Regarding distributed site remote monitoring, it can be said that it is an important method that many enterprises and institutions with multiple dispersed locations are inseparable from; it allows managers to know the situation of each site in real time without having to go to each place in person, which is too helpful for improving efficiency, reducing costs, etc.! First of all, we have to explain to you what is distributed site remote monitoring? Simply put, it is to collect the operating data, equipment status, environmental information, etc. through various technical means, such as networks, sensors and other things, such as the remote suburbs of factories, various chain stores, and communication base stations, and then transmit them to a central platform, so that relevant people can view, manage and occasionally, necessary control on this platform.
So what key parts do this distributed site remote monitoring contain? Let me tell you about it:
1. Data acquisition layer : This is like a person’s eyes and ears! It is used to collect various information, such as temperature and humidity sensors, which can sense the temperature and humidity changes in the site environment; current and voltage detectors can monitor the power of equipment, as well as the data and video surveillance images of access control systems – it also needs to be obtained from this level. Of course, when choosing a sensor, you must choose a stable and more accurate one, otherwise the data is not accurate, and monitoring will be meaningless.
2. Network transmission layer : The data is collected, how can it be transmitted to the central platform? It depends on it! Generally, wired networks may be used, such as fiber optic and broadband, or wireless networks, such as 4G, 5G modules, or NB-IoT, which have low power consumption, and you must choose according to the actual situation of different sites. Some places are remote and may be suitable for wireless.
3. Platform software layer : This is the core brain! All the data is summarized here for processing, analysis, and display, and provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products! The platform generally has a very intuitive interface, such as data charts, device status indicators, alarm information, etc., and there should be some functions such as historical data query and report generation – otherwise, it is sometimes not enough to just look at real-time.
Many people will encounter many problems when working on this distributed monitoring. Here are some practical experiences for you.
Q: When choosing a remote monitoring platform, what aspects should you pay attention to?
Answer: First of all, we must say that compatibility is definitely good! Because the device brand of different sites may be different, the interface protocol may be different; secondly, the stability of the platform is also very important, and you cannot always collapse, and you will be unable to see anything when you collapse! Also, security, data transmission and storage must be guaranteed, don’t be stolen or leaked, and also, it’s not easy to operate, don’t build a platform, you can’t use it after learning for a long time, that’s too troublesome
Q: Distributed sites sometimes have unstable networks, so what can I do?
Answer: This is indeed quite common! The dual network backup you can consider is to use two types of networks at the same time, such as wired and wireless. One cannot do it, but the other can top it? Or install a device with cache function there and then upload data after the network is ready, which can also reduce the risk of data loss.
My personal opinion is that although distributed site remote monitoring seems quite complicated, as long as you plan all parts and choose the right products and technologies, it is not that difficult to implement. The benefits are real and can save a lot of trouble for enterprises. Therefore, enterprises in need can really consider it early, and the effect will be beyond your expectations!
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