3500 Bently Nevada monitoring system

The Bently Nevada 3500 system is a modular platform for continuous monitoring of vibration, temperature, pressure and other parameters on critical industrial equipment. The 3500 is the industry standard for protecting rotating machinery in oil & gas, power generation, chemical and other industries.

The 3500 consists of a rack into which modules are installed according to application requirements. Each module performs a dedicated function, providing comprehensive asset protection. The modular architecture supports configurations from simple monitoring systems to integrated solutions protecting entire production lines.

Technical specifications of the 3500 system

The 3500 delivers high-precision vibration monitoring with sampling rates up to 102.4 kHz, detecting even minor changes in machine behavior. Up to 32 channels per rack, expandable to multiple racks for large sites. Operating temperature -40°C to +85°C for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

3500 system applications

The 3500 is widely deployed to protect critical equipment across industries:

• Oil & gas: compressors, pumps and turbines at refineries and compressor stations
• Power generation: steam and gas turbines and generators at power plants
• Chemical industry: centrifugal compressors, pumps and other rotating equipment
• Metallurgy: fans, compressors and other equipment at steel plants
• Pulp & paper: turbines, compressors and pumps
• Water treatment: pump monitoring

Key advantages of the 3500 system

• Modular architecture: easily expandable configurations for any requirement
• High reliability: continuous 24/7 monitoring with minimal downtime
• Measurement accuracy: precision sensors and advanced signal processing
• Flexible configuration: wide module selection for diverse applications
• Integration: connects to DCS and SCADA via multiple protocols
• Standards compliance: meets international safety standards including SIL 2/SIL 3
• Diagnostics and prediction: data for fault diagnosis and failure forecasting
• Easy maintenance: modular design simplifies service and component replacement

3500 system modules

The 3500 includes more than 30 modules, each designed for specific monitoring tasks. Main module categories include:

• Vibration monitors (3500/40M, 3500/42M, 3500/44M, 3500/45, 3500/46M): vibration, shaft displacement, velocity and acceleration
• Temperature monitors (3500/60, 3500/61, 3500/65): bearing and critical-point temperature
• Relay modules (3500/32M, 3500/33): alarm and protection functions
• Specialized monitors: speed (3500/50M), pressure (3500/64M), reciprocating machines (3500/70M, 3500/72) and more
• Interfaces and displays: external system connectivity and local HMI (3500/92, 3500/93, 3500/94M)

Why choose the 3500 system

The Bently Nevada 3500 is a proven solution installed at thousands of industrial sites worldwide. More than 40 years of vibration monitoring experience make the 3500 a trusted choice for critical applications. It protects equipment from damage and helps optimize maintenance, reducing operating costs and improving production efficiency.