{"product_id":"bently-nevada-3500-15-04-00-00-3500-series-power-supply-module","title":"Bently Nevada 3500\/15-04-00-00 3500 Series Power Supply Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding steady, regulated power directly to the backplane of the machinery protection system, the \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 3500\/15-04-00-00\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential half-height power module. It is engineered to accept a low-voltage DC input source and convert it to the precise voltage rails required by other modules within the 3500 rack. Designed for high-reliability continuous operations, this specific variant features a single-supply configuration configured for the top slot, enabling a cost-effective setup where redundant power paths are not mandatory. It integrates advanced line filtering and transient suppression to protect sensitive diagnostic and monitoring instrumentation from field power anomalies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Voltage DC Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically configured for 20 to 30 Vdc input ranges, ideal for industrial battery banks and localized DC distribution systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Supply Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optioned with a top-slot active supply and a bottom-slot blank configuration (no supply) to minimize unnecessary hardware overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously monitors output voltages and system status, reporting errors directly to the Rack Interface Module (RIM).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features robust overvoltage, overcurrent, and short-circuit protection on all output rails to safeguard downstream machinery protection modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel Status LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes high-visibility indicators for \"Supply OK\" and \"Not OK\" status verification at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurbomachinery vibration and position monitoring systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinuous monitoring of critical rotating assets in oil and gas refineries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower generation plant steam and gas turbine diagnostic racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy industrial processing plants requiring unified rack-based instrumentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eBently Nevada (Baker Hughes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e3500\/15-04-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e3500 Machinery Protection System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTop Slot Power Supply Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eLow Voltage DC (20 to 30 Vdc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBottom Slot Power Supply Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eNo Supply (00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAgency Approvals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eNone (00 Option)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e20 to 30 Vdc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHalf-height module (Fits designated slot on the far left of 3500 racks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eUnited States (U.S.A.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e5.00 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal \/ Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction \/ Circuit Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDC Input (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePositive Supply Connection (20 to 30 Vdc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDC Input (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eNegative \/ Common Return Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eChassis GND\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eEarth Ground \/ Shield termination point for high-frequency noise redirection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThis unit occupies the top half of the left-most power slot of a 3500 rack. Because this specific part number is a single, low-voltage DC module (option 04) with no secondary supply in the bottom slot (option 00), it cannot provide redundant operations. If redundant backup power is later mandated on-site, the bottom slot cannot be easily field-retrofitted with a mismatching module; you must upgrade the entire power entry module assembly to support dual power feeds of identical voltage specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen deploying the low-voltage DC option in hot environments, ensure that enclosure cabinets maintain active ventilation. Low-voltage high-current DC systems exhibit greater localized thermal dissipation at the connection terminals compared to their high-voltage AC counterparts. Additionally, the bottom slot must be covered with a proper half-height blanking panel to preserve designed chassis convection cooling paths and prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) ingress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo prevent common-mode noise issues on highly sensitive proximity probes and seismic channels, run isolated DC power lines directly from a regulated industrial battery source rather than using utility lines shared with variable frequency drives (VFDs) or heavy inductive contactors. Use a minimum of 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) stranded copper wire for the DC input lines to limit voltage drop across longer runs, as drop below 20 Vdc at the rack power terminals will trigger an immediate under-voltage fault flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;\"\u003eNever insert or remove a power supply module or its rear input card while the incoming power source is live. Arching on the power supply connectors can damage internal solid-state components and compromise the system backplane integrity. Verify complete electrical isolation before proceeding with installation or replacement procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eMounting the Power Input Module (PIM):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasten the rear PIM card securely into the designated slot on the back of the 3500 rack before inserting the front power supply module.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eInserting the Front Module:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the main power supply module into the top left half-height slot along the guide rails until it seats firmly into the backplane connector. Tighten the two captive thumbscrews by hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eWiring and Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect the 24 Vdc supply lines to the terminals on the rear PIM card. Ensure the Chassis Ground terminal is connected to the cabinet's single-point earth ground utilizing low-impedance copper strap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePower Application \u0026amp; Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch on the main DC distribution breaker. Verify that the green \"Supply OK\" LED on the front panel of the module illuminates and remains solid, confirming nominal voltage rail distribution.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668310487403,"sku":"3500\/15-04-00-00","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/3500-15-04-00-00-nzityv0s1ed_b14bdb42-6319-41d1-b466-7b78f38ad436.jpg?v=1765520835","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/bently-nevada-3500-15-04-00-00-3500-series-power-supply-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}