Description
Product Overview
3500/05-01-02-00-00 is the full-size system rack chassis for Bently Nevada 3500 TSI (Transient Vibration Monitoring) machinery protection system. This 19-inch EIA standard rack provides mechanical housing, integrated high-speed backplane bus and power distribution pathways for 3500 series power supply, rack interface, vibration monitor, relay, keyphasor and communication gateway modules. The ordering code breakdown: 01=19-inch full rack (14 slots), 02=19-inch rack rail mounting style, 00=no agency certification, 00=reserved unused code. It is the physical backbone for turbine, compressor and large rotating machinery online protection and condition monitoring.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada (Baker Hughes) |
| Part Number | 3500/05-01-02-00-00 |
| Product Type | System Rack / Chassis with Backplane |
| Rack Size | 19-inch EIA full-size rack, total 14 module slots |
| Mounting Style | 02: Standard 19” rack rail mount |
| Backplane | Passive high-speed parallel backplane bus for module data exchange |
| Material | Heavy-duty cold rolled steel chassis, EMI shielding coating |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 482.6 mm × 266 mm × 350 mm |
| Net Weight | Approx. 5.95 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C ~ +65 °C |
| Humidity | 5%–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Agency Approval | 00: No agency certification |
| Compatible Modules | 3500/15 Power Supply, 3500/20 Rack Interface, 3500/40M Proximity Monitor, 3500/60 Temperature Monitor, 3500/32 Relay Module, 3500/92 Communication Gateway, 3500/25 Keyphasor Module |
Key Features
- 14-Slot Full Size Chassis: 19-inch standard rack with 14 slots, leftmost slots reserved for power supply and rack interface module; remaining slots freely configurable with various 3500 monitor and output modules.
- Passive High-Speed Backplane: Gold-plated backplane connectors realize inter-module deterministic data communication, synchronize all measurement channels for machinery protection.
- Robust Industrial Chassis & EMI Shielding: Steel enclosure with anti-interference coating to suppress electromagnetic noise in power plant and petrochemical control cabinet environments.
- Standard 19-inch Rail Mount Installation: Fits standard cabinet EIA rails, rear access for module wiring and maintenance.
- Flexible System Configuration: Supports single or redundant power supply installation, mixed deployment of vibration, temperature, speed and relay protection modules according to machinery protection scheme.
- Centralized Grounding Terminals: Dedicated protective grounding studs for proper rack grounding to reduce noise and meet plant safety requirements.
Applications
- Steam / gas turbine vibration and position protection rack in combined-cycle power plants
- Petrochemical refinery large centrifugal compressor machinery monitoring
- Hydroelectric generator shaft vibration and thrust bearing monitoring system
- Offshore platform rotating equipment TSI protection cabinets
- Pulp & paper, metallurgy large rotating machinery condition monitoring
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- ESD protection must be applied when inserting or removing modules from the rack.
- Install rack in standard 19-inch control cabinet; ensure solid protective earth connection to rack ground terminal.
- Separate sensor field signal wiring from high-current power cables at rack rear terminals to avoid EMI interference.
- Leave adequate ventilation space top and bottom of rack to prevent overheating of power supply and monitor modules.
- Inspect backplane connector pins for oxidation, dust or bent pins during unit overhaul.
- Confirm ordering code match when replacing empty rack chassis; mounting style and slot quantity must match original design.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between full-size 3500/05 (code 01) and mini rack (code 02)? A: Code 01 = full-size 19-inch rack with 14 module slots. Code 02 = compact 12-inch mini rack with only 7 slots for space limited cabinets. Q: What does the mounting code 02 mean in this part number? A: 02 represents standard 19-inch EIA rail rack mount. Other options include panel mount and bulkhead mount (front wiring access).


