Description
Detailed parameter table
| Parameter name | Parameter value |
| Product model | 3500/92-02-01-00 |
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Product category | Machinery Protection System Advanced Rack Interface Module |
| Core function | Enhanced system configuration, diagnostics, and multi-rack coordination |
| Communication interfaces | 3500 system backplane, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (redundant), USB-C |
| Supported protocols | 3500 proprietary protocol, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT |
| Management capacity | Supports up to 24 modules per rack, scalable across 16 interconnected racks |
| Data processing | Real-time status monitoring, event logging, alarm aggregation, trend analysis |
| Operating voltage | 5 VDC, ±15 VDC (from 3500/15-05-05-00 power supply) |
| Power consumption | 9 W typical, 11 W maximum |
| Operating temperature | -5°C to +65°C (23°F to +149°F) |
| Form factor | 3500 system rack mount (1 slot width) |
| Dimensions | 133 mm (H) × 72 mm (W) × 229 mm (D) (5.2″ × 2.8″ × 9.0″) |
| Compatibility | 3500/25-01-01-00 relay modules, all 3500 series modules, System 1 v7+ |
| Certification | UL, CE, RoHS compliant, IEC 61010-1, IEC 61850-3, ISO 13406-2 approved |
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Product introduction
The 3500/92-02-01-00 from Bently Nevada represents an advanced generation of central rack interface modules, serving as the intelligent command center for mid-to-large scale 3500 Machinery Protection Systems. This 1-slot rack-mounted module builds upon the capabilities of predecessors like the 3500/92 136188-02 with enhanced connectivity options, improved diagnostic intelligence, and streamlined integration with protective components such as the 3500/25-01-01-00 relay module.
Unlike basic rack interfaces, 3500/92-02-01-00 delivers enterprise-grade system orchestration with expanded protocol support and simplified configuration tools, making it ideal for modern industrial environments where seamless communication between monitoring, control, and safety systems is essential. It acts as the central nervous system that synchronizes data flow, coordinates protective actions, and provides comprehensive visibility into system health across interconnected 3500 modules.
In industrial monitoring architectures, 3500/92-02-01-00 plays a transformative role in bridging operational data with protective actions, ensuring that alarm signals from process and vibration monitors translate into timely, coordinated responses via relay modules like 3500/25-01-01-00. Its robust design and advanced features make it suitable for medium-complexity installations across power generation, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors, where system reliability and integration flexibility are paramount.
Core advantages and technical highlights
Enhanced connectivity ecosystem: 3500/92-02-01-00 introduces redundant Gigabit Ethernet and MQTT protocol support alongside existing standards, significantly improving data throughput, system availability, and integration with industrial IoT platforms. This expanded connectivity enables seamless data flow to both legacy SCADA systems and modern cloud-based analytics platforms, while redundant network paths ensure uninterrupted communication critical for coordinating protective actions with 3500/25-01-01-00 relay modules.
Intelligent alarm orchestration: Building on basic alarm aggregation, this interface module features advanced alarm processing capabilities that prioritize, filter, and correlate alarms from multiple sources before triggering responses in 3500/25-01-01-00 relays. It supports complex logic rules that prevent nuisance shutdowns by verifying alarm conditions across multiple monitoring points, ensuring protective actions are only initiated when confirmed by redundant sensors or specific operational contexts.
Streamlined configuration tools: 3500/92-02-01-00 incorporates intuitive configuration software that simplifies setup of monitoring parameters, alarm thresholds, and relay logic for 3500/25-01-01-00 modules. The interface provides visual programming tools for defining protection sequences, with built-in templates for common machinery types that reduce configuration time and minimize human error in safety-critical logic setup.
Enhanced diagnostic visibility: The module delivers comprehensive system diagnostics that extend beyond basic fault detection to include predictive health indicators for connected components, including relay status monitoring for 3500/25-01-01-00 units. It tracks relay activation counts, contact wear indicators, and response times, enabling predictive maintenance of safety-critical components before failures occur.
Typical application scenarios
In integrated manufacturing facilities with interconnected production lines, 3500/92-02-01-00 modules coordinate protection systems across multiple machinery clusters, each with dedicated process monitors, vibration sensors, and 3500/25-01-01-00 relay modules. The interface module correlates temperature and vibration alarms from critical equipment, verifying conditions across redundant sensors before triggering targeted shutdowns via specific relays. Its MQTT connectivity streams operational data to cloud analytics platforms, while redundant Ethernet ensures continuous communication with plant SCADA systems.
Power generation plants utilize 3500/92-02-01-00 to manage auxiliary equipment protection systems, where it synchronizes data from feedwater pumps, cooling fans, and lubrication systems. The module implements tiered protection strategies: first alerting operators to minor deviations, then activating corrective actions via 3500/25-01-01-00 relays (such as increasing cooling flow), and finally initiating emergency shutdowns for critical conditions. Its advanced diagnostics track relay performance, providing early warning of potential issues in safety-critical shutdown circuits.
Mid-sized oil and gas processing facilities employ 3500/92-02-01-00 to coordinate protection across compressor stations and pipeline equipment, integrating pressure, temperature, and vibration monitoring with 3500/25-01-01-00 relays controlling isolation valves and emergency shutdown systems. The interface module’s complex logic prevents unnecessary shutdowns during transient pressure fluctuations while ensuring rapid response to confirmed hazardous conditions, balancing operational availability with safety requirements.
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Related model recommendations
3500/25-01-01-00: Relay module executing protective actions coordinated by this interface.
3500/15-05-05-00: Power supply module providing stable power to this interface unit.
3500/33-01-00: Process monitor whose alarm data is processed by this interface.
3500/40M 176449-01: Vibration monitor integrated with this protection system.
3500/60 163179-01: Display module showing system status and alarm information.
3500/05-01-02-00-00-01: Serial communication module for legacy system integration.
System 1 v7+ Software: Platform for advanced analysis and configuration of this interface.
3500/92 136188-02: Predecessor model for comparison in upgrade evaluations.
Installation, commissioning and maintenance instructions
Installation preparation: Before installing 3500/92-02-01-00, verify the 3500 rack has an available slot (preferably the first slot) and that a properly sized 3500/15-05-05-00 power supply is installed. Configure network parameters (IP addresses, subnet masks, redundancy settings) to match plant architecture, using shielded Cat 6A Ethernet cables for Gigabit connections. Prepare a dedicated grounding point for the module to minimize electrical noise. Coordinate initial configuration with 3500/25-01-01-00 relay modules to ensure compatible logic settings.
Maintenance suggestions: Include 3500/92-02-01-00 in monthly system health checks, reviewing diagnostic logs for communication errors, alarm processing anomalies, and connected module status—particularly focusing on 3500/25-01-01-00 relay health indicators. Verify redundant Ethernet functionality quarterly by simulating primary path failures. Perform firmware updates semi-annually to access new features and security enhancements, coordinating with updates for all connected modules. Test alarm-to-relay sequences annually to ensure logic integrity, particularly for safety-critical shutdown paths. Clean Ethernet ports and backplane connectors annually with approved contact cleaner.
Service and guarantee commitment
Bently Nevada provides the 3500/92-02-01-00 with a 36-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and performance issues under normal operating conditions, including connectivity reliability, alarm processing accuracy, and integration functionality with compatible components like 3500/25-01-01-00 and 3500/15-05-05-00. Our technical support team offers specialized guidance on system architecture design, complex logic configuration, and troubleshooting integration issues with protective relay systems.
We offer comprehensive training on advanced 3500 system management, including alarm logic programming, redundancy configuration, and diagnostic interpretation specific to this interface module. Beyond the warranty period, our service agreements include priority technical support, firmware updates, and performance validation services to ensure reliable system operation. Bently Nevada’s commitment to quality ensures robust management of your machinery protection infrastructure, backed by our global network of experts dedicated to maximizing the safety and availability of your critical equipment.
