Systems With Intelligence (SWI) has unveiled the IM500 PoE, an innovative version of their successful IM500 IoT module, designed to enhance secure asset management with Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity. Announced on May 6, 2024, in Mississauga, Ontario, the IM500 PoE allows users to connect to the SWI Cloud using a wired Ethernet connection, offering an alternative to WiFi or cellular services. This upgrade is particularly beneficial for locations unsuitable for wireless coverage or where a wired connection is preferred.
The IM500 PoE module is adept at monitoring and collecting asset health data from remote sites, utilizing thermal monitoring to prevent failures from overheating assets and connection points. Its advanced analytics detect thermal anomalies, automatically alerting operators via email or through integration with utility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or Asset Performance Management (APM) systems. The module's visual camera further enhances situational awareness in remote areas, ensuring comprehensive monitoring capabilities. According to Angelo Rizzo, president and CEO of SWI, "The IM500 PoE provides our customers with another option to connect the IM500 to the SWI Cloud," addressing the need for wired network integration in challenging environments.
This PoE option enhances communication over internal wired networks, improving response times for thermal and visual snapshots and eliminating limitations on monthly snapshot capacity. The IM500 PoE has been showcased at the IEEE PES T&D Conference in Anaheim, California. Systems With Intelligence, founded in 2009, continues to lead in Touchless™ monitoring solutions for electric utilities, leveraging over 100 years of collective experience in utility asset monitoring and communications technologies.
Source: Systems With Intelligence