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Bently Nevada 3500/92-04-01-00 3500/92 Communication Gateway Module

Bently Nevada 3500/92-04-01-00 3500/92 Communication Gateway Module

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  • Manufacturer: Bently Nevada

  • Product No.: 3500/92-04-01-00

  • Country of origin:United States

  • Product Type: Communication Gateways

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 820g

  • Dimensions: 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 241.8

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

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Description

The 3500/92-04-01-00 acts as a specialized data communications link designed to export extensive rack-monitored values, statuses, and events from a 3500 Series Machinery Protection System into process control and plant automation networks. It handles concurrent translations using Modbus/TCP across Ethernet connections and standard serial Modbus protocols to bridge machine tracking databases with external process infrastructure. The device enables immediate parameter interrogation for operations personnel and includes a built-in Configurable Modbus Register Utility to customize high-density address mapping. Operating within a dedicated full-height slot of the standard rack, it provides simultaneous communication channels to interface field instrumentation networks with remote computers running specialized configuration and data acquisition tools.

Features

  • Comprehensive machinery telemetry transport providing real-time data access from all concurrent monitor slots.
  • Dual protocol versatility managing both Modicon Modbus serial line communications and Modbus/TCP Ethernet services.
  • Integrated Configurable Modbus Register Utility for user-defined mapping optimizations to match host automation system drivers.
  • Support for custom data transmission protocol links to interface seamlessly with 3500 Rack Configuration and Data Acquisition Software.
  • Standard RJ45 interface connection accommodating 10BASE-T star network Ethernet topologies.
  • Individual hardware status diagnostics utilizing front-panel OK and TX/RX communication activity LEDs.

Applications

  • Remote machinery health data acquisition and protective system visibility.
  • High-speed link interfaces into plant Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  • Centralized SCADA and plant-wide Historian archiving systems for rotating machinery.

Ordering Information

Option Code Description
3500/92 Communication Gateway Module
A: 04 Ethernet/RS485 Modbus I/O Module
B: 01 Agency Approval Option: CSA/NRTL/C (Class 1, Div 2)
C: 00 Description/Country Specific Option: None

Technical Specifications

Category Specification Data
Electrical Power Consumption 5.0 watts typical
Data Communications Ethernet Connection RJ45 for 10BASE-T star network topology
  Serial Communication Types RS232, RS422, and RS485
  Supported Protocols Modicon Modbus protocol, Modbus/TCP protocol, and proprietary Bently Nevada protocol
Environmental Operating Temperature Range -30 degC to +65 degC (-22 degF to +150 degF)
  Storage Temperature Range -40 degC to +85 degC (-40 degF to +185 degF)
  Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing maximum
Mechanical Gateway Main Module Dimensions (H x W x D) 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 241.8 mm (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 9.52 in)
  Gateway Main Module Weight 0.82 kg (1.8 lb)
  I/O Module Dimensions (H x W x D) 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 103.1 mm (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 4.06 in)
  I/O Module Weight 0.44 kg (1.0 lb)
  Front Rack Positioning Slot 1 full-height front slot (must locate right of the Rack Interface Module)
  Rear Rack Positioning Slot 1 full-height rear slot directly behind main module
  Manufacturer Bently Nevada

Connections/Interfaces

Port / Indicator Terminal Function
Front OK LED Illuminates when the main communication module is processing normally
Front TX/RX LED Flashes to indicate active serial or network communications traffic
RJ45 Port (Modbus/TCP) Standard 10BASE-T star ethernet configuration link to host networks
RS485 Port (Modbus 2) Multi-drop serial communication bus interface terminal

Installation Guidelines

  • Slot Placement: Insert the front gateway module into any available full-height slot location positioned directly to the right of the primary Rack Interface Module.
  • Rear Card Mounting: Secure the specific Ethernet/RS485 Modbus I/O card into the rear full-height frame position directly behind the newly placed main board.
  • Cable Shielding: Connect all multi-drop RS485 differential signals using high-quality twisted pair cables wrapped in proper ground shields to prevent electrical noise induction.
  • Register Configuration: Define specific network parameters, baud rates, and register allocations beforehand within the 3500 Rack Configuration software utility.

Compliance and Certifications

  • EMC Directives: 2014/30/EU.
  • EMC Standards: EN 61000-6-2 (Immunity for Industrial Environments), EN 61000-6-4 (Emissions for Industrial Environments), EN 55011 Class A.
  • Electrical Safety: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive; EN 61010-1.
  • Hazardous Area Approvals (Option 01): CSA/NRTL/C; Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D; T4 @ Ta = -20 degC to +65 degC.
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Product Documentation

Technical Datasheet (PDF) Complete specifications and technical drawings.

Technical Datasheet

Bently Nevada 3500/92-04-01-00 3500/92 Communication Gateway Module

What is the function of the Bently Nevada 3500/92-04-01-00 gateway?

It translates internal 3500 rack monitoring data into industrial-standard Modbus protocols, allowing PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA networks to poll real-time system metrics.

What does the '04' option indicate in the model number?

The '04' option designates that the module is equipped with an Ethernet/RS485 Modbus I/O module for flexible serial and network connectivity.

Does this gateway unit require configuration software?

Yes, network parameters, Modbus registers, and communication port speeds are configured using the standard Bently Nevada 3500 Rack Configuration software.

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