Product Details
The 3500/50-02-00-01 Tachometer Module is a dual-channel monitoring device designed for the Bently Nevada 3500 Series Machinery Protection System. It processes input signals from proximity transducers or magnetic pickups to evaluate shaft rotational speed, acceleration, or reverse rotation conditions. This particular catalog configuration features a matching I/O module type with external terminations and is supplied without hazardous location agency approvals.
Signal Processing and Measurement Functions
Each module accepts up to two transducer channels, translating raw pulses into precise speed, peak-hold, or rate-of-change values. The unit compares measured parameters against user-configured setpoints via the 3500 Rack Configuration Software to trigger alert or danger notifications. Additionally, it can condition and route Keyphasor signals to the rack backplane, allowing other monitors to share speed data without requiring separate input modules.
Hardware Architecture and I/O Options
The assembly occupies two slots within a standard 3500 rack framework, combining the front monitor board with a designated rear I/O module. The -02 configuration suffix designates an I/O module type built with external terminations, while the -00 suffix indicates the omission of agency certifications for hazardous areas. Front-panel coaxial connectors provide direct, short-circuit-protected access to buffered transducer signals for diagnostic testing.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 3500/50-02-00-01 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Product Type | Tachometer Module |
| Number of Channels | 2 channels |
| Inputs | Proximity transducers or magnetic pickups |
| I/O Module Type | External terminations [-02] |
| Agency Approval | None [-00] |
| Power Consumption | 5.8 W typical |
| Operating Temperature | -30 degC to +65 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 degC to +85 degC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What sensor types can be connected to the 3500/50-02-00-01 module?
A: It accepts input signals from eddy-current proximity probes or passive magnetic speed pickups.
Q: What does the -02 I/O option designate for this model?
A: The -02 suffix indicates an I/O module configuration designed with external terminations.
Q: Can this tachometer module provide conditioned Keyphasor signals to other rack monitors?
A: Yes, it can be configured to supply conditioned Keyphasor pulses onto the rack backplane for use by other measurement modules.
Additional Information
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