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Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring
3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module










Description
The 16-Channel Relay Module is a full-height module that provides 16 relay
outputs. Any number of 16-Channel Relay Modules can be placed in any of the
slots to the right of the Rack Interface Module. Each output of the 16-Channel
Relay Module can be independently programmed to perform needed voting
logic.

Each relay utilized on the 16-Channel Relay Module includes "Alarm Drive Logic".
Programming for the Alarm Drive Logic uses AND and OR logic, and can use
alarming inputs (Alert and Danger statuses), Not- OK, or individual PPLs from
any monitor channel or any combination of monitor channels in the rack. Users
program this Alarm Drive using the 3500 Rack Configuration Software to meet
the specific needs of the application.

Note: Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) applications must use the 3500/34 TMR Relay Module.
Consult the specification and ordering Information for the 3500/34 for details.









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Specifications
Inputs
Power
Consumption:
5.8 watts typical.
Outputs
OK LED:
Illuminated when module is
functioning properly.
TX/RX LED:
Transmit and Receive. Flashes to
indicate proper communications
between this module and other
modules within the rack.
CH ALARM LED:
Illuminated to indicate that the
Relay Channel is in an alarm
state.
Relays
Type:
Single-pole, double-throw (SPDT)
relays.
Environmental
Sealing
Epoxy-sealed.
Arc Suppressor
250 Vrms, installed as standard.
Contact Life
100,000 cycles @ 5 A, 24 Vdc or
240 Vac.
Operation
Four groups of four channels are
switch selectable for Normally
De-energized or Normally
Energized.
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature:
-30 C to +65 C
(-22 F to +150 F).
Storage
Temperature:
-40 C to +85 C
(-40 F to +185 F).
Humidity:
95%, non-condensing.
Compliance and Certifications
EMC
Standards:
EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for
Industrial Environments
EN 55011/CISPR 11 ISM Equipment
EN 61000-6-4 Emissions for
Industrial Environments

European Community Directives:
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Electrical Safety
Standards:
EN 61010-1

European Community Directives:
2006/95/EC Low Voltage
Hazardous Area Approvals
North American
Approval Option
(01)
When used with I/O module ordering
options with internal barriers:
Ex nC [ia] IIC: Class I, Div 1
AEx nC [ia] IIC: Class 1, Zone 2/0
Groups A, B, C, D
T4 @ Ta = -20 C to +65 C
(-4 F to +150 F)
per drawing 138547
When used with I/O module ordering
options without internal barriers:
Ex nC [L] IIC: Class I, Div 2
AEx nC IIC: Class 1, Div 2
Groups A, B, C, D

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T4 @ Ta = -20 C to +65 C
(-4 F to +150 F)
per drawing 149243
ATEX
Approval Option
(02)
For Selected Ordering Options
with ATEX/CSA agency
approvals:
For ATEX agency approval
ordering options with internal
barriers:
II 3/(1) G
Ex nC[ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
T4 @ Ta = -20C to +65C
(-4F to +150F)
For ATEX agency approval
ordering options without internal
barriers:
II 3/(3) G
Ex nC[nL Gc] IIC T4 Gc
T4 @ Ta = -20C to +65C
(-4F to +150F)
















Brazil
Approval Option
(02)
For Selected Ordering Options
with ATEX/North American
agency approvals:
BR-Ex nC[nL] IIC T4
T4 @ Ta = -20 C to +65 C
(-4 F to +150 F)
South Africa
Approval Option
(02)
For Selected Ordering Options
with ATEX/North American
agency approvals:
Ex nCAL [ia] IIC T4
Ex nCAL [L] IIC T4
T4 @ Ta = -20 C to +65 C
(-4 F to +150 F)


Note: When used with Internal Barrier I/O Module, refer to
specification sheet 141495-01 for approvals information.

For further certification and approvals information please visit the
following website:
www.ge-mcs.com/bently






























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Contact Ratings for Standard Systems


Standard Relays
(Resistive load):
Max switched
Voltage:
dc: 300V
ac: 400V
Max switched
current:
dc: 5A
ac: 6A
Max switched
VA:
dc: 150VA
ac: 1500VA
Min switched
Current:
dc: 100mA / 12V
TMR Relays:
Max switched
current:
2 A
Max switched
voltage:
dc: 30 Vdc
ac: 220 Vac
Contact Ratings For Functional Safety Systems
and Hazardous Area Systems (Approvals Option
02):

Standard
Relays:
5 A and 30 V max
TMR relays:
2 A and 30 V max






Application Advisory
Due to the potential for varying voltage levels,
please review the following:
1. 3500 monitors ordered with the multiple
approvals option (-02) are certified to Zone 2
standards (including ATEX and North American
Zones). The Zone 2 standards specify increased
spacing requirements at higher voltages, and
the 3500/33 relays do not meet these spacing
requirements. For this reason, 3500/33 relays
ordered with the multiple approvals option
have historically been limited to a lower
voltage than those ordered with the other
approvals options. Using higher voltages would
violate the hazardous area certificates
associated with the multiple approvals option.
(The North American Division 2 standards
associated with the CSA-only approvals option
(-01) do not require the same spacing, so that
certificate is NOT violated by the increased
voltage. It is acceptable with respect to
hazardous area requirements to use voltages
up to 300 Vdc when the CSA-only approvals
option (-01) is ordered.)
2. If the 3500/33 is part of a functional safety
(SIL) system, the functional safety certificate
requires the restricted voltage. Higher voltages
are not allowed for functional safety (SIL)
systems.
3. It is possible to connect field wiring to the
3500/33 relays such that conductors are
exposed to potential human contact. This could
present a shock hazard at high voltages.
Customers who wish to use the 3500/33 relays
at higher voltages up to 300 Vdc should be
advised that the hardware is perfectly capable
of handling this voltage but that appropriate
safety precautions should be taken with
respect to the shock hazard. Note: maximum
allowable power (P) is restricted to 120W.
Voltage (V) and/or current (I) must not exceed
this limit. (P=IV)

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Physical
Main Module:
Dimensions
(Height x Width
x Depth):
241 mm x 24.4 mm x 242 mm
(9.50 in. x 0.96 in. x 9.52 in.).
Weight:
0.7 kg (1.6 lb..).
I/O Module:
Dimensions
(Height x Width
x Depth):
241 mm x 24.4 mm x 99.1 mm
(9.50 in. x 0.96 in. x 3.90 in.).

Weight:
0.4 kg (1.0 lb.).
Rack Space Requirements
Main Module:
1 full-height front slot.
I/O Modules:
1 full-height rear slot.
Ordering Considerations
The 3500/33 requires 3500 Rack
Configuration software, version 3.3 or later
The 3500/33 requires 3500 Data Acquisition
software, version 2.40 or later
The 3500/33 requires 3500 Data Display
software, version 1.40 or later
When used with a 3500/93 LCD Display
module, the 3500/93 will require firmware
revision P or later.
When used with a 3500/94 VGA Display
module, the 3500/94 will require firmware
revision C or later.






Ordering Information
3500 16-Channel Relay Module
3500/33 -AXX-BXX
A: Output Module

0 1 16-Channel Relay Output
Module
0 2 16-Channel Failsafe Relay
Output Module
B: Agency Approval Option
0 0 None
0 1 CSA/NRTL/C (Class 1, Div 2)
0 2 ATEX/CSA (Class 1, Zone 2)


Spares
149986-01
Spare 16-Channel Relay Control
Module
149992-01
Spare 16-Channel Relay Output
Module
149992-02
Spare 16-Channel Failsafe Relay
Output Module
04425545
Grounding Wrist Strap (single use)
162291-01
16-Channel Relay Module Manual
00580453
Connector Header, Internal
Termination, 16-position, Green








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Graphs and Figures



1. Relay module
2. I/O module
3. Status LEDs
4. Relay channel LEDs
5. Relay contacts
6. Relay mode selection switch

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Printed in USA. Uncontrolled when transmitted electronically.

1631 Bently Parkway South, Minden, Nevada USA 89423
Phone: 775.782.3611 Fax: 775.215.2873
www.ge-mcs.com/bently
Figure 1: Front and rear view of the 16-Channel Relay Module
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RELAY MODE
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