Product Description
Product Overview
- Manufacturer: Bently Nevada
- Series: 3500/50
- Model/Part Number: 133388-02P
- Type: Tachometer Module
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Function:
- A two-channel module designed to monitor machinery speed, acceleration, and direction.
- Accepts input from proximity probes or magnetic pickups to measure shaft rotative speed, rotor acceleration, and rotor direction.
- Compares measurements to user-programmable alarm setpoints, triggering alarms when thresholds are exceeded for reliable machinery protection.
Specifications
Inputs
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Signal Type | Accepts up to two transducer signals from proximity probes or magnetic pickups. |
Outputs
| Front Panel LEDs | Function |
|---|---|
| OK LED | Indicates the module is functioning properly. |
| TX/RX LED | Flashes to indicate communication with other modules in the 3500 rack. |
| Bypass LED | Illuminates when the module is in bypass mode. |
Signal Conditioning
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Speed Input | Supports 1 to 255 events/revolution for rotor acceleration and zero speed. |
| Full-Scale Range | 0.0039 to 255 events/revolution; maximum 99,999 rpm. |
| Frequency Range | - Proximity Transducers: Minimum 0.0167 Hz (1 rpm for 1 event/revolution). - Passive Magnetic Pickups: Minimum 3.3 Hz. |
| Max Input Frequency | 20 kHz. |
| Accuracy | - Less than 100 rpm: ±0.1 rpm. - 100 to 10,000 rpm: ±1 rpm. - 10,000 to 99,999 rpm: ±0.01% of true shaft speed. |
Physical Specifications
| Component | Dimensions (H x W x D) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor Module | 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 241.8 mm (9.50 x 0.96 x 9.52 in) | 0.82 kg (1.8 lb) |
| I/O Modules | 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 99.1 mm (9.50 x 0.96 x 3.90 in) | 0.20 kg (0.44 lb) |
Environmental Limits
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +150°F). |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F). |
| Humidity | 95%, non-condensing. |
Ordering Information
The part number format is 3500/50-AA-BB, with the following options:
A: I/O Module Type
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | I/O Module with Internal Terminations. |
| 02 | I/O Module with External Terminations. |
| 04 | I/O Module with Internal Barriers and Internal Terminations. |
B: Hazardous Area Approval
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 00 | None. |
| 01 | cNRTLus (Class 1, Division 2). |
| 02 | ATEX/IECEx/CSA (Class 1, Zone 2). |
Applications
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Shaft Rotative Speed Measurement:
- Ensures precise monitoring of machinery speed for operational reliability.
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Rotor Acceleration and Direction Analysis:
- Useful for applications requiring detailed rotor behavior monitoring.
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Alarm Triggering:
- Protects machinery by generating alarms when speed or acceleration exceeds set thresholds.
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Versatile Transducer Compatibility:
- Works with proximity probes and magnetic pickups for use in diverse industrial environments.