Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor

The Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor is a four-channel instrument designed for hydro turbine and generator applications. It accepts inputs from proximity probes, seismic transducers, and air gap sensors, conditioning these signals to provide accurate vibration and position measurements. Each channel continuously compares the processed signals against user-programmable alarm setpoints to ensure reliable machinery protection.

The Bently Nevada 3500/46M product also combines shaft gap movement with 1X (NX) vibration amplitude in the Hydro Radial Vibration channels to generate a measurement for detecting shear-pin failure. By integrating position and vibration data, this product enhances diagnostic capability and helps prevent mechanical damage in hydro turbine systems.

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Features of Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor

• Accepts 1 to 4 signals
• Front panel LEDs: OK, TX/RX, Bypass
• Power consumption: 7.7 watts, typical
• Multimode positive input I/O 50 kΩ
• Approvals available: CSA / NRTL / C | ATEX / IECEx / CSA

Technical Specifications of Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor

• Channels: 4 input channels
• Input types: Proximity probes, seismic transducers, air gap sensors
• Measurement functions: Vibration (radial, axial), shaft position, thrust, differential expansion, eccentricity
• Input impedance: ~10 kΩ (standard I/O)
• Measurement accuracy: ±0.33 % of full scale (Direct/Gap/1X/2X); Smax ±5 % max (typical)
• Alarms: User-programmable per channel
• Indicators: OK, TX/RX, Bypass LEDs
• Power consumption: ~7 W
• Configuration: 3500 Rack Configuration Software
• Mounting: Fits 3500 series rack with compatible modules
• Operating temperature: –30 °C to +65 °C (–22 °F to +149 °F)
• Storage temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C (–40 °F to +185 °F)
• Humidity tolerance: Up to 95 % non-condensing
• System integration: Compatible with 3500 series machinery protection systems

Vibration Monitor Part Number & Configuration Guide

Standard (Example) Part Number

3500/46-01-00

This is a reference configuration for the Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor. It represents one commonly supplied setup and helps customers understand how the part number is structured.

Configurable Part Number Format

3500/46-XX-XX

Each X / XX in the part number indicates a selectable option that can be customized based on your application requirements such as Number of Channels, I/O Module Type & Approvals.

✅ Important: Final part number depends on the exact configuration needed for your machinery, environment, and monitoring system.

Applications

The Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor is commonly used in industrial machinery protection and monitoring, including:

• Monitoring turbines, generators, and hydroelectric equipment
• Measuring radial and axial vibration, shaft position, and thrust
• Detecting differential expansion, eccentricity, and abnormal shaft movement
• Providing input for user-programmable alarms and trip functions
• Integrating into 3500 series machinery protection systems for real-time diagnostics and protection

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Bently Nevada 3500/46M Hydro Monitor Product Specifications

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