{"product_id":"bently-nevada-3500-91-161204-01-communication-gateway-module","title":"Bently Nevada 3500\/91 161204-01 Communication Gateway Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3500\/91 161204-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Ethernet-based communication interface module from Bently Nevada, designed for use within the 3500 Series Machinery Monitoring System. It enables seamless data exchange between the 3500 rack and external control or supervisory systems, allowing real-time access to machine condition data and protection status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gateway module supports multiple industrial communication protocols, making it suitable for integration with distributed control systems (DCS), turbine control platforms, and plant-wide monitoring networks. It is widely implemented in applications requiring reliable transmission of vibration, speed, and alarm data from critical machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3500\/91 161204-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollects process variables, alarm states, and diagnostic information from the 3500 rack and transmits them over Ethernet networks. It also supports bidirectional communication, enabling external systems to issue commands such as resets or alarm suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compatibility with EGD (Ethernet Global Data) makes it particularly effective for integration with GE control systems, while Modbus and TCP\/IP support ensure broader interoperability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Bently Nevada 3500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Function: Ethernet Communication Gateway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation: 3500 rack-mounted module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Media: Twisted pair Ethernet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Interfaces: RS232, RS422, RS485\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEGD (Ethernet Global Data) v2.01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModbus (RTU and TCP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCP\/IP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Exchange Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer Data (Output from 3500 system):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRack and module status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel status and alarm conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured values (floating-point format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured setpoints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsumer Data (Input to 3500 system):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem reset commands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrip multiplication control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm inhibit functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial alarm management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance and Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Power Consumption: 7.4 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatus Indication: Front-panel LEDs for module health, network activity, and alarms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Handling: Real-time data transmission suitable for control-level integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical and Physical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 241.3 × 24.4 × 241.8 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature: -30 to +65°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Temperature: -40 to +85°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for continuous operation in industrial environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-protocol communication supporting both Ethernet and serial interfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-time data transfer from machinery protection systems to external controllers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative compatibility with GE EGD-based control architectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible integration with DCS, SCADA, and turbine control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust hardware design suitable for harsh plant conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual diagnostics via onboard LED indicators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegration of Bently Nevada 3500 systems with GE Mark VIe and similar controllers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation monitoring and turbine protection systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas processing facilities requiring centralized condition 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Yes, the module supports bidirectional communication, including control commands such as resets and alarm inhibits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it limited to GE systems only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, while optimized for EGD communication with GE controllers, it also supports Modbus and TCP\/IP for broader compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46253624066186,"sku":"161204-01","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2818\/2154\/files\/3500_5722604f-f022-418a-b872-91681b50e249.jpg?v=1745742880","url":"https:\/\/www.cambiaplc.com\/products\/bently-nevada-3500-91-161204-01-communication-gateway-module","provider":"Controlix Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}