Field device level equipment, for example, string combiner boxes, pyranometers, temperature sensors and weather stations will most commonly be connected over an RS485 network, 2/3 wire arrangement back to a central hub/serial gateway. The gateway will then convert the serial data to be able to travel back to the main comms equipment via the ethernet standard. The most common serial protocols used are CANbus and MODbus. Configuration of serial device equipment and its associated gateway is crucial for data exchange to take place, these devices are not plug & play.

We can help with all makes and models of serial hardware installation and configuration and ensure you have configuration backups and documentation to ensure a quick turnaround to minimise downtime of failed equipment.