3500/40M Proximitor Monitor

Datasheet
Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring 141535 Rev. M

Description
The 3500/40M Proximitor Monitor is a four-channel monitor
that accepts input from Bently Nevada proximity transducers,
conditions the signal to provide various vibration and
position measurements, and compares the conditioned
signals with user-programmable alarms. The user can
program each channel of the 3500/40M with the 3500 Rack
Configuration Software to perform any of the following
functions:

l Radial l Eccentricity l REBAM

vibration
l Thrust l Differential
position expansion

The primary purpose of the 3500/40M Proximitor Monitor is to

provide the following:

l Machinery protection by continuously comparing

monitored parameters against configured alarm
setpoints to drive alarms
l Essential machine information for both operations and
maintenance personnel
Each channel, depending on configuration, typically
conditions its input signal to generate various parameters
called static values. You can configure alert setpoints for
each active static value and danger setpoints for any two of
the active static values.

You program the monitor channels in pairs. The

monitor channels can perform up to 2 of these
functions at a time. Channels 1 and 2 can perform
one function, while channels 3 and 4 perform
another (or the same) function.
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Front Panel LEDs

Specifications The front of each monitor has
one coaxial connector for each
Inputs Buffered
Transducer channel.
Accepts from 1 to 4 proximity Outputs Each connector is short-circuit
Signal
transducer signals protected.

Power Output
7.7 watts, typical 550 Ω
consumption Impedance

Input Impedance Transducer

Power -24 Vdc
10 kΩ Supply
Standard I/O (Proximitor and acceleration
inputs
Signal Conditioning
The effective impedance of
three bussed TMR I/O Specified at +25 ºC (+77 ºF) unless
TMR I/O otherwise noted.
channels wired in parallel to
one transducer is50 kΩ

Sensitivity Radial Vibration

Radial 3.94 mV/μm (100 mV/mil) or Frequency Response

Vibration 7.87 mV/μm (200 mV/mil)
User-programmable
3.94 mV/μm (100 mV/mil) or Single-pole
Thrust Direct filter
7.87 mV/μm (200 mV/mil) 4 Hz to 4000 Hz or
1 Hz to 600 Hz
3.94 mV/μm (100 mV/mil) or
Eccentricity
7.87 mV/μm (200 mV/mil) Gap filter -3 dB at 0.09 Hz
Differential 0.394 mV/μm (10 mV/mil) or 60 cpm to 15.8 times running
Expansion 0.787 mV/μm (20 mV/mil) speed
Not 1X filter Constant Q notch filter
40 mV/μm (1000 mV/mil) or Minimum rejection in
REBAM
80 mV/μm (2000 mV/mil) stopband of -34.9 dB

Outputs Smax
0.125 to 15.8 times running
speed
Front Panel LEDs
Constant Q Filter
1X and 2X
Indicates when the 3500/40M SIL Minimum rejection in
OK LED vector filter
Proximitor is operating properly. stopband of -57.7 dB

Indicates when the 3500/40M SIL

1X and 2X Vector, Not 1X, and Smax
Proximitor is communicating
TX/RX LED parameters are valid for machine
with other modules in the 3500
speeds of 60 cpm to 60,000 cpm.
rack.

Indicates when the 3500/40M SIL

Bypass LED
Proximitor is in Bypass Mode.

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Accuracy Frequency Response

User-programmable for
Exclusive of filtering BPFO
Within ±0.33% of full-scale ranging from 0.139 to 3836 Hz
Direct and Gap
typical Element
±1% maximum High-pass corner is 0.8x
BPFO.
Within ±0.33% of full-scale Low-pass corner is 2.2x BPFO.
1X and 2X typical
±1% maximum User programmable from
Rotor
0.108 to 2221 Hz
Smax Within ±5% maximum
Programmable from 3.906 to
±3% for machine speeds less 14.2 Hz
than 30,000 cpm Direct
Not 1X Selection is determined by
±8.5% for machine speeds
greater than 30,000 cpm Spike and Rotor filters.

Programmable from 0.002 to

Thrust and Differential Expansion 1.0 Hz
Gap
Selection is determined by
Within ±0.33% of full-scale the Rotor filter.
Accuracy typical
±1% maximum The range of shaft speeds for
which the value is valid
Frequency Response 1X vector filter depends on the nominal
shaft speed for which the
Direct filter -3 dB at 1.2 Hz channel is configured.
Gap filter -3 dB at 0.41 Hz

Table 1: Relationship Between Nominal Shaft

Eccentricity
Speed and the Valid Speed Range

Within ±0.33% of full-scale Nominal Shaft

Accuracy typical Valid Speed Range (Hz)
Speed (Hz)
±1% maximum
10 to <126 0.071 to 160
Frequency Response
126 to <252 0.133 to 330
Direct filter -3 dB at 15.6 Hz
252 to <504 0.25 to 660
Gap filter -3 dB at 0.41 Hz
504 to 584 0.50 to 750
REBAM
If a multi-event gear or speed wheel
Frequency Response generates the speed input, the upper
limitation of the resultant input signal
User-programmable is approximately 20 KHz.
Spike
from 0.152 to 8678 Hz

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Filter Quality Accuracy

6-pole Elliptic Phase 3 degrees error, maximum

Spike high- (155 dB per decade,
minimum) Certain configurations allow
pass Channels
the user to enable only one
enabled
Corner frequency is -0.1 dB. channel of a channel pair.

8-pole Butterworth
Element (155 dB per decade
bandpass minimum)
Filter Tracking / Stepping (Requires a valid
Corner frequency is -3 dB. speed signal)

6-pole Elliptic Initial condition Nominal filter set used

(155 dB per decade,
Rotor low-pass minimum) Switch from
Current shaft speed ≤ 0.9 x
nominal to
(nominal shaft speed)
Corner frequency is -0.1 dB. lower filter set

1-pole Butterworth Switch from

Rotor, direct (18 dB per decade, lower to Current shaft speed ≥ 0.95 x
high-pass minimum) nominal filter (nominal shaft speed)
set
Corner frequency is -3 dB.
Switch from
Spike, direct Current shaft speed ≥ 1.1 x
Corner is -0.3 dB maximum. nominal to
low-pass (nominal shaft speed)
higher filter set
1-pole Butterworth Switch from
(18 dB per decade, higher to Current shaft speed ≤ 1.05 x
Gap low-pass minimum) nominal filter (Nominal Shaft Speed)
Corner frequency is -3 dB. set

Constant Q of 16.67 Shaft speed

Nominal filter set used
error condition
Stopband frequencies are
0.91 and 1.09 times the
1X amplitude
running speed.
Stopband attenuation is -51
dB minimum.

Accuracy

Within ±0.33% of full scale

typical

Amplitude ±1% maximum when input

signal is at the center
frequency of the measured
value's passband

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Environmental Limits Barrier Parameters

The following parameters apply to CSA-NRTL/C
When used with
and ATEX / IECEx approvals.
Internal/External Termination
I/O Module:
Proximitor Barrier
-30°C to +65°C (-22°F to
Operating +150°F) Vmax (PWR) = 26.25V
Temperature (SIG) = 13.65 V
When used with Internal
Barrier I/O Module (Internal Imax (PWR) = 110.48 mA
Circuit Parameters
Termination): (SIG) = 2.74mA

0°C to +65°C (32°F to +150°F) Rmin (PWR) = 237.6 Ω

(SIG) = 4985 Ω
Storage -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to
Temperature +185°F). Vmax = 27.45 V
Channel
Imax = 113.24 mA
Parameters
Humidity 95%, noncondensing Rmin (PWR) = 237.6 Ω
(entity)
(SIG) = 4985 Ω
Physical
Alarms
Monitor Module (Main Board)

Dimensions 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x Use Rack Configuration

(Height x Width x 241.8 mm Software to set alert levels for
Depth) (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 9.52 in) each value measured by the
monitor and Danger
Weight 0.91 kg (2.0 lb) setpoints for any two of the
values measured by the
I/O Modules (non-barrier) monitor.
Alarm
Dimensions 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 99.1 Setpoints Alarms are adjustable from 0
(Height x Width x mm to 100% of full-scale for each
Depth) (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 3.90 in) measured value. However,
when the full-scale range
Weight 0.20 kg (0.44 lb) exceeds the range of the
transducer, the range of the
I/O Modules (barrier)
transducer will limit the
Dimensions 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 163.1 setpoint.
(Height x Width x mm
Accuracy of
Depth) (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 6.42 in) Within 0.13% of the desired
alarm
value
Weight 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) setpoints

Rack Space Requirements Alarm Time Delays

Monitor 1 full-height front slot
You can program alarm delays using
I/O Modules 1 full-height rear slot Rack Configuration Software.

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Radial vibration, thrust, differential

expansion and eccentricity

From one to 60 seconds in

Alert
one second intervals

0.1 seconds or from one to 60

Danger seconds in 0.5 second
intervals

REBAM

From the calculated

minimum value to 400
Alert
seconds in one second
intervals

From the calculated

minimum value to 400
Danger
seconds in 0.5 second
intervals

Static Values
Static values are measurements used to
monitor the machine. The 3500/40M Proximitor
Monitor returns the following static values:

Direct, Gap, 1X Amplitude, 1X

Phase Lag, 2X Amplitude, 2X
Radial
Phase Lag, Not 1X Amplitude
Vibration
and
Smax Amplitude

Thrust Position Direct, Gap

Differential
Direct, Gap
Expansion

Peak-to-peak, Gap,
Eccentricity Direct Minimum, Direct
Maximum

Spike, Element, Rotor, Direct,

REBAM Gap,
1X Amplitude, 1X Phase Lag

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Hazardous Area Approvals

Compliance and For the detailed listing of country and product
Certifications specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
FCC Bently.com.

This device complies with part 15 of the cNRTLus

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: When used with I/O Class I, Zone 2: AEx/Ex nA nC ic
module ordering IIC T4 Gc;
l This device may not cause harmful options without Class I, Zone 2: AEx/Ex ec nC ic
internal barriers IIC T4 Gc;
interference. Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C,
l This device must accept any and D;
interference received, including T4 @ Ta= -20˚C to +65˚C (-4˚F to
interference that may cause +149˚F)
When installed per drawing
undesired operation.
149243 or 149244.

EMC When used with I/O Class I, Zone 2: AEx/Ex nA nC ic

module ordering [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc;
European Community Directive: options with Class I, Zone 2: AEx/Ex ec nC ic
internal barriers [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc;
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C,
and D (W/ IS Output for Division
Standards: 1)

EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for T4 @ Ta= -20˚C to +65˚C (-4˚F to

Industrial Environments +149˚F)
When installed per drawing
EN 61000-6-4 Emissions for 138547.
Industrial Environments

Electrical Safety ATEX/IECEx

European Community Directive: When used with I/O
module ordering
II 3 G
LV Directive 2014/35/EU options without
internal barriers Ex nA nC ic IIC T4 Gc;
Standards: Ex ec nC ic IIC T4 Gc;

EN 61010-1 T4 @ Ta= -20˚C to +65˚C (-4˚F to

+149˚F)
RoHS When installed per drawing
149243 or 149244.
European Community Directive:
When used with I/O
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU module ordering
II 3(1) G
options with
Maritime internal barriers Ex nA nC ic [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc;
Ex ec nC ic [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc;
T4 @ Ta= -20˚C to +65˚C (-4˚F to
ABS - Marine and Offshore Applications +149˚F)
When installed per drawing
DNV GL Rules for Classification – Ships, 138547.
Offshore Units, and High Speed and Light
Craft

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Datasheet 141535 Rev. M
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
Bently.com.
Ordering
Proximitor Monitor
Considerations 3500/40M - AA-BB

General A: I/O Module Type

The 3500/40M Module requires the following (or Proximitor I/O Module with Internal
01
later) firmware, and software revisions: Termination

3500/01 Software – Version 2.50 Proximitor I/O Module with External

02
3500/02 Software – Version 2.20 Terminations
3500/03 Software – Version 1.21
Proximitor I/O Module with Internal
03
Barriers and Internal Terminations
When ordering I/O Modules with External
Terminations the External Termination Blocks B: Hazardous Area Approval Option
and Cable must be ordered separately for each
I/O Module. 00 None

External Termination Blocks cannot be used 01 cNRTLus (Class 1, Division 2)

with Internal Termination I/O Modules.
02 ATEX / IECEx / CSA (Class 1, Zone 2)
Bussed External Termination Blocks are to be
used with TMR I/O Modules only.
Agency Approval Option B-02 is only
available with Ordering Option A-03
Internal Barrier I/O Modules

Consult the 3500 Internal Barrier specification External Termination Blocks

sheet (document 141495) if the Internal Barrier
Option is selected. Proximitor ET Block
125808-01
Euro Style Connectors
REBAM
Proximitor ET Block
128015-01
Terminal Strip Connectors
The REBAM channel type requires the following
(or later) firmware, and software revisions: Proximitor/ Seismic TMR ET
132242-01 Block
3500/40M Module Firmware – Revision 2.1
Euro Style Connectors
3500/01 Software – Version 3.30
3500/02 Software – Version 2.40 Proximitor/Seismic TMR ET
3500/03 Software – Version 1.40 132234-01 Block
DM2000 Software - Version 3.40. Terminal Strip Connectors
Requires the M version of the 3500 Proximitor
Monitor.

Ordering Information
For the detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick

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Cables Internal I/O Module

00580434 connector header, Euro
3500 Transducer XDCR signal to External style, 8-pin
Termination (ET) Block Cable
Internal I/O Module
129525 - AAAA-BB
00502133 connector header, Euro
style, 12-pin
A: I/O Cable Length
Connector header,
0005 5 feet 1.5 metres) push-in-spring type
166M4363
(alternative for PN
0007 7 feet(2.1 metres) 00580441)
0010 10 feet(3.0 metres) Connector header,
0025 25 feet(7.6metres) push-in-spring type
166M2389
(alternative for PN
0050 50 feet(15.2 metres) 00580434)

0100 100 feet(30.5 metres

B: Assembly Instructions

01 Not assembled

02 Assembled

Spares
3500/40M Proximitor
176449-01
Monitor

Proximitor I/O Module

125680-01 with Internal
Terminations

Proximiotr I/O Module

126615-01 with Extrnal
Terminations

Proximitor I/O Module

with Internal Barriers
135489-04
and Internal
Terminations

TMR Proximitor I/O

149716-01 Module with External
Terminations

3500/40M Monitor User

143488
Guide

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Graphs and Figures

1. Main Module Front View

2. Status LEDs
3. Buffered Transducer Outputs
4. I/O modules
5. Barrier I/O module, Internal Termination
6. I/O Module, Internal Termination
7. I/O Module, External Termination
8. I/O Module, External Termination
Figure 1: Assorted 3500/40M Proximitor Monitor Views

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