Product Details
The 3500/92-03-01-01 is a communication gateway module designed for the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. It interfaces rack-monitored values and statuses with process control systems and plant networks using Ethernet TCP/IP and serial communication protocols. This specific ordering configuration provides localized data collection, protocol conversion, and remote software connectivity across industrial installations.
Communication Protocols and Interfaces
The gateway supports Modbus/TCP, serial Modbus RTU, and proprietary Bently Nevada host protocols for configuration and data acquisition software integration. The associated I/O module configuration handles physical signal handshaking across Ethernet and serial lines. Internal data polling gathers time-stamped measured values, alarm statuses, and rack health parameters within a sub-second scan update cycle.
Modular Architecture and Configuration
The assembly consists of a front communication gateway card and a matching rear I/O module housed within designated slots of the 3500 rack. Suffix options define the specific rear I/O module type, agency approvals, and country-specific compliance standards. The module utilizes internal high-speed rack backplane links to retrieve data dynamically without interrupting primary protection functions.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 3500/92-03-01-01 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Series | 3500 / 3500/92 |
| Product Type | Communication Gateway Module |
| I/O Module Type (-03) | Ethernet/RS232 Modbus I/O Module |
| Agency Approval Option (-01) | CSA / NRTL / C (Class I, Division 2) |
| Supported Protocols | Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, Bently Nevada Host Protocol |
| Ethernet Interface | RJ-45 connection for 10BASE-T star configuration networks |
| Power Consumption | 5.6 W typical with Ethernet/serial Modbus configurations |
| Operating Temperature | -30 deg C to +65 deg C (-22 deg F to +149 deg F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 deg C to +85 deg C (-40 deg F to +185 deg F) |
| Main Board Dimensions | 241 mm x 24.4 mm x 242 mm (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 9.52 in) |
| Main Board Weight | 0.82 kg (1.8 lb.) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What communication options are specified by the 3500/92-03-01-01 part number suffix?
A: The suffix designates an Ethernet/RS232 Modbus I/O module option (-03) combined with CSA/NRTL/C hazardous location agency approvals (-01).
Q: Can the 3500/92 gateway connect to configuration software while communicating with a DCS?
A: Yes, it simultaneously supports Ethernet TCP/IP connections for Bently Nevada configuration software and Modbus protocol data exchange with upper-level automation systems.
Additional Information
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