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:
- Real-time Dynamic Pressure Monitoring:
- Provides continuous dynamic pressure monitoring and analysis for machinery, ensuring early detection of issues.
- Signal Conditioning:
- The module conditions the input signals from dynamic pressure transducers, making them suitable for monitoring and analysis.
- Alarming and Protection:
- The module can trigger alarms and shutdowns if pressure conditions exceed predefined thresholds, providing machinery protection and preventing damage.
- Integration:
- Fully integrates with the 3500 series rack and controller, enabling centralized monitoring and configuration.
- 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.
