Bently Nevada 3500/92 136180-01: High-Reliability Power Supply Module for 3500 Monitoring System

Product Description

The Bently Nevada 3500/92 136180-01 is a robust power supply module, a foundational component of the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection and Condition Monitoring System. Designed to deliver stable and reliable power to the system’s monitoring modules, this module ensures continuous operation of critical machinery protection functions in industrial environments. With a focus on durability, efficiency, and seamless integration, it converts AC input power to regulated DC power, safeguarding the integrity of vibration, position, and temperature monitoring systems. Its rugged design and advanced protection features make it essential for maintaining uninterrupted operation of high-value rotating equipment in demanding industrial settings.

Product Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Input Voltage	100–240 VAC ±10% at 50/60 Hz, supporting global power grid compatibility
Output Voltage	24 VDC ±0.5 V, providing stable power to 3500 series monitoring modules
Maximum Output Current	8 A total, sufficient to power multiple 3500 modules in a typical system configuration
Efficiency	≥85% at full load, minimizing energy loss and heat generation
Overload Protection	110%–150% of rated current for 10 s, then automatic shutdown to prevent damage
Ripple Voltage	<50 mV peak-to-peak, ensuring clean power delivery to sensitive electronics
Power Factor	≥0.9 at full load, optimizing energy usage and reducing grid impact

Product Specifications

Series

The 3500/92 136180-01 is an integral part of the Bently Nevada 3500 series, a comprehensive suite of machinery protection and condition monitoring solutions. The 3500 series features modular components, including vibration monitors, position monitors, communication gateways, and power supplies, all engineered for seamless integration. Renowned for scalability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., API 670), the series is trusted worldwide to protect critical rotating machinery in industries such as power generation, oil & gas, and chemical processing. The 3500/92 enhances the series by providing stable power, a critical foundation for the performance of all connected monitoring modules.

Features

Wide Input Voltage Range

Supports 100–240 VAC input, enabling deployment in global industrial environments without the need for voltage adapters, simplifying international installations.

High Efficiency and Low Heat Generation

With ≥85% efficiency at full load, the module minimizes energy waste and reduces heat output, maintaining stable operating temperatures in enclosed system racks and extending component lifespan.

Comprehensive Protection Mechanisms

Integrated overload, overvoltage, and short-circuit protection safeguards both the module itself and connected 3500 monitoring modules from electrical damage, ensuring system resilience.

Clean Power Output

Low ripple voltage (<50 mV peak-to-peak) ensures stable power delivery to sensitive electronics in monitoring modules, preventing signal interference and maintaining measurement accuracy.

Seamless System Integration

Designed exclusively for the 3500 series, it connects to the system backplane to distribute power and share status data, enabling centralized monitoring of power health via the system controller.

Function

The primary function of the 3500/92 136180-01 is to convert AC input power to regulated 24 VDC power for distribution to the Bently Nevada 3500 system’s monitoring modules. It accepts a wide range of AC input voltages, ensuring compatibility with global power grids, and delivers stable DC power to vibration monitors, communication gateways, and other critical components. It continuously monitors input voltage, output voltage, and internal temperature, activating fault indicators when anomalies are detected to alert operators of potential power issues. By providing reliable power, it ensures uninterrupted operation of machinery protection functions, enabling early fault detection and prevention of unplanned downtime.

Use

In industrial settings, the module is installed in the 3500 system rack, where it connects to the facility’s AC power supply and distributes 24 VDC power to all connected monitoring modules. It is typically deployed in control rooms or equipment enclosures near critical rotating machinery such as turbines, compressors, and pumps. Operators monitor its status via LED indicators or centralized control systems, using fault alerts to address power issues proactively. Its robust design makes it suitable for use in both primary and backup power configurations, ensuring continuous protection of high-value industrial assets.

Application Fields

Power Generation

Provides stable power to turbine, generator, and pump monitoring systems in coal, gas, and nuclear power plants, ensuring uninterrupted protection of assets critical to electricity production and grid stability.

Oil and Gas

Powers compressor, pipeline pump, and gas turbine monitoring modules in upstream drilling, midstream transportation, and downstream refining operations, supporting safe and efficient hydrocarbon processing in harsh environments.

Chemical Processing

Supplies power to reactor, mixer, and centrifuge monitoring systems in chemical plants, ensuring continuous operation of machinery protection functions to prevent process disruptions and safety hazards.

Pulp and Paper

Delivers reliable power to paper machine roller and motor monitoring modules, maintaining consistent operation of condition monitoring systems to optimize production efficiency and product quality.

Metals and Mining

Powers crusher, conveyor, and mill drive monitoring systems in mining operations, withstanding rugged environmental conditions to ensure uninterrupted protection of critical mining equipment.

In summary, the Bently Nevada 3500/92 136180-01 is a vital power supply module that underpins the reliability of the 3500 Machinery Protection System. Its stable power delivery, robust protection features, and seamless integration make it essential for industries where uninterrupted machinery monitoring is critical to safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.