Operation and Maintenance Manual

Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

Thrust and Differential Expansion

Measurements

Part Number 287553-01

Rev. A (09/12)
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 Additional Information
NOTE
This manual does not contain all the information required to operate and maintain the monitoring system. The
following is a complete list of the 3500 ENCORE manuals. Refer to these manuals for other required information.

3300 System Upgrade Manual (part number 287550-01)

3500/15E Power Supply Manual (part number 287549-01)
3500/23E System Monitor Manual (part number 287545-01
3500/42E Vibration Monitor Manual (part number 287546-01)
3500/45E Position Monitor Manual (part number 288619-01)
3500/50E Tachometer Monitor Manual (part number 287548-01)
3500/61E & 67E Temperature Monitor Manual (part number 287547-01)
3500 Acceleration Measurement Manual (part number 287552-01)
3500 Case Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 288621-01)
3500 Complementary Input Differential Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 288623-01)
3500 Eccentricity Measurement Manual (part number 287555-01)
3500 Radial Vibration Manual (part number 287558-01)
3500 Ramp Differential Expression Measurement Manual (part number 288620-01)
3500 Shaft Absolute Measurement Manual (part number 287554-01)

3500 Thrust & Diff Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 287553-01)
3500 Valve Position Measurement Manual (part number 288622-01)
3500 Velocity Measurement Manual (part number 287551-01)

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disposal of the product. No person, firm, corporation, association or agency that is in control of
product shall dispose of it in a manner that is in violation of any applicable federal, state, local or
international law. Bently Nevada, Inc. is not responsible for the disposal of the product at the end
of its life or at the end of its use.

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 Contents
1. ENCORE Thrust and Differential Expansion Screen Displays 1
1.1 Display Components 2
2. Thrust Position Configuration 1
2.1 General Information 1
2.2 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab 1
2.2.1 Type 2
2.2.2 Customize Button 3
2.2.3 I/O Module Attached - Jumper Position 5
2.2.4 Normal Thrust Direction 5
2.2.5 Barriers 5
2.3 Variables and Alarms Configuration 6
2.3.1 Direct 6
2.3.2 Gap 7
2.3.3 Clamp Value 7
2.3.4 Delay 7
2.3.4.1 Alert Delay 7
2.3.4.2 Danger Delay 7
2.3.4.3 100 ms Option 7
2.3.5 Alarm Mode 8
2.3.5.1 Latching 8
2.3.5.2 Non-latching 8
2.3.6 OK Mode 8
2.3.7 Zero Position (Direct) 9
2.3.7.1 Adjust Button 9
2.3.8 Recorder Output 9
2.3.8.1 Two mA Clamp 9
2.4 General Parameters and Buttons 9
2.4.1 Set Defaults Button 9
2.4.2 CP Mod 10
2.4.3 Print Form Button 10
2.5 Alarm Setpoints 10
2.5.1 Alarm Setpoint Dialog 10
2.5.2 Available Setpoints 11

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2.6 Configuration Considerations 12

3. Differential Expansion Configuration 15
3.1 General Information 15
3.2 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab 15
3.2.1 Type 16
3.2.2 Customize Button 16
3.2.3 I/O Module Attached - Jumper Position 17
3.2.4 Barriers 18
3.2.5 Upscale Direction 18
3.3 Variables and Alarms Configuration 18
3.4 Direct 18
3.5 Gap 19
3.6 Clamp Value 19
3.7 Delay 19
3.7.1 Alert Delay 20
3.7.2 Danger Delay 20
3.7.3 100 ms Option 20
3.8 Alarm Mode 20
3.8.1 Latching 20
3.8.2 Non-latching 21
3.9 OK Mode 21
3.10 Timed OK Channel Defeat 21
3.11 Zero Position (Direct) 21
3.11.1 Adjust Button 22
3.12 Recorder Output 22
3.12.1 Two mA Clamp 22
3.13 General Parameters and Buttons 22
3.13.1 Set Defaults Button 22
3.13.2 CP Mod 22
3.13.3 Print Form Button 22
3.14 Alarm Setpoints 23
3.14.1 Alarm Setpoint Dialog 23
3.14.2 Available Setpoints 23
3.14.3 Alarm Hysteresis 24
3.15 Configuration Considerations 24
4. Thrust Position and Differential Expansion Verification 27

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4.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup 27
4.1.1 Test Equipment Setup 27
4.1.2 Verification Screen Setup 28
4.2 Test Alarms 28
4.2.1 Direct 28
4.2.2 Gap 30
4.3 Verify Channel Values 31
4.3.1 Direct 31
4.3.2 Gap 33
4.4 Test OK Limits 33
4.4.1 Thrust Position OK Limits 34
4.4.2 Differential Expansion OK Limits 35

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1. ENCORE Thrust and Differential Expansion

Screen Displays
Thrust and Differential Expansion channels have 3 screens. Screens 1 through 2 are displayed in
the Figure. Screen 3 contains the channels' point names.

1. Thrust Direct
2. Thrust Gap
3. DE Direct
4. DE Gap

Figure 1 - 1: Thrust and Differential Expansion Screens

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1.1 Display Components

1. Measurement Type
2. Upper Full Scale Range (FSR)
3. Upper Danger Setpoint (Red Solid Line)
4. Upper Alert Setpoint (Amber Solid Line)
5. Lower Alert Setpoint (Amber Dashed Line)
6. Lower Danger Setpoint (Red Dashed Line)
7. Channel Indicator
8. Zero Point (Black Solid Line)
9. Lower Full Scale Range
10. Channel Measured Value
11. Channel Units
12. Page Number Sequence

Figure 1 - 2: Components Description

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2. Thrust Position Configuration

2.1 General Information

Thrust Position is a measure of axial rotor position.  It is used to determine changes in axial rotor
position before internal component contact or damage occurs.
In the 3500 and 3500 Encore Monitoring Systems, you program the Thrust Position channels in
pairs. These channels, depending on configuration, typically condition the input signals into var-
ious parameters called "static values." You can configure Alert setpoints for each active static
value and can configure Danger setpoints for any 2 of the active static values.

2.2 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab

This section describes the options that the Thrust Channel configuration screen provides.

Figure 2 - 1: Transducer Setup + Filtering Dialog

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2.2.1 Type
The following transducer types are available for the Thrust Position Channel with a non-barrier
I/O module.
l 3300 Transducer
l 3300 5 mm Proximitor* sensor
l 3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 XL 11 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 NSV
l 3300 8 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 16 mm HTPS
l 3300 RAM
l 7200 Transducers
l 7200 5 mm Proximitor sensor
l 7200 8 mm Proximitor sensor
l 7200 11 mm Proximitor sensor
l 7200 14 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3000 Transducers
l 3000 (-18V) Proximitor sensor
l 3000 (-24V) Proximitor sensor

l Non-standard

The following transducer types are available for the Thrust Position Channel with a barrier I/O
module.
l 3300 Transducers
l 3300 5 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 XL 11 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 NSV

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l 3300 8 mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 RAM Proximitor sensor
l 7200 Transducers
l 7200 5 mm Proximitor sensor
l 7200 8 mm Proximitor sensor
l Non-standard

2.2.2 Customize Button

You use this button to adjust the Scale Factor for transducers. Refer to the "Adjusting the Scale
Factor and Zero Position" of your hardware manual. Also, note that:
l If you select Non-standard as the transducer type, you can also adjust the OK Limits.
l The Non-standard transducer's scale factor must be between 85 and 327.8 mV/mil.
l The Upper and Lower OK Limits must differ by at least 2 volts.

Figure 2 - 2: Customize Dialog

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Table 2-1: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/-15% scale factor adjustment allowed)
Transducer Without With Bently Nevada Standard I/O Discrete TMR I/O Bussed TMR I/O
Type Barriers Internal Barriers Barriers with Barriers with Barriers
3300 XL
200 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 199 mV/mil
8mm
3300 5 mm 200 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 199 mV/mil
3300 8 mm 200 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 199 mV/mil
7200 5 mm 200 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 199 mV/mil
7200 8 mm 200 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 199 mV/mil
3300 XL 11
100 mV/mil 100 mV/mil 96 mV/mil 100 mV/mil 96mV/mil
mm
7200 11
100 mV/mil Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
mm
7200 14
100 mV/mil Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
mm
3000 (-18V) 200 mV/mil Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
3000 (-24V) 285 mV/mil Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
3300 RAM 200 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 199 mV/mil
3300 16
100 mV/mil Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
mm HTPS
3300 NSV 200 mV/mil Not supported 192 mV/mil 200 mV/mil 192 mV/mil

Table 2-2: OK Limits by Transducer Type

Upper OK Limits (V) Lower OK Limits (V) Center Gap Voltage (V)
Transducer
Type Without Bar- With Bar- Without Bar- With Bar- Without Bar- With Bar-
riers riers riers riers riers riers
3300 XL 8mm -19.04 -18.20 -1.28 -1.10 -10.16 -9.65
-1.10 -9.65
3300 XL 11mm -19.04 -18.20 -1.28 -10.16
(-1.28) (-9.74)
-1.10
3300 5mm -19.04 -18.20 -1.28 -10.16 -9.65
(-1.28)
3300 8mm -19.04 -18.20 -1.28 -1.10 -10.16 -9.65
7200 5mm -19.04 -18.20 -1.28 -1.10 -10.16 -9.65
7200 8mm -19.04 -18.20 -1.28 -1.10 -10.16 -9.65
Not Sup- Not Sup- Not Sup-
7200 11mm -20.39 -3.55 -11.97
ported ported ported
Not Sup- Not Sup- Not Sup-
7200 14mm -18.05 -1.65 -9.85
ported ported ported
Not Sup- Not Sup- Not Sup-
3000 (-18V) -13.14 -1.16 -7.15
ported ported ported

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Upper OK Limits (V) Lower OK Limits (V) Center Gap Voltage (V)
Transducer
Type Without Bar- With Bar- Without Bar- With Bar- Without Bar- With Bar-
riers riers riers riers riers riers
Not Sup- Not Sup- Not Sup-
3000 (-24V) -16.85 -2.25 -9.55
ported ported ported
-1.05 -6.7
3300 RAM -13.14 -12.35 1.16 -7.15
(-1.16) (-6.76)
3300 16mm Not Sup- Not Sup- Not Sup-
-18.05 -1.65 -9.85
HTPS ported ported ported
3300 NSV -13.16 -13.16 -1.16 -1.16

Note: The values in parentheses are for Bently Nevada* Internal Barrier I/O Modules.

2.2.3 I/O Module Attached - Jumper Position

This option returns the position of the transducer jumper on the I/O Module in 3500 systems.

Note
In the 3500 ENCORE systems, the jumper is located on the monitor.

2.2.4 Normal Thrust Direction

This control determines whether the normal thrust direction (towards the active thrust bearing) is
towards or away from the probe mounting. This field defines whether movement of the rotor
toward or away from the thrust probe corresponds to a more positive thrust reading (for example
upscale on a bar graph). If you select "Toward Probe", then movement of the rotor toward the
thrust probe will cause the thrust position direct static value to increase and go upscale on a bar
graph.

2.2.5 Barriers
Barriers are devices that restrict the amount of energy that can flow into a hazardous area. Select
the MTL 796(-) Zener External option or Galvanic Isolators if you will connect external safety bar-
riers between the monitor and the transducer. If your application uses an internal barrier I/O mod-
ule, select the internal option.

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2.3 Variables and Alarms Configuration

Figure 2 - 3: Variables+Alarms Tab

2.3.1 Direct
Direct data represents the Average position, or change in position, of a rotor in the axial direction
with respect to some fixed reference. You may display this value in mils or μm. This static value
supports both center zero and non-center zero Full Scale Ranges.

Table 2-3: Direct Full-scale Ranges by Transducer Type

3300 - 5 mm Proximitor Sensor
3300 XL 11 mm Proximitor Sensor
3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor Sensor 3000 (-18V) Proximitor Sensor
7200 11 mm Proximitor Sensor
3300 - 8 mm Proximitor Sensor 3000 (-24V) Proximitor Sensor
7200 14 mm Proximitor Sensor
7200 - 5 mm Proximitor Sensor 3300 RAM Proximitor Sensor
3300 16 mm HTPS Non-Standard
7200 - 8 mm Proximitor Sensor
25-0-25 mil 25-0-25 mil 25-0-25 mil
30-0-30 mil 30-0-30 mil 500-0-500 μm
40-0-40 mil 40-0-40 mil Custom
500-0-500 μm 50-0-50 mil
1000-0-1000 μm 75-0-75 mil
Custom 500-0-500 μm
1000-0-1000 μm
2000-0-2000 μm
Custom

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2.3.2 Gap
Gap is the physical distance between the face of a proximity probe tip and the observed surface.
Gap expresses the distance in terms of voltage. Standard polarity convention dictates that a
decreasing gap results in an increasing (less negative) output signal.
The Gap Full Scale Ranges are the same (-24V or Custom) for all transducer types.

2.3.3 Clamp Value

The value sent to the recorders and Modbus when the monitor receives invalid input. Invalid input
can be caused by:
l Channel Not OK status
l Monitor Not Ok status
The clamp value is not shown on the monitor display or in the 3500 Rack Configuration software.
l 3500 Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided through the Com-
munication Gateway and Display Interface Module when the static value is invalid.
l 3500 ENCORE Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided over Modbus
when the static value is invalid.

2.3.4 Delay
Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level, or below an
under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.
2.3.4.1 Alert Delay

You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all available
static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds the
selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.
2.3.4.2 Danger Delay
You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds. Danger is
the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds the selected
Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.
2.3.4.3 100 ms Option
The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:

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l You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).

l You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
l The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
l You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.

2.3.5 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode option
for both the Alert and Danger alarms.
2.3.5.1 Latching
Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops below the
configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one of the following meth-
ods to reset it:
l Pressing the RESET button on the System Monitor
l Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
l Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software1
l Issuing a reset command over Modbus
l Issuing the rest command through the Communication Gateway or Display Interface Mod-
ule1
l Issuing a reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
1 3500 Systems Only

2.3.5.2 Non-latching
When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level.

2.3.6 OK Mode
Latching
If you configure a channel for Latching OK, then once the channel has gone Not OK the status
will stay Not OK until you use one of the following methods to issue a reset:
l Pressing the reset switch on the front of the System Module
l Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
l Issuing the reset command over Modbus

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l Issuing the reset command through the 3500 Display Interface Module
l Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
Non-latching
If you configure a channel for Non-latching OK, the OK status of that channel will track the
defined OK status of the transducer.

2.3.7 Zero Position (Direct)

This value represents the transducer dc voltage that corresponds to the zero indication on the
channel's meter scale for the direct static value. The amount of adjustment that the software
allows depends on the Direct Full Scale Range and the transducer OK limits.
To maximize the zero adjustment, gap the transducer as closely as possible to the ideal zero posi-
tion voltage based on the full-scale range, the transducer scale factor, and the upscale direction.
For a mid-scale zero, the ideal gap is the center of the range.
2.3.7.1 Adjust Button
This control adjusts the Zero Position voltage. Clicking this button will start a utility that helps you
set the gap zero position voltage. Since this utility provides active feedback from the rack, you will
require a connection with the rack to use it. Refer to the Section, "Adjusting the Scale Factor and
Zero Position" in your monitor hardware manual for more information.

2.3.8 Recorder Output

The recorder output is the static value of a channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to 20 mA
recorder. The recorder output is proportional to the measured value over the channel full-scale
range. An increase of the static value increases the current at the recorder output.
2.3.8.1 Two mA Clamp
Click this check box to cause the monitor to clamp the Recorder Output for a Bypassed channel
to 2 mA.
Clear this check box to cause the monitor to use the selected clamp value for a Bypassed chan-
nel.

2.4 General Parameters and Buttons

Note
Please refer to the 3500 Rack Configuration Software Online Help for more information on these items.

2.4.1 Set Defaults Button

Returns all settings on the current configuration screen and on the screens at levels below the
current screen to the default settings.

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Note
Clicking on Set Defaults returns the settings on all screens at levels below the current screen to their default set-
tings even if the changes at lower levels were confirmed by clicking on the OK button at the lower level screen.

2.4.2 CP Mod
Selecting the CP Mod button in the Channel Options Dialog Box allows you to download a Cus-
tom channel configuration to the monitor. The 3500 Rack Configuration Software stores custom
configuration data in a Custom Products Modification File. Custom Products Modification files fol-
low the naming convention: <modification #.mod>. You must place these files in the
\3500\Rackcfg\Mods\ directory. When you select a CP Mod file, the software displays a window
that describes the function of the modification. CP Mod files are available through Bently Nevada,
Inc.'s Custom Products Division. Contact your local sales representative for details.

2.4.3 Print Form Button

Click this button to send a copy of the current configuration screen to the printer.

2.5 Alarm Setpoints

This section specifies the available setpoints for each type of channel. A setpoint is the level
within the full-scale range that determines when an alarm occurs. You can set Alert/Alarm 1 set-
points for every static value on each channel. The channel will drive an Alert/Alarm 1 indication if
1 or more of the channel static values exceed their setpoints. You can set up to 4 Danger/Alarm 2
setpoints (2 over setpoints and 2 under setpoints) for up to 2 of the static values. You may select
any 2 of the available static values for the channel.

Note
You can place the setpoint Over and Under limits only within the OK limits of the specified transducer.

2.5.1 Alarm Setpoint Dialog

Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown in Figure
"Thrust Setpoint Configuration", to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints for a chan-
nel.

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Figure 2 - 4: Thrust Setpoint Configuration

2.5.2 Available Setpoints

The table below lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints that are available for the
Thrust channel type. Modbus uses the setpoint number.
Table 2-4: Thrust Available Setpoints
Setpoint Number Thrust
1 Over Direct
2 Under Direct
3 Over Gap
4 Under Gap
5 Danger (Configurable)
6 Danger (Configurable)
7 Danger (Configurable)
8 Danger (Configurable)

All the Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints are provided first (1-4). The configured Danger setpoints follow (5-8).
Example:
The Trust Position has Danger/Alarm 2 Over Gap and Danger/Alarm 2 Under Gap selected.

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Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints: setpoints 1 through 4
Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints: setpoint 5 is Over Gap (Danger)
setpoint 6 is Under Gap (Danger)

2.6 Configuration Considerations

Consider the following items before you configure a Thrust Position channel:
l 7200 11mm or 14mm, 3000 Proximitor, and 3300 16mm HTPS sensors do not currently sup-
port Internal Barrier I/O Modules.
l Because an extreme Thrust Position movement can exceed the OK limits of the transducer,
a transducer Not OK event on a Thrust Position channel will not inhibit alarming on that
channel.
l This channel type requires no Keyphasor* signals. The configuration software auto-
matically selects the "No Keyphasor" option for this channel type.
l The Direct full-scale range depends on the transducer type.
l The Zero Position voltage range depends on the direct full-scale range and the upscale
direction.
l You must configure monitors in channel pairs (for example, you may configure Channels 1
and 2 as Thrust Position and Channels 3 and 4 as Differential Expansion1).
l When you modify a full-scale range, you should readjust the setpoints that are associated
with this static value.
l If you select a Non-standard transducer, the configuration software sets the setpoint OK
limits to ±1 volt from the selected Upper and Lower OK Limits.
l There are 2 selections for 3000 Series transducers:

1. 3000(-24V) Proximitor.
Select this option when you connect a 3000 Series Proximitor sensor directly to a 3500
or 3500 Encore monitor. The configuration software will select a default scale factor
of 285 mV/mil. You may adjust this value ±15%. Note that the monitor does not com-
pensate the buffered transducer signals on the front of the monitors and that you
should interpret them at 285 mV/mil.
2. 3000(-18V) Proximitor.
Select this option when you connect a 3000 Series Proximitor sensor directly to a 3500
or 3500 Encore monitor, but supply power to the Proximitor sensor from an external
18-volt source. The configuration software will select a default scale factor of 200
mV/mil. You may adjust this value ±15%. Note that the monitor does not compensate

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buffered transducer signals on the front of the monitors and that you should inter-
pret them at 200 mV/mil.
1 3500 Encore supports only 1 channel pair.

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3. Differential Expansion Configuration

3.1 General Information

Differential expansion is the measurement of the axial position of the rotor with respect to the
machine casing at some distance from the thrust bearing. Changes in axial position relative to
the casing affect axial clearances and usually are the result of thermal expansion during startup
and shutdown.
In a 3500 or 3500 Encore Monitoring System, you program Differential Expansion channels in
pairs. These channels, depending on configuration, typically condition the input signals into var-
ious parameters called "static values." You can configure Alert setpoints for each active static
value and Danger setpoints for any 2 of the active static values.

3.2 Transducer Setup + Filtering Tab

This section describes the options that the Differential Expansion Channel configuration screen
provides.

Figure 3 - 1: Transducer Filtering and Configuration

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3.2.1 Type
The following transducer types are available for the Differential Expansion Channel:
l 3300 XL 25mm Proximitor sensor
l 3300 XL 50mm Proximitor sensor
l 25mm Extended Range Proximitor sensor
l 35mm Extended Range Proximitor sensor
l 50mm Extended Range Proximitor sensor
l Non-standard

3.2.2 Customize Button

You use this button to adjust the Scale Factor for transducers. Refer to the "Adjusting the Scale
Factor and Zero Position" of your hardware manual. Also, note that:
l If you select Non-standard as the transducer type, you can also adjust the OK Limits.
l The Non-standard transducer's scale factor must be between 8.5 and 23 mV/mil.
l The Upper and Lower OK Limits must differ by at least 2 volts.

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Figure 3 - 2: Customize Dialog

Table 3-1: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/-15% scale factor adjustment allowed)
Transducer Type Without Barriers (mV/mil)
3300 XL 25mm Proximitor Sensor 20
25mm extended range Proximiter Sensor 20
35mm extended range Proximiter Sensor 20
50mm extended range Proximitor Sensor 10

Table 3-2: OK Limits by Transducer Type (+/-15% scale factor adjustment allowed)
Transducer Type Upper (V) Lower (V) Center Gap Voltage(V)
3300 XL 25mm Proximitor Sensor -12.55 -1.35 -6.95
25mm extended range Proximiter Sensor -12.55 -1.35 -6.95
35mm extended range Proximiter Sensor -12.55 -1.35 -6.95
50mm extended range Proximitor Sensor -12.55 -1..35 -6.95

3.2.3 I/O Module Attached - Jumper Position

This option returns the position of the transducer jumper on the I/O Module in 3500 systems.

Note
In the 3500 ENCORE systems, the jumper is located on the monitor.

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3.2.4 Barriers
Barriers are devices that restrict the amount of energy that can flow into a hazardous area. Select
the MTL 796(-) Zener External option or Galvanic Isolators if you will connect external safety bar-
riers between the monitor and the transducer. If your application uses an internal barrier I/O mod-
ule, select the internal option.

3.2.5 Upscale Direction

This option determines whether the upscale direction is towards or away from the probe mount-
ing. This field defines whether rotor movement toward or away from the differential expansion
corresponds to a more positive differential expansion (for example, upscale on a bar graph). If
you set this field to "Toward Probe," then movement of the rotor toward the differential expansion
probe will cause the differential expansion direct static value to increase and go upscale on a bar
graph.

3.3 Variables and Alarms Configuration

Figure 3 - 3: Variables + Alarms Dialog

3.4 Direct
Direct data indicates the change in position of the shaft due to the thermal growth relative to the
machine casing. The software may display this value in inches or millimeters. This static value

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supports both center zero and non-center zero Full-Scale Ranges.
Table 3-3: Direct Full-scale Ranges by Transducer Type
3300 XL 25 mm Proximitor Sensor
50mm Extended Range Proximitor Sensor
25mm Extended Range Proximitor Sensor
Non-Standard
35mm Extended Range Proximitor Sensor
5-0-5 mm
0-10 mm
5-0-5 mm 10-0-10 mm
0-10 mm 0-20 mm
0.25-0-0.25 in 0.25-0-0.25 in
0.0 - 0.5 in 0.0 - 0.5 in
Custom 0.5-0-0.5 in
0.0-0.1 in
Custom

3.5 Gap
Gap is the physical distance between the face of a proximity probe tip and the observed surface.
Gap expresses the distance in terms of voltage. Standard polarity convention dictates that a
decreasing gap results in an increasing (less negative) output signal.
The Gap Full Scale Ranges are the same (-24V or Custom) for all transducer types.

3.6 Clamp Value

The value sent to the recorders and Modbus when the monitor receives invalid input. Invalid input
can be caused by:
l Channel Not OK status
l Monitor Not Ok status
The clamp value is not shown on the monitor display or in the 3500 Rack Configuration software.

l 3500 Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided through the Com-
munication Gateway and Display Interface Module when the static value is invalid.
l 3500 ENCORE Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided over Modbus
when the static value is invalid.

3.7 Delay
Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level, or below an
under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.

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3.7.1 Alert Delay
You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all available
static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds the
selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.

3.7.2 Danger Delay

You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds. Danger is
the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds the selected
Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.

3.7.3 100 ms Option

The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:
l You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).
l You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
l The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
l You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.

3.8 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode option
for both the Alert and Danger alarms.

3.8.1 Latching
Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops below the
configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one of the following meth-
ods to reset it:
l Pressing the RESET button on the System Monitor
l Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
l Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software1
l Issuing a reset command over Modbus
l Issuing the rest command through the Communication Gateway or Display Interface Mod-
ule1

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l Issuing a reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
1 3500 Systems Only

3.8.2 Non-latching
When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level.

3.9 OK Mode
Latching
If you configure a channel for Latching OK, then once the channel has gone Not OK the status
will stay Not OK until you use one of the following methods to issue a reset:
l Pressing the reset switch on the front of the System Module
l Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
l Issuing the reset command over Modbus
l Issuing the reset command through the 3500 Display Interface Module
l Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
Non-latching
If you configure a channel for Non-latching OK, the OK status of that channel will track the
defined OK status of the transducer.

3.10 Timed OK Channel Defeat

Timed OK Channel Defeat is an option that prevents a channel from returning to an OK status
until that channel's transducer has remained in an OK state for the specified period of time. If you
enable the option, the software sets the time to 30 seconds. This option prevents false trips that
intermittent transducers can cause.

3.11 Zero Position (Direct)

This value represents the transducer dc voltage that corresponds to the zero indication on the
channel's meter scale for the direct static value. The amount of adjustment that the software
allows depends on the Direct Full Scale Range and the transducer OK limits.
To maximize the zero adjustment, gap the transducer as closely as possible to the ideal zero posi-
tion voltage based on the full-scale range, the transducer scale factor, and the upscale direction.
For a mid-scale zero, the ideal gap is the center of the range.

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3.11.1 Adjust Button
This control adjusts the Zero Position voltage. Clicking this button will start a utility that helps you
set the gap zero position voltage. Since this utility provides active feedback from the rack, you will
require a connection with the rack to use it. Refer to the Section, "Adjusting the Scale Factor and
Zero Position" in your monitor hardware manual for more information.

3.12 Recorder Output

The recorder output is the static value of a channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to 20 mA
recorder. The recorder output is proportional to the measured value over the channel full-scale
range. An increase of the static value increases the current at the recorder output.

3.12.1 Two mA Clamp

Click this check box to cause the monitor to clamp the Recorder Output for a Bypassed channel
to 2 mA.
Clear this check box to cause the monitor to use the selected clamp value for a Bypassed chan-
nel.

3.13 General Parameters and Buttons

Note
Please refer to the 3500 Rack Configuration Software Online Help for more information on these items.

3.13.1 Set Defaults Button

Returns all settings on the current configuration screen and on the screens at levels below the
current screen to the default settings.

Note
Clicking on Set Defaults returns the settings on all screens at levels below the current screen to their default set-
tings even if the changes at lower levels were confirmed by clicking on the OK button at the lower level screen.

3.13.2 CP Mod
Selecting the CP Mod button in the Channel Options Dialog Box allows you to download a Cus-
tom channel configuration to the monitor. The 3500 Rack Configuration Software stores custom
configuration data in a Custom Products Modification File. Custom Products Modification files fol-
low the naming convention: <modification #.mod>. You must place these files in the
\3500\Rackcfg\Mods\ directory. When you select a CP Mod file, the software displays a window
that describes the function of the modification. CP Mod files are available through Bently Nevada,
Inc.'s Custom Products Division. Contact your local sales representative for details.

3.13.3 Print Form Button

Click this button to send a copy of the current configuration screen to the printer.

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3.14 Alarm Setpoints
This section specifies the available setpoints for each type of channel. A setpoint is the level
within the full-scale range that determines when an alarm occurs. You can set Alert/Alarm 1 set-
points for every static value on each channel. The channel will drive an Alert/Alarm 1 indication if
1 or more of the channel static values exceed their setpoints. You can set up to 4 Danger/Alarm 2
setpoints (2 over setpoints and 2 under setpoints) for up to 2 of the static values. You may select
any 2 of the available static values for the channel.

Note
You can place the setpoint Over and Under limits only within the OK limits of the specified transducer.

3.14.1 Alarm Setpoint Dialog

Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown in Figure
"Differential Expansion Setpoint Configuration," to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 set-
points for a channel.

Figure 3 - 4: Differential Expansion Setpoint Configuration

3.14.2 Available Setpoints

The table below lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints that are available for each
channel pair type. Modbus uses the setpoint number.

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Table 3-4: Differential Expansion Available Setpoints
Setpoint Number Differential Expansion
1 Over Direct
2 Under Direct
3 Over Gap
4 Under Gap
5 Danger (Configurable)
6 Danger (Configurable)
7 Danger (Configurable)
8 Danger (Configurable)

All the Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints are provided first (1-4). The configured Danger setpoints follow (5-8).
Example:
The channel has Danger/Alarm 2 Over Gap and Danger/Alarm 2 Under Gap selected.

Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints: setpoints 1 through 4

Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints: setpoint 5 is Over Gap (Danger)
setpoint 6 is Under Gap (Danger)

3.14.3 Alarm Hysteresis

The alarming hysteresis for all channel configurations is 1/64th of full scale. When a channel
exceeds an alarm setpoint, it must fall back below the setpoint less the amount of hysteresis
before it can go out of alarm.
Example:
Consider a channel configuration with a 0 - 10 mils full-scale range and an alarm setpoint at 6
mils. Full scale is 10 mils - 0 mils = 10 mils, so the hysteresis = 10 mils/64 = 0.16 mils. The channel
input, therefore, must fall below 6 mils - 0.16 mils = 5.84 mils before the channel is out of alarm.

3.15 Configuration Considerations

Consider the following items before you configure a Differential Expansion channel:
l None of the differential expansion channel transducers can support discrete Internal Bar-
rier I/O modules.
l The configuration software automatically selects the "No Keyphasor" option for this chan-
nel type. This channel type requires no Keyphasor signals.
l The full-scale range depends on the transducer type.
l The Zero Position voltage range depends on the direct full-scale range.
l You must configure monitors in channel pairs (for example, you may configure Channels 1

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and 2 as Thrust Position and Channels 3 and 4 as Differential Expansion1).
l When you modify a full-scale range, you should readjust the setpoints that are associated
with this static value.
l The Latching OK Mode and the Timed OK Channel Defeat options are not compatible.
l If you select a Non-standard transducer, the configuration software sets the setpoint OK
limits to ±1 volt from the selected Upper and Lower OK Limits.
1 3500 Encore supports only one channel pair.

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4. Thrust Position and Differential Expansion

Verification
The following sections describe how to test alarms, verify channels, and test OK limits for chan-
nels configured as Thrust Position and Differential Expansion. You verify the output values and
alarm setpoints by varying the input dc voltage from a power supply and verifying that the Ver-
ification screen reports the correct results on the test computer. The table shows the alarms that
you can configure for the Thrust Position and Differential Expansion channels.
Table 4-1: Thrust Position and Differential Expansion Channel Alarms
Channel Values Over Alarms Under Alarms
Direct X X
Gap X X

4.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup

You can use the following test equipment and software setup as the initial set up that all the ver-
ification procedures require.

4.1.1 Test Equipment Setup

The verification procedures in this section require the following test equipment.
l Single-channel power supply
l 4-1/2 digit multimeter

Danger

High voltage present. Contact with high voltage can cause shock, burns, or death. Do not touch exposed wires or
terminals.

Advisory
1. Test levels will exceed alarm setpoint levels and activate alarms. This could result in a relay contact state
change.

2. Disconnecting field wiring will cause a Not OK condition.

Connect the power supplies and multimeter to the COM and SIG terminals of Channel 1 as shown
in the Figure below to simulate the transducer signal. The test equipment outputs should be float-
ing relative to earth ground.

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Figure 4 - 1: Test Equipment Setup

1. Position I/O Module
2. Multimeter
3. Power Supply

4.1.2 Verification Screen Setup

1. Run the 3500 Rack Configuration Software on the test computer.
2. Choose Verification from the Utilities menu.
3. Choose the proper Slot number and Channel number.
4. Click the Verify button.

4.2 Test Alarms

The general test procedure for alarm setpoints is to use a power supply to simulate the Thrust
Position and Differential Expansion signal.
You test the alarm levels by varying the output from the test equipment and verifying that the Ver-
ification screen reports the correct results on the test computer. You need test only those alarm
parameters that are configured and being used. The general test procedure to verify current
alarm operation will include simulating a transducer input signal and varying this signal:

l to exceed over Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints

l to drop below any under Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints
l to produce a non-alarm condition

4.2.1 Direct

Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the I/O mod-
1. ule.

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Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, "Test Equip-
2. ment and Software Setup."

3. Adjust the power supply voltage to be within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of
the Verification screen.

4. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the color of the
bar graph indicator is green, and the Current Value field contains no alarm indication.

5. Adjust the power supply voltage to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of the bar
graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value Field indicates an
alarm.

6. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains yellow and
that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.

7. Adjust the power supply voltage to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of the bar
graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field indicates an
alarm.

8. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red and that
the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.

9. Adjust the power supply voltage below the Over Alert setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to green and
that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the RESET switch to reset
latching alarms.

Repeat steps 3 through 9 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm 2 set-
10. points by adjusting the power supply voltage to exceed the Under Alarm setpoint levels.

11. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If the mon-
itor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you must replace the mon-
itor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor hardware manual.

Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and SIG
channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK
12. relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.

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13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 for all configured channels.

4.2.2 Gap
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the I/O mod-
ule.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, "Test Equip-
ment and Software Setup."
3. Adjust the power supply voltage to be within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of
the Verification screen.
4. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the color of the
bar graph indicator is green, and the Current Value field contains no alarm indication.
5. Adjust the power supply voltage to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of the bar
graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value Field indicates an
alarm.
6. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains yellow and
that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
7. Adjust the power supply voltage to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of the bar
graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field indicates an
alarm.
8. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red and that
the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
9. Adjust the power supply voltage below the Over Alert setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to green and
that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the RESET switch to reset
latching alarms.
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm 2 set-
points by adjusting the power supply voltage to exceed the Under Alarm setpoint levels.
11. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If the mon-
itor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you must replace the mon-
itor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your monitor hardware manual.
12. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and SIG
channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK
relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 for all configured channels.

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4.3 Verify Channel Values
The general test procedure for these parameters is to use a power supply to simulate the Thrust
Position and Differential Expansion signal. You verify the output values by varying the input dc
voltage and verifying that the Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer.

4.3.1 Direct
Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the I/O mod-
1. ule.

Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, "Test Equip-
2. ment and Software Setup."

3. Calculate the full-scale and bottom scale values. You can calculate these values using the
following equations:

Full-scale Value = Zero Position Voltage + (TSF * SR)

Bottom scale Value = Zero Position Voltage - (TSF * SR)

where TSF = Transducer Scale Factor and SR = Scale Range

If Upscale direction (Normal for Thrust, Long for Differential Expansion) is toward the probe:

Full Scale = Zero Position Voltage + (TSF * Top Meter Scale)

Bottom Scale =Zero Position Voltage - (TSF * ABS(Bottom Meter Scale)

Example 1:

Transducer Scale Factor = 200 mV/mil

Meter Scale Range = 25-0-25 mil
Zero Position Voltage = -9.75 Vdc
= -9.75 V + (0.200 V/mil * 25 mils)
= -4.75 Vdc
Bottom Scale Value = -9.75 V - (0.200 V/mil * 25 mils)
= -14.75 Vdc

Example 2:

Transducer Scale Factor = 7.874 V/mm

Meter Scale Range = 1-0-1 mm
Zero Position Voltage = -10.16 Vdc
Full-scale Value = -10.16 V + (7.874 V/mm * 1 mm)

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= -2.286 Vdc
Bottom Scale Value = -10.16 V - (7.874 V/mm * 1 mm)
= -18.03 Vdc

If Upscale direction (Normal for Thrust, Long for Differential Expansion) is away from the
probe:

Full Scale = Zero Position Voltage - (TSF * Top Meter Scale)

Bottom Scale =Zero Position Voltage + (TSF * ABS(Bottom Meter Scale)

Example 1:

Transducer Scale Factor = 200 mV/mil

Meter Scale Range = 25-0-25 mil
Zero Position Voltage = -9.75 Vdc
= -9.75 V - (0.200 V/mil * 25 mils)
= -14.75 Vdc
Bottom Scale Value = -9.75 V + (0.200 V/mil * 25 mils)
= -4.75 Vdc

Example 2:

Transducer Scale Factor = 7.874 V/mm

Meter Scale Range = 1-0-1 mm
Zero Position Voltage = -10.16 Vdc
Full-scale Value = -10.16 V - (7.874 V/mm * 1 mm)
= -18.03 Vdc
Bottom Scale Value = -10.16 V + (7.874 V/mm * 1 mm)
= -2.286 Vdc

4. Adjust the power supply voltage to match the voltage in the Zero Position Volts box. The
bar graph display and the Current Value box should read 0 mil +/- 1% of full scale.
5. Adjust the power supply voltage for the calculated full scale. Verify that the bar graph dis-
play and the Current Value box are reading +/- 1% of full scale.
6. Adjust the power supply voltage for the calculated bottom scale. Verify that the bar graph
display and the Current Value box are reading +/- 1% of bottom scale.
If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If the mon-
itor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you must replace the
7. monitor. See the section "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your hardware manual.

8. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and SIG

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channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK
relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for all configured channels.

4.3.2 Gap
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the I/O mod-
ule.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, "Test Equip-
ment and Software Setup."
3. Adjust the power supply to -18 Vdc on the bar graph display. Verify that the bar graph dis-
play and the Current Value box are reading +/- 1% of the -18 Vdc.
4. Adjust the power supply voltage to mid-scale on the bar graph display. Verify that the bar
graph display and the Current Value box are reading +/- 1% of the mid-scale value.
5. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If the mon-
itor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you must replace the
monitor. See the section "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your hardware manual.
6. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and SIG
channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK
relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for all configured channels.

4.4 Test OK Limits

The general approach for testing OK limits is for you to input a dc voltage and adjust the voltage
above the Upper OK Limit and below the Lower OK Limit. This will produce a channel Not OK con-
dition and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize). The test computer displays the
Upper OK Limit and Lower OK Limits on the Verification screen.
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the I/O mod-
ule.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test Equip-
ment and Software Setup."
3. Bypass all other configured channels.
4. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
5. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the monitor OK LED is on and that the Channel OK State
line in the Channel Status section of the Verification screen reads OK.

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Note
If the Danger Bypass is active, then the BYPASS LED will be on. All other channels in the rack must be OK or
bypassed for the OK relay to energize.

6. Verify that the OK relay on the System Monitor indicates OK (is energized). (See the appro-
priate System Monitor manual for more information.)
7. Increase the power supply voltage (more negative) until the OK LED just goes off (upper
limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads Not OK and that
the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that Verification screen displays an Upper OK Limit
voltage that is equal to or more positive than the input voltage.
8. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay ener-
gizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads OK.
10. Gradually decrease the power supply voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just goes off
(lower limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads Not OK
and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that the Verification screen displays a Lower
OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more negative than the input voltage.
11. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
12. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay ener-
gizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads OK.
13. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, you must replace the monitor. Refer to “If a
Channel Fails a Verification Test” in your monitor hardware manual.
14. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and SIG
channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK
relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.

15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 for all configured channels.

16. Return the bypass switches for all configured channels back to their original settings.

4.4.1 Thrust Position OK Limits

Table 4-2: Thrust Position Default OK Limits (Assume ±50 mV accuracy for check tol-
erance)
Transducer Type Lower OK Limit (V) Upper OK Limit (V)
3300 XL 8mm without barriers -1.23 to -1.33 -18.99 to -19.09
3300 XL 11mm without barriers -1.23 to -1.33 -18.99 to -19.09
3300 5mm without barriers -1.23 to -1.33 -18.99 to -19.09
3300 8mm without barriers -1.23 to -1.33 -18.99 to -19.09
3300 XL 8mm with Bently Nevada Internal
-1.23 to -1.33 -18.15 to -18.25
barriers

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Transducer Type Lower OK Limit (V) Upper OK Limit (V)
3300 XL 11mm with Bently Nevada Internal
-1.23 to -1.33 -18.15 to -18.25
barriers
3300 5mm with Bently Nevada Internal bar-
-1.23 to -1.33 -18.15 to -18.25
riers
3300 8mm with Bently Nevada Internal bar-
-1.23 to -1.33 -18.15 to -18.25
riers
3300 XL 8mm with barriers -1.05 to -1.15 -18.15 to -18.25
3300 XL 11mm with barriers -1.05 to -1.15 -18.15 to -18.25
3300 5mm with barriers -1.05 to -1.15 -18.15 to -18.25
3300 8mm with barriers -1.05 to -1.15 -18.15 to -18.25
7200 5mm without barriers -1.23 to -1.33 -18.99 to -19.09
7200 8mm without barriers -1.23 to -1.33 -18.99 to -19.09
7200 11mm without barriers -3.50 to -3.60 -20.34 to -20.44
7200 14mm without barriers -1.6 to -1.7 -18.0 to -18.1
7200 5mm with Bently Nevada Internal bar-
-1.23 to -1.33 -18.15 to -18.25
rier I/O modules
7200 8mm with Bently Nevada Internal bar-
-1.23 to -1.33 -18.15 to -18.25
rier I/O modules
7200 5mm with barriers -1.05 to -1.15 -18.15 to -18.25
7200 8mm with barriers -1.05 to -1.15 -18.15 to -18.25
3000 (-18V) without barriers -1.11 to -1.21 -13.09 to -13.19
3000 (-24V) without barriers -2.2 to -2.3 -16.8 to -16.9
3000 RAM without barriers -1.11 to -1.21 -13.09 to -13.19
3000 RAM with Bently Nevada internal bar-
-1.11 to -1.21 -12.3to -12.4
rier I/O modules
3000 RAM with barriers -1.0 to -1.1 -12.3to -12.4
3300 16mm HTPS without barriers -1.6 to -1.7 -18.0 to -18.1

4.4.2 Differential Expansion OK Limits

Table 4-3: Differential Expansion Default OK Limits (Assume ±50 mV accuracy for check tol-
erance)
Transducer Type Lower OK Limit (V) Upper OK Limit (V)
25mm extender range Proximitor sensor with-
-1.30 to -1.40 -12.5 to -12.6
out barriers
35mm extender range Proximitor sensor with-
-1.30 to -1.40 -12.5 to -12.6
out barriers
50mm extender range Proximitor sensor with-
-1.30 to -1.40 -12.5 to -12.6
out barriers

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