Over 4 million people are served by the customer's water supply and wastewater treatment network, which also manages the city's sewage system in a historic European capital city. They urgently need to modernize the energy management system of the entire water supply and wastewater network in order to meet their obligation to society and the public by achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The goal of this modification is to use less energy and less water. In order to improve operational efficiency and lessen the workload of frontline staff, they also want to integrate previously isolated subsystems via IoT technology.
To meet this challenge, Robustel provides an advanced wastewater treatment IoT solution. In addition to optimizing energy utilization throughout the water network, this technology unifies subsystems that were previously disconnected. By utilizing IoT technology, Robustel assists the city in improving operational effectiveness, lowering its environmental impact, and reducing the strain of its frontline staff.
The Advanced Wastewater Treatment IoT Solution
This solution leverages Robustel's robust hardware and software to provide a secure and efficient system for monitoring and managing wastewater treatment facilities. And here are the key components of the solution
1. Robustel R1520 Routers. The solution's communication backbone is made up of these high-end routers. They include a number of interfaces (RS232, RS485, Ethernet, and I/O) to link to a variety of field devices that are frequently found in wastewater treatment facilities, including:
- PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Variable frequency controllers
- Sensors (e.g., water level, flow rate, pH)
- Surveillance cameras
- RTUs (Remote Terminal Units)
2. Edge2Cloud Software Framework. This framework facilitates the integration of many devices and protocols. In order to control communication with specific devices, developers can create "Southbound Applications" using protocols such as DNP3, MODBUS RTU, and SNMP. Data is then seamlessly transformed to MQTT for "Northbound" cloud communication from these numerous sources. This modular approach reduces development time and effort and makes the system more adaptable to different sites.
3. DMVPN Support. Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN), a secure networking protocol that guarantees data integrity and anonymity, is supported by the R1520 routers. Protecting confidential information transmitted between the treatment facility and the control center requires this.
4. Cybersecurity Assurance. Security is Robustel's top priority. To find and fix any flaws, RobustOS, the operating system that powers the routers, has undergone extensive third-party penetration testing. Knowing that the system is secure from online attacks gives comfort.
5. RCMS Stack Deployment. Robustel's RCMS Stack, a complete device management platform, is integrated into the solution. It allows for centralized management, control, and monitoring of all linked devices when installed on a private cloud. This makes maintenance chores easier and increases operational efficiency.
Topology of Advanced Wastewater Treatment IoT Solution
The Benefits of Advanced Wastewater Treatment IoT Solution
- Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). All field devices can be linked to a single gateway by utilizing the R1520 and Edge2Cloud, eliminating the need for extra switches or serial device servers. The Edge2Cloud speeds provisioning and commissioning, lowers coding requirements, and makes protocol integration easier.
- Continuous Cybersecurity Support. In addition to penetration testing, Robustel's IEC62443-4-1 certification allows for ongoing post-installation support for cyber threats.
- Operational Cost Reduction. The RCMS Stack reduces operational costs with its broad range of device monitoring and management features. Networking problems can be found and fixed with the help of its remote diagnostic tools.
This approach demonstrates how IoT integration may effectively transform water management systems to meet difficult environmental goals while boosting operating efficiency and reducing costs.
The Bottom Line
The Robustel advanced wastewater treatment IoT solution provides a comprehensive and effective way to update water management systems. The city can fulfill difficult environmental goals thanks to a system that combines robust hardware, intelligent software, and secure communication protocols.