In an effort to enable customers to remotely configure and update devices at anytime, Set-Point Control - an industrial systems integrator - has standardized on the new RAM 6000 cellular Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) by Sixnet (News - Alert), to deliver its cloud-based SCADA application, IPm WebControl.

As a provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions, Sixnet offers RAM (News - Alert) 6000 cellular RTUs that provide native Modbus interface, software programmability, and secure cellular access to critical devices.

According to a press release, Set-Point Control leveraged the RAM 6000 software development kit (SDK) to operate its IPm WebControl software, which can be used for critical customer environments, such as the seamless remote configuration and monitoring of devices used in chemical tank farms for a large chemical company, .

Tailored for industrial organizations with equipment located in remote areas, the RAM 6000 cellular-enabled RTU delivers secure monitoring and control of remote devices. It integrates powerful industrial automation, networking and security with cellular technologies into a single, compact cellular automation solution.

Featuring a built-in Modbus gateway and Software Development Kit (SDK), the RAM 6000 facilitates users to cost-effectively access critical device data even while using custom-built software applications. In addition, users can easily interface with existing RTUs and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to deliver real-time access to SCADA data from pumps, valves, sensors and meters.

“Many industrial facilities have aging infrastructures that need close monitoring, and in many cases, it is not feasible to reach remote areas with traditional landlines,” said Mahesh Patel, director of product management, wireless solutions at Sixnet, in a statement. “The RAM 6000 provides real-time monitoring and control of multiple PLCs and RTUs at each site across cellular networks, all at a much lower cost than deploying personnel to manually check them across hundreds, sometimes even thousands of miles.”

With the help of IPm WebControl software, customers of Set-Point can instantly make real-time decisions because of accelerated delivery of critical information regarding tank levels and system performance.

Adding to the advantages of IPm WebControl software, the RAM 6000 already delivers flexible, secure communications for critical industrial applications, such as gas distribution, water or chemical tank farm monitoring, solar and wind farm remote installations and pole-top power distribution. In these environments, monitoring and control is critical for both safety and operational efficiency.

The RAM 6000 is managed by Sixnet’s SixView Manager, which facilitates customers to remotely update firmware and make field changes to one or many devices at once.

With Sixnet’s SixView Manager, the RAM 6000 is able to facilitate powerful management, configuration and monitoring of multiple devices from a single console.

“With the RAM 6000 SDK, we are able to easily program IPm WebControl so that our customers can remotely configure and update devices at anytime. Our software keeps track of IP address changes and alerts us if we lose cellular connections, while the unit continues to log data and then backfill that data when connections are reestablished,” said Scott McCoy, president of Set-Point Control, in a statement. “This integrated solution enables industrial customers to quickly deploy units and access real-time data to make informed decisions.”

In recent news, Sixnet partnered with Sistelec to provide industrial networking solutions in Spain.