Bently Nevada 3500/53M (286566-01) is a galvanic isolator interface module, part of an intrinsically safe system. It provides isolation for vibration, temperature, and process variable transducers installed in hazardous areas, connecting them safely to a 3500 series monitoring system.

Features and Benefits

 Intrinsic Safety: Provides galvanic isolation between transducers in hazardous areas and monitors in safe areas.

Versatile Interface: Supports vibration, temperature, and process variable transducer inputs.

Modular Design: Works with dedicated backplanes for vibration, Keyphasor, or temperature/PV measurements.

Robust Construction: Features epoxy sealing and arc suppression (250 Vrms) for reliability.

Reliable Power: Supplies -24 Vdc power to transducers with up to 40 mA capacity.

Long Contact Life: Rated for 100,000 operations at 5A, ensuring durability in monitoring circuits.

FAQ

Q1: What is the primary function of the 3500/53M (286566-01)?

A1: It is a galvanic isolator interface module that provides intrinsic safety, isolating transducer systems in hazardous environments from a 3500 monitoring system in a safe area.

Q2: What types of transducer signals does it support?

A2: It supports vibration (from Proximitor sensors, accelerometers), temperature (thermocouple/RTD via converter), and process variable (4-20 mA) transducer inputs.

Q3: What are its key electrical specifications?

A3: It has an input impedance of 20 kΩ, output impedance of 550 Ω, and supplies -24 Vdc (40 mA max) to transducers.

Q4: What makes it suitable for harsh environments?

A4: It features epoxy sealing for environmental protection and includes arc suppressers rated for 250 Vrms for reliability.

Q5: How is it configured within a system?

A5: It connects to different backplanes (Vibration, Keyphasor, or Temperature/PV) which then interface with specific 3500 series monitor types.