Bently Nevada 185310-01 Sensor Interface Module

Quick Overview

The 185310-01 is a Wireless Sensor Interface Module (wSIM) and Repeater designed to anchor and expand Bently Nevada’s wireless monitoring infrastructure. Operating on the ISA100.11a wireless protocol, this device serves a dual purpose: it acts as a digital bridge for field sensors and functions as a signal repeater to relay data across large or obstructed industrial sites. 

Technical Data

• Part Number: 185310-01

• Product Type: wSIM / Wireless Repeater

• Wireless Protocol: ISA100.11a (IEC 62734)

• Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz ISM

• Transmit Power: Up to +20 dBm (Configurable)

• Receiver Sensitivity: Typically -100 dBm

• Power Supply: 24 VDC Nominal (External input)

• Antenna Interface: RP-SMA Connector

• Operating Temp: -20°C to +60°C

• Enclosure Rating: IP30 (Standard); Optional IP65 housing for outdoor use

Key Features

• Mesh Network Expansion: Functions as a critical node in a self-healing mesh network. It automatically finds the best path for data, allowing sensors to "hop" their signals through the repeater to reach distant gateways.

• ISA100.11a Reliability: Uses a deterministic wireless standard designed specifically for industrial environments, offering high resistance to interference from heavy machinery and electrical noise.

• Scalable Monitoring: Enables the deployment of a large number of wireless sensors over a vast area without needing a wired ethernet drop for every localized group of machines.

• High-Gain Connectivity: Features an external antenna port (RP-SMA) allowing maintenance teams to use high-gain or remote-mounted antennas to clear physical obstructions.

• Low Power Draw: Consumes less than 2.5W, making it easy to integrate into existing 24V instrument power loops without significant infrastructure upgrades.

• Secure Infrastructure: Employs 128-bit AES encryption and robust authentication to ensure that machinery health data remains secure from end-to-end.