The Bently Nevada 3500/22M 138607‑01 Transient Data Interface Module serves as the communication backbone between the 3500-Series monitoring rack and host systems like System 1. Slotting adjacent to the power supply, this module combines steady-state and transient waveform capture with Ethernet output, enabling detailed machinery diagnostics. It’s not part of the critical trip path, meaning it can be removed or serviced without disrupting machine protection—ideal for environments demanding both reliability and accessibility.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

This module is ideal for:

• Power Plants: Monitoring turbines/generators with transient response tracking.

• Oil & Gas: Capturing vibration across compressors, pumps, and rotors.

• Petrochemicals & Refineries: Providing diagnostics on rotating equipment.

• Heavy Industry & Mining: Tracking force events in conveyor or crusher systems.

• Offshore & Marine: Managing vibration in shipboard propulsion units.

• Critical Manufacturing Lines: Spotting impacts, rubbing, or bearing issues early.

By capturing transient events, it enables predictive maintenance and helps prevent unplanned shutdowns.

Product Advantages

• Dual Data Capture: Handles both steady-state and transient vibration waveforms for complete monitoring.

• Rack Slot Flexibility: Honors hot-swap capability without interrupting protection systems.

• High-Speed Diagnostic Communication: Ethernet & serial ports streamline data upload to System 1.

• Onboard Diagnostics: LEDs and relays offer immediate system status visibility.

• Environmental Durability: Withstands wide temperature ranges, humidity, and industrial stress.

• Secure Configuration: Address switch and keylock prevent unauthorized changes.

• Extensive Compatibility: Works with all Bently Nevada 3500-Series modules, especially M-series sensors.

• Relay Feedback: Alarm relay supports remote fault indication.

• Extended Environmental Compliance: Optional ATEX rating for explosion-prone areas.

• Accessibility: Convenient module access assists troubleshooting without full rack removals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the primary role of the 3500/22M TDI?

   It gathers steady-state and transient vibration data and sends it to host software via Ethernet.

2. Can I remove it without shutting down the system?

   Yes—it’s hot‑swappable and not in the protection trip path.

3. What network options does it support?

   Supports both 10Base‑T and 100Base‑TX Ethernet (auto-negotiation).

4. How are data events triggered?

   Events are captured automatically or via optional channel enable configurations.

5. Does it support firmware upgrades?

   Yes, compatible with System 1 and configuration tools.

6. What diagnostics are visible when it operates?

   LEDs indicate rack status and communication health; alarm relay signals faults.

7. What is the relay’s purpose?

   It provides a normally-energized contact that trips on rack faults.

8. How do I secure configurations?

   Use the keylock to switch between RUN and PROGRAM modes.

9. Can it detect transient pattern deviations?

   It records waveform data, which sophisticated analysis tools in System 1 can evaluate.

10. Is it suitable for harsh or explosion-prone areas?

    Yes, it can be ATEX certified when mounted appropriately.