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Bently Nevada 3500/42-04-00 3500/42M Proximitor Seismic Monitor

SKU 3500/42-04-00

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  • Manufacturer: Bently Nevada

  • Product No.: 3500/42-04-00

  • Country of origin:United States

  • Product Type: Proximitor Seismic Monitors

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 910g

  • Dimensions: 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 241.8 mm

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Description

Continuous machinery protection and critical asset monitoring are facilitated by the 3500/42-04-00, a four-channel Proximitor Seismic Monitor module engineered for the Bently Nevada 3500 Series. This specialized module is configured with the option 04 I/O module (Part Number 135489-01), which features integrated internal barriers and internal terminations. It is designed to interface directly with up to four proximity or accelerometer transducers, enabling real-time vibration and position measurements across critical industrial rotating machinery.

The primary function of the module is to continuously acquire dynamic signal inputs from sensors, compare these inputs against user-defined alarm setpoints, and drive corresponding alarms when safety limits are exceeded. By utilizing integrated internal barriers, this configuration simplifies field wiring and minimizes the footprint required for intrinsic safety compliance in hazardous areas.

Features

  • Four independent, continuously active channels supporting both proximity and accelerometer sensors.
  • Integrated internal barriers option (I/O part number 135489-01) for intrinsic safety.
  • Internal terminations design simplifies direct field wiring connections.
  • Programmable alarm setpoints (Alert and Danger) for comprehensive machinery protection.
  • High-density form factor compatible with standard 3500 series chassis backplanes.

Applications

  • Vibration monitoring on steam and gas turbines in power generation facilities.
  • Continuous monitoring of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
  • Asset protection for industrial pumps, fans, and generators in oil and gas refineries.
  • Critical rotating equipment monitoring in chemical processing plants.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Bently Nevada
Part Number / Model 3500/42-04-00
Series 3500 Machinery Protection System
Module Type Proximitor Seismic Monitor
I/O Module Part Number 135489-01 (Option 04)
I/O Module Type I/O Module with Internal Barriers and Internal Terminations
Channel Configuration 4 x Proximitor / Accelerometer channels
Transducer Support Prox/Accel on channels 1 through 4
Agency Approvals 00 (None specified for this specific option)
Weight 0.91 kg
Shipping Weight 2.00 kg

Installation Guidelines

The 3500/42-04-00 module must be installed in a compatible slot within a Bently Nevada 3500 Series rack. To prevent electrostatic discharge or accidental shorting, ensure that power to the rack is shut off or that proper ESD protocols are strictly followed during hot-swap operations, if permitted by your facility's safety guidelines.

Field wiring must connect directly to the internal termination terminals on the 135489-01 I/O module. Ensure that shielded, twisted-pair cabling is utilized for all transducer inputs to mitigate electromagnetic interference and preserve signal integrity. The shield wires should be grounded according to standard system drawing requirements.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the Bently Nevada 3500/42-04-00 module?

It is a 4-channel monitor module designed to accept inputs from proximity and accelerometer sensors to provide continuous machinery protection, vibration monitoring, and position measurements.

What does the '04' option signify in the part number?

The '04' option specifies the I/O module configuration, which is part number 135489-01. This configuration includes internal barriers and internal terminations for 4 Proximitor/Accelerometer channels.

What is the significance of the '00' agency approval code?

The '00' code indicates that this specific module option does not carry hazardous area agency approvals.

What sensor types are compatible with channels 1 through 4?

The module supports Proximity (Prox) and Accelerometer (Accel) transducers across all four active channels.

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Product Documentation

Technical Datasheet (PDF) Complete specifications and technical drawings.

Technical Datasheet

Bently Nevada 3500/42-04-00 3500/42M Proximitor Seismic Monitor

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