The Bently Nevada 3500/42M Proximitor/Seismic Monitor is a four-channel machinery protection module designed for the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. It accepts input signals from proximity probes, velocity sensors, and acceleration transducers to monitor vibration, displacement, and position parameters of critical rotating equipment.
The 3500/42M continuously conditions incoming sensor signals, calculates machine condition parameters, and compares measured values with programmable alarm thresholds. It provides essential protection information for operators and maintenance teams in industries where equipment reliability and uptime are critical.
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The Bently Nevada 3500/42M is a multifunctional vibration and position monitoring module used in the 3500 Machinery Protection System.
The module accepts signals from:
Proximity transducers
Velocity sensors
Accelerometers
It processes these signals to monitor key machine parameters including:
Radial vibration
Shaft absolute vibration
Thrust position
Differential expansion
Eccentricity
REBAM bearing vibration
Acceleration
Velocity
Each channel can be configured through 3500 Rack Configuration Software, allowing engineers to select different monitoring functions according to machine requirements.
The 3500/42M is commonly installed on turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, and other rotating machinery where early detection of mechanical problems is required.
Manufacturer:
Bently Nevada
Series:
3500 Machinery Protection System
Product Type:
Proximitor/Seismic Monitor
Channel Configuration:
4-channel monitoring module
Primary Function:
Vibration, displacement, and position monitoring
Compatible Sensors:
Proximity probes, velocity transducers, acceleration sensors
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| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | 3500/42M |
| Product Type | Proximitor/Seismic Monitor |
| Channels | 4 channels |
| Input Signal | Proximity, velocity, acceleration transducer signals |
| Input Quantity | 1 to 4 sensor inputs |
| Input Impedance | 10 kΩ standard I/O |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 7.7 W |
| Monitoring Functions | Radial vibration, thrust position, differential expansion, eccentricity, REBAM, acceleration, velocity, shaft absolute |
| Radial Vibration Sensitivity | 3.94 mV/μm or 7.87 mV/μm |
| Thrust Position Sensitivity | 3.94 mV/μm or 7.87 mV/μm |
| Differential Expansion Sensitivity | 0.394 mV/μm or 0.787 mV/μm |
| REBAM Sensitivity | 40 mV/μm or 80 mV/μm |
| Acceleration Sensitivity | 10 mV/(m/s²) |
| Velocity Sensitivity | 20 / 5.8 / 4 mV/(mm/s) pk selectable |
| Output | Buffered outputs and 4–20 mA recorder outputs |
| Alarm Function | Programmable Alert and Danger limits |
| Configuration | 3500 Rack Configuration Software |
| Installation | Bently Nevada 3500 rack |
| Dimensions | Approx. 241.3 × 24.4 × 241.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.91 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +65°C |
The 3500/42M provides four independent monitoring channels, allowing multiple vibration or position parameters to be monitored within a single rack module.
The module supports different sensor technologies:
Eddy-current proximity probes
Velocity sensors
Accelerometers
This allows flexible application across different types of rotating equipment.
The module performs signal conditioning, filtering, and measurement processing to provide stable and accurate machinery condition data.
Users can configure channels for:
Radial vibration monitoring
Shaft absolute vibration
Axial thrust position
Differential expansion
Rotor eccentricity
Bearing vibration monitoring
The module compares monitored values with configured alarm setpoints and provides warning and danger indications when abnormal conditions occur.
Provides comprehensive vibration and position monitoring
Supports multiple sensor technologies
Improves early fault detection capability
Helps prevent unexpected equipment shutdown
Reduces maintenance costs through condition monitoring
Compatible with existing Bently Nevada 3500 systems
Used for shaft vibration, thrust position, and expansion monitoring.
Provides vibration protection and machine condition information.
Applied in oil & gas compressors and process machinery.
Supports turbine-generator protection systems.
Used for critical rotating equipment monitoring.
Suitable for motors, pumps, gearboxes, and large rotating assets.
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The 3500/42M is used for monitoring vibration, displacement, and position parameters of rotating machinery within the Bently Nevada 3500 protection platform.
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The module provides four independent monitoring channels.
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It supports proximity probes, velocity sensors, and acceleration transducers.
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Yes. It can monitor radial vibration, shaft absolute vibration, and other vibration-related parameters depending on configuration.
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Yes. It is widely used in turbines, compressors, generators, and other critical rotating machinery protection applications.
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