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Optimizing Remote Tank Monitoring Solutions for Industrial Reliability

The Permian Basin in the southwest United States contains a vast oilfield where we drill into rock laid down over 250 million years ago. As part of the Permian geologic period, it's a reality of Deep Time. And yet, in order to keep our economy running, we have to do more than imaginable to control the riches these and other rocks keep buried within. We must...

RTU vs. PLC: Which is Best for a Larger Geography?

Remote terminal units (RTUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are both modern technological devices that impart connection to and control over mechanical objects and equipment from a distance. While their functions are similar, when comparing an RTU vs. a PLC,we quickly discover they are distinct technologies intended for separate purposes: PLCs are built to be production tools used for automated manufacturing. RTUs are monitoring tools used...

A Rugged Remote Terminal Unit for the Smart Grid Market

Throughout recent months, as fires ravaged thousands of acres of California, the Northern California company PG&E was forced to make a terrible call tocompletely shut down power in many areas . They did so in order to lessen the impact of the fires, and almost certainly save lives, but it was hard on customers and at times, even deadly. As an example, a man in Pollock...

Overview of Voice over IP (VoIP)

Do you need to connect everyone in your network, without the hassle of any phone lines? If so, then you need a Voice over IP solution (VoIP). Learn more about the fundamentals of a VoIP system.

How to Manage an Effective Gas Well Monitoring System

For those in the oil or natural gas industry, you understand the moving parts of extraction. From an outside perspective, the process may appear simple but if you're in the industry, you know it's massively complex. Gas wells are responsible for the consistent extraction of different types of oil and natural gas to be separated and distributed. They are the backbone of the industry, operating in...

Remote Monitoring Alerts to Your Phone

If you're responsible for remote network sites, you know you can't always be in front of a monitoring terminal. But, wherever you are, you always need to know about critical network threats.

What Are The Best SCADA Training Classes?

If your operations rely on a SCADA system, it's vital that you get the most out of it. A SCADA training class can help you learn the full potential of your SCADA system. Know what to look for in a training.

How a Remote Facility Monitoring System Improves Maintenance Quality and Security

Firefighters know that the more surface area something has, the more readily it will burn. This principle holds true metaphorically across a range of disciplines, including remote facility management. Remote facilities have a lot of "surface area" exposed to accidents, degradation, and damage. They house important primary equipment, such as telco apparatus, drilling equipment, and servers. Secondary systems like HVAC , power generators, and battery banks are...

SNMP Proxy Best Practices - How to Choose

If you want to integrate your current network into SNMP alarm management, you'll need proxy devices. But what should you be looking for when choosing an SNMP proxy device? Learn the best practices to make sure your SNMP proxy is reliable.

Types of RTUs: Which is Best for You?

Selecting the right RTU for your remote sites can be challenging. Since not all RTUs will perfectly fit in your current network it's important that you evaluate your options to make an informed decision.