Remote Management for your Automated Control System Crouzet Millenium 3 & HMS Netbiter partnership solution Save time, save energy, save resources
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Millenium 3 from Crouzet Netbiter from HMS Partnership basis Millenium 3 overview Netbiter Overview Advantages of Millenium 3 & Netbiter Millenium 3 & Netbiter combination
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Partnership between Crouzet and HMS Background to partnership •
Crouzet regularly meets customers that are building applications that could benefit from remote management.
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HMS regularly meets customers that are adding remote management to their applications where control functions are also needed.
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Together we are able to offer a cost efficient solution and provide a solution that can expand our markets.
Partnership basis •
HMS and Crouzet promote the combined solution of Netbiter and Millenium 3 in a joint marketing partnership.
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Marketing material and technical documentation is created jointly to cover the complete solution.
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Each company sell and support their own products through existing sales networks.
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Distributors are given the opportunity to incorporate products from both companies.
Crouzet & Millenium 3
Crouzet Crouzet is a leading manufacturer of automation control components and offer a wide range of logic controllers. Millenium 3 The Millenium 3 is the latest generation of micro-PLCs ( Logic Controller) , offering a cost efficient and flexible platform for applications such as : -
Heating/air conditioning, Access control, Heat pumps, Water and air treatment, Waste treatment, Lifting and handling, Medical equipment and pump management.
HMS - Netbiter overview
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HMS and Netbiter
HMS HMS is a leading manufacturer of industrial communication solutions and offer a wide range of connectivity products.
Netbiter Netbiter brings cloud technology to industrial applications and provides instant access to installations and equipment in the field. Netbiter makes it possible for service engineers to take control of field applications and instantly access system data through the cloud. This enables reduction of operating costs and improves service operations.
Netbiter overview
A complete cloud based remote management solution for demanding applications
• Benefits of cloud technology • Solution overview • Netbiter Argos overview • Netbiter gateway range • Netbiter with Millenium 3 • Application examples with Millenium 3
Remote management in the cloud Benefits of cloud technology • No software installations – software is provided as a service through the cloud • Instant access from any location and any platform • Scalability part of the design • Benefit from continuous improvements without the need for SW upgrades • Easy integration with other tools and applications
Netbiter brings the benefits of cloud technology to service engineers and remote monitoring applications
Solution overview
Connect your installations with the cloud Netbiter Argos provide service engineers and users with access to data from field installations and makes it possible to integrate data with other applications.
Netbiter – core values Reliability Reliable storage of data, reliable transmission of alarm notifications, reliable system operation Security Up to date protection of stored information and secure encryption on data exchange Availability Ensure high system uptime is achieved, working with a zero-vision regarding downtime Flexibility Adaptability to allow the solution to be tailored and integrated with specific application demands Performance A platform that is design to deliver stable performance, also while scaling up the system
Advantages of Millenium 3 / Netbiter The main advantages of the Netbiter/Millenium3 combination: - Best cloud based remote management solution including micro controlling capabilities - A solution designed for scalability - Cutting edge intelligent remote management - Complete and cost efficient solution setting the standards - Field proven technology - Remote logic creates optimal application flow of customers resources
Netbiter Argos Netbiter Argos • Provides software services (SaaS) for remote management through the cloud • Multi-language support: -
Swedish
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English
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Chinese
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Japanese
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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French
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German
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Italian
Services provided by Netbiter Argos Visualize, monitor and control A visual user interface makes it easy to quickly get an overview of system status. Netbiter Argos makes it simple to design an intuitive layout that for monitoring and control. Detect critical events The alarm & event handler can be set to keep an eye on critical thresholds. In case attention is needed, a notification is transmitted. Analyze Analyzing trend data makes it possible to understand application behavior. Data recorded from the field can be presented in trend graphs, used to generate reports or exported to third party applications.
Configuration process Device templates A device template is the basis of a configuration and defines what data is contained in an application.
Build a configuration A configuration is built by selecting the data from the SLIn – SLOut protocol. Define which parameters shall be logged or what parameter shall be monitored to detect a critical event. Configuration profiles By using configuration profiles, it is possible to create and manage configurations that shall be deployed to multiple installations.
Administration and management Project management Installations are grouped into projects to keep a good overview and allow access control of individual users. User management Permission control applies per individual users to control project access, read / write permission and distribution of alarm notifications.
Tools and editors With the use of built-in tools and editors, it is simple to create a configuration and design a graphical application interface.
Network security
Data security using encrypted communication • Users access software services through an authentication system • Data exchange between the user and Netbiter Argos is encrypted using SSL encryption • Data exchange between Netbiter Argos and the Netbiter gateway is encrypted using TSL encryption
Netbiter communication gateways Netbiter EasyConnect • Connects field installations with Netbiter Argos management portal • Minimal installation process • Operated and configured online • Uplink connectivity with Netbiter Argos using GPRS or Ethernet (3G coming) • Onboard digital and analog I/O Netbiter WS • Built-in local web based management server for access over LAN networks • Replicates alarms and trend data through Netbiter Argos management portal • Local configuration and commissioning • Uplink connectivity with Netbiter Argos using GPRS and Ethernet
Crouzet Millenium 3 & HMS - Netbiter combination
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HMS-Crouzet : Possible combination Remote management Solution GPRS
SLIN/SLOUT or Mobus RS485 with XN06
Netbiter Easyconnect EC 220 Ethernet
XN05/06 Modbus RS485 Modbus TCP I/P
Netbiter Easyconnect EC 150 – EC250
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Millenium 3 and Netbiter EC220 Netbiter EC220 with Millenium 3 • Direct connection with Millenium 3 using SLIn - SLOut protocol • Configuration and management is done online through Netbiter Argos • Wall or DIN-rail mounting option Communication Interfaces: • GPRS uplink communication • Connect with Millenium 3 using RS232 port • Onboard I/O: • 2 × Digital input • 1 × Relay output • 2 × Analog input • 1 × Analog output
Unique selling points Netbiter EasyConnect EC150/EC250 with Millenium 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150/EC250 gateways support communication with the Millenium 3 using the Modbus module.
Modbus
Unique selling points Netbiter WS gateways with Millenium 3 With the Netbiter WS products it is possible to create a web based monitoring solution. Built-in web server provides access to system variables. Primarily suitable for LAN applications where local monitoring is required.
Modbus
Part number selection matrix Available options The table below describes the combinations of Netbiter gateways and communication link with the Millenium 3 micro controllers that are available Millenium 3 24VDC range
Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway
Netbiter Part no.
WAN interface
Protocol
Communication adapter with Millenium 3
CD, XD, CB XB
EC220
NB1000
GPRS
SLIn - SLOut
88970510 (RS232 cable)
XD, XB
EC220
NB1000
GPRS
Modbus RTU
XN06 Modbus RTU adapter
XD, XB
EC150
NB1001
Ethernet
Modbus RTU
XN06 Modbus RTU adapter
XD, XB
EC150
NB1001
Ethernet
Modbus TCP
XN05 Modbus TCP adapter
XD, XB
EC150-M
NB1002
Ethernet
Modbus RTU
XN06 Modbus RTU adapter
XD, XB
EC150-M
NB1002
Ethernet
Modbus TCP
XN05 Modbus TCP adapter
XD, XB
EC250
NB1003
Ethernet and GPRS
Modbus RTU
XN06 Modbus RTU adapter
XD, XB
EC250
NB1003
Ethernet and GPRS
Modbus TCP
XN05 Modbus TCP adapter
Possible configuration
Cellular subscriptions and SIM cards Cellular subscriptions Netbiter EasyConnect products support any standard cellular GPRS based service. • Fixed IP subscriptions not needed • VPN services not needed • Possibility to use local cost-efficient cellular subscriptions
SIM card available from HMS HMS offers a cost-efficient globally roaming SIM card • Annual prepaid subscription plan • Up to 5 MB of monthly data traffic • Tested and verified with the Netbiter products
Co - Marketing material Website information Infomration regarding the solution with Netbiter and the Millenium 3 will be available at both the Netbiter website and the Crouzet website.
Solution sheet A solution sheet gives a summarized overview of the solution.
Sales presentation Sales presentation solution sheet is used for promotional literature for trade shows and sales meetings.
Technical application note A technical application note contains information regarding how to setup configure the Netbiter and the Millenium 3.
Case story Example – Triplesign
Remote management of alternating billboards Triplesign provides advertising on alternating billboards Millenium micro controller manages the rotation of advertising on the billboard. Netbiter provides capabilities to control the advertising message remotely.
Triplesign’s customers can specify exactly when to show each message. Easy to manage the signs through the remote tailor-made interface. Decreased service costs as notifications are sent in case of operating issues.
