ARE YOU GETTING THE FULL BENEFITS OF YOUR PLC?

At Ovarro, we advocate the use of Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs) as a powerful alternative to PLC systems.

Effective monitoring and control of assets is essential in water networks, energy networks, railway infrastructure and other industrial environments. PLCs have long been relied upon to exchange important data between devices in these complex networks. Thanks to flexible inputs and outputs (I/Os), PLCs can be connected to different devices from different manufacturers and connect industrial networks together. But did you know that an Ovarro RTU can do just that?

Ovarro TBox RTUs are secure, proven and trusted devices for remote automation and data acquisition. Ovarro has helped numerous customers deploy TBox LT2 RTUs as PLCs in a range of sectors - such as water, energy, rail, broadcast and the process industries.

The TBox provides up to 26 digital and analog I/Os for seamless connectivity regardless of the communication protocols used on the network. This is especially important in water, energy, rail and other industrial environments where protocols vary due to different equipment ages, OEMs and vendors.

Features of the TBox as a PLC

The features and benefits of the TBox include:

• Cybersecurity for Assets and Data

All TBox devices and connected assets are protected by a state-of-the-art cybersecurity suite with authentication, encryption, firewall, SSL/TLS, HTTPS, SMTPS, SFTP/FTPS and VPN.

• user-friendliness

Web server technology eliminates dependence on SCADA software and expensive HMI (Human Machine Interface) displays and reduces overall development time. The TBox offers the same simple control, visualization and ladder logic as traditional PLCs

• real-time alarms

Alarm management systems with push notifications can immediately inform operators of faults or errors in a network by sending multimedia messages and live updates.

• remote monitoring

Network operators can remotely monitor and control critical assets and applications in real time, anywhere in the world.

• Integrated LTE/4G

The TBox LT2 RTU's 4G and LTE modem compatibility enables real-time access and control of valuable assets, including those in remote or hazardous locations

TBox LT2 applications

Ovarro's TBox LT2 is compatible with the IEC 1131-3 standard communication protocols for PLCs and can form ladder logic operations. Since the TBox LT2 allows programming in ladder logic, it can be integrated into industrial environments where both old and new machines are installed.

The TBox LT2 also features integrated PLC and IT protocols as part of its complete package.

TBox RTUs already support thousands of applications worldwide. These include building control systems, monitoring transmissions in broadcast networks and controlling supply levels for essential goods such as oil, gas and water. As a reliable alternative to PLCs, the TBox LT2 is capable of doing it all.

If you would like to learn more about the TBox LT2 as a PLC alternative, contact Ovarro’s team of experts today.

Find outhow we can support your business with a market-leading, fully modular remote monitoring, control and automation solution.