Description
Bently Nevada 3500/15 133945-01 Power Supply Module
Configured for regulated DC power generation and backplane distribution in 3500 Machinery Protection System, the Bently Nevada 3500/15 133945-01 (3500/15 Power Supply Module) provides direct electrical execution of AC or DC input conversion into stabilized rack-level DC supply across all installed monitoring modules within 3500/05 system architecture.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
3500/15 |
| Part Number |
133945-01 |
| Brand |
Bently Nevada |
| Dimensions |
Standard 3500 power supply module slot format |
| Operating Temp |
-20 deg C to +65 deg C |
| Input Options |
120/240 VAC or 24 VDC |
| Output |
Regulated DC via rack backplane |
| Rack Compatibility |
3500/05 System Rack |
| Redundancy |
Dual power supply configuration support |
| Compliance |
FCC Part 15, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61010-1, ATEX/IECEx |
Bently Nevada Power Distribution and Backplane Energy Regulation
Within Bently Nevada 3500 architecture, the 3500/15 module establishes regulated DC rail generation for all downstream monitoring, relay, and communication modules. Power conversion is executed through internal AC/DC or DC/DC stages with stabilized output injected into the rack backplane distribution bus.
In redundant configurations, dual supply modules operate in parallel with load sharing or failover switching logic. This ensures continuous backplane voltage availability during supply degradation or module removal. Electrical isolation and transient suppression are managed at the module level, while the rack backplane distributes fixed DC rails to each slot without active regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can the 3500/15 operate without a second redundant power supply?
A: Yes. A single module can power the rack, but redundancy requires a second installed unit.
Q: Does the module provide isolated outputs per slot?
A: No. The output is a shared regulated DC bus distributed through the rack backplane.
Q: Is hot-swap supported for the 3500/15 module?
A: Hot-swapping is supported only under system-defined maintenance conditions and must follow rack power sequencing rules.
Field Installation Guidelines
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Install power supply module into the far-left designated slot of the 3500/05 rack.
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Ensure correct input type selection (AC or DC) before energizing the system.
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Verify grounding continuity between rack chassis and facility earth reference.
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Do not mix incompatible power input versions within redundant configurations.
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Insert module with power removed unless maintenance procedures explicitly allow live replacement.
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Maintain separation between input power wiring and low-level signal cabling to reduce coupling noise.
