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Bently 3500/22M 13860701 102.4 kHz dual-channel general-purpose (legacy suffix style)

Technical Specifications:

  • Input Channels: Supports up to 4 dual-channel inputs for vibration or process signals.
  • Sampling Rate: High-speed sampling up to 100 kHz per channel for precise transient capture.
  • Dynamic Range: 100 dB for accurate measurement across varying signal amplitudes.
  • Frequency Response: 0–10 kHz (adjustable per application).
  • Data Storage: Onboard memory for storing transient waveforms and event-triggered data.
  • Communication Protocol: Compatible with Ethernet, Modbus, and OPC UA for integration with plant control systems.
  • Environmental Rating: Operates in temperatures from -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) with IP20 protection.
  • Power Requirements: 24 VDC ±10%, 50 W maximum.

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Functional Features:

  • Transient Waveform Capture: Records high-resolution vibration data during startup, shutdown, or fault events.
  • Event Triggering: Configurable thresholds for automatic data logging based on amplitude, frequency, or time-based criteria.
  • Advanced Analysis Tools: Includes FFT (Fast Fourier Transform), time-domain analysis, and envelope processing for fault diagnosis.
  • Alarm Management: Generates alerts for abnormal conditions via relay outputs or digital communications.
  • Synchronization: Supports GPS or IRIG-B time synchronization for multi-machine correlation.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Configurable via Bently Nevada’s System 1 software for streamlined setup and diagnostics.

Application Scenarios:

  • Power Generation: Monitors turbines, generators, and compressors in thermal, hydro, and nuclear power plants.
  • Oil & Gas: Protects critical rotating equipment in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
  • Petrochemical: Ensures reliability of pumps, fans, and motors in refining and chemical processing facilities.
  • Steel & Metals: Optimizes performance of rolling mills, blast furnaces, and other heavy machinery.
  • Water Treatment: Safeguards pumps and turbines in municipal and industrial water systems.
  • Marine & Offshore: Monitors propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment on ships and offshore platforms.

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