3500/05 System Rack (Bently Nevada)
June 02, 2026

3500/05 System Rack (Bently Nevada)

Product Description The 3500/05 is the base system rack for the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System, serving as the mechanical and electrical backbone for housing, powering, and interconnecting all 3500‑series monitoring modules, power supplies, and communication units. It enables reliable module‑to‑module communication and redundant power distribution, designed for mission‑critical rotating machinery protection (turbines, compressors, generators) in power, oil & gas, and heavy industry.

Description

Model Interpretation

3500/05‑XX‑XX‑XX‑XX‑XX
  • 3500/05: Base system rack

  • 1st XX (Size):

    • 01: 19” full‑size, 14 module slots

    • 02: 12” mini‑rack, 7 module slots

  • 2nd XX (Mounting):

    • 02: Panel mount

    • 04: Bulkhead mount

    • 05: Rack mount

  • 3rd XX (Approvals): 00 (standard), 01 (CSA/ATEX), 02 (IECEx)

  • 4th/5th XX: Reserved (00) + EU compliance (01=CE)

  • Common part numbers:

    • Full‑size: 3500/05‑01‑02‑00‑00‑01

    • Mini‑rack: 3500/05‑02‑05‑00‑00‑01

Technical Parameters

Mechanical

  • Form Factor: Modular rack chassis

  • Sizes:

    • Full: 19” EIA, 14 slots; 483 mm × 133 mm × 292 mm

    • Mini: 12”, 7 slots; 305 mm × 133 mm × 292 mm

  • Mounting: Panel, bulkhead, or rack‑mount

  • Enclosure: Industrial aluminum; IP20 (standard), NEMA 4X (optional weatherproof housing 3500/06)

  • Weight: Full ≈ 7.5 kg; Mini ≈ 3 kg

Backplane & Power

  • Backplane: High‑speed digital bus for module intercommunication

  • Power Supplies: Accepts 3500/15 AC (100–240 VAC) or DC (24–28 VDC) supplies; redundant capable

  • Module Power: 5 VDC, ±15 VDC from rack supplies

  • Power Consumption: Per rack ≈ 7.5 W (excluding modules)

Environmental

  • Operating Temp: 0°C to +60°C (standard); −20°C to +60°C (extended)

  • Humidity: 5%–95% RH, non‑condensing

  • Certifications: SIL 2, CE, UL, CSA, ATEX/IECEx (optional)

Compatibility

  • Modules: All 3500 series (vibration, temperature, speed, TDI, relays)

  • Communications: Works with 3500/22M (TDI) for System 1 connectivity (Ethernet/Modbus TCP)

Core Functions

  • Module Housing & Interconnection: Provides slots and backplane for up to 14 (full) or 7 (mini) monitoring/communication modules.

  • Redundant Power Distribution: Delivers conditioned power to all modules; supports dual power supplies for no‑break operation.

  • System Communication Hub: Backplane enables high‑speed data exchange between modules and the 3500/22M TDI (System 1 gateway).

  • Rugged Industrial Enclosure: Protects electronics in harsh environments; optional NEMA 4X weatherproof housing available.

  • Flexible Installation: Three mounting styles adapt to control rooms, field panels, or skids.

Applications

  • Power Generation: Steam/gas turbines, generators, boiler feed pumps, fans.

  • Oil & Gas: Compressors, pumps, turbines, refinery rotating equipment.

  • Heavy Manufacturing: Large motors, gearboxes, compressors, process machinery.

  • Critical TSI Systems: Turbine supervisory instrumentation for axial displacement, vibration, speed, expansion monitoring.


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