Configured for continuous shaft speed monitoring and rotor acceleration tracking in Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System platforms, the Bently Nevada 286566-02 (3500/50M Tachometer Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. This 2-channel main module accepts transducer voltage inputs ranging from +10.0 V to -24.0 V from non-contacting Proximitor sensors or passive magnetic pickups. It calculates rotational speed (RPM), acceleration trends, zero-speed states, and reverse rotation events while routing conditioned Keyphasor timing pulses across the backplane to drive phase-locked data acquisition for adjacent vibration monitors.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 3500/50M (286566-02) |
| Brand | Bently Nevada |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 241 mm x 24.4 mm x 242 mm |
| Operating Temp | -30 to +65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5.8 W typical |
| Channel Count | 2 independent tachometer channels |
| Input Signal Range | +10.0 V to -24.0 V |
| Input Impedance | 20 kOhm standard |
| Measurement Functions | Shaft speed (RPM), rotor acceleration, reverse rotation |
| Alarm Functions | Over/under speed, speed band, zero speed, reverse rotation |
| Backplane Output | Conditioned Keyphasor signals to rack monitors |
| Compliance | API 670 machinery protection standard compliant |
| Storage Temp | -40 to +85 deg C |
The 3500/50M 286566-02 Tachometer Module processes rapid pulses generated by passing gear teeth or keyways without disrupting adjacent TSI modules. When utilizing eddy-current proximity probes for speed sensing, standard probe scaling (200 mV/mil or 7.87 V/mm) applies to the input circuit while technicians monitor target gap voltage validation (-10 VDC nominal) to confirm physical probe placement. Integrated cross-talk suppression logic preserves pulse timing precision across wide frequency spans, allowing secondary vibration monitors to calculate exact 1X/2X phase angles, track unbalance vectors, and evaluate rotor dynamics during startup and coast-down conditions.
Q: How does the 3500/50M 286566-02 module determine reverse rotation on a machine train?
A: By connecting two proximity transducers positioned with a physical phase offset over a multi-tooth gear, the internal processor measures the pulse sequence timing between channel 1 and channel 2 to detect reverse shaft motion.
Q: Can the 3500/50M 286566-02 be hot-swapped while the 3500 rack is powered?
A: Yes, the main module supports hot-swapping under powered rack conditions, provided personnel follow proper static dissipation procedures during removal and insertion into the chassis slot.
Q: Does the 286566-02 main module require a companion rear I/O card for field wiring?
A: Yes, the front module must pair with a compatible 3500/50M I/O module installed at the rear of the rack to land physical probe wiring and provide terminal interfaces.
When mounting and connecting the Bently Nevada 3500/50M 286566-02 module, adhere to the following installation sequence:
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