Bently Nevada 3500/92 133323-01 | Modbus RS485 I/O Communication Gateway

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

Model: 133323-01 | Series: 3500 Machinery Protection System

⚡ Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 3500/92 Communication Gateway Module delivers seamless integration between your 3500 monitoring framework and external control systems via Modbus RS485 protocol. Engineered for mission-critical industrial environments, this I/O module enables real-time data exchange, alarm management, and comprehensive machinery health monitoring across distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and SCADA platforms.

🎯 Key Technical Specifications

• Protocol Support: Modbus RS485 serial communication
• Power Consumption: 5.6W typical (optimized for continuous operation)
• 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: 95% non-condensing
• Physical Dimensions: 241mm × 24.4mm × 99.1mm (9.50" × 0.96" × 3.90")
• Weight: 0.44 kg (0.96 lb)
• Rack Requirements: 1 full-height rear slot

💡 Industrial Applications

Turbomachinery Monitoring: Integrate vibration, temperature, and position data from gas turbines, steam turbines, and compressors into plant-wide control systems.

Process Automation: Enable predictive maintenance strategies by streaming real-time machinery health metrics to your DCS or SCADA infrastructure.

Multi-Site Operations: Centralize monitoring data from distributed 3500 racks across refineries, power generation facilities, and manufacturing plants.

Alarm Management: Configure intelligent alarm routing to maintenance teams, reducing downtime and preventing catastrophic equipment failures.

🛠️ Advanced Solutions & Benefits

✅ Plug-and-Play Integration: Compatible with existing 3500 Series infrastructure—no firmware upgrades required

✅ High-Speed Data Transfer: Modbus RS485 ensures reliable communication even in electrically noisy industrial environments

✅ Scalable Architecture: Support multiple monitoring points across extensive machinery networks

✅ Reduced Cabling Costs: RS485 multi-drop capability connects up to 32 devices on a single bus

✅ Enhanced Diagnostics: Access comprehensive machinery health data for root cause analysis and trend monitoring

🔧 Installation & Configuration

The 3500/92 module installs directly into the rear slot of your 3500 rack chassis. Configuration is performed via the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, allowing you to map specific monitoring channels to Modbus registers. The RS485 interface supports baud rates from 9600 to 115200 bps, with configurable parity and stop bits to match your existing network infrastructure.

📊 System Compatibility

Designed to work seamlessly with Bently Nevada 3500 Series monitors including vibration monitors (3500/42, 3500/40M), temperature monitors (3500/60), tachometer modules (3500/50), and position monitors (3500/45). Integrates with major DCS platforms including Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, and ABB System 800xA.

🌍 Quality & Compliance

Manufactured to ISO 9001 standards with rigorous environmental testing. Meets CE, UL, and CSA certifications for global industrial deployment. Backed by Bently Nevada's legacy of reliability in machinery protection systems since 1961.

📦 Package Contents

• 1× Bently Nevada 3500/92 Communication Gateway Module (133323-01)
• Installation guide and technical documentation
• Modbus register mapping reference

Optimize your machinery protection strategy with proven communication technology from the industry leader in vibration monitoring solutions.