Simplify secure connectivity.

A unified industrial connectivity platform that combines plug-and-play edge gateways with a cloud-based subscription service to deliver simple, secure remote access from day one.

The solution offered by New Ewon Edge & Cloud from HMS Networks, enables machine builders and end users to get started quickly and progressively expand into data services, advanced analytics, and fleet management, providing deeper insights into machine performance as their digitalisation needs and business models evolve.

Shift toward service-driven industrial models.
Industrial connectivity has become crucial in driving performance and securing a competitive edge.

Market data* clearly reflects this shift:

• Aftermarket services are growing more than 10% annually, outpacing new equipment sales
• Service gross margins can be up to 2x higher than those of new machine sales
• For complex equipment, service EBIT margins can be almost 4x higher
• Only 4% of machine builders generate recurring revenue from digital services

At the same time, expectations among machine operators continue to evolve. They need instant remote support, real-time visibility of machine performance, and long-term, service-oriented relationships rather than one-off transactions.

The growing disconnect between market expectations and industrial capabilities highlights the need for secure, scalable connectivity as a critical foundation for modernisation. In this environment, user experience is becoming an increasingly important factor in technology adoption.

To address these evolving needs, HMS Networks introduces a scalable platform that simplifies secure remote access and lays the foundation for future digital services and industrial applications.

New generation of industrial remote access.
Industrial companies face increasing pressure to maintain uptime, manage complex machine fleets, and comply with stricter cybersecurity requirements, including IEC 62443, NIS2, and ISO 27001.

The new Ewon Edge & Cloud platform addresses these challenges with:

• Secure, IT-aligned remote access with VPN, SSO (Single Sign-On), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and comprehensive audit logs
• High-speed remote access delivering up to three times faster performance than the previous generation
• Centralised access governance for internal teams and external partners
• Standardised connectivity across machines, production lines, and sites
• Scalable deployment from a single machine to global operations
• Seamless edge‑to‑cloud integration for future analytics and digital services

“Industrial companies need remote access that is secure, simple, and built for real operational environments,” said Marco Bulacher, Strategic Product Manager - Access at HMS Networks. “With Ewon Edge & Cloud, we are delivering a platform that aligns with IT expectations while remaining true to the realities of OT.”

Designed for Machine Builders - Trusted by End Users Ewon Edge & Cloud has been engineered to meet the needs of both machine builders and industrial end users. 

For machine builders.
Faster troubleshooting and reduced service costs
Secure, controlled access for service teams
A scalable platform that grows with evolving machine builder needs
A unified architecture that eliminates fragmented tools

For end users.

• Full control over third‑party access
• Standardised connectivity across multi‑vendor environments
• Improved uptime through faster diagnostics
• Compliance support for modern cybersecurity frameworks
• A user-centric platform that provides full control over user access and permissions

“Machine builders want a reliable service tool. End users want control and security. The new Ewon platform finally brings both together,” added Marco Bulacher.

A future‑ready foundation.
The Ewon Edge & Cloud platform is designed to evolve alongside customers’ digitalisation journeys.

Organisations can start with secure remote access and expand toward:

• Advanced edge computing
• Machine data collection
• Predictive maintenance
• Integration with IIoT platforms
• Fleet‑wide machine performance insights

This modular approach ensures organisations can scale without replacing their existing systems.

20+ Years of industrial expertise
With more than 600,000 Ewon gateways deployed worldwide, HMS Networks brings decades of expertise in industrial connectivity and secure remote access. Supported by more than 23 offices worldwide and a global industrial support network, HMS delivers local expertise with international reach. 

A unified Edge & Cloud architecture

• Industrial‑grade hardware designed for harsh environments
• Development processes backed by HMS Networks, certified to ISO 27001
• Structured security lifecycle management
• Long-term product and cloud support
• Continuous platform evolution

The result is a secure and scalable platform that is robust enough for OT, aligned with IT, and ready for the next generation of industrial digitalisation.

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* Source BGC : Aftermarket Services: Industrial Manufacturer Growth | BCG
* Source McKinsey: How digital can grow revenue from aftermarket services | McKinsey

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Platform for predictive maintenance solution.

PROGNOST* Systems' UP! product family provides cloud-based fleet diagnostics and early failure detection for compressors. It is hosted on Nerve, TTTECH Industrial’s secure, IEC 62443-4-2 certified edge computing platform. With Nerve as basis, PROGNOST’s solutions can operate reliably in their customers’ existing industrial environments, while complying with high requirements for data sovereignty, availability, and offline capability. 

Their UP! product family was introduced in April 2024, extending the company’s offering for machinery monitoring and predictive maintenance. UP! Detect enables automated vibration analysis for the early detection of abnormal compressor behavior to ensure maximum availability and uptime. UP! Insight provides cloud-based fleet monitoring and analytics to improve machine health, reduce costs, and maximize the uptime of compressors. The UP! product family is run as Docker applications on Nerve from TTTECH Industrial, which serves as the secure, IEC 62443‑certified foundation for edge‑based condition monitoring and remote device management via the Nerve Management System.

TTTECH’s long-time experience in reliable industrial automation and solutions for safety-critical systems played a key role in PROGNOST’s decision for Nerve, according to Robin Schlup, Team Leader IoT Solutions & Cybersecurity, Burckhardt Compression AG: “Compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2 is a must. That’s why we needed a cybersecure platform to host our cloud-based UP! product family and support real-time data collection, processing, and transfer for monitoring and predictive maintenance. Nerve provides this cybersecure basis, as well as the flexibility to extend and upgrade systems. The collaboration with TTTECH Industrial was smooth – they took our concerns seriously, were open for feature suggestions and adjustments of the roadmap and provided us with competent and fast technical support.”

The IIoT platform Nerve is certified on product level according to the industrial cybersecurity standard IEC 62443-4-2, covering the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act as well as NIS2-compliant incident reporting and risk management. It provides centralized device, software, and update management via the Nerve Management System and can be run completely offline, keeping data fully on premises if required, which supports use cases in critical infrastructure applications. As it can be run on any industrial PC, customers can integrate it easily into their existing shop-floor environments.

Herbert Hufnagl, Senior Vice President Industrial, TTTECH, adds: “We are excited to collaborate with PROGNOST on their UP! product family and deliver new, valuable services for their customers. Nerve can be applied for a range of use cases, from brownfield digitalization to condition monitoring, predictive maintenance to machine learning. PROGNOST’s customers operate in critical infrastructure, which often has specific demands. Nerve can accommodate such requirements - it is an open, secure, and scalable IIoT platform that can grow with customers’ business and provide actionable insights for maximizing uptime and reliability in their production.”

The UP! product family in combination with Nerve make high-quality machine monitoring affordable and accessible for all types of reciprocating compressors. End customers gain access to advanced diagnostic and prognostic capabilities tailored for critical infrastructure across sectors such as oil and gas downstream, petrochemicals, marine, and industrial gases. This combined system supports the deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics for extensive machine fleets, based on real-time telemetry data and edge computing. End customers can establish predictive maintenance strategies using instantly accessible vibration and process data in expert diagnostic systems.

The solution from PROGNOST and TTTECH enables machine builders and operators to implement condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital services without compromising on cybersecurity and scalability for future upgrades and extensions.

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* PROGNOST Systems GmbH is part of Burckhardt Compression AG.

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Virtual network measurement solution.

Accurate evaluation of communication quality in private cloud environments built by enterprises and organizations.

Anritsu has announced the expansion of its Virtual Network Master series, a network measurement solution for cloud and virtual environments with the launch of a new model, Virtual Network Master for KVM MX109031PC.

This product supports virtualised server environments based on KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), a widely used Linux-based virtualisation technology. It is primarily intended for use in private cloud environments built and operated by enterprises and organisations. It provides accurate evaluation of network communication quality for end-to-end (E2E) assessment even in virtual environments where hardware-based test instruments cannot be deployed.

Development background.
In recent years, business systems and social infrastructure have increasingly adopted cloud-based and large-scale architectures, resulting in highly distributed and complex system configurations. In order to assure availability and stability in such environments, operations now commonly span multiple data centers.

In fields such as medical and financial institutions - where large volumes of sensitive information, including personal data, are handled continuously - there is a growing trend toward operating private clouds in-house from a security and compliance standpoint. In private cloud environments, server virtualisation technologies such as KVM are essential to enable flexible system operations, and ensuring performance at the service level is becoming increasingly important.

However, hardware-based test instruments cannot be installed in virtual environments, making it difficult to accurately grasp actual communication quality between applications. To address this challenge, Anritsu has developed this software-based measurement solution running in KVM virtual environments to evaluate E2E communication quality accurately and with high reproducibility under close-to actual-operating conditions.

Overview.
Virtual Network Master is a software-based measurement solution that enables accurate evaluation of communication quality in networks, including cloud and virtual environments. While the existing model MX109030PC supports AWS® (Amazon Web Services) cloud environments, the new model MX109031PC supports KVM virtual environments, enabling accurate communication quality evaluation even in cloud and virtual environments where hardware-based test instruments cannot be deployed.

By combining these models, users can also evaluate communication quality in hybrid environments where public and private clouds coexist.

Key Features.

• Measurement parameters: Throughput, latency, jitter, and packet (frame) loss rate
• Operability: Supports remote operation and automation via Web browser GUI and APIs
• Interoperability: Supports end-to-end testing with other Virtual Network Master systems as well as MT1000A/MT1040A, enabling consistent visualisation of network quality from public and private clouds to field environments

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Sovereign IT.

A strong European alternative to fragmented provider structures and hyperscale cloud models.

Thomas Krenn.AG and SCHÄFER IT Systems have entered into a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to provide companies and IT service providers in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland),  with a sovereign, European and economically controllable IT infrastructure. With their joint approach, the two partners are responding to key challenges facing modern IT strategies, such as increasing complexity, escalating performance requirements and the growing desire for independence from global cloud providers.

The cooperation focuses on pooling complementary expertise. SCHÄFER IT Systems contributes its experience with modular IT and data centre infrastructure, while Thomas Krenn.AG complements this with its expertise in the areas of servers, virtualisation and IT operations. Close coordination between the two companies results in an integrated approach with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. For customers and partners, this means fewer interfaces, reduced coordination efforts and significantly greater planning reliability.

Added value through integrated infrastructure.
The collaboration between Thomas Krenn.AG and SCHÄFER IT Systems has resulted in a joint product solution in the form of a coordinated all in one infrastructure platform. This connects central components of modern data centre environments to form a consistent overall system. The joint approach is based on a modular rack concept with direct liquid cooling as well as hybrid air and water cooling, and is designed for high power densities. Infrastructure, servers, virtualisation, monitoring and service are seamlessly integrated. For users, this means significantly simplified planning, faster implementation and stable, cost effective operation.

The cooperation pursues a holistic approach. Instead of isolated individual solutions, the partners are focusing on the coordinated interaction of infrastructure, platforms and services. The aim is to make IT projects easier to plan, minimise risks and reduce complexity throughout the entire life cycle. This positions both company systems as a strong European alternative to fragmented provider structures and hyperscale cloud models.

“This collaboration enables us to create genuine added value for our customers that goes beyond the familiar SCHÄFER solutions and technologies,” explains Thomas Wermke, Division Manager at SCHÄFER IT Systems. “It is about combining IT and infrastructure solutions, thereby making them easier to operate and plan for the long term. With clear responsibilities and a strong European foundation.”

Bernhard Seibold, Vice President of Product Management at Thomas Krenn.AG, also emphasises the strategic dimension: “Many companies today want more independence, transparency and stability in their IT. At the same time, the integrated infrastructure offers customers a solution that combines performance, cost effectiveness and operational reliability in a consistent approach.”

Several target groups benefit from this cooperation. Small and medium sized enterprises gain a reliable basis for setting up and operating modern IT and private cloud structures without having to deal with the complexity of traditional multi vendor projects. System houses and resellers benefit from clearly structured, reproducible solutions that are easier to plan and integrate into existing portfolios. Managed service providers receive a stable platform on which to build scalable service and operating models and strengthen long term customer relationships.

European independence as a business advantage A central element of the partnership is the shared commitment to digital sovereignty. As members of the Verein zur Förderung der IT aus Europa e. V. (Association for the Promotion of IT in Europe), both companies are committed to European value creation, transparency and long term reliability. The cooperation is therefore not only a technical scheme but also a strategic signal for an independent and sustainable European IT landscape.

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Measuring the cloud.

Accurately measure latency, jitter, and throughput using Cloud-Based software.

Anritsu has announced its Virtual Network Master for AWS MX109030PC, a virtual network measurement solution operating in Amazon Web Services® (AWS)® Cloud environments. This software-based solution enables accurate, repeatable evaluation of communication quality across networks, including Cloud and virtual environments. It measures key network quality indicators, such as latency, jitter, throughput, and packet (frame) loss rate, in both one-way and round-trip directions. This software can accurately evaluate end-to-end (E2E) communication quality even in virtual environments where hardware test instruments cannot be installed.

Adding the Network Master Pro MT1000A / MT1040A test hardware to the network cellular side supports consistent quality evaluation from the core and Cloud to field-deployed devices.

With advances in Cloud technology and virtualization, network communication quality is influenced significantly by virtual layers, such as servers and virtual switches. However, installing test hardware in data centres and Cloud environments is difficult, causing challenges in understanding the actual quality of service between applications. Anritsu has developed this solution operating on Amazon Web Services* (AWS) to accurately and reproducibly evaluate end-to-end (E2E) quality under realistic operating conditions even in virtual environments.

Product Overview The Virtual Network Master for AWS (MX109030PC) is a software-based solution to accurately evaluate network communication quality in Cloud and virtual environments. Deploying software probes running on AWS across Cloud, data center, and virtual networks enables precise communication quality assessment, even in environments where hardware test instruments cannot be located.

• Measurement Items: Throughput, latency, jitter, and packet (frame) loss rate
• Operability: Supports remote operation and automation via web browser GUI and API
• Interoperability: Supports peer-to-peer testing between MX109030PC units and provides end-to-end network quality visualization from field to Cloud using MT1000A/MT1040A

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AI-Powered Environment enhances upstream lifecycle decision making.

Intuitive, cloud-native solution drives faster, more effective collaboration, interoperability and project insights.

AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence™ (ASI) is an open, cloud-native agentic environment now available from Emerson, that incorporates AI to transform the user experience and accelerate subsurface-related decision making while leveraging existing investments in legacy applications.

ASI’s AI-powered guidance capabilities and library of domain-specific agents operate with the industry-standard OSDU® Data Platform* to automate workflows and develop insights that improve the speed from data to results and decisions. ASI fulfills a critical industry need to work in an agile, multi-disciplinary manner, optimise production and improve access to information trapped throughout various parts of the organisation.

“Silos between disciplines, software and geographies are impacting the upstream industry’s ability to make fast, effective decisions about how to maximise returns for subsurface projects,” said Dr. Vikas Dhole, senior vice president of modeling and optimisation at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business. “ASI is transforming subsurface workflows by improving multi-disciplinary collaboration across the hydrocarbon extraction project lifecycle and accelerating investment decisions.

“Combined with decision support from an embedded AI advisor, ASI is enabling companies to more effectively navigate energy market volatility, overcome complex E&P challenges and empower a new generation of workers.”

ASI agents are strategically deployed as cloud-based applications with an intuitive user interface or with AI-powered guidance from Aspen Virtual Advisor. In this way, ASI enhances decision making across all skill levels, equipping the emerging subsurface workforce to confidently handle drilling, exploration and production challenges. Its open and scalable cloud-native environment fits into existing subsurface software ecosystems. ASI complements other products in Emerson’s AspenTech Subsurface Science & Engineering (SSE) portfolio and third-party technical applications, thereby allowing companies to reduce operating expenditures while bringing together individual disciplines and data to improve production time and leverage previous technology investments.

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*OSDU Data Platform is a registered trademark of the Open Group OSDU Forum.

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Measurements to the cloud.

The NETRIS® family from WIKA has three radio units that ensure seamless and secure transmission of measured data in IIoT applications. The instruments allow battery-powered wireless transmission via the licence-free LoRaWAN® (“Long Range Wide Area Network”) radio standard. This enables long ranges of up to 10 km and a long battery life of up to 5 years. The radio units can be easily configured via WIKA’s web-based IIoT cloud platform and the LoRaWAN® network, in some cases also via mobile devices using the “myWIKA wireless device” app.

The NETRIS® instruments are part of WIKA’s IIoT platform, which is available either as a software-as-a-service or on-premises solution. The cloud platform offers full end-to-end encryption with bi-directional communication for a secure IIoT environment. Standard sensors can be connected to the compact NETRIS®1 and -2 radio units to transmit measured data wirelessly to the cloud for big-data analysis. In addition to the licence-free LoRaWAN® and mioty® radio standards, the NETRIS®1 instrument uses Bluetooth® for configuration and short-range data transmission.

The NETRIS®2 and -3 Ex radio units have been developed for centralised, web-based remote monitoring of measured data in hazardous areas. NETRIS®2 receives the data via two intrinsically safe, analogue 4 ... 20 mA input signals, while NETRIS®3 already receives the data digitally from a WIKA measuring instrument via an intrinsically safe interface. The fully encapsulated instruments with IP55 or IP65 ingress protection continuously transmit the information to the cloud via configurable data packets using LoRaWAN®.

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Display from the cloud!

High-brightness touch display for cloud-based and industrial applications.

Inelco Hunter has announced the availability of their new 4.3-inch TFT Touch Display, particularly suitable for applications requiring a compact, high-brightness touch screen. Applications will for instance include cloud-based internet-connected products, portable products and industrial equipment.

Other applications include for example EV chargers, autonomous devices, data routers, industrial control systems, security, transport, aviation, IoT home products and smart shopping trolleys.

The display features a high-brightness screen with 480 * 3 (RGB) * 272 Dots. The panel is a Transmissive LCD touch screen offering a full viewing angle, and the unlit colour is black. The interface options are 8080 8 Bit, 16 Bit, Dual SPI & Quad SPI I/F.

The Drive IC is a NV3041A-01, and the output touch interface is I2C, with a screen brightness of 370 cd/m2. The Touch IC is FocalTech—FT5446U. The operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C and the MTBF lifetime is up to 30,000 hours (25°C, IF= 160mA).

Inelco Hunter's in-depth engineering support ensures rapid implementation, speeding up the customer’s time-to-market. This added-value support is at the core of Inelco Hunter’s philosophy, and has been for the last 30 years, setting them apart from the "stock and ship" distributors.

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Delivery and operation in life sciences manufacturing.

Life sciences manufacturers need flexible, cost-effective software solutions to strengthen supply chain resilience and speed up time-to-market. Körber is working with AWS to meet this demand, providing its Werum PAS-X MES software products as fully managed software solutions hosted in the AWS Cloud.

As the life sciences industry continues to expand globally, manufacturers need flexible and scalable solutions that enable them to operate quickly and cost-effectively. Supply chain resilience and time-to-market for new product introductions are key requirements facing the industry. Customers are increasingly adopting cloud and as-a-service solutions to meet these new demands.

This is why Körber is working with AWS to deliver comprehensive, cloud-based solutions that help customers achieve their goals. Körber is offering its proven PAS-X MES software products as fully managed as-a-service solutions, hosted in the AWS Cloud.

“We are excited to simplify and accelerate the delivery and operation of manufacturing IT solutions for our life sciences customers,” says Lars Hornung, Sr. Principal Alliances & Technology Partners Software at Körber Business Area Pharma. “Together, we empower pharma and biotech organizations developing NextGen therapies to bring them to market faster, more cost-effectively, and more reliably – all without the need for additional infrastructure or IT expertise.”

Körber and AWS are working closely with the industry to establish a qualification strategy for operating PAS-X MES in the AWS Cloud in compliance with regulatory requirements. Other benefits of the AWS Cloud include state-of-the-art cybersecurity, unmatched redundancy and high availability architectures using AWS availability zones.

Leveraging Werum PAS-X MES as a Service, life sciences companies can focus on their core business – manufacturing vital, often life-saving pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines – while leaving the application and infrastructure support to Körber. Customers' IT responsibility is reduced by 75%. Upfront investment can be decreased by up to 65%, with minimized costs for deployment and operations.”

Körber holds a strong position and reputation in pharma manufacturing, with its Werum PAS-X MES recognized as the market-leading manufacturing execution system. The technology group’s portfolio integrates manufacturing software with pharma-specific transport, inspection, and packaging equipment.

AWS provides solutions and capabilities spanning the entire automation pyramid, which have been successfully implemented across diverse industries. It offers advanced functionality to enhance the MES layer, including data, analytics, and application layers. As a well-established cloud infrastructure and service provider, AWS supports numerous companies in the pharma and life sciences sectors.

AWS provides a robust foundation with AWS landing zone, logging and monitoring, and rapid provisioning capabilities. Customers benefit from enhanced security, as AWS consistently meets thousands of global compliance standards, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.

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Field data as actionable business data.

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing industry connectivity, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its new and proprietary Teledyne GDCloud™ available with the company’s GS700, GS500 and Shipsurveyor portable gas leak detectors, as well as its PS200 portable four-gas monitor for personal safety and confined space applications. The integration of cloud connectivity significantly enhances the gas leak detection process by visualising all instrument data and turning it into actionable business insights.

“Stringent record-keeping is crucial for demonstrating regulatory compliance with gas safety protocols,” states Nick Wood, Global Marketing Director, Teledyne GFD. “Teledyne GDCloud™ securely stores comprehensive calibration data records for every detector. Users can quickly access and document an instrument's recent operational history, including all past calibration readings, bump test status, the technicians involved and any relevant service notes, providing a meticulous audit trail with simple reporting at a touch of a button.”

Teledyne GDCloud™ is a comprehensive cloud solution that elevates gas detection measurement by recording hazardous events, ensuring regulatory adherence, and streamlining safety programmes.

To help companies and organisations visualise the many opportunities that GDCloud™ presents, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is hosting an informative webinar involving live demonstrations of this high-capability cloud-based data management platform. Those in the US or Canada can join the webinar on November 19 at 11:00 EST/08:00 PST. Register now by clicking here (19th November session) The same webinar will repeat on December 12th, 11AM CET for those based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region.

The ability to visualise detailed gas sensor readings from field sessions is among Teledyne GDCloud's most powerful capabilities. Users can trace the route taken by each technician during investigations by utilising its advanced location mapping functionality, enabling breadcrumb mapping to show the precise locations that correspond to all gas readings logged within the GS700 detector. When looking to pinpoint leaks, analyse hazards and document sources of emissions, this location intelligence is invaluable. Additionally, users can interact with dynamic charts and tabulated data displays to reveal further insights into field activity and events.

With powerful tools that track and analyse, it can also support a cost-effective, efficient, condition-based fleet management programme. Functions include equipment status, fault reporting and remote diagnostics from Teledyne experts. Notably, the availability of alarm prioritisation ensures that ‘important and urgent’ data can be actioned before lower-level risks.

With its intuitive and customisable dashboard, Teledyne GDCloud™ provides total visibility into the operational and compliance status of all gas detectors within a user’s fleet. Configurable widgets facilitate the organisation of key information in accordance with user preferences, while colour-coded indicators immediately highlight significant field events. These indicators highlight instruments that require imminent calibration or functional bump testing to maintain instrument performance and guarantee the ongoing capture of accurate readings.

Teledyne GDCloud™ offers a user-friendly cloud solution for gas detection programs, featuring comprehensive compliance monitoring, visualisation of field events, and projected gaseous hazards based on location-mapped readings. It also includes meticulous record-keeping and intelligent fleet tracking. The secure and reliable cellular solution operates independently of the end user’s IT infrastructure and can be quickly retrofitted to existing GS700, GS500, Shipsurveyor or PS200 instrument fleets. Teledyne GFD has successfully rolled out Teledyne GDCloud™ globally with many customers and remains committed to supporting future advancements in this field.

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Datacentre sustainability.

A novel sensor system has been developed to help datacentres optimise the energy efficiency and sustainability of their operations.

Anu Kätkä from Vaisala (right) describes the development of a modular daisy-chain temperature/humidity sensor configuration, which has dramatically reduced cabling requirements and lowered the carbon footprint of building management systems (BMS).

Background.
The global demand for datacentres is being driven by cloud-based services, AI, automation and digitisation. These data handling facilities house large amounts of IT infrastructure and require high levels of power to run the equipment and to cool it. The latest servers are more energy efficient and able to operate at higher temperatures. As major consumers of power and land, data centre operators have an undeniable responsibility to aggressively reduce emissions and lessen environmental impacts wherever possible. In addition, datacentres frequently contain critically important data, and it is not uncommon for 99.999% uptime to be a requirement. The monitoring and control requirements are therefore comprehensive and stringent.

Partners in innovation.
Vantage Data Centres powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data centre design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Vaisala’s development project was initially prompted by the sustainability requirements of the new Vantage campuses. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve both the efficiency and sustainability of our datacentres,” explains Eugenio Lukianov, Principal Automation Manager, EMEA, Vantage Data centres. “Due to their accuracy and reliability, Vaisala sensors are frequently specified in the requirements of our new or refurbished datacentres worldwide. Many of our facilities are large, and the sensor cabling requirement can be enormous, so we were keen to find a better solution.” 

Engineers from Vaisala and Vantage found that the amount of cabling required at datacentres could be significantly reduced if the sensors could be re-designed to be daisy-chained, rather than each having their own individual cable. A sensor development project therefore progressed with this as its key objective, but additional benefits were also realised by the new sensor solution. “In order to facilitate the daisy-chain, it was necessary for the sensors to be ‘plug and play’ which made installation so much easier,” Eugenio says. “The sensor cables are initially coiled in the roof space, and then, once the servers are installed, the sensors are simply dropped into place. This modular approach also simplifies ongoing maintenance because any damaged sensors or cables can be quickly and easily swapped out.”

The cable reduction potential of the daisy-chain solution is very significant. For example, a single 100m datacentre aisle, with 30 instruments at 3m spacing, each with a dedicated cable and a 3m cable drop would require about 1695 metres of cable, which is more than a mile of cable! In contrast, if the same aisle is equipped with the daisy-chain solution, the cabling drops to just 187 metres, representing an 89% drop in carbon footprint.

Environmental measurements at Vantage Data Centres.
One of the key measures of sustainability at datacentres is power usage effectiveness (PUE), which is derived by dividing total power consumption by the power used to operate the IT equipment. So, the more efficient the datacentre, the lower the PUE, and Eugenio says: “This is an important metric for us - we continuously create downward pressure on this figure with accurate measurements and tight control of the cooling operations.”

The sensor daisy-chains at Vantage transmit data to the Vantage servers, and the ongoing accuracy of the measurements is essential for the efficiency of cooling. Vaisala sensors are also deployed outside the building, so that outdoor air can be utilised by economisation to reduce the energy required for cooling and thereby lower the PUE.

In addition to the critical areas of the Vantage datacentres, Vaisala sensors are also located in non-critical rooms such as storage areas and offices, providing data for normal HVAC control.

At Vaisala, we believe that by specifying our measurement technologies, datacentre customers can ensure that the efficiency of their cooling operations is underpinned by accurate data. However, at Vantage, Eugenio believes that the benefits extend beyond long-term accuracy and energy efficiency. “The modularity of the daisy-chain saves time and money during installation and maintenance, and with our partners and system integrators utilising Vaisala technology, we have been able to reduce the volume of spares and training that are required.”

The daisy chain systems have now been installed for up to two years in British campuses, and Eugenio says: “We are very pleased with the way that Vaisala responded to our request, working collaboratively with us to develop the daisy-chain solution.” Reflecting on performance to-date, he adds: “So far, the accuracy has been very good and there have been no complaints from our operational teams.”

Looking forward, Eugenio says: “The number of organisations looking to use datacentres is constantly expanding, and all of them want to secure a minimum 5-year capacity, so the sector is set for even more growth. We will therefore ensure that more sites benefit from the sensor daisy-chain solution, as our business further embraces sustainability.”

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Secure cloud-based monitoring for life sciences.

The life sciences field is showing a growing interest in cloud computing to improve scalability, efficiency, and risk mitigation. To help its customers make the move from on-premises IT infrastructure to the cloud, Vaisala is launching a scalable cloud version of its trusted viewLinc Continuous Monitoring Software.

Their subscription-based SaaS application, viewLinc Cloud, just launched, is the cloud native version of its viewLinc software for Continuous Monitoring System (CMS). It allows organizations operating in life sciences, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, to monitor, alarm, and report on facility conditions, ensuring full compliance with strict industry regulations.

The viewLinc Cloud offering will be expanded in three phases, eventually becoming a tiered system where customers can select the features that they need. viewLinc Cloud Standard, most suitable for customers operating out of a single facility, will become available in September 2024. The advanced and premium versions will become available later and will add capabilities to serve the most demanding life science applications.

GxP monitoring, superior data security, and simplified scalability.
viewLinc Cloud is specifically designed for validated applications in the GxP space and enables improved scalability and efficiency by removing the need for a heavy, local, and limited IT infrastructure.

“Currently, there is a trend in life sciences where companies are moving their on-premises, resource-intensive IT infrastructure to the cloud or are aiming to do so in the next few years. By choosing a cloud-based system, our customers reduce the need for internal IT resources and can focus on their core business. viewLinc Cloud allows Vaisala to deploy the software on a secure cloud server and manage maintenance activities, including scheduled software updates,” says Steven Bell, Product Manager at Vaisala.

At a facility monitored by viewLinc Cloud Standard, data loggers installed on-site record the temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels, and the encrypted data is then transmitted via Vaisala’s proprietary VaiNet wireless protocol to viewLinc’s database in the cloud. The system’s users, such as laboratory technicians and quality managers, can easily view the data via any standard web browser. If the viewLinc Cloud system detects any deviation from the permitted measurements, it automatically alerts personnel.

“For life science operations, data integrity and system security are not optional – they are a must. viewLinc Cloud was designed with these as the top priority. All data is recorded redundantly and encrypted, including data stored locally in the data logger, in transit to the cloud server and when stored in the secure cloud database. System data cannot be altered, and configuration changes are tracked in the secure audit trail. viewLinc Cloud also provides multi-factor authentication and granular user rights based on roles to provide system controls required by regulations,” explains Bell.

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All-in-one gateway for worldwide use.

HMS Networks has announced significant updates to the Netbiter solution for remote management of field equipment. The new Netbiter EC360W gateway now comes with a fully revamped graphical user interface for Netbiter Argos Cloud to enhance user experience.

The new Ewon Netbiter EC360W is an all-in-one gateway for worldwide use. This new model includes a diversity antenna, making it more robust and ensuring better connectivity in harsh environments.

Additionally, the launch of the Netbiter Argos app will revolutionize how service teams manage notifications. With push notifications that can be sent and acknowledged via the app, service teams can now utilize these alerts to their fullest potential.

How it works.
The Ewon Netbiter EC360W connects field equipment to the Argos cloud via Cellular 4G or Ethernet, facilitating seamless data exchange. The device's dual-antenna setup ensures reliable communication even in the most challenging conditions. The cloud platform displays data via both the web and the new Argos mobile app. With the new Argos mobile app, users can receive and manage notifications. They will now be able to respond to alarms faster and more efficiently, enhancing the monitoring capabilities and responsiveness of this management system.

Users can enjoy comprehensive insights into their equipment’s performance and status with the Netbiter EC360W gateway and the Netbiter Argos cloud. The solution allows remote management of a wide range of field equipment spread across the globe: power generators, air compressors, chillers, and many more. It is ideal for ensuring the continuous performance and maintenance of critical equipment, even in remote locations.

James Kime, Netbiter Argos Product Manager at HMS Networks, emphasizes the competitive edge provided to users: "Netbiter Argos is the solution you can partner with to expand your rental fleet and provide that extra added service to your clients that the market requires to stay competitive".

The Netbiter Argos solution is perfectly suited for rental companies that manage and monitor various assets used for power generation. Offering an out-of-the-box, end-to-end solution, it allows these businesses to effectively track and service diverse fleets of equipment deployed across numerous locations. Netbiter Argos is ideal for companies whose equipment demands constant supervision. It ensures maximum operational efficiency and uptime. Additionally, it's a scalable, future-proof solution designed to handle expanding fleets of equipment seamlessly.

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Software for OPC and IoT cloud.

OPC Suite provides access to SINUMERIC 840D CNC machines

Softing Industrial Automation has released the latest version V5.35 of dataFEED OPC Suite to offer comprehensive support for SINUMERIK 840D CNC machines as well as the integration of web services.

The dataFEED OPC Suite combines software solutions for OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and OPC Classic communication as well as IoT cloud connection in a single product. With the new SINUMERIC 840D support in the dataFEED OPC Suite V5.35, users can read out all process parameters from the Numerical Control (NC) part, the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) part, and the drive data of the machines without having to interfere with the machine configuration.

"The new support for SINUMERIK 840D CNC machines and the web services feature add two important features to our dataFEED OPC Suite. We see great potential to make the suite accessible to a wider range of users, especially concerning the support of SINUMERIK 840D," explained Andreas Röck, Product Manager at Softing Industrial Automation. "With this development, we have reached another milestone in fulfilling our claim of providing an all-in-one solution for secure and robust OPC communication and IoT cloud integration."

Another new feature of version 5.35 is the web services functionality, which enables direct access to production data via web client applications such as Web Browser, Postman, or Client for URL (cURL) and its integration into IT solutions.

The features of the new dataFEED OPC Suite V5.35 in detail:
• Full support for SINUMERIK 840D Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines:
The dataFEED OPC Suite can be used to read axis, tool, and program data as well as alarms from the NC section. Status, program sections, and alarms can be read from the PLC section. It is also possible to read out the drive data. Data is recorded without affecting the machine configuration.

• Integration with SIMATIC Siemens S7-300:
The suite offers a seamless connection to the integrated SIMATIC Siemens S7-300 for comprehensive control and monitoring.

• Versatile application possibilities of the dataFEED OPC Server CNC:
The server can be used as an OPC Classic Server or OPC UA Server and enables the seamless integration of Siemens SINUMERIK CNC controllers into modern Industry 4.0 solutions.

• Provision of production data:
The suite enables the provision of production data via the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) or Representational State Transfer (REST) protocols and their transfer to IoT Cloud or Big Data applications on platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS and Siemens MindSphere. The data is subsequently available for various applications such as condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and evaluation.

• Integration of production data in IT solutions via web services

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Digital pocket guide for cloud-based certification management.

Contains industry research and best practice tips to enable network cabling installers, network engineers and technicians in the Enterprise to optimise their workflows and maximise profitability.

A digital pocket guide for cloud-based certification project management has been launched by Fluke Networks. The new guide identifies key pain points based on industry research and provides best practice tips to enable network cabling installers, network engineers and technicians in the Enterprise to resolve critical issues faster while improving the efficiency of managing network certification tasks.

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Fluke Networks seeks to support professionals installing network cabling – whether in Smart Buildings, on the factory floor or in sophisticated data centres – to optimise their workflows by unlocking the full potential of the LinkWare™ Live Cloud-Based Certification Project Management Service.

Robert Luijten, Test and Measurement Instrumentation Expert at Fluke Networks, says the adoption of cloud-based certification techniques is critical for networking professionals seeking to optimise their workflow and increase profitability. “Our best practice tips are indispensable and will enable readers to unlock the full potential of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) using Fluke Networks market leading Versiv cabling certification product family and LinkWare Live software solution,” he said. “Free to download and easy to use, the digital pocket guide addresses all the major pain points associated with network cable certification – it’s a fundamental addition to the toolbox of every cabling professional.”

Research-based guidance.
A recent survey of cabling installers, conducted by Fluke Networks, uncovered the most common problems associated with installing network projects, including how many working hours per 1000 links installed are wasted troubleshooting and problem solving.

The survey findings revealed that installers were wasting more than four hours per 1000 links installed due to testing the wrong copper limit. The accurate setup of testing equipment, difficulties with correctly labelling cable IDs and the time required to consolidate data from multiple testers to produce a single project certification report, were also cited as key challenges.

Exclusive savings on copper and fibre testers: Fluke Networks is offering major discounts on some of the best-selling copper and fibre testers for a limited time. Customers can save up to 28% on selected products from the Versiv range, including the DSX CableAnalyzer™ cable testers, CertiFiber™ Pro and the OptiFiber™ Pro range of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs). All products sold in the promotion include a year of Fluke Premium Care – Gold support.

By providing best practice advice, Fluke Network’s digital pocket guide is designed to help network professionals enhance their performance by leveraging the fact that the measurement data as well as tester setups can be regularly synchronized between the Cloud and the testers in the field. This allows accurate project management from any location, prevents tester setup errors and avoids data loss as well.

The best practice recommendations include:
• Uploading results to the cloud multiple times a day
• Setting up the tester remotely with a project manager
• Regular project management checks
• ‘Right first time’ label printing
• Reporting management
• Developing a comprehensive asset management programme

Integrated hardware and software solutions.
The digital pocket guide features valuable information about Fluke Networks’ market leading Versiv™ modular cabling certification platform, which integrates seamlessly with LinkWare Live to provide a complete solution for certifying installed cabling. Key benefits include faster reporting and generation of certificates, visibility of every project from any smart device, and the flexibility to share results easily with customers or vendors.

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Rugged PC connects industrial floor to cloud.

Delivers high-performance computing for industrial edge data visualization applications

The new PACSystems™ IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC) has been announced by Emerson. This is a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other digital transformation initiatives.

The IPC 2010 addresses this by pre-loading the PACEdge™ industrial edge platform and elements of Movicon.NExT™ SCADA software, helping users run applications quickly using browser-based configuration. Provisions are included for keeping the software platform current and passively maintained, minimizing user effort, while maximizing reliability.

Running an industrial version of Linux, and including serial and Ethernet connectivity, the IPC 2010 can be used as a communications gateway in a variety of topologies, and simultaneously or separately as an edge computing device. Users can implement the IPC 2010 as a flexible protocol converter—and for many other computing functions—in many IIoT, edge, OT/IT convergence, HMI visualization, SCADA connectivity, and digital transformation roles.

Both the hardware and software are designed to be adaptable, universal, and scalable, providing a standardized and unified user experience that is easy-to-use, powerful, and supported by Emerson’s lifecycle services. The compact form factor IPC 2010 features the widest operating temperature range of any passively cooled IPC, with a low power consumption of just four watts, and tough packaging so it can be installed virtually anywhere.

The IPC 2010 offers an advantageous price/performance ratio, with no ongoing annual licensing costs, or charges for general and cybersecurity updates. Additional features, such as Movicon Connext© or WebHMI, can be activated or added at any time.

“Many customers undergoing a digital transformation want to start small and earn trust as they seek out value from edge-enabled applications,” said William Paczkowski, product manager for the IPC 2010 for Emerson’s discrete automation business. “The IPC 2010 is specifically designed as a pre-packaged and economical solution so they can get running quickly and cost effectively.”

Emerson is already building the IPC 2010 into a range of larger offerings for leak detection, compressed air monitoring, batching systems, cloud enablement services, and other packaged solutions. This flexible industrial technology will enable customers of all types to benefit from their advanced capabilities.

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The EMEA Emerson User Group meeting is scheduled for next week (February 27-29 2024) in Duesseldorf (D).

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Before you jump into Cloud hosted LIMS.

Autoscribe Informatics (A Xybion Company) took the opportunity in a recent webinar to discuss the much-misunderstood subject of cloud hosted laboratory software solutions. Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are the heart of any modern laboratory, recording and storing all sample and associated meta data, as well as inventory, quality, staff training, and instrumentation information in one place. 

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The choice of whether to keep the application and its associated data local to the laboratory and on-premise, or remotely in the cloud, is a more complex choice than it may seem. Considerations should go well beyond the resource needed to maintain the software and data and the costs of doing so, but often do not.

This webinar gave senior managers in organizations with laboratories, the knowledge to ask the tough questions and uncover which is the right choice for them.^*

Developed using Autoscribe’s many years of industry experience, it provided a balanced view of the benefits and limitations of on-premise and cloud solutions. Presented by Samuel Clark, Technical Sales Manager for North America at Autoscribe Informatics, it drew on recent experience in implementing laboratory informatics solutions across multiple industries from pharmaceutical and medical devices, to environmental, food and drink.

Topics covered included:

• Why use the Cloud?
• What does “Cloud” even mean?
• How secure is a cloud system?
• What happens to your data?
• How can you integrate instruments and other systems?
• What are the disaster recovery options

As a learning aid, this webinar is essential viewing for those making the hard choices of where to keep the main corporate asset – data. It recognizes there are trade-offs to make, and often no perfect answers, yet arms the audience with the facts to drive the right decision for their organization. After this webinar viewers will be able to decide which choice is right for their organization. 

Autoscribe supports both on-premise and cloud deployments with their Matrix Gemini LIMS, the choice entirely up to the needs of each client.

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^* View the webinar here. 

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Security management certification.

Sensirion Connected Solutions has successfully obtained the ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

The company, by achieving the ISO 27001 certification, the company demonstrates its commitment to protecting the data of its customers, partners and employees, as well as complying with all relevant laws and regulations. The certification also validates the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s security processes and controls.

Two innovative solutions are offered for the industrial sector: AiSight and Nubo Sphere. AiSight is a cloud-based platform that uses advanced analytics to provide actionable insights for predictive maintenance. Nubo Sphere is a continuous emissions monitoring solution that uses advanced sensor technology and algorithms to detect, localize and quantify methane emissions from oil and gas facilities.

Both solutions require a high level of data security and reliability, as they deal with sensitive and critical information. By obtaining the ISO 27001 certification, Sensirion assures its customers that their data is handled with the utmost care and respect, and that the company follows the highest security standards. This is part of Sensirion Connected Solutions dedication towards the highest quality standards for its solutions and services, as already shown with its ISO 9001 certified production facilities.

Felix Hoehne, General Manager at Sensirion Connected Solutions says: “I’m delighted to share this achievement with our global stakeholders. It underscores our goal to deliver high quality and secure solutions for the energy and industrial sector. I would like to thank our dedicated team for their hard work and contribution to this milestone”.

Difference between ISO 27001 and SOC 2 The ISO 27001 certification is different from the SOC 2 attestation, which is a common security framework in the US market. While both frameworks aim to ensure data security, they have slightly different scopes and approaches.

The ISO 27001 certification covers the entire ISMS of an organization, while the SOC 2 attestation focuses on specific security controls relevant to the services provided by an organization. The ISO 27001 certification is more rigorous and comprehensive, as it requires an organization to implement and maintain an ISMS that meets the universal standards for every industry and geographic location. The SOC 2 attestation is more flexible and tailored, as it allows an organization to choose the security controls that suit its individual industry standards and needs. Both frameworks are valuable and respected in the market, but the ISO 27001 certification is more widely recognized and accepted internationally.

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IoT and software analytics platform for oil transformers.

Advanced transformer monitoring and analysis service now available to businesses in Ireland.

Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure™ Transformer Expert service is now available to businesses in Britain & Ireland. Designed to help extend the life of oil transformers and meet regulatory requirements, the subscription-based service monitors the health of transformers using a combination of IoT sensors and advanced software analytics. The all-in-one and easy to deploy solution provides cloud-based analysis based on real-time data to deliver aging insights and risk assessment, in addition to expert advice and consultation.

Transformers play a critical role in energy networks, from electrical generation to consumption and powering industry. Downtime is extremely harmful for businesses, but replacing transformers is expensive. To increase uptime but avoid unnecessary spending, organisations need the ability to closely monitor, in real-time, the health and status of their transformers; which is a legal requirement in these countries.

EcoStruxure Transformer Expert helps alleviate these worries through features such as IoT monitoring and online health analysis. It also offers additional real-time insights into factors such as heat, oil temperature, water presence, noise, and vibrations, which could indicate if there is an issue that needs urgent attention. Visibility into their operations allows medium to large organisations to make data-driven decisions about the performance, maintenance, and lifespan of their transformers.

EcoStruxure Transformer Expert is a unique all-in-one, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy monitoring system for oil transformers. Its features include:

• Predictive analytics: Using real-time monitoring data, Schneider Electric experts can help predict potential issues before they occur, allowing companies to schedule maintenance in a more efficient way. Advanced transformer monitoring tools and automated online analysis make it possible to track transformers’ operating state and trends that are mapped against safe limits. • Reliability: Knowing an asset’s health increases the equipment’s reliability and reduces the risk of downtime because maintenance can be scheduled based on a transformer’s actual need. Companies can assess short and long-term risks with recommendations based on industry standards. • Safety: Detecting early signs of potential problems improves overall transformer safety. • Data-driven decision making: Using real-time data makes it possible to make more informed decisions about maintenance and asset replacement. • Economic benefits: Extending asset life expectancy reduces the need for costly replacements, improving maintenance planning reduces maintenance codes, and reducing downtime saves money. oOo

EcoStruxure Transformer Expert in action at CERN.
CERN, one of the world’s largest centres for scientific research, adopted EcoStruxure Transformer Expert to improve the monitoring, risk assessment, and asset management of eight transformers. CERN, which uses 1.3 terawatt hours of electricity annually, needed a solution that could predict the remaining life of its aging transformers to facilitate smooth replacements, and prioritise upgrade decisions. EcoStruxure Transformer Expert is enabling CERN to maintain these critical assets and plan to replace them with minimal risk to operations.

David Pownall, Vice President, Services, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland: "We’re proud to be working together with CERN to successfully solve their transformer challenges. The project is a real-world example of our solution and shows how our collaboration with customers can solve their specific challenges. Extending equipment’s lifespan is an important way to decrease companies’ carbon footprint. Using EcoStruxure Transformer Expert, companies can maximise transformers’ lifespan, resulting in less waste.”

Extending transformers monitoring solution portfolio for higher flexibility.
Schneider Electric is offering the monitoring services as a software-as-a-service model, and a software-only offer for monitoring transformer fleets. This is where customers can upload and store their offline dissolved-gas analysis (DGA) reports and get initial insights and analytics about their transformers and prioritise high-risk equipment for closer monitoring and replacement planning, if needed. They are also offering the option to integrate it into an EcoCare membership: Schneider will perform advanced condition-based monitoring for the customer and provide insights to improve transformers performance, as well as core electrical distribution equipment in a customer’s installation.

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Access to centralised device management.

When searching for a component in Eplan eStock, the system display potential hits in the Eplan Data Portal.

Eplan eStock – the cloud-based device management system on the Eplan Platform – lets users manage and maintain device data right in a browser, including voltages, currents, data sheets and component designations. They have already had access to the data stored there since Version 2023. This all makes collaboration easier and reduces coordination times and media discontinuities. The data is thus more consistent and of higher quality – after all, there is no need for multiple data entry. This is also reflected in the project quality while taking into account all the required standards.

Eplan eStock gives companies access to centralised device man-agement in the Eplan Cloud, simplifying colla-boration and reducing coordination times and media discontinuities. Working with eStock has become even easier in the Eplan Platform 2024, meaning that users can automatically and quickly access the full range of more than 1.5 million device datasets in the Eplan Data Portal. Another benefit is that all the data – from a company’s in-house device manage-ment system or from the Data Portal – can be edited together and saved via user rights management.

New: Eplan Data Portal integration.
Now a few crucial innovations have been added: devices can be imported from the Eplan Data Portal into eStock. When making the first keystrokes for the entry, users see all devices in their own database in addition to all the relevant devices for the search in the Eplan Data Portal. Users can then open the desired device in the same window and, in case it hasn’t been already, import it with one or two clicks. When items are transferred from the Data Portal into Eplan eStock, the software initially created a draft version – meaning that previously approved device data isn’t automatically “overwritten” but the saving must instead be actively confirmed – i.e., accepted – by the user. Users can thus add data and/or make changes to the draft version before approving it and actually using the device in a project.

Eplan Platform 2024 – faster data access.
Another practical benefit is that users have access to more than 1.5 million device datasets in eStock with the new direct integration to the Eplan Data Portal. Component manufacturers involved in the Data Portal upload new and/or updated data on an ongoing basis and the pool of device data is continually growing. Eplan’s developers have also paid attention to efficiency when using data from the cloud and the system only downloads data changes to a local computer based on the last time it accessed eStock, considerably speeding up data access. Another performance gain also benefits users – in the Eplan Platform 2024, it is quick and easy to switch between the source of a local database and an eStock collection based in the Eplan Cloud. This also offers users considered time savings and even greater ease of use.

Better cross-departmental collaboration.
Eplan eStock, the centralised device data management system in the cloud, simplifies collaboration. Data sovereignty always lies with the company or the user, who determine the quality and level of access themselves. Standards can be easily and comprehensively implemented via rights management. Access to the centralised device management in the cloud is available to Eplan users with a subscription licence for the Eplan Platform 2023 at no additional cost.

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