Plantweb Insight Network and Power Module Management

Emerson has added two IIoT solutions to its Plantweb Insight data analytics platform that the company says will enable industrial facilities to transform the way they manage their enterprise-level wireless network infrastructure.

As digitalisation and wireless technology adoption continue to rapidly expand in industrial facilities throughout the world, the need for greater visibility of network infrastructure performance is key. The Plantweb Insight applications provide a quick-to-implement, scalable IIoT solution that helps users advance their digital transformation strategies and achieve greater operational efficiencies.

The Plantweb Insight Network Management application provides continuous, centralised monitoring of WirelessHART networks. This application provides a singular, consolidated view of the status of all wireless networks in a facility, with embedded expertise and guidance for advanced network management.

A key feature is a configurable mesh network diagram, providing visualisation of network design and connections along with device-specific information. It also provides an exportable record of syslog alerts, network details outlining conformance to network best practices and more.

The Plantweb Insight Power Module Management application drills down to the device level, allowing facilities to keep their wireless devices appropriately powered so they can continuously transmit key monitoring data. By aggregating power module statuses, users can evolve traditional maintenance planning and implement more efficient and cost-effective practices.