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5 Strategic Upgrades to Cut Legacy PLC&DCS Costs Without Major System Changes

5 Strategic Upgrades to Cut Legacy PLC&DCS Costs Without Major System Changes
Discover actionable methods to reduce lifecycle expenses in aging control systems using Bently Nevada’s predictive tools and smart integration tactics.

5 Strategic Upgrades to Cut Legacy PLC&DCS Costs Without Major System Changes

Core Technical Specifications

As the 7th-generation monitoring platform evolving from 1960s technology, the 3500 system delivers:
- 99.98% system uptime across 10,000+ installed units globally
- 27.3ms response time for critical fault detection
- Dual-redundant power supply with 50,000-hour MTBF rating

Certification Matrix

Meets API 670 Standard (mandatory for 92% of global oil & gas operators)

DNV/Class NK certified for offshore deployments (operational in 150+ marine platforms)

TÜV SIL 3 certification enabling 99.999% safety integrity in automated shutdowns

Simultaneous compliance with ATEX, FM, CSA, and GOST-CU standards

Industry-Specific Performance

Field data from 2024 shows:
- 38% reduction in unplanned downtime for power generation turbines
- 22% longer bearing life in petrochemical compressors
- 91% mean-time-between-failure improvement in naval propulsion systems

Customization Capabilities

The modular architecture supports:
- 1,200+ pre-configured monitoring parameters
- Integration with 85% of legacy control systems via 3500/93 Converter Module
- API-optimized configurations for reciprocating compressors (API 618 compliance)

Global Deployment Statistics

Currently monitoring:
- 6.7 million sensors worldwide
- 420,000+ critical assets across 78 countries
- 24/7 support coverage through 18 regional technical hubs

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