Features:
- 4-channel hydro monitoring processing board designed specifically for Bently Nevada 3500 Series machinery protection systems.
- Processes input signals from proximity, air gap, velocity, and acceleration transducers for complete hydro-turbine coverage.
- Provides front-panel buffered transducer outputs and 4 to 20 mA proportional recorder outputs for each channel.
The Bently Nevada 3500/46M 176449-06 processing module is currently offered as a brand-new, factory-original spare part in genuine manufacturer packaging.
This main processing card is built to monitor critical operational parameters of hydroelectric turbine generators, including radial vibration, air gap, shaft position, velocity, and stator end winding movement.
Installation requires one full-height front slot in a standard 3500 rack and must be paired with a compatible 3500 rear I/O module for proper field transducer wiring and power distribution.
Availability The Bently Nevada 3500/46M 176449-06 is fully supported by the manufacturer (OEM).
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Continuous monitoring of hydroelectric turbine-generator units for early detection of mechanical anomalies.
- Real-time air gap measurements in salient-pole hydro generators to prevent rotor-stator rub.
- Vibration monitoring and protection for pump-storage power generation plants.
- Configured using 3500 Rack Configuration Software via standard backplane communication interfaces.
- Supports programmable Alert and Danger alarm setpoint limits from 0 to 100% of full scale.
- Allows user-definable alarm time delays ranging from 1 to 400 seconds in 1-second increments.
- Features self-checking functionality with dedicated front-panel OK, TX/RX, and Bypass LED indicators.
- Offers buffered coaxial outputs for all 4 channels on the front panel with built-in short-circuit protection.
- Performs continuous transducer status checks to detect sensor faults or wiring open/short conditions.
- Certified for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations under CSA/NRTL/C requirements.
- Complies with European ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 standards for potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Approved by maritime classification societies including ABS and DNV GL for marine applications.