Brief: Observe the step-by-step operation and see practical examples of usage. This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Bently Nevada 3500/20 Rack Interface Module, demonstrating its role as the primary communication gateway for the 3500 rack. You will learn how to configure the rack, retrieve machinery data via RS-232, and see how it interfaces with external communication processors like TDXnet. The demonstration also covers its critical function in Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) applications for monitor voting and error detection.
Related Product Features:
Serves as the primary interface to the Bently Nevada 3500 rack for configuration and machinery data retrieval.
Supports a proprietary protocol and must be installed in slot 1 of the rack, adjacent to the power supplies.
Features RS-232 and RS-422 communication protocols for daisy-chaining or configuring racks.
Interfaces with compatible Bently Nevada external communications processors including TDXnet, TDIX, and DDIX.
Operates outside the critical monitoring path, ensuring it does not affect the normal operation of the monitoring system.
In TMR applications, performs monitor channel comparison and voting to flag erroneous monitors.
Includes LEDs for operating status, hardware switches for manual configuration, and dedicated I/O modules for connectivity.
One RIM module is required per rack to enable full system communication and data management.
FAQs:
What is the primary function of the Bently Nevada 3500/20 Rack Interface Module?
The Rack Interface Module serves as the primary interface to the Bently Nevada 3500 rack, enabling configuration of the rack and retrieval of machinery information using a proprietary protocol.
Where must the RIM be installed in the 3500 rack?
The RIM must be installed in slot 1 of the rack, which is adjacent to the power supplies, as it is essential for rack communication and configuration.
How does the TMR version of the RIM enhance system reliability?
In Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) applications, the TMR RIM performs monitor channel comparison, continuously checking outputs from three redundant monitors. If one monitor's data deviates beyond a configured percentage, it flags the monitor as in error and logs an event, ensuring system integrity.
What communication protocols does the RIM support?
The RIM supports RS-232 serial communications for configuration and data retrieval from a single rack, and RS-422 for daisy-chaining or configuring multiple racks, along with compatibility for Bently Nevada external processors.