Bently Nevada 3500/45 Position Monitor – Reliable Monitoring System for Rotating Machinery

The Bently Nevada 3500/45 Position Monitor is a highly versatile and reliable 4-channel monitor designed to accept input from a wide variety of transducers including proximity transducers, Rotary Position Transducers (RPTs), DC Linear Variable Differential Transformers (DC LVDTs), AC Linear Variable Differential Transformers (AC LVDTs), and rotary potentiometers. The monitor is equipped with advanced signal conditioning capabilities that enable it to compare the conditioned signals with user-programmable alarms.

The 3500 Configuration Software is used to program each channel of the 3500/45 monitor to perform specific functions, such as Axial (thrust) Position, Differential Expansion, Standard Single Ramp Differential Expansion, Non-standard Single Ramp Differential Expansion, Dual Ramp Differential Expansion, Complementary Differential Expansion, Case Expansion, and Valve Position. The monitor channels are programmed in pairs and can perform up to two of these functions at a time. Channels 1 and 2 can perform one function, while channels 3 and 4 perform another (or the same) function. However, only channels 3 and 4 can perform Case Expansion.

The primary purpose of the 3500/45 monitor is to provide continuous machinery protection by comparing monitored parameters against configured alarm setpoints to drive alarms. The monitor also provides essential machine information for both operations and maintenance personnel. Each channel typically conditions its input signal into various parameters called “proportional values”. Alert setpoints can be configured for each active proportional value and Danger setpoints can be configured for any two of the active proportional values.

One of the main advantages of the 3500/45 Position Monitor is its flexibility in accommodating a wide range of transducers, enabling it to perform various functions depending on the type of transducer input used. Additionally, the monitor’s advanced signal conditioning capabilities allow for reliable and accurate monitoring of machine parameters, ensuring maximum protection against potential damage or failure.

Another advantage of the 3500/45 monitor is its user-friendly programming interface, which allows for easy configuration of each channel to perform the desired functions. The monitor channels are programmed in pairs, allowing for efficient use of resources and simplifying the setup process.

Overall, the Bently Nevada 3500/45 Position Monitor is a highly versatile and reliable monitoring solution that offers advanced signal conditioning capabilities, a user-friendly programming interface, and the ability to accommodate a wide range of transducers. Its primary purpose is to provide continuous machinery protection and essential machine information, making it an ideal solution for industrial applications where reliable and accurate monitoring is essential.