Product Details
The 3500/33M-01-00 16-Channel Relay Module is a full-height system component designed for the Bently Nevada 3500 Series Machinery Protection System. It provides 16 independent relay outputs to execute voting logic and trip commands based on alarm statuses or measured variables. This specific catalog configuration includes a standard 16-channel relay output module with silver contacts and operates without hazardous area approvals.
Functional Operation and Voting Logic
Each of the 16 relay channels can be programmed independently using Boolean AND and OR logic equations through the 3500 Rack Configuration Software. The alarm drive logic evaluates alert statuses, danger statuses, Not-OK conditions, or individual measured variables from any monitor channel within the rack. Four groups of four channels feature hardware selection switches to configure the relays for either Normally Energized (NE) or Normally De-energized (ND) operation.
Hardware Configuration and Output Modules
The module occupies any available slot to the right of the Transient Data Interface (TDI) Module within the 3500 rack framework. The -01 suffix designates the standard 16-Channel Relay Output Module featuring single-pole double-throw (SPDT) epoxy-sealed relays with standard silver contacts. The -00 suffix indicates that the unit is supplied without specialized hazardous location agency approvals. Front-panel LED indicators display real-time module health, communication activity, and individual channel alarm states.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 3500/33M-01-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Product Type | 16-Channel Relay Module |
| Number of Channels | 16 channels |
| Relay Type | Single-pole double-throw (SPDT) |
| Power Consumption | 5.8 W typical |
| Operating Temperature | -30 degC to +65 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 degC to +85 degC |
| Main Module Dimensions | 241 mm x 24.4 mm x 242 mm |
| Main Module Weight | 0.7 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can the relay outputs be programmed to respond to rack alarms?
A: Each relay output utilizes programmable AND and OR logic combining alert states, danger states, Not-OK conditions, or individual measured variables across the rack.
Q: What type of relay contacts are included in this -01 configuration?
A: This model utilizes standard single-pole double-throw (SPDT) relays equipped with silver contacts suitable for standard industrial load switches.
Q: Can this module be placed in any slot within the 3500 rack?
A: It can be placed in any available slot located to the right of the Transient Data Interface (TDI) Module.
Additional Information
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