Description
1. Product Overview
BENTLY 136188-02 is a high-performance communication and gateway module developed by Bently Nevada (a Baker Hughes company), specifically designed for the 3500 machinery health monitoring system to enable seamless data exchange between the 3500 rack and plant-wide control, analytics, and safety systems. As a critical integration hub, BENTLY 136188-02 supports multiple industrial protocols and redundant communication paths, ensuring real-time transmission of vibration, speed, temperature, and alarm data to DCS, SCADA, and cloud-based asset management platforms. In power plant operations, BENTLY 136188-02 streams turbine health data to the central DCS, allowing operators to correlate machinery conditions with process variables for optimized decision-making; in offshore oil platform compressor systems, BENTLY 136188-02 provides redundant data links to the emergency shutdown system (ESD), ensuring critical alarm signals are never lost. Additionally, BENTLY 136188-02 features built-in cybersecurity measures to protect against unauthorized access, making it a secure and reliable solution for industrial data integration.
2. Product Parameters
2.1 Core Communication Specifications
- Supported Protocols: Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Bently proprietary API
- Network Interfaces: 2× Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45), 1× fiber optic port (single-mode, optional), 1× RS-485
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1 Gbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (fiber)
- Latency: ≤30 ms (real-time data transmission)
- Redundancy: Dual Ethernet ports (failover mode), fiber redundancy (optional)
2.2 Electrical Parameters
- Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10% (powered via 3500 rack backplane)
- Power Consumption: ≤15 W
- Isolation: 2500 VAC between communication interfaces and backplane
- EMI/EMC Compliance: EN 61000-6-2 (industrial immunity), EN 61000-6-4 (industrial emissions)
- Cybersecurity Features: Firewall, access control lists (ACLs), OPC UA encryption, firmware authentication
2.3 Environmental & Mechanical Parameters
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Storage Temperature: -55°C to +100°C
- Relative Humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing, MIL-STD-810G compliant)
- Protection Rating: IP20 (rack-mounted); IP65 optional with rugged enclosure
- Mounting: Bently 3500 series chassis (1-slot width, 3U height)
- Dimensions: 170 mm × 125 mm × 48 mm (L×W×H)
- Weight: ~0.8 kg
2.4 Certification & Compatibility
- Certifications: ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIC T4, IECEx, UL 508, SIL 2 (IEC 61508), IEC 62443 (cybersecurity)
- Compatible Systems: Bently 3500/22M, 3500/40M, 3500/60M racks; Siemens PCS 7, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV DCS
- Software Compatibility: Bently System 1®, Predix APM, Microsoft Azure IoT, AWS IoT
3. Advantages & Features
- Multi-Protocol Flexibility: BENTLY 136188-02 supports Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET, eliminating the need for external protocol converters and enabling direct integration with virtually all industrial control systems.
- Redundant Communication Paths: Dual Ethernet ports and optional fiber connectivity provide seamless failover, ensuring BENTLY 136188-02 maintains data transmission even if one network link fails—critical for safety-critical applications like nuclear power plant machinery monitoring.
- Low-Latency Data Transfer: With ≤30 ms latency, BENTLY 136188-02 delivers real-time machinery health data to control systems, enabling immediate response to anomalies such as excessive vibration or overspeed events.
- Industrial-Grade Cybersecurity: Compliant with IEC 62443 standards, BENTLY 136188-02 includes firewalls, encryption, and access controls to protect against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of machinery data.
- Extreme Environmental Reliability: Rated for -40°C to +85°C operation and compliant with MIL-STD-810G for shock and vibration, BENTLY 136188-02 performs reliably in harsh environments like desert refineries, arctic power plants, and offshore platforms.
4. Application Fields & Cases
4.1 Application Fields
- Power Generation: Gas/steam turbine data integration with DCS, nuclear power plant machinery health monitoring, wind turbine gearbox data streaming to cloud
- Oil & Gas: Offshore platform compressor data transmission to ESD, pipeline pump condition monitoring via SCADA, LNG plant cryogenic equipment analytics
- Petrochemical: Refinery reactor agitator data integration with APM platforms, chemical plant extruder health monitoring, ammonia synthesis compressor alarm transmission
- Manufacturing: Steel mill rolling mill data sharing with plant-wide MES, paper mill dryer cylinder condition monitoring, cement plant kiln roller analytics
4.2 Typical Cases
- Nuclear Power Plant Turbine Monitoring: A nuclear power plant deployed BENTLY 136188-02 to connect 3500 racks (monitoring turbine vibration and speed) with the Siemens PCS 7 DCS and safety system. The module’s redundant Ethernet ports ensured uninterrupted data flow during a network switch failure, preventing loss of critical safety-related data.
- Offshore Oil Platform Compressor Control: An offshore platform used BENTLY 136188-02 to link compressor vibration and temperature data to the ESD system and cloud-based APM platform. The module’s OPC UA encryption protected sensitive data during transmission, while its low latency enabled the ESD to trigger a shutdown within 50 ms of detecting a critical fault.
- Refinery APM Integration: A petrochemical refinery integrated BENTLY 136188-02 with its Honeywell Experion DCS and Predix APM platform. The module streamed real-time reactor compressor data, enabling predictive maintenance that reduced unplanned downtime by 35% and cut maintenance costs by $400,000 annually.
5. Competitor Comparison
| Parameter | BENTLY 136188-02 | Competitor X Industrial Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Protocols | Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET | Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP only |
| Communication Redundancy | Dual Ethernet + optional fiber | Single Ethernet port |
| Latency | ≤30 ms | ≤100 ms |
| Cybersecurity Compliance | IEC 62443 | No formal compliance |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -20°C to +70°C |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | ≥450,000 hours | ≥200,000 hours |
6. Selection Suggestions & Precautions
6.1 Selection Suggestions
- Protocol Requirements: BENTLY 136188-02 is ideal for multi-protocol integration (e.g., OPC UA + PROFINET); for basic Modbus-only needs, select Bently 136188-01 (cost-optimized version).
- Redundancy Needs: Choose dual Ethernet + fiber options for safety-critical applications (e.g., nuclear power, offshore platforms); standard Ethernet-only configurations suffice for non-critical machinery monitoring.
- Environmental Conditions: Select ATEX/IECEx-certified units for explosive zones (e.g., refineries, chemical plants); opt for IP65 enclosures for outdoor or dusty installations (e.g., mining facilities).
6.2 Precautions
- Network Configuration: Configure dual Ethernet ports in failover mode (not load-balanced) via the 3500 rack controller; use shielded Ethernet cables and ground them at the module end to minimize EMI.
- Cybersecurity Setup: Enable OPC UA encryption and ACLs to restrict access to BENTLY 136188-02; update firmware regularly (via System 1® software) to patch security vulnerabilities and enable new protocol features.
- Maintenance Checks: Inspect network connections and fiber ports (if equipped) every 6 months for corrosion or damage; test failover functionality quarterly to verify redundant path reliability.
- Installation Guidelines: Mount BENTLY 136188-02 in the 3500 chassis’s dedicated communication slot, with at least 5 cm clearance from power modules to avoid heat interference; avoid installation near high-voltage equipment or VFDs.


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