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Bently Nevada 3500/92 Modbus RS485 I/O Communication Gateway Module

Technical Specifications:
  • Protocols: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet, OPC server option
  • Serial Ports: RS232 / RS422 / RS485 isolated, configurable 1,200–230,400 baud
  • Ethernet: 10/100BASE-T RJ45, auto-MDIX
  • Modbus Capacity: 32 slaves, 256 registers, 64 I/O points
  • Cable Distance: RS485 1,200 m at 38,400 baud
  • Power: 24 VDC from rack backplane, 10 W max
  • Isolation: 500 V channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground
  • Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
  • Protection: IP67 front when door closed
  • Dimensions: 230 × 89 × 32 mm
  • Weight: 1.36 kg

Detailed content

Functional Features:
  • Configurable Modbus register utility for custom data maps
  • Simultaneous multi-master connections (serial + Ethernet)
  • Alarm event packets with time stamp (1 ms resolution)
  • Firmware flash via USB or Ethernet without rack shutdown
  • SIL 2 suitable for safety-related data links
Application Scenarios:
  • Exporting turbine shaft vibration to plant DCS for closed-loop load control
  • Writing compressor suction temperature set-points from operator HMI
  • Broadcasting fan motor current to plant-wide energy management system
  • Interfacing 3500 alarms to safety PLC for emergency shutdown voting

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