diode in Orbit 60 provide from a cybersecurity standpoint?
The data diode provides physically one-way data transfer from the monitoring system to external networks (such as a plant's upper-level DCS or SCADA), ruling out any reverse path into the equipment protection system from outside — reducing risk for critical systems when integrating with plant IT infrastructure.
How many channels does one Orbit 60 chassis hold?
A 3U chassis holds 19 slots and a 6U chassis holds 28 slots for input and output modules, and the platform as a whole supports 80-88 dynamic data channels — suitable for a single unit or for multi-body machine trains with many monitoring points.
Need advice?
Our specialists will help you choose the optimal Orbit 60 Series configuration for your equipment.