Bently Nevada 3300/05 Rack | 3300 Series Monitoring Chassis

Product Description

The 3300/05 Rack is the core structural and electrical platform of the Bently Nevada 3300 monitoring system. It serves as the physical enclosure and electrical backbone for installing, powering, and interconnecting 3300-series monitoring modules. Designed for continuous operation in critical rotating machinery applications, the rack integrates power distribution, signal routing, and mechanical support into a single standardized chassis.

As part of the legacy 3300 Machinery Protection System, the 3300/05 Rack provides stable operation for proximity measurement systems, vibration monitoring cards, and interface modules, ensuring reliable condition monitoring aligned with API 670 practices.

Key Functions and System Role

The 3300/05 Rack acts as the centralized platform that coordinates all installed monitoring modules. Its internal backplane distributes regulated power and routes signals between modules without external wiring complexity. The rack supports flexible slot configurations, allowing users to tailor monitoring capacity to specific machinery requirements.

This rack is typically installed in control cabinets or instrumentation panels where long-term reliability, electrical stability, and serviceability are required.

Technical Specifications

• Rack Format: Full-height industrial rack, compatible with 19-inch EIA mounting standards

• Slot Capacity: Up to 14 module positions depending on configuration

• Power Architecture: Integrated rack power supply with optional redundancy

• Backplane Design: Passive backplane providing power distribution and signal interconnection

• Supported Modules: Proximitor® modules, vibration monitors, speed and position cards, interface modules

• Mounting Options: Panel-mount or standard rack-mount installation

• Mechanical Dimensions: Approximately 483 mm width × 267 mm height × 305 mm depth

• Construction: Rigid metal chassis for industrial environments

• Compliance Reference: Designed to support API 670 machinery protection system architectures

Reliability and Design Characteristics

The rack is engineered for long-term operation in demanding environments such as turbine halls and compressor stations. Its standardized mechanical layout simplifies maintenance, while the modular slot design allows for expansion or replacement of monitoring cards without system redesign.

Redundant power configurations, when implemented, improve system availability for critical assets where downtime is unacceptable.

Typical Applications

Gas and steam turbines requiring centralized vibration and thrust monitoring
Centrifugal and axial compressors with multi-channel proximity measurements
Large pumps and motors monitored for shaft vibration and position
Oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation facilities using API 670-based protection systems

FAQ

Q: What systems is the 3300/05 Rack compatible with?
A: It is designed specifically for the Bently Nevada 3300 series monitoring modules and is not interchangeable with 3500 series racks.

Q: Does the rack include monitoring modules?
A: No. The rack is supplied as a chassis; monitoring cards and power supplies are selected separately based on application needs.

Q: Is the 3300/05 Rack still used in new installations?
A: While largely superseded by the 3500 system, it is still widely used for maintaining and expanding existing 3300 installations.