Energy Storage Monitoring IoT Solution

Posted by Powertec on

Energy Storage Monitoring IoT Solution

Business Challenges

Energy storage systems are an important part of the power production process that includes power generation, transmission, distribution, utilisation and storage. Storage systems are a strategic part of smart grid construction.

Communication requirements of an energy storage monitoring system include:

  • Many and varied types of devices, resulting in a huge demand for communication
  • Distributed deployment of energy gathering stations which makes wired network use difficult to cover all remote sites
  • Energy generating stations tend to operate in extreme environments so stability and high IP rating is critical to ongoing stable operations. energy storage system

Solution

The R3000 series products are an ideal range for use in energy storage monitoring solutions as they have standard RS485 interface, they support Modbus protocol, and are easily connected to common devices in an energy-storage system.

With two SIM backup and ICMP detection, R3000 series provide unbreakable communication for energy-storage system even in remote and highly areas.

R3000 Quad LTE WiFi Router

R3000-Q4LA Quad is a versatile, easy-to-deploy, rugged and reliable VPN gateway designed for harsh environment, providing seamless, secure, fast wireless connectivity to M2M/IoT applications.  GoRugged R3000-Q4LA Quad is an Industrial Cellular VPN Router with 4 Ethernet Ports for GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/EVDO/4G LTE Networks.

R3000 Lite 4G Router

R3000-L4L LITE is a cost effective, industrial-grade VPN gateway designed for cost-sensitive M2M applications.

R3000-4L LTE WiFi Router

The Robustel GoRugged R3000-4L is a rugged 2G/3G/4G router offering state-of-the-art mobile connectivity for machine to machine (M2M) applications.

R3000 HSPA+ WiFi Router

Benefits

Accurate and efficient data acquisition – With smart IoT device and standard Modbus protocol supported, acquisition frequency is adjustable, data acquisition is accurate and highly efficient;

Secure and stable data transmission – Industrial grade router R3000 can work steadily under all kinds of harsh environments, providing seamless connection for end devices, ensuring real-time communication. With VPN tunnel, data transmission is highly secure;

Flexible and cost-effective deployment – Suitable for different applications of energy-storage systems, with maximum system deployment flexibility and efficiency, and with minimum cost.

M2M/IoT Self-Serve Kiosk Business

Posted by Powertec on

M2M/IoT Self-Serve Kiosk Business

This technology is available now in Australia. Contact Powertec today for a referral to an expert in your area to assist with your solution.

Business Challenge

A bike-share scheme provides bicycles for shared use to individuals on a short term basis. Bike share schemes allow people to borrow a bike from point “A” and return it at point “B” and have become very popular in larger cities for both locals and tourists alike.

For a bike share scheme (and other similar business’) to be profitable, the day to day transactions of the business need to run without human intervention. To do this bespoke self-serve terminals have been set up to monitor and manage all the requirements of the customer.

In order to identify a customer and release a bike for their use, every terminal must be connected to the main control centre and able to process payment transactions. Reliable and fast communication is key to ensure a positive customer experience. To avoid costly roadwork involving council permits and road disruption, bike operators prefer to implement a wireless solution, which would have to be rugged enough to withstand outdoor temperatures from snow to high humidity levels.

IoT Self-Serve Kiosk Business

Robustel Solution

To set up a fail safe solution, the R2000 4GX/LTE Enterprise Router with Voice along with online network management tool RobustLink, were utilised for this Business.  While there were a number of products that could do some of the tasks required, this product was selected because of its unique Voice capability improving customer experience when on site.

The business required that the self-service terminal was able to provide full service from payments and security to emergency calls.  As part of the scope the following points were factored into the final solution:

  • Precise and real-time data transmission for bicycle sharing system via seamless cellular network
  • High security user payment process by IPsec tunnel
  • Central management capability (by RobustLink platform)
  • Voice function (GSM) in addition

Benefits

  • Uninterrupted operation with 24h network uptime
  • Improved productivity and intelligence of the network and operations by RobustLink
  • With agile deployment, never miss an opportunity for a pop-up location
  • Protect sensitive data, defend against attacks with IPSec
  • Improve customer experience with voice function
  • Global certified products and service network

Click here for more information about the Robustel R2000 Enterprise with Voice

 

Robustel Bicycle sharing

M2M Utility Markets

Posted by Powertec on

M2M IN UTILITY MARKETS

Utilising Band 28, 700Mhz

In a power distribution network, it is estimated that over 80% of the network faults can be attributed to transient overvoltage and overcurrent caused by weather events and natural disasters.

Breakers which are installed in substations and reclosers deployed in the whole distribution networks are the key to prevent the substations from damage.

A 24/7, real-time connectivity solution is a must for recloser remote control. In some sparsely populated areas, the signal coverage is limited, and Band 28 (700Mhz), which broadens wireless coverage with efficient deployment, is a perfect radio spectrum for such scenario.

Robustel offers a safe, cost-effective solution for power distribution market by products with Band 28 modules. Robustel R3000 Lite (Band 28 ready) can be triggered remotely and also provides data back to the centres.

A typical topology is below:

M2M Utility Market

 

  • R3000 Lite is perfect for outdoor applications, having good resistance to high EMC and severe weather thanks to its industrial design.
  • R3000 Lite can be connected to RTU via RS232 or RS485 to ensure reliable real-time data communication by having a second TCP connection as backup.
  • Working on LTE Band 28, R3000 Lite provides fast and real-time data transmission as well as lowering power consumption and costs.

With intelligent network measurement capacity, R3000 Lite can reboot automatically in case of unavailable network access.

For more information on the R3000 Lite specifications go HERE.

M2M Utility Market