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feature | remote monitoring

 Consider remote sensors. As mentioned
previously, less than half of all plants in the
Plutoshift survey reported using remote sensors to collect data. This indicates there might
still be a barrier to entry in the industry. But is
the barrier caused only by aging equipment or
by a distrust of new technology? Management
and engineers may well be concerned about
data security when transmitting wirelessly.
A simple solution to mitigating risk is to
use devices with data diodes that establish a unidirectional security gateway. By
combining the gateway with appropriate
protocol translations, simple systems can be
constructed that allow the highly secure and
trusted transfer of data from gateways that
are communicating directly to sensors.
 Consider software applications (apps).
Sensors with remote data-transfer features
such as WirelessHART, won't require a costly

plant overhaul. With the right sensors in
place-with secure data diodes onboard-
data can be collected wirelessly on laptops,
tablets, and smartphones.
With a set of software applications that
load onto a dashboard, data can be viewed
at the touch of a button. A customizable
dashboard can display real-time data on a
variety of devices, offering a snapshot overview of production processes. By programming the system with parameters that meet
safety and production standards within
preset device specifications, it can alert
personnel to anomalies that might indicate
meter or process problems.
Having data from multiple devices on one
dashboard provides immediate access to
clear, actionable information, including:
 meter health
 how much is flowing through each meter

 deviations from set parameters
 alerts warning of critical issues that require
immediate attention.
Using apps is the most cost-effective, simple way to optimize production and increase
efficiency, relieving some of the burden on
technicians and engineers to maintain safe
and effective systems. Purpose-built software for each asset in the plant that needs
regular monitoring will save time and money if such data can be accessed remotely.

CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
Digitally connected devices form the web
of information within a plant that provides
real-time data to ensure decisions are made
quickly and with the right information.
Better connectivity and access to data allows
better scheduling of maintenance and anticipation of the needs for equipment upgrades

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