Bently Nevada 3500/42-07-00

Product Overview: The 3500/42-07-00 is a configurable 4-channel monitor module within the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. The part number decoding is: “07” = I/O module with internal terminals for absolute shaft vibration; “00” = no agency approval. The module PWA is 176449-02 paired with the corresponding absolute shaft vibration I/O module. This variant is specifically configured for absolute shaft vibration measurement, extracting casing vibration from relative shaft vibration signals to provide absolute vibration data for large gas and steam turbines.

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Description

Bently Nevada 3500/42-07-00

Technical Specifications:

  • Module Type: Full-height, 4-channel configurable monitor
  • Input Signal Range: -10V DC to +10V DC
  • Power Consumption: 7.7 watts typical
  • Sensor Power Supply: -24V DC
  • Resolution: Up to 24-bit
  • Frequency Response: Up to 1 kHz (60,000 cpm)
  • Input Impedance: 50 kΩ effective (bus-type TMR I/O channels in parallel to one sensor)
  • Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +150°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
  • Humidity: 95% non-condensing
  • Agency Approval: None

Functional Features:

  • Configurable 4-channel monitor accepting proximity and seismic sensor inputs
  • Programmable measurement functions include: radial vibration, axial position (thrust), differential expansion, eccentricity, acceleration, velocity, and absolute shaft vibration
  • Channels are programmed in pairs — Channels 1&2 perform one function, Channels 3&4 perform another (or the same) function
  • Differential signal processing: extracts casing vibration from relative shaft vibration for absolute shaft measurement on large gas and steam turbines
  • Built-in automatic calibration function
  • Up to 24-bit resolution with low noise level
  • Multiple adjustable input ranges for different signal source amplitudes
  • Returns module and channel OK status to the rack
  • Field-upgradeable firmware

Application Scenarios:

  • Large steam turbine and gas turbine absolute shaft vibration monitoring
  • Applications where casing vibration extraction is required
  • Power generation, petrochemical, and metallurgical industries
  • Compressor, pump, and fan vibration protection

Performance Parameters:

  • Channel count: 4 channels per module (programmed in pairs)
  • Measurement accuracy: ±0.5% full scale
  • Vibration measurement range: 0–1000 μm peak-to-peak
  • Displacement measurement range: 0–2000 μm
  • Frequency response: 0.5–1000 Hz (vibration), 0–100 Hz (displacement)
  • Output signal: 4–20 mA DC (isolated), relay contacts (2A/250V AC)

Material Composition:

  • High-reliability electronic components on multi-layer PCB
  • Metal module enclosure with conformal coating
  • Gold-plated backplane edge connectors

Structural Features:

  • Full-height module form factor
  • Front panel with OK, TX/RX, and Bypass LED indicators
  • Rear I/O module with internal terminal connections for absolute shaft vibration sensors
  • Plug-in design compatible with any accessible rack slot

Working Principle:
The 3500/42-07-00 receives analog signals from proximity probes and seismic sensors via the I/O module. It performs differential signal processing to extract casing vibration from relative shaft vibration, calculates absolute shaft vibration, compares the measured values against user-programmable alarm setpoints (Alert and Danger), and drives alarm outputs when setpoints are exceeded. The module also returns 4–20 mA analog outputs proportional to the measured values.

Installation Requirements:

  • Install the main module (176449-02) in any accessible full-height rack slot
  • Install the corresponding I/O module in the rear slot
  • Configure channel types, measurement functions, alarm setpoints, and filter parameters via 3500 Rack Configuration Software
  • Connect sensor cables to the I/O module internal terminals