BENTLY 3500/42 176449-02 Vibration Monitor Module

BENTLY 3500/42 176449-02 Vibration Monitor Module

Product Description
Bently Nevada 3500/42 176449-02 is a 3500/42M Proximitor Seismic Monitor Module designed for the 3500 Machinery Protection System. It is a 4-channel vibration monitoring module that accepts input signals from proximity probes, velocity sensors, and acceleration transducers. The module processes vibration and position signals, compares measured values with configured alarm setpoints, and provides machinery protection and condition monitoring functions.

Technical Parameters

• Brand: Bently Nevada
• Model: 3500/42
• Part Number: 176449-02
• Product Type: Proximitor Seismic Monitor Module / Vibration Monitor Module
• System: Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System
• Channels: 4 programmable monitoring channels
• Input Signals:
  • Proximity transducer signals
  • Velocity sensor signals
  • Acceleration sensor signals
• Measurement Functions:
  • Radial vibration
  • Thrust position
  • Differential expansion
  • Eccentricity
  • Acceleration
  • Velocity
  • Shaft absolute vibration
• Sensor Power Supply: -24 VDC
• Power Consumption: Approx. 7.7 W
• Output:
  • Buffered transducer outputs
  • 4–20 mA recorder outputs
• Communication: 3500 rack communication interface
• Module Size: Half-height rack module
• Weight: Approx. 0.9 kg
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to +65°C

Advantages & Features

• Original Bently Nevada 3500 series vibration monitoring module
• 4-channel independent vibration monitoring capability
• Supports multiple vibration and position measurement types
• Provides continuous machinery protection through alarm comparison
• Compatible with Bently Nevada proximity and seismic sensors
• Supports predictive maintenance and equipment health monitoring
• High reliability for critical rotating machinery applications
• Modular design for easy replacement and maintenance

Applications

• Steam turbine monitoring systems
• Gas turbine protection systems
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Generators
• Motors
• Rotating machinery vibration analysis
• Industrial predictive maintenance systems
• Bently Nevada 3500 machinery protection installations

Notes

• 176449-02 is the monitor module itself, not the sensor probe.
• Requires a compatible 3500 rack, power supply module, and I/O module for operation.
• Verify sensor type, rack configuration, and software settings before replacement.
• Proper configuration of alarm limits is required to ensure accurate machinery protection.