Product Overview
The 165855-16-CN cylinder pressure transducer from Bently Nevada is designed for precise pressure monitoring in reciprocating compressors, engines, and other high dynamic industrial machinery. It is widely used in power generation, oil and gas production, petrochemical processing, and mechanical testing systems where accurate cylinder pressure measurement is required to improve combustion efficiency and reduce mechanical stress and unplanned downtime.
This transducer supports a pressure range up to 345 bar (5000 psia), making it suitable for high pressure industrial applications with demanding operating conditions. The armored construction improves mechanical durability in harsh environments with vibration and thermal cycling. It operates on a 18 to 30 VDC supply and maintains low current consumption below 15 mA, enabling stable integration into industrial monitoring systems. The frequency response up to 5500 Hz allows accurate capture of fast pressure variations in reciprocating machinery. The CN approval option supports country specific hazardous area compliance requirements for industrial installations.
Suffix Breakdown
| Code Segment |
Description |
| 165855 |
Cylinder pressure transducer series |
| 16 |
Pressure range: 0 to 345 bar (0 to 5000 psia) with armored design |
| CN |
Country specific hazardous area approval package |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
165855-16-CN |
| Brand |
Bently Nevada |
| Product Type |
Cylinder Pressure Transducer |
| Origin |
USA |
| Pressure Range |
0 to 345 bar (0 to 5000 psia) |
| Supply Voltage |
18 to 30 VDC |
| Current Consumption |
< 15 mA |
| Frequency Response |
0 Hz to 5500 Hz ±1 dB |
| Construction |
Armored industrial design |
| Weight |
0.4 kg |
| Shipping Weight |
1.5 kg |
| Operating Temp |
-40 to 125 deg C |
| Output Signal |
Industrial pressure measurement signal |
| Power Consumption |
Low power electronic sensor |
Technical FAQs
What applications is this pressure transducer used for?
It is used in reciprocating compressors, engines, and industrial pressure monitoring systems.
Can it measure fast pressure changes?
Yes. It supports a frequency response up to 5500 Hz for dynamic pressure analysis.
Is this sensor suitable for high pressure environments?
Yes. It supports up to 345 bar or 5000 psia pressure range.
Does it require high power supply?
No. It operates efficiently at 18 to 30 VDC with low current consumption.
Engineering & Installation Guide
Install the sensor with proper sealing torque to prevent leakage under high pressure operating conditions.
Route signal cables away from high voltage and switching equipment to reduce electrical noise interference.
Ensure mechanical support is rigid to avoid vibration-induced measurement distortion in reciprocating machinery.
Maintain adequate thermal clearance in high temperature environments to ensure long term sensor stability.