Product Introduction
The Bently Nevada 3500/33-03-00 16-Channel Relay Module is a high-density relay output module developed for use within the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. It provides a flexible interface for converting monitored machinery conditions into discrete relay outputs used for alarm signaling, interlocking, or automatic shutdown functions.
This module receives alarm and trip logic from 3500 monitoring modules through the system backplane and executes corresponding relay actions with deterministic behavior. The 3500/33-03-00 supports sixteen independent relay channels, enabling complex protection strategies to be implemented without external logic hardware.
Designed for continuous-duty protection systems, the module ensures consistent relay actuation and reliable system response in critical rotating machinery applications where predictable behavior is essential.
Product Specifications
| Specification Item | Technical Description / Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 3500/33-03-00 |
| Product Series | 3500 System |
| Product Type | 16-Channel Relay Module |
| Number of Relay Channels | 16 |
| Relay Function | Alarm and trip output signaling |
| Relay Assignment | Individually configurable channels |
| System Interface | 3500 rack backplane |
| Logic Source | 3500 monitoring modules |
| Functional Role | Machinery protection and control output |
| Dimensions | 241 × 24.4 × 242 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
Applications
• Machinery protection systems requiring multiple independent relay outputs
• Turbines, compressors, pumps, and generators with multi-level alarm and trip logic
• Plant shutdown and interlock systems driven by vibration and condition monitoring
• Alarm annunciation panels receiving discrete signals from monitoring systems
• Safety-related control circuits where deterministic relay response is required
• Integration with PLC and DCS systems for centralized control and supervision
Advantages
• Sixteen-channel relay density supports complex protection logic within a single module
• Independent relay configuration enables precise mapping of alarms and trips
• Deterministic relay actuation ensures predictable response during fault conditions
• Tight integration with the 3500 architecture reduces system complexity
• Robust industrial construction suitable for continuous protection duty
• Clear separation of monitoring and output functions improves overall system reliability
• Scalable system design supports future expansion without redesign
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