Smart Power System Monitoring with Moxa Gateways

Achieve Comprehensive Monitoring Across Diverse Energy Sources

In industrial settings, effective power monitoring plays a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency. It involves the real-time tracking of power quality, energy consumption, and equipment conditions. However, due to the varied nature of power grids, often composed of multiple energy sources and communication protocols, designing a unified power monitoring solution can be complex. Moxa addresses this challenge with an extensive selection of protocol gateways, engineered to deliver dependable, secure, and intuitive connectivity for numerous applications.

Device Connectivity That Is Easy, Secure, and Dependable

Dependable

Power systems frequently operate in extreme environments, which demand consistently stable device connections. Moxa’s gateways are designed with durability in mind, incorporating features such as isolation protection, broad temperature range operation, and certifications for standards including IEC 61850-3, DNV, ATEX, and IECEx to suit a wide range of deployment scenarios.

User-Friendly

Managing numerous connected devices doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Moxa’s connectivity solutions streamline integration through support for Ethernet cascading, batch configuration utilities, and practical tools for troubleshooting protocol issues. This reduces the time and effort needed during installation and maintenance.

Security-Focused

Enhance the security of edge devices with built-in safeguards like user authentication, HTTPS support, and compliance with IEC 62443-4-2. These embedded features help protect your network against unauthorized access and potential security breaches.

Enabling Energy Solutions With Seamless Protocol Conversions

Substation and Grid Integration

Monitoring Renewable Energy Systems

Monitoring for Critical Power Equipment

Modern energy infrastructure, particularly new substations, frequently uses IEC 61850, which was developed specifically for electrical substations. However, many existing systems rely on legacy devices that remain in service for decades and are only replaced under strict conditions. A real-world example illustrates how Moxa’s IEC 61850-compatible protocol gateways enabled smooth integration between IEC 61850 and Modbus TCP in a hybrid environment.

Integrating renewable sources into the grid can present complex communication challenges for system integrators, particularly when dealing with mismatched protocols. In one instance, a Moxa system integrator had to bridge IEC 60870-5-104 and Modbus TCP in a renewable project—Moxa’s solution provided the needed compatibility to ensure smooth operation and data flow.

For equipment installed near primary power sources, such as switchgears, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), continuous performance tracking is essential to maintain power quality. In a recent case study, Moxa’s solution played a pivotal role in helping a client maintain optimal power quality across their data center infrastructure.