2024-12-06 BY
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The Bently Nevada 3500/44M 176449-03 is a part of the Bently Nevada 3500 Series Machinery Protection and Monitoring System, which is used in industrial applications to monitor critical machinery health and prevent unplanned downtime. The 3500/44M module specifically functions as a Dynamic Pressure Transducer Interface module, which is used to interface with dynamic pressure transducers (such as those monitoring gas or liquid pressure) and deliver real-time monitoring and protection for machinery.

Key Features and Specifications

Model:

  • Bently Nevada 3500/44M
  • Part Number: 176449-03

Electrical Specifications:

  • Power Supply:
    • Typically powered by the 3500 rack system, which provides 24V DC.
  • Inputs:
    • Accepts signals from dynamic pressure transducers.
    • These signals are typically voltage or current signals proportional to pressure.
  • Output:
    • Processes and outputs the signals to the 3500 rack system for monitoring purposes.

Key Features:

  1. Real-time Dynamic Pressure Monitoring:
    • Provides continuous dynamic pressure monitoring and analysis for machinery, ensuring early detection of issues.
  2. Signal Conditioning:
    • The module conditions the input signals from dynamic pressure transducers, making them suitable for monitoring and analysis.
  3. Alarming and Protection:
    • The module can trigger alarms and shutdowns if pressure conditions exceed predefined thresholds, providing machinery protection and preventing damage.
  4. Integration:
    • Fully integrates with the 3500 series rack and controller, enabling centralized monitoring and configuration.
  5. Diagnostics:
    • Includes built-in diagnostic capabilities to help identify module and transducer issues, which can be used for predictive maintenance.

Physical Specifications:

  • Mounting:
    • Typically mounted in a standard 3500 series rack, which can accommodate multiple monitoring modules for large systems.

Environmental Specifications:

  • Operating Temperature:
    • -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F), which is typical for industrial-grade protection systems.
  • Storage Temperature:
    • -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F), suitable for storage in varied conditions.
  • Humidity:
    • Operates reliably in up to 95% non-condensing humidity.
  • Vibration Resistance:
    • Designed to withstand vibrations common in industrial machinery applications.