Solutions: Power & Utilities
Lantronix products are a perfect fit for just about every facet of power management, including utilities. For most
power applications, the key is our ability to remotely control and manage devices in the field. Efficient acquisition
of data and control across the network are key requirements for the power industry.
The utilities industry has long recognized the benefits of IP-based communication. At the substation level, however, there are often compatibility issues with communication hardware, which comes from a variety of vendors. With their versatility and protocol independence, Lantronix device servers can bring together a diverse array of serial devices on the network. Their remote management capability makes them dependable tools for monitoring power allocations during critical high-demand periods.
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Metering and power-generating equipment is often located in environments where weather is a real factor. Featuring DIN rail mounting and ruggedized housings, our industrial device servers are frequently the answer for these situations. Our embedded device servers are also equipped to handle temperature extremes.
In commercial applications, automated meter readings and real-time data acquisition are necessary to allow the power company to bill based on usage without physical meter readings. By networking meters to routers and central computer systems, utilities can identify exactly where the power is going within a given building and bill accordingly.
For facilities where power failure is not an option, including hospitals, certain factories and “mission critical” areas within an organization, device servers enable companies to sense where power is pegged at a near-maximum level; power can then be automatically shut down or slowed in other areas to protect the critical area. Real-time data on the network enables companies to allocate power where it’s needed most.
Lantronix device servers can reduce power management system construction cost. And with their inherent scalability, they can network-enable existing serial devices and accommodate power system updates for years to come.
