Description
Bently 3500/22-01-01(146031-01)
Technical Specifications
- Module Type: Transient Data Interface (TDI)
- Configuration: Standard (Non-TMR)
- Network Interface: 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet (Copper)
- Slot Requirement: Must be installed in Slot 1 (adjacent to the power supply)
Functional Features
- Data Gateway: Seamlessly connects the 3500 monitoring system to host software like System 1 for advanced diagnostics.
- Dual Data Capture: Natively captures steady-state static data, with the option to add a Channel Enable Disk for high-resolution dynamic and transient waveform data.
- Backplane Integration: Consolidates communication processing directly within the 3500 framework, eliminating the need for external TDXnet processors.
Application Scenarios
Deployed in critical rotating machinery monitoring systems requiring continuous waveform capture, orbit analysis, and seamless integration with plant-wide asset management software over standard Ethernet networks.
Performance Parameters
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity: 95% non-condensing
- Network Standard: IEEE 802.3 compliant
Material Composition
Industrial-grade printed circuit boards with conformal coating for environmental protection. The 146031-01 I/O module features robust RJ-45 connectors designed for harsh industrial environments.
Structural Characteristics
Full-height module occupying exactly one slot. The front panel includes LED indicators for network activity, module health, and transient data capture status.
Working Principle
Continuously polls the rack backplane for steady-state and transient data from M-series monitors, buffers the information, and transmits it to the host computer via the 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet link.
Installation Requirements
Must be strictly installed in Slot 1 of the 3500 rack, directly next to the power supply modules. Requires a standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable connected to the front panel RJ-45 port.
Usage Notes
While the TDI handles communication, it is not part of the critical monitoring path; its failure will not affect the hardware’s automatic machinery protection logic. Ensure the Ethernet cable is properly shielded to prevent ground loops.




