Elcomponent therefore uses a combination of LoRaWAN wireless technology and wired communications including Modbus, M-Bus and Ethernet, selecting the most appropriate technology for each application.
The result is a practical system designed around the factory- rather than forcing the factory to fit the monitoring system.
From Data to Action
Collecting data is only useful if it helps somebody make a better decision.
Real-time and historical monitoring can help manufacturers:
• Identify unnecessary out-of-hours consumption
• Compare energy or water use between production lines
• Detect leaks and abnormal consumption
• Establish meaningful energy and water performance indicators
• Verify whether efficiency projects have actually delivered savings
• Improve carbon and sustainability reporting
• Identify changes in consumption that may indicate operational or equipment issues
Combining utility consumption with production information makes the data even more valuable. Energy per tonne, water per batch or gas per unit produced can provide far greater insight than utility consumption viewed in isolation.
Your Energy Data Doesn’ t Have to Stay in an Energy System
Modern factories already generate large amounts of information through production, SCADA, ERP, maintenance and business intelligence systems. No one tool does everything, so it’ s best to use the right system for the task but ensure data can be accessed, shared and utilized.
Elcomponent can make metering and energy data available to these wider factory systems, allowing utility information to become part of the organisation’ s overall operational data strategy.
Data can be shared through secure APIs and automated exports, enabling integration with third-party energy management platforms, ESG systems, billing applications, Microsoft Power BI or other factory and corporate systems.
Equally, data from existing metering systems and other sources can be brought together into a central monitoring environment.
The Key Objective is:
Collect reliable data once, then make it available wherever the business can gain value from it.
Metering Expertise from Survey to Ongoing Support
Technology alone does not guarantee good data. Correct meter specification, installation, commissioning and ongoing system health are equally important.
Elcomponent provides an endto-end service covering site surveys, system design, metering, installation, communications, commissioning, software, integration and ongoing support.
For food and drink manufacturers looking to reduce utility costs and improve operational efficiency, the starting point is straightforward:
Contact Elcomponent today to discuss your monitoring requirements.
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