Product Details
Configured for vibration and shaft position acquisition in Bently Nevada monitoring platforms, the Bently Nevada 3800A03-50-00 (3800A03 Industrial Monitoring Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
| Option Field | Code | Configuration Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Main Module Base | 3800A03 | Standard 3800 Series industrial vibration monitoring core architecture |
| Channel Configuration | 50 | 50-series hardware and signal input options |
| Agency / Option Code | 00 | Standard uncertified configuration / baseline options |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 3800A03-50-00 |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 190 cm x 16.2 cm x 10.8 cm |
| Operating Temp | -20 deg C to +65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Powered via system backplane assembly |
| Measurements | Dynamic vibration and shaft position telemetry |
| Outputs | Configurable alarm thresholds, discrete relay outputs |
| Data Handling | Real-time acquisition and signal analysis |
Rotor Dynamics and Signal Conditioning Execution
The 3800A03-50-00 module executes real-time dynamic signal acquisition from proximity probes and seismic velocity transducers to analyze rotor dynamics across rotating machinery. Internal analog-to-digital processing calculates peak vibration amplitudes and shaft centerline displacement. Integrated output logic monitors signal limits against user-configurable alarm thresholds, driving physical relay contact state execution for machinery protection systems while maintaining low channel-to-channel cross-talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are alarm thresholds and physical relay outputs controlled within the 3800A03-50-00?
A: Alarm logic monitors incoming raw analog signals continuously against digitally programmed setpoints. When thresholds are breached, internal dry-contact relays switch state to trigger external safety interlocks or annunciators.
Q: Can the module be inserted or removed while the rack backplane is energized?
A: Rack power should be turned off before inserting or pulling the module to prevent electrical transients across backplane signal connectors and preserve internal calibration settings.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Power down the system rack before inserting the 3800A03-50-00 module into its designated rack slot.
- Align the module card edges carefully with the top and bottom chassis guide rails inside the enclosure.
- Slide the unit inward until the rear edge connector fully seats into the backplane socket.
- Secure the front panel retaining screws using appropriate hand tools to ensure solid chassis frame grounding.
- Terminate transducer wiring with shielded twisted-pair cables, bonding cable shields to system ground at one end only to prevent ground loops.
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