The Bently Nevada 3500/40 135489-04 Proximitor I/O Module is designed for use with the 3500/40M Proximitor Monitor, enabling high-reliability machinery vibration and position monitoring. It accepts input from proximity transducers, conditions the signals for various measurement modes, and interfaces with the monitor for machinery protection and diagnostics. The internal barrier design provides added safety in hazardous area installations, ensuring compliance with global safety standards.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Continuous radial vibration monitoring for rotating machinery

• Thrust position and differential expansion monitoring in turbines and compressors

• Eccentricity measurement for large rotors

• REBAM (Rolling Element Bearing Analysis Method) monitoring for bearing diagnostics

• Integration in API 670 compliant machinery protection systems

• Hazardous area machinery protection in refineries, petrochemical plants, and offshore platforms

Advantages

• High Safety Compliance: Internal barriers for hazardous area protection

• Multi-Function Capability: Supports vibration, thrust, eccentricity, expansion, and REBAM monitoring

• Flexible Configuration: Channels can be configured in pairs for different measurement functions

• Accurate Performance: ±0.33% typical accuracy for critical measurements

• Seamless Integration: Compatible with Bently Nevada 3500 systems and API 670 standards

• Compact and Durable: Space-efficient design with robust construction for industrial environments

FAQ

Q1: What is the primary function of the 3500/40 135489-04 module?

A1: It interfaces proximity transducers with the 3500/40M Proximitor Monitor to measure vibration, position, and related parameters for machinery protection.

Q2: Can this module be used in hazardous areas?

A2: Yes, it is approved for ATEX, IECEx, CSA, and cNRTLus hazardous area installations.

Q3: How many channels does it support?

A3: It supports up to 4 channels, configured in pairs.

Q4: What termination type does it use?

A4: Internal termination with built-in internal barriers.

Q5: What are its main measurement functions?

A5: Radial vibration, thrust position, differential expansion, eccentricity, and REBAM.

Q6: Is it compatible with all 3500 racks?

A6: It is compatible with 3500 racks running the required firmware/software versions as specified.

Q7: What is the accuracy level?

A7: Typically ±0.33% of full scale for most measurement modes.

Q8: Does it have buffered transducer outputs?

A8: Yes, each channel has a short-circuit-protected buffered output.

Q9: What industries typically use this module?

A9: Oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and marine industries.

Q10: What environmental limits does it support?

A10: Operating temperatures from -20°C to +65°C, 95% non-condensing humidity.