3500

Intended for continuous, permanent monitoring of rotating and reciprocating

machinery in a variety of industries.
One or two Power supplies required
One or two Keyphasor modules required
Rack configuration Software required
Monitor modules required ( Proximity/Acceleration, Temperature)
Relay Module (optional)
Operator Display Software running on a compatible PC (Optional)
Internal and External barrier (Optional)

3500/05
Rack
Rack based design- 19 inch with 14 module slots and 12 inch with 7 module slots
Rack with internal barrier requires IS Earth connection to 3500/05 Rack
Panel mount option full size

3500/15
PS
Low Voltage 110 V AC
Low Voltage 24 V DC
Lower Slot- Primary Supply
Upper Slot- Secondary Supply
PS can be connected in any combination in a rack

3500/22
RIM/TDI
Are the 3500 rack Primary interfaces to the configuration, display and condition
monitoring software.
Adjacent to Power supply slot
TDI doesnt need external communication processor to interface with GE's Bently
Nevada System Machinery Management Software
RIM needs external communication processor such as TDXnet, TDIX, or DDIX to
interfaces Data Manager condition monitoring software
System configuration secured by means of two levels of software password
protection
Module can be connected to a port via front panel serial communications port for
local changes to configuration
RIM can also be permanently connected to a configuration workstation via a rear
panel serial communication port or to remote computer via optional Modem IO
module
TDI/RIM provides a reset switch to clear a latched alarms in the system as well as
LATCHED NOT OK condition
I/O module provides a set of rear panel connections as well, allowing users to
remotely activate this switch

3500/22M
TDI
TDI combines the capability of 3500/20 RIM with the data collection capability of a
communication processor such as TDXnet
TDI operates in the RIM slot of a 3500 rack in conjunction with the M series
montiors( 3500/40, 3500/42M) to continuously collect steady state and transient
waveform data and pass this data through an Ethernet link to the host software.
However using an optional disk will allow dynamic or transient data to be captured
as well.
Provides common function to the entire rack
Should always locate next to PS
TMR(Triple Modular Redundant) Requires TMR version of the TDI. It also performs
monitor channel comparison
TMR executes monitor voting using the setup specified in the monitor options.
Using this method, the TMR TDI continuously compares the output from three
redundant monitors.
If the TMR detects that the information from one of those monitors is no longer
than equivalent (within the configured percent) to the remaining two, It will flag
the monitor as being in error and place an event in the System Event List.

Note: Dozen of possible event conditions within a rack can drive NOT OK relay.
For this reason, it is not intended for use as part of a machinery auto-shutdown
circuit and should be used for general annunciation purposes only

Monitors
All monitors are microprocessor based and offer digitally adjustable Alert and
Danger setpoints for each channel
Users can configure alarms for latching and non latching alarms.

3500/25
Key Phasor Module
Has two input and one output. Two buffered outputs are available at the front of
the rack via coaxial connectors or at the rear of the rack via euro style connectors
Its a half height two channel module used to provide key phasor signals to the
Monitor module(I/O module) in a rack
Receives input signals from proximity probes or magnetic pickups and converts
the signals to digital keyphasor that indicate when the keyphasor mark on the
shaft coincides with the keyphasor transducer.
Machinery Protection system can accept up to four key phasor signals for normal
configuration and up to eight keyphasor signals in a paired configuration.
Note: A keyphasor signal is a once per turn or multiple event per turn pulse from
a rotating shaft or gear used to provide a precise timing measurement. This allows
3500 monitor modules and external diagnostics equipment to measure shaft
rotative speed and vector parameters such as 1X vibration amplitude and phase.

3500/32

Relay Channel Module

Full height module that provides four relay outputs.

Each relay utilizes on the 4 Channel Relay module includes Alarm Drive logic.
Alarm Drive Logic is programmed using AND and OR logic and can utilize alarming
inputs(alerts and Danger) from any monitor channel or any programming uses the
3500 Rack Configuration software to meet the specific needs of this application.

3500/92

Communication Gateway

Provides a extensive communication capabilities of all rack monitored values and

statuses for integration with process control and other automation systems using
both Ethernet TCP/IP and Serial communications capabilities. It also permits
Ethernet communication with 3500 Rack Configuration Software and Data
acquisition software.
Ethernet connection to the 3500/92 is an RJ45 connection for 10-Base T star
Configuration Ethernet networks.

1. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
1.1

INTRODUCTION

This section describes the solution offered to meet the requirements of the RFQ
document
This technical description is a detailed discussion of the system general features
and capabilities and does not necessarily relate to the as offered scope as detailed
in the Work scope and Commercial sections of this proposal.
Please refer to the attached technical literature of the products offered.

1.2

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 3500 Monitoring System

The backbone of the Machine Managements System is the 3500 monitoring
system. The 3500 is a programmable continuous on-line monitoring system that
provides monitoring and protection of critical machinery. The Monitoring System
consists of a rack chassis, power supplies, interface module, and various
combinations of communication modules, monitoring modules, relay modules,
and configuration software. All hardware components are hot swappable and are
capable of operation between 0 deg C to 65 deg C. The following is a brief
description of each module provided.

1.2.2 3500/15 Dual Power Supply

The 3500 Power Supplies are half-height modules and must be installed in the
specially designed slots on the left side of the rack. The 3500 rack contains two
power supplies (any combination of ac and/or dc) and either supply can power a
full rack. The second supply acts as a backup for the primary supply. The supply
in the lower slot acts as the primary supply and the supply in the upper slot acts
as the backup supply. Removing or inserting either power supply module will not
disrupt operation of the rack as long as a second power supply is installed. The
3500 Power Supplies accept a wide range of input voltages and converts them to
voltages acceptable for use by other 3500 modules.

1.2.3 3500/22 Transient Data Interface (TDI) Rack Interface Module

The 3500 TDI is the interface between the 3500 monitoring system and System
1 machinery management software.
The TDI is our current standard
communications processor, providing full transient, steady-state, or static-only

data acquisition. It provides direct connectivity to our System 1 software. Its

innovative design consumes no additional rack space and replaces the need for
one (or more) external communications processors such as TDXnet. The TDI
operates in conjunction with the M series monitors to continuously collect
monitor data and transmit it through an Ethernet link to the System 1 Data
acquisition computer. It can support 10Base-T, 100Base-Tx (RJ45) or 100Base-Fx
(MTRJ) and is designed to work as a standard network device and should be
compatible with any Ethernet structure.

1.2.4 3500/25 Keyphasor Module

The 3500/25 Keyphasor Module is a half-height, 2-channel software configurable
module used to provide Keyphasor signals (single events per revolution) to the
monitor modules in a 3500 rack. Two (2) half-height 2-Channel Keyphasor
modules can be installed in the rack, for a total of 4 available Keyphasor
channels per rack. The module receives input signals from proximity probes or
magnetic pickups and converts the signals to digital Keyphasor signals that
indicate when the Keyphasor event (notch/projection) on the shaft coincides
with the Keyphasor transducer. The 3500 Machinery Protection System can
accept up to four Keyphasor signals. A Keyphasor signal is a once-per-turn pulse
from a rotating shaft used to provide a precise timing measurement that is
correlated with the Vibration transducer systems. This allows 3500 monitor
modules and external diagnostic equipment to measure shaft rotative speed
and vector parameters such as 1X, 2X and nX vibration amplitude and phase.

1.2.5 3500/32 4 Channel and 3500/33 16 Relay Module

This module provides (4 or 16) relays that can be configured to actuate based
on user-configurable alarms and voting logic within the 3500 rack.
Multiple
relay modules can be installed in the 3500 rack as needed to meet annunciation
and machine protection requirements. The Relay Module is a full-height module.
Any number of Relay Modules can be placed in any of the slots to the right of
the Transient Data Interface Module (TDI). Each output of the 4 or 16 Channel
Relay Module can be independently programmed to perform needed voting
logic. Each relay utilized on the Relay Module includes "Alarm Drive Logic". The
Alarm Drive Logic is programmed using AND and OR logic (Boolean), and can
utilize alarming inputs (alerts and dangers) from any monitor channel or any
combination of monitor channels in the rack. This Alarm Drive Logic is
programmed using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software to meet the specific
needs of the application.

1.2.6 3500/40 Proximitor Monitor

This is a configurable 4-channel monitor module for radial vibration, axial
(thrust)
position,
eccentricity,
REBAM,
and
differential
expansion
measurements. The monitor accepts proximity probe input types only. Vibration
monitoring modules allow hot insertion or removal. All vibration modules have
each channels buffered transducer signal available on the front of the monitor
through BNC connectors. All input/output modules have clearly labeled fieldwiring descriptors.
All vibration modules have each channel buffered transducer signal available on
the front of the monitor through BNC connectors. All input/output modules have

clearly labeled field-wiring descriptors. Vibration monitors have four channel

input capability and are software configurable

1.2.7 3500/42 Proximitor Seismic Monitor

The Vibration Monitor is a configurable 4-channel monitor module providing all
the functions of the 3500/40 with the addition of velocity, acceleration, and dual
probe (velocity and proximity) input types and associated signal conditioning
such as filtering and integration. The monitor can also provide differential signal
conditioning to subtract casing signals from shaft-relative signals, providing
shaft absolute measurements as used on some large gas and steam turbines.
All vibration modules have each channel buffered transducer signal available on
the front of the monitor through BNC connectors. All input/output modules have
clearly labeled field-wiring descriptors. Vibration monitors have four channel
input capability and are software configurable. This monitor is also equipped
with 4-20 ma outputs.

1.2.8 3500/50 Tachometer Monitor

The 3500/50 Tachometer Module is a 2-channel module that accepts input from
proximity probes or magnetic pickups (except as noted) to determine shaft
rotative speed, rotor acceleration, or rotor direction, compares these
measurements against user-programmable alarm setpoints, and generates
alarms when these setpoints are violated. The 3500/50 Tachometer Module is
programmed using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software and can be configured
with four different options:
Speed Monitoring, Setpoint Alarming, and Speed Band Alarming.
Speed Monitoring, Setpoint Alarming, and Zero Speed Notification.
Speed Monitoring, Setpoint Alarming, and Rotor Acceleration Alarming.
Speed Monitoring, Setpoint Alarming, and Reverse Rotation Notification

1.2.9 3500/60 and 3500/61 Temperature Monitors 6 Channels

The 3500/60 and 61 modules provide six channels of temperature monitoring and
accept both Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) and Thermocouple (TC)
temperature inputs. These inputs are conditioned and compared against userprogrammable alarm setpoints. The 3500/60 and 3500/61 provide identical
functionality with the exception of recorder outputs: the 3500/61 provides recorder
outputs for each of its six channels while the 3500/60 does not.

1.2.10

3500/65 16 Channel Temperature Monitor

The 3500/65 monitor provides sixteen channels of temperature monitoring and

accepts both Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) and Isolated Tip Thermocouple
(TC) temperature inputs. The monitor conditions these inputs and compares them
against user-programmable alarm setpoints.
The monitor is programmed using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software. The
software can configure the 16 Channel Temperature Monitor to accept Isolated Tip
Thermocouples, 3 Wire RTD, 4 Wire RTD, or a mixture of TC and RTD inputs.

1.2.11

3500/92 Ethernet Communication Module

This module provides digital communication capabilities with a variety of process

control systems and plant computers such as Distributed Control Systems (DCSs),
Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), and others using an Ethernet connection.
Further, these other systems are able to access rack setpoints, alarm event lists,
system event lists, and be able to set trip multiply, rack reset, and alarm inhibiting
functions. All available monitoring parameters are available over the Ethernet link.
In additional to reading rack parameters, the Ethernet port can also be used as an
interface to 3500 Configuration software.