Description
The Bently Nevada 3500/22M 288055-01 is a Transient Data Interface (TDI) Module for the Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System. It provides the interface between the 3500 rack and compatible condition-monitoring and configuration software. The module combines the functions of a rack interface with data-collection capabilities for steady-state and transient waveform information.
The 288055-01 is the standard TDI version supplied with a USB cable. It communicates with M-Series monitors such as the 3500/40M and 3500/42M, collecting monitoring data and transferring it through an Ethernet connection to the host software.
🔧 Key Features
• Bently Nevada 3500 Series TDI module
• Standard Transient Data Interface
• Part number 288055-01
• USB configuration/data port
• 10Base-T / 100Base-TX Ethernet support
• Compatible with M-Series monitors
• Continuous steady-state data collection
• Optional transient and high-resolution waveform capture
• Rack reset function
• Front-panel status LEDs
• Designed for 3500 rack Slot 1
📋 Product Datasheet
• Brand: Bently Nevada
• Model: 3500/22M
• Part Number: 288055-01
• Product Type: Transient Data Interface Module
• System: Bently Nevada 3500 Machinery Protection System
• Main Function: Rack Interface and Transient Data Collection
• Power Consumption: 10.5 W
• Ethernet: 10Base-T / 100Base-TX, autosensing
• Fiber Ethernet: 100Base-FX with compatible I/O module
• USB Interface: USB-B
• Rack Position: Slot 1, adjacent to power supplies
• Compatible Monitors: 3500/40M, 3500/42M and other compatible M-Series monitors
• Static Data Capture: Standard
• Transient Data Capture: Optional Channel Enabling Disk
• High-Resolution Data: Supported with appropriate channel license/configuration
• Rack Address: 127 possible addresses
• Dimensions: Approx. 241.8 × 24.4 × 241.3 mm*
• Weight: Approx. 0.91 kg*
• Operating Temperature: -20 to +65 °C
• Country of Origin: USA*
• Application: Machinery Condition Monitoring / Protection
The manufacturer’s datasheet specifies 10.5 W power consumption, USB-B, 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet, and a 127-address rack-address switch.
🏭 Typical Applications
The 3500/22M is commonly used in machinery monitoring systems for:
• Steam turbines
• Gas turbines
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Generators
• Large motors
• Industrial rotating machinery
• Oil and gas equipment
• Power generation equipment
⚡ Functional Description
The TDI continuously collects steady-state information from compatible M-Series monitors. With the appropriate Channel Enabling Disk, it can also collect dynamic and high-resolution transient waveform data for detailed machinery diagnostics.
The module occupies Slot 1 of the 3500 rack, next to the power supplies. It is a system-interface component rather than part of the critical automatic machinery-protection path, so its failure does not directly disable the normal protection function of the monitoring system.
🔌 Installation & Configuration
Basic installation procedure:
• Confirm the complete part number 288055-01
• Verify that the rack uses the 3500/22M architecture
• Remove the existing RIM/TDI only according to the approved replacement procedure
• Install the compatible TDI I/O module first
• Install the 3500/22M TDI module in Slot 1
• Connect the Ethernet interface
• Connect the USB cable when configuration or local data access is required
• Set the rack address
• Verify module LEDs and communication status
⚠️ Important Replacement Note
When upgrading a 3500 rack from a 3500/20 RIM to a 3500/22M TDI, the manufacturer’s instructions specifically require removing the existing RIM and its I/O module before installing the TDI I/O module and TDI. Leaving the old RIM I/O in place can damage the TDI.
🛠️ Commissioning Checklist
• Verify 3500/22M module recognition
• Check rack address
• Confirm Ethernet communication
• Verify USB communication if used
• Check M-Series monitor communication
• Confirm steady-state data acquisition
• Test transient-data functions if licensed
• Review system diagnostics
• Verify System 1 / configuration-software communication
📦 Ordering Information
BENTLY NEVADA 3500/22M 288055-01 | Standard Transient Data Interface Module with USB Cable
The official Bently Nevada datasheet identifies 288055-01 as the Standard Transient Data Interface Module with USB cable
