3500 Monitoring System Rack

The 3500 Monitoring System is the newest addition  to the family of continuous monitoring systems offered by Bently Nevada, LLC.  

2.1 3500 Monitoring System  The 3500 is a full-feature monitoring system whose design incorporates the latest  in proven processor technology. In addition to meeting the above stated criteria,  the 3500 adds benefit in the following areas:  • Enhanced operator information  • Improved integration to plant control computer  • Reduced installation and maintenance cost  • Improved reliability

2.2 Common Features  The common features of the modules in the 3500 rack include hot insertion or removal of modules and external and internal termination of the wiring.  

2.2.1 Hot Insertion or Removal of Modules  When performed properly, you can remove and replace any module while the  system is under power without affecting the operation of any unrelated modules.  If the rack has 2 power supplies, removing or inserting a power supply will notdisrupt the operation of the 3500 rack. See <<Section reverence: “Module  Installation in section 4 >> for the proper procedure.  

2.2.2 External and Internal Termination  External termination uses multi-conductor cables to connect the I/O modules to  the terminal blocks. These blocks simplify connecting many wires to the rack in  tight areas. External termination is not available on I/O modules with internal  zener barriers.