Description

Overview

The 3500/05-01-02-05-00-01 is a full-size rack-mount chassis for the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. It provides the physical frame, power distribution, and backplane communication required to integrate all monitoring, relay, communication, and power modules into a complete machinery protection setup. This configuration features a standard, non-barrier backplane and supports panel- and rail-mounted industrial installations.

Configuration Details

This order code specifies the rack configuration:

• Full-size 14-slot frame

• Rack-mount design compatible with 19-inch EIA rails

• Standard non-barrier backplane

• No internal barriers installed

• Standard EIA finish and aluminum chassis

The design ensures modular flexibility for a wide range of protection and monitoring modules.

Mechanical & Dimensional Specifications

• Rack Type: Full-size 3500 series chassis

• Mounting: Rack-mount (19-inch EIA rails)

• Total Module Slots: 14

• Reserved Slots: 1 for Rack Interface Module (RIM), 1–2 for power supply modules

• Remaining Slots: Flexible for monitors, relays, or communication modules

• Chassis Material: Aluminum

• Finish: Standard EIA

• Dimensions:

• Height: ~266 mm (10.5 in)

• Width: 483 mm (19 in)

• Depth: ~305 mm (12 in)

Electrical & Backplane Architecture

• Backplane Type: Standard non-barrier

• Power Distribution: Supports single or dual redundant supplies

• Communication Buses:

• System data bus

• Relay bus

• Keyphasor and transducer signals

• Module Compatibility: All standard 3500 series modules

• Designed for continuous API-670-compliant machinery protection

Environmental & Compliance Ratings

• Operating Temperature: –20°C to +65°C

• Storage Temperature: –40°C to +85°C

• Relative Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

• Vibration: Industrial-grade, turbine/compressor compatible

• EMC: EN 61000-6-2 (immunity), EN 61000-6-4 (emissions)

• Electrical Safety: EN 61010-1

• Hazardous Area Approvals: Class I, Div 2, Groups A–D, T4; ATEX / IECEx Zone 2

Applications

• Gas and steam turbine protection systems

• Compressor and critical rotating machinery monitoring

• Refinery and petrochemical equipment protection

• Power generation machinery

• Any installation requiring a complete 3500 system rack infrastructure

Option Code Breakdown

• 01 — Full-size rack (14 slots)

• 02 — Rack-mount format

• 05 — Standard backplane

• 00 — No internal barriers

• 01 — Standard finish

FAQ

Q1: Can internal barrier modules be installed in this rack?
No. This rack is configured with a standard non-barrier backplane.

Q2: How many modules can the rack support?
Up to 14 module positions including reserved slots for RIM and power supply modules.

Q3: Is this rack compatible with all 3500 modules?
Yes. It supports all standard 3500 series modules for monitoring, relay, and communication functions.

Specifications

• Brand: Bently Nevada

Advantages

• High reliability in industrial environments
• Supports continuous operation
• Compatible with major PLC/DCS systems