Product Overview

The 3300/05-27-00-00 is a specialized industrial enclosure designed to serve as the physical and electrical foundation for the Bently Nevada 3300 series. This rack chassis is engineered to facilitate the seamless integration of power modules and monitoring cards, providing a high-integrity backplane for data and power distribution. While the 3500 series represents the modern standard, the 3300/05 remains a vital asset for facilities requiring exact replacements for aging infrastructure. It ensures that critical vibration, position, and speed signals are processed without interference, maintaining the safety of large-scale rotating machinery by providing the necessary hardware links for alarm and trip logic.

Essential Hardware Configuration and Build Data

This chassis is manufactured to withstand the rigors of heavy industrial environments, ensuring long-term structural and electrical stability.

• Model Number: 3300/05-27-00-00

• Chassis Classification: Machinery Protection System Mainframe

• Architecture: High-density integrated backplane for signal routing

• Mounting Option: 19-inch standard rack configuration (Option 27 - Panel Mount)

• Environmental Protection: Built for industrial-grade EMI/RFI shielding

• Module Compatibility: Designed for 3300 series monitor cards and 3300/12 or 3300/14 power units

• Total Weight: 2.7 kg (Approx. 5.95 lbs)

• Chassis Dimensions: 27.9 cm Height x 45.7 cm Width x 58.4 cm Depth

• Construction: Heavy-gauge aluminum and reinforced steel

• Compliance: Meets original American Petroleum Institute (API) 670 standards

• Production Origin: United States

Vital Industrial Usage and Deployments

Asset Life Extension

The 3300/05-27-00-00 is widely used in power plants and chemical processing sites to prolong the service life of existing protection systems. It allows for the replacement of damaged frames without the massive capital expenditure required for a full system migration.

Rotating Equipment Surveillance

This rack acts as the central hub for monitoring steam turbines, cooling fans, and large compressors. By housing diverse monitoring cards, it allows for the simultaneous tracking of multiple mechanical health parameters.

Reliable Signal Consolidation

The internal backplane eliminates complex point-to-point wiring between cards, consolidating all transducer signals into a unified system that can be easily interfaced with plant-wide Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

Rugged Enclosure Integration

Due to its robust thermal and electrical design, the chassis can be installed in remote field cabinets to provide localized protection for machinery operating in harsh or hazardous geographical locations.

FAQ

Q: What is the specific difference between the Option 22 and Option 27 for this rack?

A: The Option 27 typically refers to a specific mounting style, often optimized for panel mounting with specific front-access requirements, whereas Option 22 is a standard 19-inch rack mount. Always verify your cabinet clearances before ordering.

Q: Can I use this chassis to host both vibration and temperature modules simultaneously?

A: Yes, the 3300/05 backplane is universal for the 3300 series, allowing you to mix different types of monitor cards—such as vibration, thrust, and temperature—within the same mainframe.

Q: Does the chassis come with the rear I/O connectors?

A: The chassis includes the backplane and structural frame. The specific input/output termination blocks are usually part of the individual monitor module kits installed into the rack.

Q: Is it safe to leave empty slots exposed in the rack?

A: It is not recommended. You should install blanking plates (like the 130768-01) in unused slots to ensure correct airflow for active modules and to protect the backplane from dust accumulation.

Q: Will this chassis support the 3300/03 System Monitor?

A: Absolutely. Every 3300/05 rack requires at least one power supply and one 3300/03 System Monitor to function as a complete machinery protection loop.