PE.WSNi - M2M Dynamics, Inc

PE.WSNi
A modular cost effective IPv6 wireless-mesh network
for industrial data acquisition from any kind of new
or existing sensor.
Paradox Engineering Sagl
Via Passeggiata 7 - CH - 6883 Novazzano - Switzerland
ph +41 91 233 0100 - fax +41 91 233 0101
web: www.pdxeng.ch - www.pdxeng.ch/pewsni
e-mail: info@pdxeng.ch
PE.WSNi Industrial Wireless Sensor Network
PE.WSNi is the first IPv6 6LowPAN ultra low power modular cost effective wireless mesh sensor
network platform for industrial data acquisition on the market.
Wireless technology implemented in sensor-application domains enables significant benefits for
business beyond traditional wiring “mind-set” constraints: elimination of wiring costs, improved
predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and stronger asset management.
PE.WSNi Wireless technology now allows unlimited levels of measurement hence the possibility
to increase monitoring points at a fraction of the cost of wired sensors.
PE.WSNi is an open standard based complete and modular system providing on the shelf all
the hardware and software for rapid and cost-effective design and deployment of a reliable and
cost effective IPv6 wireless-mesh network for industrial data acquisition from any kind of new or
existing sensor.
It includes advanced software tools and network management systems on sub-GHz ISM band
for higher penetration and noise immunity. Featuring ultra low power technology for long life
operations (> 8 years) and predictable power management, PE.WSNi is a self organizing, self
healing and adaptive solution, ensuring data reliability >99%. It stands the harshest conditions
(IP67 and ATEX certified).
Security
• Provide authorization, authentication and strong
encryption with computation in hardware and at
node level.
• Intrinsically safe in explosive atmospheres and holding
a high degree of protection for indoor/outdoor harsh
environments. Electrical activities on PE.WSNi can be
physically turned off by a simple command broadcast
to the wireless network.
Fitness for use
• Easily on-field replaceable modules. Units are selfrecognized and can be replaced with no specific skills.
No specialized workforce to deploy a PE.WSNi wireless
sensor network thanks to easy site surveying for node
installation and link quality assessment.
• Data reliability >99%, flexibility and fine tuned data
sampling time allow a wide range of applications.
• Standard physical interface (Ethernet and serial port)
for easy integration with host applications.
Best wireless and network performance
• Improved noise immunity and higher penetration factors
thanks to sub-GHz frequency compared to 2.4 GHz
solutions.
• High immunity to common multi-path phenomena in
industrial environments.
• Self-organizing, self-healing, adaptive mesh routing
devices ensures the use of the best communication paths.
• Fault Tolerant Network: multiple alternative routes
between nodes imply no single point of failure exists.
Best energy management strategies
• Supporting 10-30V AC/DC external input, lithium thionyl
chloride power pack, or optional energy harvester module
(vibration or photovoltaic).
• Ultra Low Power design for long life operation and
predictable power management.
• Integrated Multi-dimensional cost metrics routing protocol.
Management and
interfacing
Benefits
• Eliminates the complexity and constraints (costs) of
wired infrastructures.
• Enables monitoring capabilities even in areas previously
considered unreachable and impossible to monitor.
• Ensures intrinsic network security: deployment of
operations are independent from existing networks.
• Enables seamless integration and unlimited extension of
any existing monitoring solutions.
• Ensures easy and rapid deployment, application
flexibility.
• Enables temporary and/or incremental data collection
campaigns.
Features
Modularity
• PE.WSNi nodes host up to four I/O modules in any
combination and can be configured as single wireless
repeaters to extend the reach of the wireless sensor
network.
Scalability
• Multi-function I/O modules support multiple sensors each,
in a wide range of analog and digital ones.
• Radio module with external antenna connector allows
to easily expand the ranges through a wide range of
directional antennas.
• Configurable on event sampling sensors.
• A comprehensive web based suite of software applications
allows to manage all different aspects of a WSN: network
configuration, provisioning, monitoring, data collection
and real time monitoring, events, alarms, maps. All
functionalities are operated from web browsers with no
need for intrusive software or middleware installations.
There are two available software versions:
An embedded version in PE.WSNi Gateway allows full
control of single nodes up to the whole WSN. All relevant
aspects of a wireless sensor network are automatically
managed: distributed clocks synchronization, module
trees generation and re-provisioning, connected nodes
configuration self-recognizing.
Data presentation methods – eg. ODBC, TCP/IP sockets,
Modbus/TCP, OPC, SNMP - ensure integration with upstream
systems such as PLC, DCS, databases, etc.
An enterprise version, the PE.WSNi NMS - Network
Management System, with extended functionalities:
management of larger number of hierarchically structured
remote WSNs ensuring data integrity and coherence also in
restricted or limited connectivity conditions.
Communication between remote PE.WSNi Gateway(s) and
the NMS is ensured by an effective and reliable network
protocol supporting communications in extremely narrow
bandwidth conditions.
Just some clicks on the web interface provide:
• Two-level synoptic: global (all remote sites) and
partitioned (single or aggregated remote sites).
• Synoptic view of PE.WSNi Nodes belonging to different
PE.WSNi Gateways and enhanced schematic and reports
(eg. interpolation between data coming from different
PE.WSNi, even if belonging to a remote site).
• Drill down functionality over each element of the
PE.WSNi wireless sensor network.
• Data export at each level of PE.WSNi wireless sensor
network hierarchical element.
• Enhanced Alarm Console to monitor any remote site
network unreachability, fault on transmission/reception of
configuration states, etc.
• Data management and storage (extended).
•Remote site configuration centralized repository.
PE.WSN: NMS is available as a web-based service, through
an Internet secure access to Paradox Engineering data
center, and as a HW/SW Appliance, from the shelf, ready for
installation at customer office or data center.