SMTS Marine Solutions LLC provides professional Brannstrom BilgMon 488 15 PPM Bilge Alarm supply, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, retrofit, replacement, and technical service support for commercial vessels, tankers, offshore vessels, ship operators, shipyards, and marine engineering companies across the UAE.
The BilgMon 488 is designed for use with 15 ppm oily-water separator systems, providing continuous monitoring of oil content in treated bilge water. The system is type approved to meet the requirements of IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49) and is suitable for both new installations and retrofit applications.
The Brannstrom BilgMon 488 15 PPM Bilge Alarm is a marine oil-content monitoring system used to monitor treated bilge-water discharge from an oily-water separator. It measures oil concentration in the sample stream and provides alarm and control functions when configured alarm limits are exceeded.
The system uses optical measurement technology to determine oil concentration and provides a 0–30 ppm measurement range, adjustable alarm points within the 1–15 ppm range, and current-output options for remote monitoring. The system also provides data storage and retrieval through the main unit and USB interface.
Precision Monitoring for Safer Bilge Water Discharge
Key Features
- 0–30 ppm oil-content measurement range
- 1–15 ppm adjustable alarm points
- Optical oil-content measurement
- Response time below 3 seconds
- 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA current output
- LCD display and keypad interface
- Automatic fresh-water flushing
- USB data retrieval
- Two alarm outputs
- Detachable measuring cell with wireless communication
- 115/230 VAC or 24 VAC/DC power options
- Compact design suitable for retrofit installations
International Standards & Compliance
- IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49)
- MARPOL Annex I
- 15 PPM Bilge Alarm requirements
- Oily Water Separator monitoring requirements
- Marine type-approval requirements
- Automatic discharge stopping arrangements
- Port State Control inspection readiness
Technical Specifications
| Specification | BilgMon 488 |
|---|---|
| Application | 15 PPM Bilge Alarm / OWS |
| Oil Measurement Range | 0–30 ppm |
| Resolution | 0.1 ppm |
| Alarm Points | 1–15 ppm adjustable |
| Response Time | < 3 seconds |
| Current Output | 0–20 mA / 4–20 mA |
| Display | LCD |
| Data Retrieval | LCD / USB |
| Power Supply | 115/230 VAC or 24 VAC/DC |
| Measurement Principle | Optical |
| Compliance | IMO MEPC.107(49) |
Key Benefits of BilgMon 488
- Reliable 15 PPM Monitoring – Helps ensure accurate monitoring of oil content in bilge water before discharge.
- Enhanced Environmental Protection – Supports prevention of excessive oily-water discharge and helps protect marine environments.
- Reduced False Alarms – Accurate measurement and automatic flushing help maintain dependable monitoring performance.
- Improved OWS Control – Alarm and relay functions support effective integration with Oily Water Separator (OWS) discharge control.
- Easy Maintenance & Retrofit – Compact design and replaceable measuring-cell configuration simplify servicing, maintenance, and replacement.
BilgMon 488 Applications
The Brannstrom BilgMon 488 can be used for:
- Commercial vessels
- Tankers
- Cargo vessels
- Offshore vessels
- Marine engineering systems
- Oily Water Separator installations
- Machinery-space bilge-water monitoring
- New-build vessel installations
- Existing vessel retrofit projects
BilgMon 488 Calibration & Service in UAE
SMTS Marine Solutions LLC supports vessel operators with BilgMon 488 calibration support, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, measuring-cell replacement, retrofit assistance, and commissioning support.
Our technical service approach can include checking the alarm response, current outputs, sensor condition, sample-water arrangement, flushing system, separator status interface, data logging functions, and associated automatic stopping arrangements as applicable to the vessel installation.
BilgMon 488 Retrofit & Replacement Solutions
The compact BilgMon 488 design makes it suitable for retrofit applications on existing oily-water separator installations. The manufacturer also specifies a detachable measuring cell that can be replaced while retaining required data in the main housing, supporting practical maintenance and calibration workflows.
SMTS can support customers with BilgMon 488 replacement, retrofit planning, installation assistance, wiring/interface checks, commissioning, and spare-parts requirements, subject to the vessel’s existing OWS configuration.
Why Choose SMTS Marine Solutions LLC?
- Experienced Marine Technical Team
- We specialize in marine environmental compliance systems, marine automation, and onboard vessel support services.
- Worldwide Vessel Support
- Our engineers provide global onboard attendance, troubleshooting, calibration, inspection, and technical assistance services.
- Fast & Reliable Service
- We deliver prompt marine technical solutions to minimize vessel downtime and improve operational reliability.
- Complete Marine Support Solutions
Marine Bilge Alarm Support Across the UAE
From Jebel Ali Port and Port Rashid in Dubai to Khalifa Port and Mussafah Port in Abu Dhabi, and from Khor Fakkan and Hamriyah Port to Fujairah Port and Mina Saqr, SMTS Marine Solutions LLC supports vessel owners, ship managers, operators, and marine engineering teams requiring reliable bilge monitoring and marine instrumentation services.
Our UAE marine service scope can include supply, installation assistance, calibration support, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, retrofit, replacement, inspection, commissioning, and spare-parts support.
Looking for Brannstrom BilgMon 488 supply, calibration, troubleshooting, retrofit, replacement, or service support in the UAE?
Contact SMTS Marine Solutions LLC for professional marine automation and instrumentation assistance for vessels operating at Jebel Ali Port, Port Rashid, Khalifa Port, Zayed Port, Mussafah Port, Port Khalid, Hamriyah Port, Khor Fakkan Port, Fujairah Port, and Mina Saqr Port.
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