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Manufacturer: Bently Nevada
Product No.: 3500/53-02-00
Country of origin:United States
Product Type: Overspeed Detection Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 320g
Dimensions: 254 mm x 178 mm x 51 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Engineered for highly critical rotating machinery protection, the Bently Nevada 3500/53-02-00 provides highly reliable, continuous overspeed detection within the 3500 Series machinery monitoring architecture. This two-channel hardware-based system is designed to respond rapidly to overspeed and underspeed conditions, ensuring automatic shutdown capability to prevent catastrophic mechanical failure. By processing raw signals directly from dynamic speed sensors, the system performs real-time frequency-to-velocity calculations with extreme precision, independent of the main turbine control system.
The 3500/53-02-00 configuration features a dual-channel module structure without agency approvals, making it an optimal, cost-effective drop-in replacement or system expansion unit for non-hazardous industrial zones. It integrates seamlessly into standard 3500 backplane racks, interfacing directly with the rack's power supplies and internal communications buses.
| Option Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3500/53-02 | Two-Channel Overspeed Detection System |
| 3500/53-XX-00 | No Agency Approvals Required |
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Part Number | 3500/53-02-00 |
| System Type | Two-Channel Overspeed Detection |
| Input Signal Range | +10.0 VDC to -24.0 VDC (Internally limited) |
| Input Impedance | 20 kohms |
| Power Consumption | 8.0 watts (Typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -30 degC to +65 degC (-22 degF to +149 degF) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 degC to +85 degC (-40 degF to +185 degF) |
| Relative Humidity | 95% non-condensing |
| Country of Origin | United States (USA) |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) |
| Package Dimensions (Calculated) | 254 mm x 178 mm x 51 mm |
The 3500/53 system requires dedicated overspeed configuration software utilities within the broader Bently Nevada 3500 Rack Configuration package. Note that while this model is a two-channel module (-02), it can be deployed alongside another 3500/53 module to establish a redundant voting system (such as 2-out-of-2 or 2-out-of-3 voting topologies) via the backplane relay modules.
A common field issue is signal attenuation at low startup speeds when using magnetic pickups. Passive magnetic pickups require a minimum surface speed to generate the threshold voltage needed for detection. Ensure the sensor-to-target gap is precisely adjusted to provide at least 1.0 V peak-to-peak during the lowest monitoring speeds to prevent false transducer failure alarms or startup trip lockouts.
To eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) on high-frequency speed input channels, always install three-wire or two-wire shielded cables. Ensure the cable shield is grounded strictly at the 3500 rack ground plane and left floating (insulated) at the sensor end. Grounding both ends will create a ground loop, introducing electrical noise that can manifest as erroneous high-speed spikes and cause nuisance machine trips.
CRITICAL WARNING
Overspeed protection is a critical safety function. Ensure that the machinery is completely stationary and that all associated trip circuit outputs are disabled or bypassed before performing module insertion, removal, or wiring changes. Accidental signal interruption during live operation will initiate an immediate, unmitigated machinery shutdown.
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United States
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