Description
The Bently Nevada 3500/05-01-01-00-00-00 is a full-size, 14-slot machinery protection system rack from the 3500 series. This specific configuration is a Panel Mount variant without specialized hazardous area agency approvals or European CE compliance certifications. It serves as the physical chassis, electrical backplane, and data communication bus for Bently Nevada’s continuous machinery monitoring modules.
Commercial Availability & Procurement
| Lifecycle and Logistics | Status & Details |
| Product Condition | New Original (Factory Sealed / New Surplus) or Refurbished (Tested on active simulation backplanes) |
| Warranty | 12-month comprehensive industrial warranty |
| Availability | In stock; typical global dispatch packaging within 24 to 48 hours |
| Pricing Note | Price varies based on market supply and component demand. Contact our hardware procurement desk for a firm, itemized commercial quote. |
Model Code Options Breakdown
The structural, mounting, and regulatory limits of this specific chassis assembly are defined by the ordering digits:
- 3500/05: Base Model number for the 3500 series System Rack frame.
- 01: Rack Size Option – Full-size 19-inch rack featuring 14 available instrumentation slots (plus 2 dedicated slots on the far left for power supplies and the interface module).
- 01: Mounting Option – Panel Mount configuration. This format allows the rack to secure into a rectangular cutout on an enclosure door or instrument panel, utilizing flush-mount clamping brackets.
- 00: Agency Approval Option – None (Standard industrial area application rating; no explosion-proof or non-incendive ratings like ATEX Zone 2 or Class 1 Div 2).
- 00: Reserved – Factory default option code.
- 00: European Compliance Option – No CE certification markup.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
| Usable Instrumentation Slots | 14 slots (Positions 3 through 16) |
| Dedicated System Slots | Far-left positions reserved for Rack Power Supply (3500/15) and Rack Interface Module (3500/22M) |
| Mounting Format | Panel Mount (Clamps secure the frame from behind a panel cutout) |
| Backplane Architecture | Proprietary multi-drop digital data bus and power rails |
| Chassis Material | Clear-anodized aluminum frame with integrated module guide tracks |
| Operating Temperature | −30 to +65 °C (−22 to +149 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | −40 to +85 °C (−40 to +185 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 95% non-condensing operating maximum |
| Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) | 482.6 mm x 265.9 mm x 349.2 mm (19.00 in x 10.47 in x 13.75 in) |
| Net Weight (Unloaded) | 4.50 kg (9.92 lbs) |
Field Integration & Panel Mount Installation
The -01 Panel Mount option alters the mechanical handling and installation requirements of the chassis compared to standard rack-mount frameworks.
Panel Cutout and Gasketing
To mount the 3500/05-01-01 chassis, a precise rectangular cutout must be fabricated in the enclosure door or instrument plate. The rack slides into the cutout from the front, and the integrated front flange seals against the exterior panel surface. Clamping blocks are then fastened from the inside of the cabinet to compress the frame securely against the panel plate.
Front Panel Exterior Inside Cabinet Enclosure
[ Front Flange Bezel ] ──► [ Cutout Rim ] ◄── [ Mechanical Clamping Brackets ]
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[ 3500/05 Main Chassis ] Wiring and Access Clearances
Because the unit is panel-mounted, the front faceplate of each monitoring module remains exposed on the outside of the enclosure for operator viewing and local buffered output access. However, all transducer input terminals, power supply connections, and relay output blocks are located at the rear of the rack inside the cabinet.
Critical Field Note: Ensure a minimum clearance of 200 mm (7.87 inches) behind the rack chassis inside the cabinet. This space is required to maintain proper bend radii for heavy coaxial sensor cables (Proximitor extension lines) and to permit unhindered access for inserting or extracting the rear I/O modules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a “-01” Panel Mount rack be converted into a “-02” Rack Mount configuration in the field?
Yes, but it requires purchasing the specific front-panel rack-mounting ear flanges from Bently Nevada. The main aluminum chassis and backplane board are identical between the two variants; only the bolted-on sheet metal mounting hardware differs.
Q: Why will the rack not accept a module in specific slots during system assembly?
The 3500 series utilizes mechanical keying blocks on the rear backplane to prevent hardware damage. If a previous module left its keying pegs behind, or if you are trying to force a module into an incompatible slot (such as putting a 3500/15 power supply into an instrumentation slot), the card will bind. Never force a card into the backplane guide rails.
Q: What happens if I insert a module featuring CE or ATEX marks into this “00” non-certified rack?
The individual modules will function normally, but the overall system installation will lose its regulatory certification. The structural rack chassis dictates the baseline agency approval ceiling for the entire machinery protection node. If your plant location requires an explosive-atmosphere rating (such as Class 1 Div 2 or ATEX Zone 2), the entire rack assembly—including the 3500/05 chassis—must be ordered with the matching approval option codes.
