BENTLY 3500/05-01-01-00-00-00 | 3500 System Rack / Rack Interface Assembly

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 3500/05-01-01-00-00-00 is part of the 3500 Machinery Condition Monitoring System and is configured as a full-size 19-inch system rack with panel mounting. The 3500/05 rack provides the mechanical structure and backplane connection required to install 3500 monitor modules and power supplies.

The full-size rack provides 14 available module positions. The power supplies and Rack Interface Module occupy the designated positions on the left side of the rack, while the remaining positions can be populated with compatible 3500 monitoring, relay, Keyphasor, display, or communication modules.

For maintenance teams, this part is useful when rebuilding, expanding, or replacing the rack hardware of an existing Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring system.

Key Features

Bently Nevada 3500 Series system rack
Part number: 3500/05-01-01-00-00-00
Full-size 19-inch rack configuration
14 available module positions
Panel-mount configuration
Provides rack/backplane connections for 3500 modules
Supports 3500 monitoring and protection modules
Rack Interface Module and power supplies installed in designated left-side positions
Suitable for system replacement, expansion, and maintenance
Designed for machinery condition monitoring applications

Technical Datasheet

Parameter	Specification
Brand	Bently Nevada
Model / Part Number	3500/05-01-01-00-00-00
Series	3500 Machinery Condition Monitoring
Product Name	3500 System Rack
Product Type	Instrument / System Rack
Rack Size	19-inch
Available Module Positions	14
Mounting Type	Panel Mount
Agency Approval Option	None
European Compliance	CE configuration according to ordering code
Rack Function	Module mounting and backplane interconnection
Compatible System	Bently Nevada 3500 System
Rack Interface Position	Far-left rack position
Power Supply Position	Far-left rack position
Standard Rack Depth	Approx. 349 mm / 13.75 in
Overall Width	Approx. 482.6 mm / 19 in
Weight	Approx. 3 kg
Shipping Weight	Approx. 4 kg
Country of Origin	USA, according to product records
Condition	Check actual inventory condition

The manufacturer datasheet specifies two 3500/05 rack sizes: a full-size 19-inch EIA rack with 14 module positions and a mini-rack with seven positions. It also identifies panel mount, rack mount, and bulkhead mount versions.

Rack Configuration

The 3500/05 rack is more than a simple mechanical enclosure. It provides the common rack structure that allows individual 3500 modules to communicate through the system backplane and provides the mounting arrangement for the required power supplies.

For the 3500/05 configuration:

Full-size rack: 14 module positions
Mini-rack: 7 module positions
Panel-mount version: rear wiring and I/O access
Rack-mount version: installation on 19-inch EIA rails
Bulkhead version: front-accessible wiring and I/O
Power supplies and Rack Interface Module are installed in the far-left positions

Typical Applications

🏭 Machinery Condition Monitoring

Used as the rack platform for Bently Nevada 3500 monitoring systems installed on rotating machinery such as turbines, compressors, pumps, generators, and other critical equipment.

⚙️ Turbine Monitoring Systems

The 3500 rack can accommodate the monitor modules required for vibration, position, speed, temperature, relay, and other machinery protection functions.

🔧 System Maintenance

A replacement rack can be useful when the existing chassis or backplane has suffered mechanical damage, connector problems, corrosion, or long-term wear.

📦 Spare Parts Inventory

For plants operating multiple 3500 systems, keeping a compatible rack assembly available can simplify future maintenance and reduce system downtime.

Installation Notes

Before replacing an existing rack, verify the complete ordering code and mechanical configuration.

Check:

3500/05 rack size
Panel-mount configuration
Number of required module positions
Backplane and connector condition
Power supply configuration
Rack Interface Module configuration
Internal barriers, if applicable
Existing 3500 module compatibility
Cabinet cutout and mounting dimensions
Grounding and wiring arrangement

The rack itself does not replace the individual monitoring modules. Compatible 3500 modules must be installed according to the system design.

Maintenance Recommendations

🔧 Inspect the backplane connectors before installation.

🔧 Check the rack for bent metalwork, damaged mounting points, oxidation, or contamination.

🔧 Verify that every module is correctly seated before energizing the system.

🔧 Confirm power-supply installation and rack position before commissioning.

🔧 Keep unused rack positions protected from contamination.

🔧 Record the existing rack configuration before removing an old unit.

FAQ

Q1: What is Bently Nevada 3500/05-01-01-00-00-00?
It is a full-size 19-inch 3500 System Rack configured for panel mounting.

Q2: How many modules can the full-size rack accommodate?
The full-size 3500/05 rack provides 14 available module positions.

Q3: Is this the same as a 3500/20 Rack Interface Module?
No. The 3500/05 is the system rack assembly, while the 3500/20 is a separate Rack Interface Module product. The rack provides the physical and backplane infrastructure for the 3500 system.

Q4: Where is the Rack Interface Module installed?
The Rack Interface Module and power supplies are installed in the designated far-left rack positions.

Q5: Is this rack suitable for 3500/22M modules?
The 3500/05 system rack is designed to accept compatible 3500 Series modules. The exact module combination should be checked against the system configuration before installation.

Q6: What is the rack size?
This ordering code corresponds to the 19-inch full-size rack configuration.

Q7: Can the rack be used as a standalone monitoring device?
No. It is the rack/backplane infrastructure. The required 3500 monitoring, communication, relay, and power modules must be installed to create a complete monitoring system.

Q8: What should I compare before ordering?
Compare the complete 3500/05 part number, rack size, mounting type, module positions, backplane configuration, and the existing system arrangement.