3500 Internal Barriers

Product Datasheet
Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

Description
3500 Internal Barriers are intrinsically safe interfaces that
provide explosion protection for transducer systems connected
directly to the 3500 Machinery Protection System.
The internal barriers are fully compatible with the 3500 System
and provide a convenient and cost-effective solution for
installing all types of transducer systems within a hazardous
area.
Unlike external barriers, 3500 Internal Barriers are an integral part of the
3500 System and will not degrade the system's performance.

We offer Bently Nevada transducer systems with

comprehensive approvals for hazardous area installations. The
transducer systems are matched to those of the 3500 Internal
Barriers. Refer to See "Compatible Monitors & Transducers" on
page 6.
Each component complies both individually and as part of a
system with the safety requirements of North American and
international standards. Hence, you don't have to reference
individual certificates to verify the compatibility between
components.
Standard and internal barrier monitors can reside within the
same 3500 rack. You can upgrade standard monitors by
replacing existing I/O modules with those that contain internal
barriers.

Installation Guidelines
The internal barriers for a 3500 rack are incorporated in special
Monitor I/O Modules. These barriers provide explosion
protection for transducer systems that are connected to the

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3500 system. An intrinsically safe (IS) earthing can be adjacent to standard I/O module types
module provides the IS earth connection through without compromising the 50 mm (2 in) physical
the 3500 system backplane. separation requirement between safe and
hazardous area field wiring.
The IS Earth Module requires a dedicated I/O
module position and precludes the use of this Follow these guidelines when positioning I/O
monitor position for other 3500 System modules. modules:
This limits a standard 19-inch rack to 13 monitor
n Group all internal barrier I/O modules in adjacent
positions. Furthermore, a number of installation
rack positions to simplify the installation.
options are not available when internal barriers
are installed in a 3500 rack. n Place the IS Earthing Module in a rack position that
provides easy access for routine online maintenance.
New Rack Installations n Consider the IS Earthing Module's positioning relative
to adjacent internal barrier I/O modules and cabinet
The same rack can contain both internal barrier bulkheads.
and standard I/O module types without
compromising the separation between hazardous If you plan to install standard I/O modules or the
and safe area field wiring. IS Earthing Module between a pair of internal
barrier I/O modules, allow a minimum of two rack
The External Termination option is not available positions so that you can easily access the
for I/O modules with internal barriers because standard I/O or IS Earthing Module online without
hazardous area approvals do not allow the use of disturbing the adjacent I/O modules.
intrinsically safe wiring within a multi-cored cable
assembly. Upgrading a 3500 Rack
Monitors that contain Triple Modular Redundant To upgrade a 3500 rack with standard I/O
(TMR) rack options cannot use internal barrier I/O modules to a rack containing one or more internal
modules since connecting a transducer to barrier I/O modules, replace the standard I/O
multiple I/O module inputs will compromise the modules with the appropriate internal barrier
integrity of the IS system. modules. You can order the IS Earthing Module
separately. See "Spares" on page 6 for more
A rack that contains any internal barrier module
information.
must have a 3500/04-01 IS Earthing Module to
provide the Barrier Module IS earth connection. The IS Earthing Module must be installed in a dedicated
monitor position.
I/O Module Positioning
Revision 2.3 or later of 3500 Rack Configuration
Internal barrier I/O modules have an increased software is required to enable the use of internal
depth over that of standard barrier I/O modules. barriers with the following monitor types:
Consider the rack position with respect to n 3500/25
adjacent modules to ensure that you can easily n 3500/40
access the I/O modules during maintenance. n 3500/42
n 3500/50
Internal barrier I/O and IS Earthing modules can n 3500/60
occupy any general-purpose rack position and n 3500/61
n 3500/62

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 n 3500/70 3500 rack to maintain the 50 mm (2 in) separation
n 3500/72 between safe and hazardous area wiring.

The following firmware revisions are required: When multiple racks are installed within the same
cabinet, hazardous area and safe area wiring can
Monitor Firmware Version Firmware Rev
share the same cable trays as long as a separator
3500/25 1.06 D or later
is physically insulating the wires from one another.
3500/50 1.05 E or later
3500/60 1.06 E or later
3500/61 1.06 E or later
3500/62 1.06 C or later

No firmware revisions are required for the

following monitors:
n 3500/40M
n 3500/42M
n 3500/70M
n 3500/72M

Cabinet and Panel Installations

The internal barrier I/O modules add
approximately 50 mm (2 in) to the depth of the
rack to provide the 50 mm (2 in) physical
separation between safe and hazardous area
field wiring. Hence, a standard rack with internal
barrier modules will not fit into a 400 mm cabinet.
The bulkhead rack version is available for
installations that require this cabinet type. A
standard rack with internal barrier modules will fit
comfortably in a 600 mm cabinet and the 3500/06
Weatherproof Housing.
We recommend the following installation
guidelines for the internal barriers within a cabinet
or panel:
n The positioning of the hazardous and safe area
connectors dictates installations route the hazardous
area field wiring above the 3500 rack and safe area
wiring below the 3500 Rack.

n Installations should carefully route the safe area

wiring from the bulkhead version along the top of the

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 Velomitor* Sensor
Specifications
Amplitude Accuracy ±1%
Physical Information Uo = 26.25 V
Circuit Parameters Rmin = 297 Ω
Internal Barrier I/O Module Io = 88.39 mA
241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 163.1 Um = 250 V
Dimensions (Height x Width x
mm Uo = 26.25 V
Depth)
(9.50 in. x 0.96 in. x 6.42 in.) Io = 88.39 mA
Channel Parameters
Weight 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Co = 0.097 uF
L o = 4.55 mH
Internal Barrier Earthing Module Po = 580.02 mW
241 mm x 24.4 mm x 103.1
Dimensions (Height x Width x
Depth)
mm Temperature
(9.50 in. x 0.96 in. x 4.06 in.)
Weight 0.201 kg (0.443 lb.) ±1 °C @ +25 °C, ±15 °C
Temperature Accuracy
over operating temperature
Proximity & Acceleration Phase Accuracy -11° @ 10 kHz
Um = 250 V
The following information also applies to Uo = 7.71 V
aeroderivative and dynamic pressure. Io = 89.17 mA
Channel Parameters
Co = 9.3 uF
Bandwidth 30 kHz L o = 4.55 mH
3% @ 10 kHz, Po = 132.41 mW
Amplitude Accuracy Circuit Parameters
-15/+10% @ 30 kHz
Uo = 5.36 V
Phase Accuracy -11° @ 10 kHz
Channel B Rmin = 133.25 Ω
Um = 250 V Io = 40.23 mA
Uo = 27.45 V
Uo = 6.51 V
Io = 113.24 mA
Channel Parameters Channel C Rmin = 133.25 Ω
Co = 0.086 uF
Io = 48.86 mA
L o = 2.77 mH
Po = 726.96 mW
Process Variable
Circuit Parameters
Uo = 26.25 V Um = 250 V
Power (PWR) Rmin = 237.6 Ω Uo = 27.98 V
Io = 110.48 mA Io = 279.34 mA
Channel Parameters
Co = 0.083 uF
Uo = 13.65 V
L o = 0.455 mH
Signal (SIG) Rmin = 4985 Ω
Po = 842.89 mW
Io = 2.74 mA
Circuit Parameters
Uo = 26.78 V
Power (PWR) Rmin = 297 Ω
Io = 90.17 mA
Uo = 9.56 V
Signal (SIG) Rmin = 50.58 Ω
Io = 189.01 mA

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 Environmental Limits
Compliance and
Operating Temperature 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +149 °F)
Certifications Storage Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
Humidity 95%, non-condensing
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for Industrial
Environments
Standards
EN 61000-6-4 Emissions for Industrial
Environments
European Community
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Directives

Electrical Safety
Standards EN 61010-1
European Community Directives LV Directive 2014/35/EU

Hazardous Area Approvals

For the detailed listing of country and product specific
approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick Reference Guide,
document 108M1756, at www.GEmeasurement.com.

CSA/NRTL/C
Ex nC [ia] IIC T4 Gc:
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D

Class I, Zone 2:
Approval
AEx nc [ia] IIC T4 Gc:
Option
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D
(01)
T4 @ -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +65 °C
(-4 °F ≤ Ta ≤ +149 °F)
Per drawing 138547
ATEX/IECEx

Approval II 3 (1) G
Option Ex nA nC ic [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
(02) T4 @ -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +65 °C
(-4 °F ≤ Ta ≤ +149 °F)

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 Compatible Monitors & Transducers
Ordering Information 3500/25 Keyphasor* Monitor

For the detailed listing of country and product specific 3500/40M Proximitor* Monitor
approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick Reference Guide, 3500/42M Proximitor/Seismic Monitor
document 108M1756, at www.GEmeasurement.com. 3500/44M Aeroderivative (only with mods)
3500/04-01 IS Earthing Module
3500/50 Tachometer Monitor

When ordering internal barriers, specify the Compatible

3500/60 Temperature Monitor
Monitors
appropriate I/O module type for each monitor 3500/61 Temperature Monitor with
module. Recorders
3500/62 Process Variable Monitor
Install an IS Earthing Module in each rack containing 3500/64 Dynamic Pressure Monitor (only
internal barriers. with mods)

Refer to each monitor module's datasheet for 3500/70M Recip Impulse/Velocity Monitor
specifications and ordering information. 3500/72M Recip Rod Position Monitor
Compatible Transducer Systems
Spares 3300 XL Proximitor Sensor
3300 5 mm Proximitor Sensor
136719-01 Earthing I/O Module Proximity 3300 8 mm Proximitor Sensor
138257-01 Earthing Module Front Panel 3300 RAM Proximitor Sensor
7200 5 & 8 mm Proximitor Sensor
3500/25 I/O Module with Internal Barriers
135473-01 23733-03 Standard Acceleration Transducer
and Internal Terminations
330400 Standard Integral Acceleration
3500/42, /70, /72 I/O Module with Internal
Transducer
135489-01 Barriers (4 prox/accel channels) and Internal
Acceleration 330425 Standard Integral Acceleration
Terminations
Transducer
3500/42, /70 I/O Module with Internal 49578-01 Standard Acceleration Transducer
135489-02 Barriers (2 prox/accel + 2 Velomitor Modified 86517 Interface Module
channels) and Internal Terminations
Velomitor Sensor
Velocity
3500/42, /70 I/O Module with Internal High Temperature Velomitor Sensor
135489-03 Barriers (4 Velomitor channels) and Internal
3-wire Thermocouples:
Terminations
Type J
3500/40 I/O Module with Internal Barriers Type K
135489-04
and Internal Terminations Type E
3500/50 I/O Module with Internal Barriers Temperature Type T
136703-01
and Internal Terminations 3-wire RTDs:
3500/60 I/O Module with Internal Barriers 10 Ω 3-wire Copper
136711-01 100 Ω 3-wire Platinum
and Internal Terminations
120 Ω 3-wire Nickel
3500/61 I/O Module with Internal Barriers
136711-02 Process Variable +4 to +20 mA
and Internal Terminations
3500/62 I/O Module with Internal Barriers
137110-01
and Internal Terminations

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The Internal Barrier system does not support the
following transducer systems:
n 11 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm, or 50 mm
Proximitor Sensors
n Velocity Seismoprobe* Sensors (/42)
n Velocity-to-Displacement Converter (/40)
n Magnetic pick-up (/50)
n 4-wire RTDs and Thermocouples (/60, /61)
n 1-5 Vdc Process Variables (/62)
n 0-10 Vdc Process Variables (/62)

Internal barriers are compatible with approved

Bently Nevada transducer systems. For all other
transducer systems, please consult your local
Bently Nevada sales professional.

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Graphs and Figures

Figure 1: Typical Internal Barrier I/O Module

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Figure 2: Rear views of the 3500/04-01 Internal Barrier Earthing Module
Dimensions are in millimetres (inches)

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1: 3500/25 Keyphasor Module
2: 3500/40M Proximity
3: 3500/42M, /70M, /72M Prox/Velom
4: 3500/44M, /64 Vel/Pressure (mods only)
5: 3500/50 Tachometer
6: 3500/60 Temperature
7: 3500/61 Temperature
8: 3500/62 Process Variable
9: Earthing Module

Figure 3: Typical Internal Barrier Installation

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