Bently Nevada 3500/44M-01-00 176449-03: Multi-Function Machinery Monitoring Module
Product Description
The Bently Nevada 3500/44M-01-00 176449-03 is a versatile, high-performance monitoring module designed as a core component of the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection and Condition Monitoring System. This multi-function module integrates vibration, position, and temperature monitoring capabilities into a single unit, providing comprehensive oversight of rotating machinery health. Equipped with advanced digital signal processing and user-friendly configuration tools, it delivers real-time data on critical equipment parameters, enabling early detection of faults such as bearing wear, misalignment, or overheating. Its rugged industrial design ensures reliable operation in harsh environments, making it a vital solution for protecting critical assets and minimizing unplanned downtime in industrial operations.
Product Parameters
- Input Channels: 4 universal input channels, supporting vibration (proximity probe, velocity, acceleration), position (shaft displacement), and temperature (RTD) measurements.
- Vibration Measurement Range: ±500 mV peak (for proximity probes); 0.1 mm/s to 100 mm/s (velocity), covering low to high vibration amplitudes.
- Position Measurement Range: 0–2000 μm, ideal for monitoring shaft position, thrust bearing clearance, and rotor axial movement.
- Temperature Measurement Range: -20°C to +150°C (via RTD inputs), enabling accurate tracking of bearing, casing, or motor winding temperatures.
- Frequency Response: 0.5 Hz to 10 kHz for vibration signals, ensuring detection of low-frequency issues (e.g., unbalance) and high-frequency faults (e.g., gear mesh problems).
- Sampling Rate: 51.2 kHz per channel, providing high-resolution data for detailed spectral analysis and precise fault diagnosis.
- Alarm Configuration: Configurable alarm and danger thresholds for each channel, with independent time delays to prevent false alarms.
Product Specifications
- Power Supply: 24 VDC ± 20% with a maximum current consumption of 450 mA, compatible with standard industrial power systems.
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C, designed to function reliably in factory floors, power plants, and other industrial environments with temperature fluctuations.
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C, ensuring durability during transportation, storage, and periods of non-operation.
- Humidity Resistance: 5% to 95% non-condensing, maintaining performance in humid settings such as paper mills or coastal facilities.
- Communication Interface: Integrates with the 3500 system backplane for high-speed data transmission to the system controller and other modules.
- Dimensions: 160 mm (width) × 100 mm (height) × 200 mm (depth), designed to fit seamlessly into the 3500 system rack.
- Weight: Approximately 1.9 kg, lightweight for easy installation within the system framework.
- Relay Outputs: 8 Form C relays (changeover contacts) with a switching capacity of 250 VAC / 2 A or 30 VDC / 2 A, supporting alarm notifications and safety interlocks.
Series
The 3500/44M-01-00 176449-03 is part of the Bently Nevada 3500 series, a comprehensive lineup of machinery protection and condition monitoring solutions. The 3500 series features modular components, including vibration monitors, position monitors, communication gateways, and power supplies, which can be customized to create tailored monitoring systems. Renowned for compliance with global standards (e.g., API 670, ISO 10816), the series is trusted worldwide for its reliability, scalability, and ability to protect critical rotating machinery across industries. Its modular design allows for easy expansion, ensuring systems can adapt to evolving operational needs.
Features
Multi-Parameter Integration
By combining vibration, position, and temperature monitoring in one module, it eliminates the need for multiple single-function devices, simplifying system architecture and reducing installation costs. This integration provides a holistic view of machinery health in a compact form factor.
Advanced Signal Processing
High-speed sampling and digital filtering enable precise analysis of time-domain waveforms, frequency spectra, and trend data. This allows operators to identify subtle fault patterns early, before they escalate into major failures.
Flexible Configuration
Intuitive software tools allow users to configure input types, alarm thresholds, and measurement units, tailoring the module to specific machinery requirements. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of sensors and equipment types.
Rugged Construction
The module’s durable design resists vibration, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and temperature extremes, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments such as refineries, mines, and power plants.
Seamless System Integration
Through the 3500 system backplane, it communicates with the system controller and other modules, enabling centralized data management, remote monitoring via SCADA/DCS systems, and integration with predictive maintenance software.
Function
The primary function of the 3500/44M-01-00 176449-03 is to collect, process, and analyze real-time data from sensors mounted on rotating machinery. It converts analog sensor signals into digital data, performs advanced signal processing to extract meaningful insights, and compares measurements against user-defined thresholds. When anomalies are detected, it triggers alarms to alert operators and can activate safety actions (e.g., equipment shutdowns) via relay outputs. Additionally, it stores historical data for trend analysis, supporting predictive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment lifespan.
Use
In industrial settings, the module is installed in the 3500 system rack, where it connects to sensors on critical rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors, pumps, and motors. It continuously monitors parameters like bearing vibration, shaft position, and casing temperature, providing real-time updates on machinery condition. Operators use this data to assess performance, schedule maintenance, and ensure safe operation. The module’s relay outputs can be linked to control systems to automate responses to critical faults, minimizing the risk of equipment damage and production losses.
Application Fields
Power Generation
In coal, gas, and nuclear power plants, it monitors steam turbines, generators, and feedwater pumps. It detects rotor instability, bearing degradation, and overheating, ensuring reliable electricity production and reducing the risk of costly outages.
Oil and Gas
For upstream drilling rigs, midstream pipelines, and downstream refineries, the module monitors centrifugal compressors, pumps, and gas turbines. It withstands high temperatures, corrosive environments, and vibration, safeguarding assets in demanding energy operations.
Chemical Processing
In chemical plants, it tracks vibration and temperature in mixers, agitators, and reactor pumps. Early fault detection prevents leaks, process disruptions, and safety hazards, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Pulp and Paper
Mills use the module to monitor paper machine rollers, motors, and fans. It identifies misalignment, bearing wear, or overheating, minimizing production downtime and maintaining product quality.
Mining and Metals
In mining operations, it monitors crushers, conveyor motors, and slurry pumps. Its rugged design resists dust, vibration, and temperature extremes, ensuring reliable performance in harsh mining environments to maximize productivity.
In summary, the Bently Nevada 3500/44M-01-00 176449-03 is a versatile and reliable monitoring module that plays a critical role in protecting rotating machinery. Its multi-parameter capabilities, advanced processing, and seamless integration make it an essential tool for industries seeking to enhance operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure workplace safety.
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