The 125712-01 is a full-height spare component designed to provide four independent relay outputs within the 3500 Series Machinery Protection System. This module functions by executing highly customizable voting logic directly driven by machine alerts and danger levels across the system enclosure. Each output terminal incorporates specialized Alarm Drive Logic, which can be custom configured with complex AND or OR Boolean expressions using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software to manage specific automated trip signals. It operates reliably when located to the right of the main Rack Interface Module, delivering discrete contact outputs for field control links, emergency stop systems, or external industrial annunciators.
Features
Four fully programmable, independent relay outputs supporting complex localized system voting logic.
Multi-channel compatibility accepting alert and danger alarm inputs from any active monitor card in the local rack.
Front-panel visual diagnostics including dedicated LEDs for Module OK, active TX/RX communications, and individual relay state indicators.
High-integrity epoxy-sealed relay hardware utilizing pairs of single-pole double-throw (SPDT) relays in a unified double-pole double-throw (DPDT) physical arrangement.
Hardware switch-selectable functionality for setting channels to either Normally Energized (NE) or Normally De-energized (NDE) operation.
Applications
Mechanical trip systems and emergency shutdown integration.
Automated industrial voting logic and alarming systems for large rotating assets.
Critical turbomachinery and industrial compressor protective interlocking networks.
Ordering Information
Part Number / Option
Description
3500/32-A01-B00
4-Channel Relay Module with I/O Module, No Agency Approvals
3500/32-A01-B01
4-Channel Relay Module with I/O Module, CSA/NRTL/C Approval
125712-01
Spare 4-Channel Relay Module (Main Board)
125720-01
Spare 4-Channel Relay I/O Module
00580436
Connector Header, Internal Termination, 6-position, Green
Technical Specifications
Category
Specification
Data
Electrical
Power Consumption
6 watts typical
Relay Type
Two SPDT relays connected in a DPDT configuration
Environmental Sealing
Epoxy-sealed
Arc Suppressor
250 Vrms, installed as standard
Contact Ratings
Max Switched Current
5 A
Max Switched Voltage (dc)
30 Vdc
Max Switched Voltage (ac)
250 Vac
Max Switched Power (dc)
120 W
Max Switched Power (ac)
600 VA
Minimum Switched Current
10 mA @ 5 Vdc
Contact Life
100,000 cycles @ 5 A, 24 Vdc or 120 Vac
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-30 degC to +65 degC (-22 °F to +150 °F)
Storage Temperature
-40 degC to +85 degC (-40 °F to +185 °F)
Humidity
95%, non-condensing
Mechanical
Main Module Dimensions (H x W x D)
241 mm x 24.4 mm x 242 mm (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 9.52 in)
Main Module Weight
0.7 kg (1.6 lb.)
Rack Space (Main Module)
1 full-height front slot
Rack Space (I/O Module)
1 full-height rear slot
Manufacturer
Bently Nevada
Connections/Interfaces
Terminal Designation
Function
NC
Normally Closed contact connection terminal for external equipment loops
ARM
Armature (Common) contact interface terminal for external field wiring
NO
Normally Open contact connection terminal for external equipment loops
RELAY MODE (Switch)
Hardware selector switches for Normally De-energized (NDE) or Normally Energized (NE) mode
Installation Guidelines
Slot Allocation: Position the module in any available full-height slot directly to the right of the 3500 Rack Interface Module.
Relay Mode Configuration: Before commissioning, configure individual channel hardware switches located on the module to specify either Normally De-energized (NDE) or Normally Energized (NE) operation based on the field device type.
Software Configuration: Use the 3500 Rack Configuration Software to map specific combinations of alert or danger alarms across monitor channels into the module's localized Alarm Drive Logic.
Compliance and Certifications
EMC Emissions: EN 55011 Class A (Radiated and Conducted Emissions).
EMC Immunity: IEC61000-6-2, EN 61000-4-2 (Electrostatic Discharge Criteria B), ENV 50140 (Radiated Susceptibility Criteria A), ENV 50141 (Conducted Susceptibility Criteria A), EN 61000-4-4 (Electrical Fast Transient Criteria B), EN 61000-4-5 (Surge Capability Criteria B), 61000-4-8 (Magnetic Field Criteria A), EN 61000-4-11 (Voltage Dip Criteria B), ENV 50204 (Radio Telephone Criteria B).
Safety Requirements: EN 61010-1 Low Voltage Directives.
Hazardous Area Approvals: CSA/NRTL/C; Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D; T4 @ Ta = -20 degC to +65 condition. Certification Number: CSA 150268-1002151 (LR 26744).
FAQ
Can this relay module be used in Triple Modular Redundant configurations?
No. Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) applications require the use of the 3500/34 TMR Relay Module instead of this standard 4-channel version.
What are the contact ratings for resistive loads on these relays?
The maximum ratings are 5 A with a maximum switched voltage of 30 Vdc or 250 Vac. The maximum switched power is 120 W for DC or 600 VA for AC.
How do you program the voting and driving logic for each channel?
The voting logic is configured by setting up AND and OR gates using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, which pulls alert and danger states from monitor channels.
What do the front-panel TX/RX LEDs indicate?
The TX/RX LED flashes to indicate active and proper communications between this relay module and other modules within the 3500 rack framework.
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