The Bently Nevada 3500/05‑01‑01‑05‑00‑01 System Rack is part of the industry‑leading 3500 Machinery Protection System, designed to house and integrate monitoring modules for critical rotating equipment. This rack provides the mechanical and electrical framework for installing 3500 series modules, ensuring reliable vibration monitoring, condition monitoring, and machinery protection in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
Model:3500/05‑01‑01‑05‑00‑01
Type: System Rack (housing for 3500 modules)
Capacity: Supports up to 14 module slots (depending on configuration)
Compatibility: Designed for use with 3500 series monitoring modules (e.g., vibration, temperature, Keyphasor®, tachometer)
Mounting Options: Panel‑mount or rack‑mount versions available
Power Distribution: Provides regulated power to installed modules
Connectivity: Interfaces with 3500/22M Transient Data Interface (TDI) and communications modules
Reliability: Built for continuous operation in harsh industrial environments
Applications: Turbines, compressors, motors, pumps, and other critical rotating machinery
Technical Specifications
Slots: 14 (1 for power supply, 1 for TDI, remaining for monitoring modules)
Power Supply: 3500/15 Power Supply module required (AC or DC options)
Dimensions: Standard 19‑inch rack width, height ~7U depending on configuration
Weight: ~8–10 kg depending on module population
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
Humidity: 95% non‑condensing
Applications
Central housing for 3500 series machinery protection modules
Power generation (steam/gas turbines)
Oil & gas (compressors, pumps)
Petrochemical and heavy industry rotating equipment monitoring
Integration into distributed control systems (DCS) and plant historian platforms
FAQ
Q: What does the 3500/05 rack do?A: It provides the mechanical and electrical framework to house and power 3500 series monitoring modules.
Q: How many modules can be installed?A: Up to 14 slots are available, depending on configuration.
Q: Is a power supply included?A: No, a separate 3500/15 Power Supply module is required.
Q: What equipment is it used with?A: Turbines, compressors, pumps, motors, and other critical rotating machinery.
