Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring system

The Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring system offers a wide range of modules to cater to various monitoring and protection requirements for critical machinery. Here is an overview of the modules available in the system:

1. 3500/40M Proximitor Monitor Module: This module is responsible for monitoring proximity probes that measure shaft position, eccentricity, and vibration.

2. 3500/42M Proximitor/Seismic Monitor Module: This module combines proximity and seismic monitoring capabilities. It interfaces with proximity probes and seismic transducers to monitor shaft position, vibration, and seismic activity.

3. 3500/44M Aeroderivative GT Vibration Monitor Module: Designed specifically for aeroderivative gas turbines, this module monitors and protects against excessive vibration in the turbine.

4. 3500/45 Position Monitor Module: This module monitors and protects the position of mechanical components, such as shafts, using eddy current and capacitive transducers.

5. 3500/46 Hydro Monitor Module: The hydro monitor module is used for hydroelectric generator monitoring. It detects and analyzes hydraulic pressure variations for safe and efficient operation of hydro turbines.

6. 3500/48M Machinery Protection System: This module serves as the core machinery protection system, providing overall monitoring and analysis capabilities for crucial machinery assets.

7. 3500/50 Condition Monitoring Interface Module: This module acts as an interface for connecting various sensors, such as temperature, pressure, and flow sensors, to the monitoring system for comprehensive condition monitoring.

8. 3500/52 Gas Turbine Vibration Monitor Module: Designed specifically for gas turbines, this module monitors and protects against excessive vibration in the turbine.

9. 3500/53 Overspeed Detection Module: This module specifically focuses on overspeed detection and protection, monitoring the rotational speed of machinery and generating alarms or initiating protective actions when predefined limits are exceeded.

10. 3500/60 Temperature Monitor Module: This module is dedicated to temperature monitoring applications, supporting a wide range of temperature sensors and providing accurate temperature measurements for machinery components.

11. 3500/61 Hydro Monitor Module: Similar to the 3500/46 module, this module is specialized for hydroelectric generator monitoring, specifically focused on hydraulic pressure variations.

12. 3500/62 Process Variable Monitor Module: This module monitors critical process variables such as pressure, temperature, and flow rates. It interfaces with various transmitters and sensors to provide real-time monitoring and protection.

13. 3500/64 Dynamic Pressure Monitor Module: This module is designed to monitor and analyze dynamic pressure variations typically found in reciprocating compressors and other pulsating flow applications.

14. 3500/65 Differential Expansion Monitor Module: This module measures the differential expansion between two points in machinery, primarily used to monitor and protect steam turbines and other rotating equipment.

These are some of the key modules available in the Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring system. Each module serves a specific purpose in monitoring and protecting critical machinery components, ensuring optimal performance and preventing failures