3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module

Product Datasheet
Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

Description
The 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module is a full-height module
that provides 16 relay outputs. You can place any number of 16-
channel relay modules in any of the slots to the right of the
Transient Data Interface (TDI) Module.
Each output of the 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module can be
independently programmed to perform voting logic.
Each relay of the module includes Alarm Drive Logic.
Programming for the Alarm Drive Logic uses AND and OR logic
and may use the following:
n Alarming inputs (alert and danger statuses)
n Not-OK
n Individual Measured Variables from any monitor channel or any
combination of monitor channels in the rack

Alarm Drive settings are configured using the 3500 Rack

Configuration Software.

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Specifications Hazardous Area Approvals
For the detailed listing of country and product specific
Inputs approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick Reference Guide,
document 108M1756, at www.GEmeasurement.com.
Power Consumption 5.8 watts typical
CSA/NRTL/C (Approval Option 01)
Outputs Ex nC [ia] IIC T4 Gc
Class I, Division 1,
Front Panel LEDs
Groups A, B, C and D
Illuminated when the 3500/33 16-Channel
OK LED Class I, Zone 2/0
Relay Module is operating properly. For CSA/NRTL/C agency
AEx nC [ia] IIC T4 Gc
Transmit and receive approval ordering options
Class I, Division 1
with internal barriers
Flashes when the 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Groups A, B, C and D
TX/RX LED
Module is communicating with other modules T4 @ -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +65 °C
in the 3500 rack. (-4 °F to +149 °F)
Illuminated when Relay channel is in an per drawing 138547
CH Alarm LED
alarm state. Ex nC [L] IIC T4 Gc
Single-pole Class I, Division 2,
Relay Type
Double-throw (SPDT) Groups A, B, C and D
Relay Class I, Zone 2
Environmental Epoxy-sealed For CSA/NRTL/C agency
AEx nC IIC T4 Gc
Sealing approval ordering options
Class I, Division 2
without internal barriers
Relay Arc 250 Vrms Groups A, B, C and D
Suppressor Installed as standard T4 @ -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +65 °C
Relay Contact (-4 °F to +149 °F)
10,000 cycles
Life per drawing 149243
Four groups of four channels are switch ATEX/IECEx (Approval Option 02)
Relay Operation selectable for Normally De-energized (ND) or
Normally Energized (NE) operation.
For ATEX/IECEx agency II 3 (1) G
Physical approval ordering options Ex nA nC ic [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
with internal barriers
Main Module T4 @ -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +65 °C
(-4 °F to +149 °F)
Dimensions 241 mm x 24.4 mm x 242 mm
(Height x Width x Depth) (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 9.52 in)
Weight 0.7 kg (1.6 lb) For ATEX/IECEx agency II 3 G
I/O Module approval ordering options Ex nA nC ic IIC T4 Gc
without internal barriers
Dimensions 241 mm x 24.4 mm x 99.1 mm T4 @ -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +65 °C
(Height x Width x Depth) (9.50 in x 0.96 in x 3.90 in) (-4 °F to +149 °F)
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

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Environmental Limits Contact Ratings for Functional Safety
-30°C to +65°C Systems and Hazardous Area Systems
Operating Temperature
(-22°F to +149°F) Note: for Functional Safety Systems ordering information
-40°C to +85°C refer to 3500 Machinery Protection System: Functional
Storage Temperature
(-40°F to +185°F) Safety Certified Products Datasheet, 162242-01
95%
Humidity
Non-condensing Standard Relays

Compliance and Certifications Min Switched Current 100 mA @ 5 Vdc

Standards: DC Specifications (Resistive Load)

EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for Industrial Max Switched Current 2A
Environments Max Switched Voltage 30 Vdc
EMC EN 61000-6-4 Emissions for Industrial
Environments

European Community Directives:

Low Current Relays
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
DC Specifications (Resistive Load)
Standards:
EN 61010-1 Min Switched Current 1 mA @ 1 Vdc
Electrical Safety
European Community Directives: 100 mA @ 48 Vdc
Max Switched Current
LV Directive 2014/35/EU 5 mA @ 125 Vdc

Contact Ratings for Standard Systems

Standard Relays

Min Switched Current 100 mA @ 5 Vdc

DC Specifications (Resistive Load)
3.0 A @ 5 to 30 Vdc

Max Switched Current 0.3 A @ 48 Vdc

0.11 A @ 125 Vdc

AC Specifications (Resistive Load)
Max Switched Current 3A
Max Switched Power 750 VA
Max Switched Voltage 250 Vac

Low Current Relays

DC Specifications (Resistive Load)

Min Switched Current 1 mA @ 1 Vdc
100 mA @ 48 Vdc
Max Switched Current
5 mA @ 125 Vdc

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Ordering Information
For the detailed listing of country and product specific
approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick Reference Guide,
document 108M1756, at www.GEmeasurement.com.

3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module

AXX - BXX
A: Output Module
01 16-Channel Relay Output Module
02 16-Channel Failsafe1 Relay Output Module
03 Low Current 16-Channel Relay Output
Module
04 Low Current 16-Channel Failsafe1 Relay
Output Module
B: Hazardous Area Approval Option
00 None
01 CSA / NRTL / C (Class I, Div 2)
02 ATEX / IECEx / CSA (Class I, Zone 2)
Note 1: Normal relays go to their non-alarm state when the
main module is removed. Failsafe relays go to their alarm
state when the main module is removed.

Spares
For Functional Safety System Ordering Information, refer to
3500 Machinery Protection System: Functional Safety
Certified Products Datasheet, 162242-01.

149986-01 Spare 16-Channel Relay Control Module

149992-01 Spare 16-Channel Relay Output Module
Spare 16-Channel Failsafe Relay Output
149992-02
Module
Spare 16-Channel Low Current Relay
149992-03
Output Module
Spare 16-Channel Low Current Failsafe
149992-04
Relay Output Module
04425545 Grounding Wrist Strap (single use)
16-Channel Relay Module Operation and
162291-01
Maintenance Manual
Connector Header
Internal Termination
00580453
16-position
Green

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Ordering Considerations
n The 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module requires the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, version 3.3 or later.

n The 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module requires the 3500 Data Acquisition Software, version 2.40 or later.

n The 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module requires the 3500 Data Display Software, version 1.40 or later.

n When ordered with the multiple approvals option (02), the 3500 monitor is certified to Zone 2 standards, including
ATEX and North American zones.

n The Zone 2 standards specify increased spacing requirements at higher voltages. The 3500/33 16-Channel Relay
Module does not meet these spacing requirements. Thus, the module ordered with the multiple approvals option is
limited to a lower voltage than those with the other approvals options.

n Using higher voltages violates the hazardous area certificates associated with the multiple approvals option.

n The North American Division 2 standards associated with the CSA-only approvals option (-01) have been de-rated to
30 Vrms to comply with 61010-1 type test requirements.

n If the 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module 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.

WARNING
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN OR DEATH.
When you connect the field wiring to the 3500/33 16-Channel Relay
Module, conductors may be exposed, creating a shock hazard at high
voltages.
Use the 3500/33 16-Channel Relay Module only at voltages up to 30 Vrms.

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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

Figure 1: Front and Rear View of the 16-Channel Relay Module

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 1. Low Current Output Modules (Ordering options A03 and A04) use gold-plated relay contacts
2. Standard Output Modules (Ordering options A01 and A02) use silver relay contacts
Note: If the application is at the transition between the low current region and the high current region, the most appropriate
choice is to select the Low Current option (with gold-plated contacts). If the gold plating is damaged by excessive load, the
contacts will still behave as standard silver contacts.

Figure 2: Relay Contact Selection for DC Loads

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