The combination of Ewon and the cloud platform i4connected results in an efficient remote monitoring system
In order to connect and monitor their equipment, WES chose solutions from HMS Networks. They decided to implement the Ewon Flexy 205 inside the control panel of their wind turbines. WES’ first and main objective in using Ewon’s industrial gateway is to be able to establish a secure VPN connection to the equipment from their own offices, for remote maintenance purposes. Secondly, WES uses the Ewon Flexy as a crucial element in their new data-service to optimize turbines’ efficiency and uptime. They do so by extracting relevant data (wind speed, energy production, rotation speed, etc.) locally from the wind turbine’s PLC. This data is used for monitoring and control (start, stop, reset) of the equipment. Finally, WES uses the Ewon Flexy to exchange data via secure MQTT protocol with the cloud platform i4connected. This third function allows WES’ customers to remotely monitor their own turbine via the Internet and to analyze performancee over the long term.
WES uses the the Ewon Flexy 205 and WEBfactory’s solution to monitor important KPIs (windspeed, power output, rotation speed etc.) and control (start, stop, or reset) PLC and power conversion hardware.
Leveraging data to offer new added-value services
WES has enjoyed many advantages by using Ewon and i4connected combined solution: travel (and so cost) reduction, real-time centralized insights on turbine fleet, easy remote control,... All of these can be summed up in one simple word: convenience.
Another big plus for WES is the «wow» factor when selling, as this integrated solution makes it possible to offer modern value-added data services to users. It generates new revenue streams for WES, as well as giving them a competitive advantage.
As we can see, harnessing field data can create tremendous value for both machine builders and end-users. Ultimately, choosing to implement a professional secure remote connectivity solution is a path that benefits everyone involved.
Benefits :
- By teaming up with Ewon & WEBfactory, WES has developed an efficient, fully responsive remote monitoring system
- Wind turbine owners get a clear, real-time view of their KPIs
- Wind turbines can be remotely optimized to improve performance & energy costs