BENTLY 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00

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BENTLY 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00

Product introduction

The 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 from Bently Nevada is a specialized communication module and key variant within the 3500/05 series, engineered to facilitate seamless data transmission between transient monitoring components like the 3500/22M and enterprise-level control systems. This 1-slot module serves as a targeted communication gateway, focusing on Modbus RTU and Ethernet/IP protocols to connect critical machinery protection data with industrial control networks. As a protocol-optimized variant, it plays a vital role in translating high-speed transient data and steady-state monitoring information into formats compatible with plant-wide SCADA, DCS, and asset management platforms.

Bently Nevada’s 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 consolidates data streams from transient modules such as the 3500/22M—which captures high-resolution vibration data from 330180-X1-CN sensors—and converts this information into industry-standard protocols. Installed in 3500 series racks and powered by 3500/15 106M1079-01 supplies, it ensures that both real-time alarm signals and historical transient data flow reliably to decision-making systems. This module is particularly valuable in industrial environments where Modbus and Ethernet/IP form the backbone of control system communication, providing a plug-and-play integration path for 3500 protection systems.

Core advantages and technical highlights

Protocol-optimized communication: A defining feature of 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 is its specialized support for Modbus RTU and Ethernet/IP protocols, making it ideal for integration with legacy and modern control systems alike. This focused protocol set ensures efficient data transmission without unnecessary overhead, particularly valuable for transferring large transient datasets from 3500/22M modules while maintaining communication reliability.

High-fidelity transient data transmission: The module is engineered to handle the large data volumes generated by 3500/22M transient monitors during high-speed data capture events. Its Ethernet/IP implementation supports prioritized data transfer, ensuring that critical transient recordings are transmitted without packet loss, even when sharing network bandwidth with other monitoring data.

Dual communication pathways: With both Ethernet and serial interfaces, 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 provides redundant communication pathways for enhanced reliability. Ethernet/IP handles high-speed data transfer to modern control systems, while Modbus RTU on serial ports supports connection to legacy equipment or dedicated alarm annunciators, ensuring comprehensive system integration regardless of infrastructure age.

Seamless ecosystem synchronization: The module maintains precise time synchronization between connected devices, ensuring that transient events captured by 3500/22M are accurately timestamped and correlated with steady-state measurements from other 3500 modules. This synchronization is critical for root cause analysis, allowing engineers to align high-speed vibration data with process variables from the control system.

Typical application scenarios

Power plant transient data integration

In power generation facilities, 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 modules serve as the communication link between turbine 3500/22M transient monitors and the plant DCS via Ethernet/IP. They transmit high-speed vibration data captured during turbine startups or fault events, allowing control system operators to visualize transient behaviors alongside process parameters. Simultaneously, Modbus RTU serial connections send critical alarms to legacy annunciator panels, ensuring redundant notification of abnormal conditions detected by 330180-X1-CN sensors.

Oil and gas compressor monitoring

Oil and gas facilities utilize 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 to connect compressor 3500/22M modules to both SCADA systems (via Ethernet/IP) and local PLCs (via Modbus RTU). The module transmits surge event data captured by transient monitors, enabling engineers to analyze compressor dynamics while providing real-time surge alerts to anti-surge control loops. This dual-protocol capability ensures that transient data flows to both long-term analysis platforms and immediate control systems.

Manufacturing machinery diagnostics

In manufacturing plants, 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 modules integrate motor 3500/22M transient data with plant MES systems via Ethernet/IP, while using Modbus RTU to connect to maintenance dashboards. This setup allows production engineers to correlate transient motor vibrations with production cycles, identifying how load changes affect machinery health. The module ensures that diagnostic data from 330180-X1-CN sensors is available to both production and maintenance systems, facilitating collaborative decision-making.

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Related model recommendations

3500/22M: Transient data module whose high-speed recordings are transmitted via this communication module.

330180-X1-CN: Proximity sensor providing raw data to transient modules and monitored via this gateway.

3500/15 106M1079-01: Power supply module providing regulated power to the communication module.

3500/44M 176449-03: Monitoring module whose steady-state data is combined with transient data.

3500/25 184684-01: Relay module whose status is reported through this communication gateway.

133300-01: Interface cable for connecting the module to external control system inputs.

133292-01: Serial cable for Modbus RTU connections to legacy devices.

3500/60 163179-01: Display module receiving status data via this communication module.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance instructions

Installation

Install 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 in a 3500 series rack with a properly configured 3500/15 106M1079-01 power supply, ensuring a 1-slot position is available near transient modules like 3500/22M. Connect Ethernet port to plant network switches using shielded Cat5e or higher cabling, and serial ports to Modbus devices using 133292-01 cables. Establish backplane connections to enable data acquisition from transient and monitoring modules. Secure all connections with appropriate torque (0.5-0.6 N·m) and route cables away from noise sources to maintain signal integrity.

Commissioning

After installation, configure 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 using 3500 configuration software to set Ethernet/IP parameters (IP address, subnet, gateway) and Modbus RTU settings (baud rate, parity, slave address). Define data mapping to ensure transient data from 3500/22M is properly translated to control system tags. Test communication pathways by verifying data reception at target systems and confirming alarm propagation. Synchronize module clock with plant time server to ensure accurate timestamping of transient events. Document configuration settings and test results for future reference.

Maintenance

Include 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 in quarterly network inspections, verifying Ethernet link status and serial communication integrity. Check status indicators to confirm proper power and data flow from connected 3500/22M modules. Monitor network performance metrics to identify potential bottlenecks affecting transient data transmission. Update firmware during scheduled system upgrades to maintain protocol compatibility with control systems. Clean Ethernet and serial ports annually with approved contact cleaner and inspect cabling for damage during routine maintenance.

Service and guarantee commitment

Bently Nevada provides the 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00 with a 36-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and performance issues under normal operating conditions, including protocol functionality, data transmission integrity, and component reliability when powered by compatible supplies like 3500/15 106M1079-01. Our technical support team offers expert guidance on network configuration, protocol mapping, and troubleshooting interactions with transient modules like 3500/22M.

We offer specialized training on Ethernet/IP and Modbus integration, communication architecture design, and data optimization specific to 3500/05-01-02-00-00-00. Beyond the warranty period, our service agreements include performance verification, protocol testing, and expedited replacement services to minimize communication downtime. Bently Nevada’s commitment to quality ensures reliable data transmission throughout the module’s operational lifecycle, backed by our global network of service professionals.