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Specifications and Ordering Information

3500 Internal Barriers

Description
3500 Internal Barriers are intrinsically safe interfaces that provide explosion
protection for transducer systems connected directly to the 3500 Machinery
Protection System.

They have been designed to be fully compatible with the 3500 System, and
to provide a convenient and cost-effective solution for installing all types of
transducer systems within a hazardous area. As an integral part of the 3500
System, 3500 Internal Barriers, unlike external barriers, will not cause any
degradation to the 3500 System’s performance.

Most Bently Nevada transducer systems can be supplied with

comprehensive approvals for hazardous area installations that are matched
to those of the 3500 Internal Barriers (consult Table 1 for compatible
monitors and transducers). Each component has been designed to comply
both individually and as part of a system, with the strict safety requirements
of North American and International Standards. This removes the need for a
system designer to reference individual certificates to verify the compatibility
between components.

Standard and Internal Barrier monitors can reside within the same 3500 rack
which increases the overall flexibility of the 3500 system. Standard monitors
can be upgraded to those that contain internal barriers by I/O module
replacements.

Installation Guidelines
A 3500 rack containing Internal Barriers uses Monitor I/O Modules that
incorporate Barriers. These provide explosion protection for transducer
systems that are connected to the 3500 system. The IS earth connection is
provided to the Barrier Modules through the 3500 system backplane and an
IS Earthing Module. The same method is used to connect the hazardous
area cable shields.

The IS Earth Module requires a dedicated I/O module position and precludes
the use of this monitor position for other 3500 System modules. This limits
the number of monitor positions within a standard 19-inch rack to 13. There
are a number of installation options that are not available when Internal
Barriers are installed in a 3500 rack. The following information should be
noted when considering the use of Internal Barriers.

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 New Rack Installations Revision 2.3 or later of 3500 Configuration Software is
required to enable the use of Internal Barriers with the
Internal Barrier and Standard I/O Module types can be following monitor types: /25, /40, /42, /50, /60, /61, /62, /70,
located within the same rack without compromising the /72.
separation between hazardous and safe area field wiring.
Revision 3.0 or later of 3500 Configuration Software is
The External Termination option is not available for I/O required to enable the use of Internal Barriers with the
modules with Internal Barriers (Hazardous Area Approvals do following monitor types: /44, /64.
not allow the use of intrinsically safe wiring within a multi-
cored cable assembly). The following Firmware revisions are required:

TMR rack options cannot be used for monitors that contains Monitor Firmware P/N Firmware Rev
Internal Barrier I/O Modules (A transducer cannot be 3500/25 128754-01 D or later
connected to multiple I/O module inputs as this will 3500/50 134130-01 E or later
compromise the integrity of the IS system). 3500/60 135344-01 E or later
3500/61 135343-01 E or later
A rack that contains any Internal Barrier modules must have 3500/62 136590-01 C or later
3500/04-01 IS Earthing Module to provide the Barrier Module
IS earth connection. No firmware revisions are required for the 3500/40, 3500/42,
3500/70, or 3500/72 monitors.
I/O Module Positioning
Cabinet and Panel Installations
Internal I/O Modules have an increased depth over that of
Standard Barrier I/O Modules. The rack position with respect The Internal Barrier I/O Modules add approximately 50 mm
to adjacent modules needs to be considered to ensure that (2 in) to the depth of the rack. The additional depth provides
I/O modules can be easily accessed during maintenance. the 50 mm (2 in) physical separation between 'Safe' and
'Hazardous' area field wiring. This means that a standard
Internal Barrier I/O and IS Earthing Modules can be located in rack with Internal Barrier Modules will not fit into a 400 mm
any rack position, and in adjacent rack positions to Standard cabinet. The Bulkhead rack version is available should
I/O Module types with compromising the 50 mm (2 in) installation be required in this cabinet type. A standard rack
physical separation requirements between 'Safe' and with Internal Barrier Modules will fit comfortably within a
'Hazardous' area field wiring. 600 mm and the 3500/06 Weatherproof Housing.
Grouping all Internal Barrier I/O Modules in adjacent rack The following information provides suggested installations for
positions will simplify the installation. The IS Earthing Module the Internal Barriers within a Cabinet or Panel:
should be located in a rack position that enables easy access
for routine online maintenance. Consideration should be The positioning of the 'Hazardous' and 'Safe' area
given to its relative positioning to adjacent Internal Barrier I/O connectors dictates the 'Hazardous' area field wiring
Modules and cabinet bulkheads. should be routed above the 3500 rack and 'Safe' area
wiring should be routed below the 3500 Rack.
If Standard I/O Modules or an IS Earthing Module will be
located between a pair of Internal Barrier I/O Modules, a The Safe area wiring from the bulkhead version should
minimum of 2 rack position should be allowed to ensure that be carefully routed along the top of the 3500 rack to
the Standard I/O or IS Earthing Module can be easily ensure that the 50 mm (2 in) separation between safe
accessed online without disturbing the installation of adjacent and hazardous area wiring can be maintained.
I/O modules.
When multiple racks are installed within the same
Upgrading a 3500 Rack cabinet, hazardous area and safe area wiring can share
the same cable trays providing that a physical separator
A 3500 rack with standard I/O Modules can be upgraded to a is provided within the cable tray.
rack containing one or more Internal Barrier I/O Modules.
The standard I/O Modules can be replaced with the
appropriate Internal Barrier Modules (see Spares). An IS
Earthing Module must be installed in a dedicated monitor
position. The IS Earthing Module can be ordered separately
(see Spares).

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 Signal (SIG): UO = 9.9 V,
Specifications Rmin = 50 Ω,
IO = 195 mA
Proximity / Acceleration
Aeroderivative
Bandwidth: 30 kHz See Proximity / Acceleration

Amplitude Accuracy: 3 % @ 10 kHz, Dynamic Pressure

-15/+10 % @ 30 kHz See Proximity / Acceleration

Phase Accuracy: -11° @ 10 kHz

Hazardous Area Approvals
Safety Parameters: UM = 250 V
CSA/NRTL/C: [Ex ia] IIC: Class I, Zone 0;
Power (PWR): UO = 26.8 V, Class I, Division 2, Groups A
through D
Rmin = 237 Ω,
Class II, Division 1, Groups E,
IO = 113 mA
F, G
Class III
Signal (SIG): UO = 14.1 V,
Rmin = 4985 Ω,
CENELEC: [EEx ia] IIC.
IO = 3 mA
Note: Hazardous area approvals for
Velomitor installations that require Zone 2 approvals are
not currently available for the Internal Barrier
I/O Modules. Consult your local Bently
Amplitude Accuracy: ±1 % Nevada Sales and Service Office for further
information.

Safety Parameters: UM = 250 V,

UO = 27.3 V, Environmental Limits
Rmin = 297 Ω,
IO = 92 mA. Operating 0°C to +65°C (+32°F to +150°F)
Temperature:
Temperature
Storage -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Temperature ±1°C @ +25°C, ±15°C Temperature:
Accuracy: over operating temperature
Humidity: 95%, noncondensing
Safety Parameters: UM = 250 V

Channel B: UO = 5.5 V, Electromagnetic Compatibility

Rmin = 134 Ω,
IO = 41 mA Radiated Emissions: EN 55011, Class A.

Channel C: UO = 6.7 V, Electrostatic EN 61000-4-2 (1995), Criteria B.

Rmin = 134 Ω, Discharge:
IO = 50 mA
Radiated ENV 50140 (1993), Criteria A.
Process Variable Susceptibility:

Safety Parameters: UM = 250 V Conducted ENV 50141 (1993), Criteria A.

Susceptibility:
Power (PWR): UO = 27.6 V,
Rmin = 297 Ω, Electrical Fast EN 61000-4-4, Criteria B.
IO = 93 mA Transient:

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Surge Capability: EN 61000-4-5, Criteria B. 135489-04 3500/40 I/O Module with Internal
Barriers and Internal Terminations.
Magnetic Field: EN 61000-4-8, Criteria A.
135489-01 3500/42, /70, /72 I/O Module with
Power Supply Dip: EN 61000-4-11, Criteria B. Internal Barriers (4 x prox./accel.
ch’s) and Internal Terminations
Radio Telephone: ENV 50204, Criteria B. (option A04).

135489-02 3500/42, /70, /72 I/O Module with

Physical Internal Barriers (2 x prox./accel. +
2x Velomitor ch’s) and Internal
Internal Barrier I/O Module Terminations
(option A05).
Dimensions (Height x 241.3 mm x 24.4 mm x 163.1 mm
Width x Depth): (9.50in. x 0.96in. x 6.42in.). 135489-03 3500/42, /70, /72 I/O Module with
Internal Barriers (4 x Velomitor
Weight: 0.46kg (1.01 lb). channels) and Internal Terminations
(option A06).
Internal Barrier Earthing Module
141670-01 * 3500/44 Module with Internal
Dimensions (Height x 241 mm x 24.4 mm x 103.1 mm Barriers and Internal Terminations.
Width x Depth): (9.50in. x 0.96in. x 4.06in.).
136703-01 3500/50 I/O Module with Internal
Weight: 0.201kg (0.443 lbs.). Barriers and Internal Terminations.

136711-01 3500/60 RTD/TC Isolated with

Ordering Information Internal Barriers and Internal
Terminations.
3500/04-01 IS Earthing Module
136711-02 3500/61 RTD/TC Isolated with
Note: Internal Barriers are ordered by Internal Barriers and Internal
specifying the appropriate I/O Module type for Terminations.
each monitor module, and by installing an IS
Earthing Module (p/n 3500/04-01) in each
136710-01 3500/62 Isolated +4 to +20 mA I/O
rack containing internal barriers. Consult
Specifications and Ordering Information for Module with Internal Barriers and
each 3500 monitor module to order the Internal Terminations.
appropriate I/O module.
141670-01 * 3500/64 I/O Module with Internal
Barriers and Internal Terminations.
Spares
* Refer to section "Upgrading a
3500/04-01 Internal Barrier Earthing Module 3500 Rack" on page 2 of this option
(includes front panel). as part of a rack upgrade.

135473-01 3500/25 I/O Module with Internal

Barriers and Internal Terminations.

 2000 Bently Nevada LLC

 used in this document are registered marks of Bently Nevada LLC

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 Table 1
Monitors and Transducers compatible with 3500 Internal Barriers

Compatible Monitors
3500/25 Keyphasor® Monitor
3500/40 Proximitor® Monitor
3500/42 Proximitor®/Seismic Monitor
3500/44 Aeroderivative
3500/50 Tachometer Monitor
3500/60 Temperature Monitor
3500/61 Temperature Monitor with Recorders
3500/62 Process Variable Monitor
3500/64 Dynamic Pressure Monitor
3500/70 Recip Impulse/Velocity Monitor
3500/72 Recip Rod Position Monitor

Compatible Transducer Systems

Proximity: 3300 XL Proximitor® Sensor
3300 5 mm Proximitor® Sensor
3300 8 mm Proximitor® Sensor
3300 RAM Proximitor® Sensor
7200 5 & 8 mm Proximitor® Sensor

Acceleration: 23733-03 Standard Acceleration Transducer

330400 Standard Integral Acceleration Transducer
330425 Standard Integral Acceleration Transducer
49578-01 Standard Acceleration Transducer
Modifies 86517 Interface Module

Velocity: Velomitor®
High Temperature Velomitor®

Temperature: 3-wire Thermocouples:

Type J
Type K
Type E
Type T
3-wire RTDs:
10 Ω 3-wire Copper
100 Ω 3-wire Platinum
120 Ω 3-wire Nickel

Process Variable +4 to +20 mA.

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

Note: Internal barriers have been designed to be compatible with approved BNC Transducer Systems. In most cases,
non- BNC transducer systems are not compatible with 3500 Internal Barriers. Consult your local Bently Nevada Sales
Professional for more information.

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Diagrams

Figure 1: I/O Module dimensions

Dimensions are in millimetres (inches)

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 Figure 2: Rear views of the Internal Barrier Earthing Module
Dimensions are in millimetres (inches)

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 BARRIER BARRIER BARRIER BARRIER BARRIER BARRIER BARRIER BARRIER
VELOCITY / TEMPERATURE PV I.S. EARTHING
KEYPHASOR PROXIMITOR PROXIMITOR TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE
PRESSURE I/O MODULE I/O MODULE MODULE
I/O MODULE I/O MODULE I/O MODULE I/O MODULE I/O MODULE
I/O MODULE I.S. CIRCUITS

PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR CH1B CH1B PWR

C C C C C C C C
COM COM COM COM COM CH1C CH1C COM
H H H H H H H H
KPH SIG SIG SIG SIG CH1D CH1D SIG
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD
NC NC NC NC NC CH2B CH2B PWR
C C C
NC NC NC NC NC CH2C CH2C COM
H H H
NC NC NC NC NC 2 CH2D 2 CH2D 2 SIG
NC NC NC NC NC SHLD SHLD SHLD
PWR PWR PWR PWR PWR CH3B CH3B PWR
C C C C C C C C
COM COM COM COM COM CH3C CH3C COM
H H H H H H H H
KPH SIG SIG SIG SIG CH3D CH3D SIG
2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD

I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS SEE SIDE PANEL I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS
SEE SIDE PANEL SEE SIDE PANEL SEE SIDE PANEL SEE SIDE PANEL SEE SIDE PANEL SEE SIDE PANEL SEE SIDE PANEL
CONTACTS
I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS I.S. CIRCUITS

PRST1
PWR PWR PWR PWR COM CH4B CH4B PWR
C C C C C C C
COM COM COM COM PRST2 CH4C CH4C COM
H H H H H H H
3 KPH 3 SIG 3 SIG 3 SIG COM 4 CH4D 4 CH4D 4 SIG
SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD Z_ENB SHLD SHLD SHLD
NC NC NC NC COM CH5B CH5B PWR
C C C
NC NC NC NC CH5C CH5C COM
H H H
NC NC NC NC CH5D CH5D SIG
5 5 5
NC NC NC NC BUFFERED SHLD SHLD SHLD
PWR PWR PWR PWR CH6B CH6B PWR
C C C C TRANSDUCERS C C C
COM COM COM COM CH6C CH6C COM
H H H H H H H
KPH SIG SIG SIG CH6D CH6D SIG
4 4 4 4 6 6 6
SHLD SHLD SHLD SHLD COM SHLD SHLD SHLD
I.S. EARTHING
BUF1
CONNECTIONS
SHLD
COM
BUFFERED KPH
BUF2
SHLD
COM OUT1
BUF1 REC1 R RET1
COM INHB INHB INHB E
COM OUT2
BUF2 RET C
RET RET REC2 O RET2
COM NC RECORDER
COM COM COM R OUT3
OUTPUTS D
REC1 REC1 REC3 RET3
E
COM COM COM OUT4
BUFFERED KPH R
REC2 REC2 COM REC4 S RET4
COM COM REC1 COM OUT5
BUF3 REC3 REC3 SHLD REC5 RET5
COM COM COM COM COM OUT6
BUF4 REC4 REC4 REC2 REC6 RET6
COM SHLD +24V
COM
+24V
SHIELD COM

SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD

3500/25 3500/42, /70, /72 3500/50 3500/61 3500

Keyphasor Prox/Velom Tachometer Temperature Earthing
3500/40 3500/44 3500/60 3500/62
Proximity 3500/64 Temperature Process
Vel/Pressure

Figure 3: Typical Internal Barrier Installation

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