From proof of concept to rollout - many LoRaWAN projects fail at this step. Solutions are often not economical, too complicated or cannot be integrated into processes. To turn an IoT project into more than just an isolated solution, IoT users need the solution to be integrated into existing processes and systems. We worked with our partner items to develop a solution for leak detection in the district heating network via LoRaWAN within the network control center for a customer. The IoT data for leakage monitoring is transmitted directly to the system of the specialist department. Thus, the availability of the Internet of Things expands from the innovation department to specialized departments.
Based on the IEC 60870-5-104 communication protocol, the DIGIMONDO team has developed an interface that is available on niota for interested customers. Using the interface as an IEC 104 slave, IoT data is integrated into existing control systems. In niota, the interface will be available integrated in the consumer area, so that niota users can configure the data points and important parameters of the IEC 104 slave directly via the settings. "The development of the interface means a big step for many utility and smart city customers: with the new possibility to integrate IoT data into existing systems, the transition from proof-of-concept to rollout is getting easier and easier", DIGIMONDO CEO Christopher Rath explains the advantages of the IEC 104 interface.
