Description
Bently‑Nevada 3500/15‑05‑05‑00 Redundant Universal AC Power Supply Assembly (106M1079‑01 + 106M1081‑01)
Product Description
The 3500/15‑05‑05‑00 is a dual‑redundant universal AC power supply set for the Bently‑Nevada 3500‑M‑series machinery‑protection rack本特利. The complete assembly consists of front power conversion main board 106M1079‑01 (Universal AC Power Supply Module) and rear power‑input interface module 106M1081‑01 (Universal AC PIM‑Power Input Module).
This half‑height power unit converts wide‑range alternating‑current mains into regulated multi‑rail DC power, delivering stable power for all monitor, communication, relay and Keyphasor modules inside the 3500 rack. The suffix‑05‑05 configuration represents dual universal‑AC redundant power supplies, with primary supply installed in the lower‑left designated slot and backup supply in the upper‑left designated slot of rack chassis. Hot‑swap function is supported; one single power unit is capable of fully powering the complete rack, so failure of one supply will not interrupt machinery‑protection operation.

114M5335-01
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Complete Assembly PN | 3500/15‑05‑05‑00 (106M1079‑01 +106M1081‑01 per power unit, dual‑unit redundant set) |
| Front Power Supply Main Board | 106M1079‑01 Universal AC power conversion module |
| Rear PIM Input Module | 106M1081‑01 Universal AC power‑input interface module with fuse protection |
| Form Factor | Half‑height module; occupies two dedicated half‑height slots on left side of 3500 rack for redundant deploymentKongJiang … |
| AC Input Range (Non‑hazardous area) | 85‑264 Vac RMS, 47‑63 HzBaker Hugh… |
| AC Input Range (Hazardous area) | 85‑250 Vac RMS, peak 120‑373 VacBaker Hugh… |
| Max Input Current | 2.8 A RMS typical |
| Output | Multiple regulated DC rails for 3500 rack backplane bus |
| Redundancy Mode | Dual parallel hot‑standby; lower‑slot = primary, upper‑slot = backup; single unit can drive full rack load |
| Hot‑swap Support | Yes, hot‑swappable under rack powered‑on condition when redundant unit is healthy |
| Protection | Over‑voltage fuse protection on PIM board; under‑voltage will not damage hardwareBaker Hugh… |
| Front‑panel Indicator | SUPPLY‑OK LED for power health status indication |
| Typical Power Consumption | Depends on total rack module loading |
| Operating Temperature | ‑30 °C ~ +65 °C (‑22 °F ~ +149 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C (‑40 °F ~ +185 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5‑95 % RH, non‑condensing |
| Dimension per unit(H×W×D) | 241 mm ×12.2 mm ×242 mm (9.50 in ×0.48 in ×9.52 in) |
| Approximate Total Weight | 1.39 kg per complete power unit (main‑board + PIM) |
| Product Status | Discontinued OEM production, aftermarket spare‑part only |
Key Features & Benefits
- Global wide‑range universal‑AC input: 85‑264 Vac input covers worldwide industrial mains voltage, eliminates hardware re‑configuration for different regional power grids.
- Dual redundant hot‑standby architecture: Two complete power‑supply assemblies operate in parallel. If primary unit fails, backup unit takes over seamlessly without interruption of machinery‑protection functions, greatly improves system availability for critical rotating equipment.
- Full hot‑swap capability: Individual power‑supply unit can be inserted or removed while rack remains powered online, no need to shut down TSI system for power‑supply maintenance or replacement.
- Built‑in hardware protection mechanism: Rear PIM module integrates input fuse for over‑voltage fault isolation; front‑panel SUPPLY‑OK LED provides local visual health indication. Power‑supply fault events are logged into rack event‑log via backplane bus for remote diagnostic review.
- Internal‑barrier system configurable: Onboard jumpers on 106M1079‑01 main‑board support configuration for internal‑barrier grounding mode when rack is fitted with 3500/04‑01 earthing module and intrinsic‑safety monitor cards for hazardous‑area applications本特利.
- Backward‑compatible maintainable architecture: Matches all 3500‑M‑series monitor, relay, communication and Keyphasor modules. PIM rear‑board and front main‑board must be used as matched pairs; mixing legacy and universal‑AC parts will cause malfunction or hardware damage.
Application Fields
‑ Power‑generation, petrochemical and natural‑gas facilities: Main power source for 3500‑M machinery‑protection racks deployed for steam‑turbine, gas‑turbine, centrifugal‑compressor and reciprocating‑compressor monitoring systems.‑ Critical rotating‑machinery projects requiring high‑availability redundant power to avoid TSI system shutdown caused by single power‑supply failure.‑ Spare‑part replacement and system retrofit for legacy 3500 racks originally equipped with dual universal‑AC redundant power configuration 3500/15‑05‑05‑00.
Related Recommended Products
‑ 3500/05 series: 3500‑M rack chassis‑ 3500/04‑01‑00: Internal‑barrier earthing module for hazardous‑area IS‑system configuration‑ 3500/22‑01‑01‑00 (TDI): Rack gateway for reading power‑supply diagnostic status and event‑log records‑ 3500 monitor family: 3500/40M, 3500/42M, 3500/50, 3500/60, 3500/70M, 3500/92 etc., load devices powered by 3500/15 supply
Installation and Maintenance
Installation
- Install 106M1079‑01 main‑board and corresponding matched 106M1081‑01 PIM rear‑board as one complete unit. Populate lower‑left designated rack slot as primary supply, populate upper‑left designated slot as backup redundant supply for 3500/15‑05‑05‑00 configuration.
- If rack is configured for internal‑barrier intrinsic‑safety solution, adjust onboard jumpers on 106M1079‑01 main‑board according to official manual.
- Connect site AC mains power wiring to screw terminals on rear 106M1081‑01 PIM module, comply with local electrical safety codes.
- Power‑up AC source; verify SUPPLY‑OK LED lights on both power‑supply front panels. Check rack event‑log for power‑supply diagnostic alarms. Confirm all monitor modules inside rack boot normally.
Important Note: Hot‑swap operation is only safe when the second redundant power‑supply unit is working normally. Never hot‑swap the last remaining working power‑supply unit, which will cause full rack power‑loss and protection‑system shutdown. Main‑board and PIM must always be matched‑pair; do not mix universal‑AC parts with legacy power‑supply assemblies.
Maintenance
- Periodically inspect rear‑PIM AC‑input terminals for dust accumulation, corrosion and loose wiring connections; check front‑panel SUPPLY‑OK LED status during routine site walk‑down.
- Regularly review rack event‑log for power‑supply fault, input‑under‑voltage or fuse‑blow diagnostic alarms.
- In redundant configuration, faulted power‑supply unit can be hot‑swapped online. After replacement, confirm SUPPLY‑OK LED turns on and no power‑relevant alarms exist in event‑log.
- Avoid mechanical shock and conductive contamination during module‑handling. Refer to Bently‑Nevada official document Doc‑141530 (3500/15 Power‑Supply Datasheet & Manual) for full installation constraints, jumper setting and troubleshooting guidance.

