Initial scenario:
In the case in question, the client, one of the largest Sanitation companies in Brazil, faced several difficulties in implementing an efficient and reliable communication, telemetry and IIoT solution in more than 100 pumping stations and reservoirs spread across the operation. Among the main pains, the following stood out:
- Securely transmit field information to Operational Control Centers (CCOs).
- Add intelligence and predictive analysis to collected data
- Integrate the various PLC communication protocols in the field
- Meet the different network topologies spread across the operation
- Manage cellular communication to ensure transparent communication between CCOs and remote points.
Above Above-Net is a company that acts as a provider of monitoring and IOT solutions in various segments, such as Transport, Energy, Oil and Gas, Sanitation, Industry and Health. With over 20 years of experience applications, we were the only company to be able to solve all of the customer's existing problems and present an affordable, reliable and easy-to-implement solution.
Above-Net Solution
Bridge Manager is a cellular communication management solution between the CCO and remote equipment. It acts as a safe and stable bridge through which the CCO can access the PLC at the end in a transparent way, independent of Dynamic IP and other particularities of the cellular network, and with security of the data transmitted. Above Above-Net installed high-performance industrial cellular routers at each point, sized and configured to meet the various network scenarios and protocols existing in the operation. This equipment, combined with the Bridge Manager, guaranteed communication with remote points, with an SLA greater than 95%, in the more than 100 points that the client wanted to monitor.
Above-Net – beyond the basics
In addition to the Bridge Manager solution, we also provide the customer with Bridge Meter . This is Above-Net Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and predictive analytics . Bridge Meter adds intelligence and data analysis to Bridge Manager. Through direct connection with the PLC, or via our line's own hardware, we are able to receive data from sensors, machines or motors in the field, analyze this data based on the customer's configurations and needs and deliver a monitoring dashboard, intelligent notifications alarm and engine failure predictability with an accuracy of days.
Expanding monitoring
In addition to enabling transparent and secure communication between the CCO and PLCs in the field and adding intelligence and predictive analysis to the data collected, Bridge Meter also left the customer ready to expand monitoring as soon as desired.
You can monitor, for example, the filtering grids inside the ETEs. The Bridge Meter is capable of remotely accessing grid operation, motor parameters, number of drives and any other relevant information.
Human errors in the operation of these machines can generate enormous losses. The Bridge Meter minimizes the need for local supervision and avoids human error in the process, in addition to ensuring the best performance of the operation.
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