Bently Nevada 184826-01 VGA Display Module – Real-time Rack Visualization for 3500 Systems

The Bently Nevada 184826-01 is a VGA display module typically used with the 3500 machinery protection system to present live machine status, alarms, and trend views on a standard external monitor. From my experience, teams use it when they want a clear, control-room friendly visualization without opening a laptop or relying on a separate HMI. You might notice that it simplifies shift handovers—operators can glance at alarm states, acknowledge events, and keep an eye on critical parameters in one place.

Company’s Order Placement Process and Guarantees

• Warranty: 365 days
• Delivery: 1 week if in stock; no more than one month at the latest
• Payment: 50% advance payment; full payment prior to delivery
• Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL
• Each unit is function-checked before shipment, with anti-static and shock-safe packaging

Key Features

• Native rack integration – Connects through the 3500 backplane for real-time data from protection and monitoring modules.
• Standard VGA output – Uses a common DE-15 VGA port to drive a plant monitor; no proprietary display required.
• Alarm and event visibility – Shows system OK/Alert/Trip conditions, event lists, and (in many cases) basic trends and bargraphs for quick review.
• Operator-friendly navigation – Front-panel keys and, depending on revision, external keyboard/mouse support for fast page selection.
• No external power brick – Draws power from the 3500 rack supply, reducing cabinet clutter.
• Designed for industrial cabinets – Typically tolerant of control-room temperatures and electrical noise when properly installed.

Technical Specifications

Notes: Specifications may vary slightly by hardware/firmware revision. If you need exact compatibility by rack revision or firmware level, we can verify against your installed base codes before shipping.

Application Fields

Common in oil & gas compressor trains, petrochemical turbines, power generation steam and gas turbines, pipeline pump stations, mining mills, and steel plant rotating assets. A maintenance lead at a gas plant told me their team relies on the VGA display for quick alarm triage during night shifts—no time wasted booting a laptop when a trip light comes on.

Advantages & Value

• Reliability – Built for continuous operation in industrial control cabinets; fewer moving parts than a standalone PC-based HMI.
• Compatibility – Designed to work with the Bently Nevada 3500 ecosystem, minimizing integration risk.
• Cost Awareness – Uses a standard VGA monitor you likely already have on site; no proprietary screen expense.
• Operational Efficiency – Immediate visibility enables faster responses to alerts and trips, typically improving MTTR.
• Supportability – We can pre-check part numbers and firmware relationships so the module drops into your rack with minimal downtime.

Installation & Maintenance

• Cabinet & rack – Install in a Bently Nevada 3500 rack within a clean, ventilated control cabinet. Maintain clearance for airflow.
• Wiring – Use quality, shielded VGA cabling; keep video and power cables separated from high-noise motor leads where practical.
• Grounding/EMI – Ensure proper rack grounding. Avoid routing the VGA cable near VFD outputs to reduce interference.
• Environment – Operate within control-room temperature ranges (typically 0–65 °C) and low humidity to extend life.
• Routine care – Periodically clean vent openings and connectors; verify display pages after firmware updates on the rack/TDI.
• Firmware/config – When updating 3500 system firmware, validate display compatibility and recheck alarm page mappings.

Quality & Certifications

• Typically compliant with CE and UL/cUL for industrial control equipment
• RoHS aligned in many regions
• Manufacturer’s warranty practices apply; we provide a 365-day warranty on supply

Compatible & Supporting Components

• Bently Nevada 3500/05 Rack – Chassis for module installation.
• Bently Nevada 3500/06 Power Supply – Redundant options available for higher availability.
• Bently Nevada 3500/22M TDI
• Bently Nevada 3500/93 System Display – If you prefer an integrated LCD; the 184826-01 serves sites wanting an external VGA monitor instead.
• Industrial VGA Monitor (3rd-party) – 1024×768 is commonly used for clear viewing at a distance.

One thing I appreciate is how quickly operators adopt this module—there’s almost no learning curve. If you share your existing rack configuration (module list, firmware levels), we can verify the 184826-01 against it and ship a unit that’s ready to slot in.