BACKGROUND

IIoT is not just platform, connectivity and hardware: in most cases, it also requires engineering. LEC is unique in the fact that we can take IIoT technology the last mile with our engineering services to optimize the solution, as well as total cost of deployment and ongoing OPEX.

The client was looking to implement a remote monitor and control solution for nearly 3000 mission critical communication infrastructure sites. Should commercial power be lost, failover to generator power and sustaining power to these sites is mission-critical to operations. Operationally, the client required a simple install methodology, utilizing their current staff, that delivered real-time data and alarms for engine block heater fail or overheat, starting battery voltage, genset output voltage, diesel fuel and/or LPG levels.

Additionally, the client wanted real time alarms when a full or partial loss of power from the 240VAC utility service head occurs. The utility provider only reports a total loss of power so the generator would not necessarily detect partial power loss (failure of a single leg of the incoming power feed), therefore not turning on alternative generator power. Alarm notifications are triggered when battery backup system voltage no longer indicates charging voltage or falls below a desired threshold.