3500 Monitoring System Rack

Copyright 1995. Bently Nevada, LLC.  All rights reserved. 

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.  The following are trademarks of General Electric Company in the United States and other  countries:  Bently Nevada, System 1, Keyphasor  The following are trademarks of the legal entities cited:  Velostat is a trademark of 3M Company.  Windows is a tradmemark of Microsoft Corporation.  Modbus is a trademark of Modbus-IDA.  

3500 Monitoring System Rack Configuration and Utilities Guide  (129777-01)  • guidelines for using the 3500 Rack Configuration software for setting the operating  parameters of the module  • guidelines for using the 3500 test utilities to verify that the input and output  terminals on the module are operating properly  

3500 Monitoring System Computer Hardware and Software Manual  (128158-01)  • instructions for connecting the rack to 3500 host computer  • procedures for verifying communication  • procedures for installing software  • guidelines for using Data Acquisition / DDE Server and Operator Display Software • procedures and diagrams for setting up network and remote communications  

3500 Field Wiring Diagram Package (130432-01)  • diagrams that show how to hook up a particular transducer  • lists of recommended wiring  

Operation and Maintenance Manuals for all the modules installed in the  rack  Product Disposal Statement Customers and third parties, who are not member states of the European Union, who are  in control of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use, are solely  responsible for the proper disposal of the product. No person, firm, corporation,  association or agency that is in control of product shall dispose of it in a manner that is  in violation of any applicable federal, state, local or international law. Bently Nevada LLC  is not responsible for the disposal of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its  use.

1. Receiving and Handling Instructions  This will be a short overview of the entire section.  

1.1 Receiving Inspection  Visually inspect the system for obvious shipping damage. If you detect shipping  damage, file a claim with the carrier and submit a copy to Bently Nevada, LLC.  

1.2 Handling and StorageConsiderations  Proper handling and storing of printed circuit boards is extremely critical. Circuit  boards contain devices that are susceptible to damage when exposed to  electrostatic charges. Damage caused by obvious mishandling of the board will  void the warranty. To avoid damage, observe the following precautions in the  order given.  

Application Advisory  Machinery protection will be lost when  you remove all power from the rack.  • Do not discharge static electricity onto the circuit board. Avoid tools or  procedures that would subject the circuit board to static damage.  Some possible causes of static damage include ungrounded soldering  irons, nonconductive plastics, and similar materials.  • Use a suitable grounding strap (such as 3M Velostat® No. 2060) to  ground yourself before handling or performing maintenance on a  printed circuit board.  • Transport and store circuit boards in electrically conductive bags or  foil.  • Use extra caution during dry weather. Relative humidity less than 30%  tends to multiply the accumulation of static charges on any surface.  When performed properly, you may remove modules from or install modules into  the rack while power is applied to the rack. Refer to << Section reference to  “Module Installation in section 4 >> for the proper procedure.

2. General Information  Monitoring and computerized vibration information systems provide the  information you need to assess the mechanical condition of rotating and  reciprocating machinery. These systems continuously measure and monitor  various supervisory parameters and provide crucial information for early  identification of machinery problems such as imbalance, misalignment, shaft  crack, and bearing failures. As such, these systems are an efficient and effective means of satisfying plant management, engineering, and maintenance concerns  for:  • Increasing plant safety by minimizing the occurrence of hazardous  conditions or catastrophic failures.  • Improving product quality by minimizing process variances caused by  improperly operating equipment.  • Maximizing plant availability by servicing only those machines that  require it and providing more efficient turnarounds.  • Reducing plant operating costs by minimizing unplanned shutdowns  and by making more efficient use of maintenance resources.  For protection of critical machinery, we highly recommend that you permanently  install continuous monitoring systems. The term "protection" means that the  system can shut down machinery on alarm, without human interaction. These  systems include applicable transducers, each with its own dedicated monitoring  circuitry and alarm setpoints.