Product Details
The 3500/33-03-00 is a 16-channel relay output module manufactured by Bently Nevada for the 3500 Machinery Protection System. Operating as a full-height or half-height card assembly depending on rack configuration, it provides programmable relay contact outputs driven by alarm logic from adjacent channel monitor modules. This specific model features a 16-channel output configuration without specialized agency approvals.
Relay Contact Logic and System Interconnection
The 3500/33 relay module receives alarm status signals across the 3500 backplane and activates physical output contacts to trigger machinery shutdown circuits, alarm annunciators, or plant control software. Each relay channel can be independently programmed using 3500 Rack Configuration Software to perform AND/OR voting logic based on OK status, Alert, or Danger alarm conditions across single or multiple monitoring channels.
Suffix Ordering Breakdown
The ordering suffix codes specify the channel output count and certification status for this module:
- Output Channel Option (-03): 16-channel relay module assembly with internal terminations.
- Agency Approval Option (-00): Standard option provided without specialized hazardous area certifications.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 3500/33-03-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Product Type | Relay Modules |
| Number of Relay Channels | 16 Channels (-03) |
| Agency Approval | None (-00) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Module Dimensions (H × W × D) | 2.2 × 12.4 × 12.6 cm |
| Net Weight | 0.1 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many output channels are configured on the BENTLY NEVADA 3500/33-03-00?
A: The -03 option designates a 16-channel relay module providing 16 individual relay outputs driven by system alarm logic.
Q: Can relay output logic be customized on individual channels?
A: Yes, each relay channel is fully programmable via the 3500 Rack Configuration Software to perform voting logic based on Alert, Danger, or OK status inputs.
Q: Does this model carry hazardous location certifications?
A: No, the -00 suffix represents standard manufacturing compliance where specific hazardous location approvals are not required.
Additional Information
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