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Operation and Maintenance Manual
3500/20 Rack Interface Module
Part Number 129768-01
Rev. F (07/07)

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  • Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Part Number 129768-01 Rev. F (07/07)
  • Page 2 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright © 1995 Bently Nevada LLC All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The following are trademarks of General Electric Company in the United States and other...
  • Page 3 Contact Information The following ways of contacting Bently Nevada are provided for those times when you cannot contact your local representative: Mailing Address 1631 Bently Parkway South Minden, Nevada USA 89423 Telephone 1.775.782.3611 1.800.227.5514 1.775.215.2873 Internet www.ge-energy.com/bently...
  • Page 4 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Additional Information Notice: This manual does not contain all the information required to operate and maintain the product. Refer to the following manuals for other required information. 3500 Monitoring System Rack Installation and Maintenance Manual (Part Number 129766-01) General description of a standard system.
  • Page 5 Product Disposal Statement Customers and third parties, who are not member states of the European Union, who are in control of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use, are solely responsible for the proper disposal of the product.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Contents Receiving and Handling Instructions .........1 Receiving Inspection ....................1 Handling and Storing Considerations ................. 1 Disposal Statement ....................2 General Information ..............3 Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) Description ............5 Statuses........................5 LED Descriptions .......................
  • Page 7 Alarm Event List Messages ..................69 Ordering Information ..............72 Specifications ................79...

  • Page 9: Receiving And Handling Instructions

    Section 1 - Receiving and Handling Instructions 1. Receiving and Handling Instructions 1.1 Receiving Inspection Visually inspect the module for obvious shipping damage. If shipping damage is apparent, file a claim with the carrier and submit a copy to Bently Nevada Corporation.

  • Page 10: Disposal Statement

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.3 Disposal Statement Customers and third parties, who are not member states of the European Union, who are in control of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use, are solely responsible for the proper disposal of the product.

  • Page 11: General Information

    Section 2 - General Information 2. General Information The Rack Interface Module (RIM) is the primary interface into the 3500 rack. It supports a Bently Nevada proprietary protocol used to configure the rack and retrieve machinery information. The RIM must be located in slot 1 of the rack (next to the power supplies).
  • Page 12 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Front View Rear View 1) LEDs: Indicate the operating status of the module (See section 2.3 ) 2) Hardware Switches: (See section 3.2.2 ) 3) Configuration Port: Configure or retrieve machinery data from only this rack using RS-232 protocol.

  • Page 13: Triple Modular Redundant (Tmr) Description

    Section 2 - General Information RIM Features Contacts • Rack Reset Trip Multiply • Alarm Inhibit • OK Relay • Security Password • Key Switch • Communications Ports Front Panel Configuration Port • Rear Panel Host Port • Rear Panel Rack RS-422 Port •...
  • Page 14 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Module Status This indicates if the Rack Interface Module is functioning correctly. A not OK status is returned under any of the following conditions: • Hardware Failure in the module • Communication Failure with any module •...

  • Page 15: Led Descriptions

    Section 2 - General Information 2.3 LED Descriptions The LEDs on the front panel of the Rack Interface Module indicate the operating status of the module as shown in the following figure. Refer to Section 6.2 for all of the available LED conditions. 1) OK: Indicates that the Rack Interface Module and the I/O modules are operating correctly.

  • Page 16: Configuration Information

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 3. Configuration Information This section describes how the Rack Interface Module is configured using the Rack Configuration Software. It also describes any configuration considerations associated with this module. Refer to the 3500 Monitoring System Rack Configuration and Utilities Guide and the Rack Configuration Software for the details on how to operate the software.

  • Page 17: Rack Interface Module Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Information 3.1.2 Rack Interface Module Configuration This section describes the options available on the Rack Interface Module configuration screen. Config ID Contains a unique six-character identifier which is entered when a configuration is downloaded to the 3500 rack. Rear Port The port on the Rack Interface I/O Module labeled HOST that is used to connect this 3500 rack to the 3500 host computer or the 3500 rack daisy chained closer to...
  • Page 18 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual External Modem The following external modems are directly supported by the Rack Interface Module when configured with an RS-232/RS-422 I/O Module: None Hayes Ultra 9600 Hayes Optima 9600 Motorola FasTalkII 14400 Custom Initialization String The command that sets up and starts the modem.
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration Information Front Port The port on the front of the Rack Interface Module labelled CONFIGURATION PORT that is primarily used to configure the 3500 rack with a personal computer. This port may also be used to retrieve machinery data for display using the Data Acquisition/DDE Server Software and the Operator Display Software.
  • Page 20 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual • Dynamic Port 2 is always assigned to slots 8 through 13. • If a slot contains something other than a monitor, then no data for that slot is returned. • No data can be returned from the modules installed in slots 14 and 15.
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration Information Rack Type: TMR with Individual Relays Number of Communication Processors: 1 If a monitor is removed from slots 2, 6 or 10 then no data is returned to the Communication Processor from that monitor group. Monitor Groups Legend Agency Approvals...

  • Page 22: Security Options Configuration

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.1.3 Security Options Configuration This Section describes the options available on the Rack Interface Module Security Option Configuration screen. Change Setpoints in Program Mode Only This will only allow changes to setpoints in any of the monitors only if the keylock is in the program mode position.

  • Page 23: Switches

    Section 3 - Configuration Information 3.2 Switches Switches let you control the operation of the 3500 rack and control access to the configuration of the rack. This section lists the software and hardware switches that are available for the Rack Interface Module. 3.2.1 Software Switches The Rack Interface Module supports one software module switch Configuration Mode.

  • Page 24: Hardware Switches

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Module Switch Configuration Mode This switch allows the rack to be configured. To set the rack in configuration mode, enable ( ) this switch and set the key switch on the front of the Rack Interface Module in the PROGRAM position.
  • Page 25 Section 3 - Configuration Information LSB - Least Significant Bit MSB - Most Significant Bit Note: The white area shows the direction of the switch.
  • Page 26 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Available Rack Address Switch Addresses Switch Addresses Switch Addresses MSB LSB MSB LSB MSB LSB 654321 _____ 654321 _____ 654321 _____ 000000 1* 010110 22 101011 43 000001 1 010111 23 101100 44...

  • Page 27: Rack Reset

    Section 3 - Configuration Information * The address 000000 is reserved for the host. Setting the switches to 000000 will select a Rack Address of 1 just as 000001 will. 3.3 Rack Reset The Rack Reset function can be initiated by any of the following: 3500 Rack Configuration/Display Software.

  • Page 28: Group Trip Multiply

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.4.1 Group Trip Multiply It is possible to group monitor channels and apply the Trip Multiply feature to a specific group of monitors channels, rather than to all monitors in the rack.

  • Page 29: Group Reset

    Section 3 - Configuration Information The Read and Write Group button will open and save the groups to/from a .rak file respectively. To engage Trip Multiply for a group of channels: 1. Select the display group and click “Enable Group”. 2.

  • Page 30: I/O Module Description

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4. I/O Module Description The Rack Interface Module can use one of two I/O module types: the Rack Interface I/O Module and the Data Manager I/O Module. These I/O modules let you connect a 3500 host computer and Communication Processors (TDIX or DDIX) to a 3500 rack and daisy-chain racks together.

  • Page 31: Rack Interface Input/Output (I/O) Modules

    Section 4 - I/O Module Description 4.1 Rack Interface Input/Output (I/O) Modules The two types of Rack Interface I/O Modules that are available for the 3500 Monitoring System are the RS-232/RS-422 I/O Module and the Modem I/O Module. The features below are common to both I/O Modules. The Rack Interface I/O Module must be installed behind the Rack Interface Module (in a Rack Mount or Panel Mount rack) or above the Rack Interface Module (in a Bulkhead rack).
  • Page 32 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual OK RELAY The following items will cause the OK Relay to go NOT OK: • Removing the Rack Interface Module from the 3500 rack • Plugging a module into the 3500 rack (during self-test) •...
  • Page 33 Section 4 - I/O Module Description RACK RS-422 This connection is used to daisy chain to the next 3500 rack in the chain. The cable will go between the RACK RS-422 connector on this rack and the HOST connector on the next 3500 rack. Only RS-422 can be used for this connection. Refer to Section 4.1.2 EXTERNAL CONTACTS These require dry contact inputs.

  • Page 34: Connecting A Rack Interface I/O Module To A Host Computer

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.1.1 Connecting a Rack Interface I/O Module to a Host Computer The 3500 rack can use two types of Rack Interface I/O Modules which let you connect a host computer to a rack in a number of ways.
  • Page 35 Section 4 - I/O Module Description Internal Modem Connector This connects to the host computer over a phone line using an RJ11 compatible modular plug to link into the phone system. Note RS-232 signals are referenced to earth ground. This reference through the RS-232 cable has the potential of causing grounding problems.
  • Page 36 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.1.1.1 Connecting a Rack Interface I/O Module to a Host Computer via RS-232 The communication rate is limited by the baud rate selected between the 3500 host computer and the first Rack Interface Module. The switch on the Rack Interface I/O Module connected to the 3500 host computer must be in the RS-232 position.
  • Page 37 Section 4 - I/O Module Description 4.1.1.2 Additional Information for Connecting a Rack Interface I/O Module to a Host Computer via RS-232 in Intrinsically Safe Application To avoid ground loops, the system must provide a single point ground. In Intrinsically Safe applications the 3500 Rack is floated and referenced to an intrinsically safe ground instead of earth ground while the RS-232 communications are referenced to earth ground.
  • Page 38 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.1.1.3 Connecting a Rack Interface I/O Module to a Host Computer via RS-422 The communication rate is limited by the baud rate selected between the 3500 host computer and the first Rack Interface Module. The switch on the Rack Interface I/O Module connected to the 3500 host computer must be in the RS-422 position.
  • Page 39 Section 4 - I/O Module Description 4.1.1.4 Connecting a Rack Interface I/O Module to a Host Computer via an External Modem The communication rate is limited by the baud rate selected between the 3500 host computer and the first Rack Interface I/O Module. The switch on the Rack Interface I/O Module connected to the modem must be in the RS-232 position.
  • Page 40 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.1.1.5 Connecting a Rack Interface I/O Module to a Host Computer via an Internal Modem The communication rate is limited by the baud rate selected between the host computer and the first Rack Interface I/O Module.

  • Page 41: Daisy Chaining Rack Interface I/O Modules

    Section 4 - I/O Module Description 4.1.2 Daisy Chaining Rack Interface I/O Modules This section shows how to daisy chain Rack Interface I/O Modules together. To host computer (See Section 4.1.1 ). Take note of the following items when daisy chaining Rack Interface I/O Modules: •...

  • Page 42: Wiring Euro Style Connectors

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.1.3 Wiring Euro Style Connectors To remove a terminal block from its base, loosen the screws attaching the terminal block to the base and then grip the block firmly and pull. Do not pull the block out by its wires because this could loosen or damage the wires or connector.

  • Page 43: Cable Pin Outs

    Section 4 - I/O Module Description 4.1.4 Cable Pin Outs Cable Number 02290860 Host Computer (or Rack Interface Module) to External Modem Cable Cable Number 130118-XXXX-XX Host Computer to 3500 Rack RS-232 Interface Cable...
  • Page 44 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Cable Number 132632-XXXX-XX Host Computer (NOT 3500/95) to 3500 Rack Cable RS-422 PVC Cable Number 132633-XXXX-XX Host Computer (NOT 3500/95) to 3500 Rack Cable RS-422 Teflon...
  • Page 45 Section 4 - I/O Module Description Cable Number 130119-01 Host Computer to RS-232/422 Converter Cable Cable Number 130120-XXXX-XX RS-232/422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable (RS-422) - PVC Insulation...
  • Page 46 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Cable Number 130121-XX-XX RS-422 Extension Cable Cable Number 130122-XXXX-XX RS-422 3500 Rack to 3500 Rack Cable - PVC Insulation...
  • Page 47 Section 4 - I/O Module Description Cable Number 131106-XXXX-XX RS-232/422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable (RS-422) - Teflon Insulation Cable Number 131107-XXXX-XX RS-422 3500 Rack to 3500 Rack Cable - Teflon Insulation...
  • Page 48 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Cable Number 145164-XXXX-XX Integrated PC Display to 3500 Rack Cable, RS-422, PVC Insulated...
  • Page 49 Section 4 - I/O Module Description Cable Number 145165-XXXX-XX Integrated PC Display to 3500 Rack Cable, RS-422, Teflon Insulated...

  • Page 50: Data Manager I/O Modules

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.2 Data Manager I/O Modules The Data Manager I/O Module must be installed behind the Power Supplies between the Power Input Modules and the Rack Interface I/O Module (in a Rack Mount or Panel Mount rack) or above the Power Supplies between the Power Input Modules and the Rack Interface I/O Module (in a Bulkhead rack).

  • Page 51: Cable Pin Outs

    Section 4 - I/O Module Description Note: The 3500 Monitoring System supports the DDIX and TDIX Communication Processors. Note: The Data Manager I/O will cease to operate if the Rack Interface Module is removed. 4.2.1 Cable Pin Outs Cable Number 129386-01 3500 Static to TDIX Cable Cable Number 129387-01 3500 Static to DDIX Cable...
  • Page 52 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Cable Number 02290160 Dynamic Data Cable DDIX/TDIX Note: The signals passed through cable 02290160 depend upon to which Data Manager I/O dynamic port the cable is connected and which 3500 Dynamic options are selected. The following table describes what signals are passed through Dynamic ports 1 and 2 depending on the options chosen.
  • Page 53 Section 4 - I/O Module Description Signal Pin Out Tables for Dynamic Connectors 1 and 2 Dynamic 1 Connector 3500 System Dynamic Signal Option Pin Number NONE NONE NONE NONE 10,1 10,2 10,3 10,4 11,1 NONE 11,2 NONE 11,3 NONE 11,4 NONE 10,1...
  • Page 54 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Dynamic 2 Connector 3500 System Dynamic Signal Option Pin Number NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Occasionally it may be necessary to replace the original firmware that is shipped with the 3500/20 Rack Interface Module (RIM). The following instructions describe how to remove the existing firmware and replace it with upgrade firmware. The RIM will need to be reconfigured using the 3500 Rack Configuration software after having its firmware upgraded.

  • Page 56: Installation Procedure

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual *Refer to Section 7 (Ordering Information) for part numbers. Users may use their own grounding wrist strap. 5.2.1 Installation Procedure Follow the steps below to complete the RIM firmware upgrade: Ensure that the Rack Interface Module’s configuration is saved using the 3500 Rack Configuration software.
  • Page 57 Section 5 - Maintenance 1) Top Shield. 2) Standoff. 3) Screwdriver. Step 1. Place the large flathead screwdriver under the top shield and on the ridge of the rear standoffs and lift upward on the screwdriver to pop the cover loose from the rear standoffs.

  • Page 58: Real-Time Clock Failure

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Upgrade Firmware IC Installation Install the upgrade firmware IC into the PWA. Be sure to match the notched end of the IC to the notched end of the socket. Ensure that the IC is firmly seated in the socket.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Section 6 - Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot a problem with the Rack Interface Module or the I/O modules by using the information provided by the verification screen, the LEDs, the System Event List, and the Alarm Event List. You can display the verification screen and the two event lists by using the Rack Configuration Software.

  • Page 60: Led Fault Conditions

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.2 LED Fault Conditions The following table shows how to use the LEDs to diagnose and correct problems. OK Led TX/RX Condition Solution 1 Hz 1 Hz Rack Interface Module is Reconfigure the Rack not configured or in Interface Module.
  • Page 61 Section 6 - Troubleshooting TM LED Condition Solution Rack is in Trip Multiply (due to No action is required. hardware or software). Rack is not in Trip Multiply. No action is required. Config OK Condition Solution Configuration No action is required. information for every module in the rack is valid.

  • Page 62: System Event List Messages

    3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.3 System Event List Messages This section describes the System Event List Messages that are entered by the Rack Interface Module. Example of a System Event List Message Sequence Event Event Class...
  • Page 63 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Slot: Identifies the module that the event is associated with. If a half-height module is installed in the upper slot or a full-height module is installed, the field will be 0 to 15. If a half-height module is installed in the lower slot, then the field will be 0L to 15L.
  • Page 64 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Device Not Communicating Event Number: 32 Event Classification: Potential Problem Action: Check to see if one of the following components is faulty: • Module installed in the slot Rack backplane • Device Is Communicating...
  • Page 65 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Config Token Released (Configuration Token Released) Event Number: 51 Event Classification: Typical logged event Event Specific: Front, Back, (Data Manager port 1), (Data Manager port 2), ComGate (Communication Gateway) The specified port can no longer download configuration, change setpoints, set software switches, enable/disable Rack Alarm Inhibit, enable/disable Trip Multiply, or perform Rack Reset.
  • Page 66 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Pass Relay Coil Sense Event Number: 56 Event Classification: Potential Problem Action: Check to see if the Rack Interface I/O Module is installed. If installed, check to see if one of the following components is faulty: •...
  • Page 67 Section 6 - Troubleshooting HW override of SW Inh (Hardware override of Software Inhibit) Event Number: 72 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. (Hardware Trip Multiply Active) HW Trip Multiply Active Event Number: 73 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required.
  • Page 68 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual SW Rack Alm Inh Inactive (Software Rack Alarm Inhibit Inactive) Event Number: 79 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. (Software Trip Multiply Active) SW Trip Multiply Active Event Number: 80...
  • Page 69 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Fail Main Board +5V-A (Fail Main Board +5V - upper Power Supply) Event Number: 100 Event Classification: Potential Problem Action: Verify that noise from the power source is not causing the problem. If the problem is not caused by noise, check to see if one of the following components is faulty: •...
  • Page 70 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual * Fail Main Board +5V-AB (Fail Main Board +5V - upper and lower Power Supplies) Event Number: 104 Event Classification: Severe / Fatal Event Action: Verify that noise from the power source is not causing the problem.
  • Page 71 Section 6 - Troubleshooting (Pass Main Board +15V - upper Power Supply) Pass Main Board +15V-A Event Number: 107 Event Classification: Potential Problem Action: Verify that noise from the power source is not causing the problem. If the problem is not caused by noise, check to see if one of the following components is faulty: •...
  • Page 72 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual (Pass Main Board +15V - upper and lower Power Pass Main Board +15V-AB Supplies) Event Number: 111 Event Classification: Severe / Fatal Event Action: Verify that noise from the power source is not causing the problem.
  • Page 73 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Event Classification: Potential Problem Action: Verify that noise from the power source is not causing the problem. If the problem is not caused by noise, check to see if one of the following components is faulty: •...
  • Page 74 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Configuration Failure Event Number: 301 Event Classification: Potential Problem Action: Download a new configuration to the Rack Interface Module. If the problem still exists, replace the Rack Interface Module as soon as possible.
  • Page 75 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Module Reboot Event Number: 320 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. Module Removed from Rack Event Number: 325 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. Module Inserted in Rack Event Number: 326 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required.
  • Page 76 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Rack/RIM Powered Up (Rack or Rack Interface Module Powered Up) Event Number: 341 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. Modem Reinitialized Event Number: 350 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required.
  • Page 77 Section 6 - Troubleshooting (Configuration Password Changed) Config Password Changed Event Number: 400 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. Connect Password Changed Event Number: 401 Event Classification: Typical Logged Event Action: No action required. 6.4 Alarm Event List Messages The following Alarm Event List Messages are returned by the different module types installed in the 3500 rack.
  • Page 78 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Monitor Module When the message will occur Entered Alert / Alarm 1 A proportional value in the channel has entered Alert / Alarm 1 and changed the channel Alert / Alarm 1 status...
  • Page 79 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Relay Module When the message will occur Entered not OK Module went not OK Left not OK Module returned to the OK state Relay Activated Condition for driving the relay channel met Relay Deactivated Condition for driving the relay channel is not met anymore...
  • Page 80 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 7. Ordering Information Part number 3500/20 - XX - XX - XX Rack Interface Type Standard RIM (Use for standard monitoring applications) TMR RIM (Use only for application that requires a Triple Modular...
  • Page 81 Section 7 - Ordering Information Cables RS-232 Modem cable from: 02290860 3500 Rack External Modem Host Computer to External Modem Host Computer to RS-232/422 Converter Cable RS-232 130119-01 TDIX - Static Data Cable 129386-01 DDIX - Static Data Cable 129387-01 DDIX/TDIX - Dynamic Data Cable 02290160 RS-232 to RS-422 Converter 110 VAC...
  • Page 82 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 0050 50 feet (15 meters) 0100 100 feet (30.5 meters) 0250 250 feet (76 meters) 500 feet (152 meters) Assembly Instructions Not Assembled Assembled Host Computer to 3500 Rack Cable RS-422 Teflon...
  • Page 83 Section 7 - Ordering Information 0025 25 feet (7.5 meters) 0050 50 feet (15 meters) 0100 100 feet (30.5 meters) 0250 250 feet (76 meters) 0500 500 feet (152 meters) Assembly Instructions Not Assembled Assembled RS-232/422 Converter to 3500 Rack Cable RS-422 Teflon Insulated Part number 131106 - XXXX - XX Cable Length 0010...
  • Page 84 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual 0010 10 feet (3 meters) 0025 25 feet (7.5 meters) 0050 50 feet (15 meters) 0100 100 feet (30.5 meters) 0250 250 feet (76 meters) 0500 500 feet (152 meters) Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 85 Section 7 - Ordering Information (Used with Cables 130120, 131106, 130122 and 131107 Extension Cable RS-422 for lengths greater than 500 feet [152 meters]) Part number 130121 - XX - XX Assembly Instructions Not Assembled Assembled Insulation PVC Insulated Teflon Insulated...
  • Page 87 Section 8 - Specifications 8. Specifications INPUTS Power Consumption: 4.75 watts maximum Data: Front panel: 38.4 kbaud maximum RS-232 serial communications I/O modules: 38.4 kbaud maximum RS-232/RS-422 serial communications 56 kbaud internal modem communications OUTPUTS Front Panel LEDs: OK LED: Indicates when the RIM is operating properly.
  • Page 88 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual "CLOSED" contact to annunciate a not OK condition. This relay always operates as "Normally Energized." OK relay (resistive load): Max switched power: DC: 120 W AC: 600 VA Max switched current: 5 A...
  • Page 89 Section 8 - Specifications...
  • Page 90 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual CONTROLS Front Panel: Rack reset button: Clears latched alarms and Timed OK Channel Defeat in the rack. Performs same function as "Rack Reset" contact on I/O module. Address switch: Used to set the rack address. 63 possible addresses.
  • Page 91 Section 8 - Specifications Purpose: Permits data collection and 3500 rack configuration Cable length: 30 m (100 ft) maximum RS-232/RS-422 I/O Module: Communications: RS-232, RS-422, or external modem Protocol: Bently Nevada developed Baud rate: 38.4 kbaud maximum (auto baud capable) Purpose: Permits data collection and 3500 rack configuration...
  • Page 92 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual Purpose: Permits static and dynamic data collection by Bently Nevada Transient Data Interface External or Dynamic Data Interface External Communication Processors Cable length: 3.0 m (10 ft) maximum ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS Rack Interface Module and RS232/RS422 I/O...
  • Page 93 Section 8 - Specifications Low Voltage Directives: Safety Requirements: EN 61010-1 APPROVALS CSA-NRTL/C: Class I, Division 2, Groups A through D PHYSICAL RIM: Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 241.8 mm (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 9.52 in) Weight: 0.91 kg (2.0 lbs) RS-232/RS-422 I/O:...
  • Page 94 3500/20 Rack Interface Module Operation and Maintenance Manual RACK SPACE REQUIREMENTS: RIM Main Board: 1 full-height front slot RIM I/O Modules: 1 full-height rear slot Data Manager I/O Modules: 1 full-height rear slot...

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