
Product Introduction: 3500/42M 176449-02
The 3500/42M 176449-02 is a specific hardware version of the 4-Channel Analog Monitor module from the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. This module is a highly versatile interface designed to monitor up to four general-purpose analog signals from a wide range of transducers. It converts these signals (e.g., from temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, or flow meters) into usable data within the 3500 framework, providing alert and danger alarms based on user-configured setpoints. The "176449-02" denotes a specific hardware or firmware revision.
Technical Parameters
The key technical specifications for the 3500/42M 176449-02 module are summarized in the table below.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 3500/42M 176449-02 |
| System | Bently Nevada 3500 |
| Module Type | 4-Channel Analog Monitor |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 190 mm x 55 mm x 120 mm (Standard 3500 Rack Slot) |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Input Channels | 4 independent, configurable channels |
| Input Types | Accepts: • 4-20 mA • RTDs (Pt100) • Thermocouples (J, K, T, etc.) • Voltage (±1V, ±10V) |
| Common-Mode Rejection | > 90 dB |
| Accuracy | ±0.1% of reading (for 4-20 mA inputs) |
| Update Rate | 10 times per second per channel |
| Alarm Setpoints | Two fully-configurable levels per channel (Alert and Danger) |
| Outputs | 4-20 mA proportional output for each channel (optional) |
| Power Supply | Powered by the 3500 Rack; +24 VDC from the rack's power supply |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +65°C |
Application Scenarios
The 3500/42M module extends the capability of the 3500 system beyond vibration to monitor critical process and health parameters, making it essential in various industries:
Auxiliary System Monitoring:
Monitors lube oil temperature and bearing metal temperatures (via RTDs) on turbines, compressors, and large pumps to prevent bearing failure.
Process Condition Monitoring:
Interfaces with 4-20 mA transmitters to monitor discharge pressure, differential pressure across filters, and cooling water flow rates, providing a complete picture of machine health and efficiency.
Motor Protection:
Monitors winding temperatures using embedded RTDs or thermocouples in large high-voltage motors, triggering alarms before thermal damage occurs.
Gas Turbine Monitoring:
Tracks exhaust gas temperatures (via thermocouples) and fuel gas pressure to ensure the turbine operates within safe and efficient parameters.
Integrated Machinery Protection:
Provides a unified platform within the 3500 rack by bringing critical auxiliary measurements alongside vibration data, allowing for complex alarm logic that considers both mechanical and process conditions.
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