Bently Nevada 3500 Monitoring System Rack Initial Rack Installation

General Installation Procedure

1. Review the Installation Checklist (see Section 3.2).

2. Install the Weatherproof Housing (if required) (see Section 3.3).

3. Install the rack (see Section 3.4).

4. Set the jumpers and switches on rack (see Section 3.8).

5. Install the External Termination Blocks (if required) (see Section 3.5).

6. Install the modules (see Section 4).

7. Wire the transducers, relay, and power to the rack and modules (see Section 3.9).

8. Perform the Software Portion of the Rack Installation (see Section 3.10).

Installation Checklist

Use the following items to plan a 3500 rack installation:

• What are the power requirements?

• Does the rack fit in the proposed location?

• Can you mount the rack in the proposed location?

• Does the proposed location provide enough air circulation?

• Does the rack require a weatherproof housing?

• What termination does the rack require (internal or external)?

• Does the rack require a telephone line?

• Does the location provide good grounding for the rack?

• If you plan to fit Internal Barriers, does the location provide an Intrinsically Safe Earth?

Weatherproof Housing Installation

This section describes the 3500 weatherproof housing and provides instructions for proper installation.

General Description

The 3500/06 weatherproof housing is an enclosure designed to meet NEMA 4 requirements and to contain

one 3500 series rack (rack mount option only). The housing design does not accommodate a Display Unit or VGA display.

The housing is available in painted steel or stainless steel versions, with or without conduit fittings, and with or without air purge accessories.

A hinged door provides access to the front of the rack. A bolt-on cover provides access to the rear of the rack.