Utilities & Energy
Wireless Modbus Connectivity for Smart Grid & Distributed Energy
Link485 enables wireless connectivity for utility infrastructure - smart meters, substations, solar farms, and distributed energy resources - with long-range LoRa and cellular options for remote locations.
Challenges in Utilities & Energy
Geographically Distributed Assets
Substations, meters, and generation sites span large areas, making wired connectivity impractical and expensive.
Remote Location Connectivity
Solar farms, wind turbines, and rural substations lack IT infrastructure, requiring cellular or long-range wireless.
Manual Meter Reading
Manual collection of meter data is labor-intensive, error-prone, and provides delayed information for grid management.
DER Integration Complexity
Integrating distributed solar, wind, and battery storage into the grid requires real-time monitoring and control.
Wireless Modbus Solutions for Utilities
Smart Meter Data Collection
Deploy wireless gateways to collect data from Modbus-enabled smart meters across distribution networks. Automate meter reading, enable time-of-use billing, and detect anomalies in real-time.
Key Benefits:
- Automated AMR: Eliminate manual meter reading with wireless data collection
- Billing Accuracy: Real-time consumption data for precise billing
- Theft Detection: Identify anomalies and unauthorized usage patterns
- Load Profiling: Understand consumption patterns for demand forecasting
Remote Substation Monitoring
Connect RTUs, protective relays, and meters in remote substations wirelessly. Monitor voltage, current, power quality, and equipment health without installing dedicated communication lines.
Key Benefits:
- Real-Time SCADA: Wireless connectivity for remote substations
- Fault Detection: Instant alerts for power quality issues and equipment failures
- Predictive Maintenance: Monitor transformer health and aging indicators
- Cost Savings: Avoid expensive fiber or leased line installations
Solar/Wind Farm Monitoring
Monitor inverters, weather stations, and energy meters across solar and wind installations. Track generation, performance ratios, and equipment health for optimized renewable energy operations.
Key Benefits:
- Generation Monitoring: Real-time tracking of power output and performance
- Inverter Health: Monitor temperature, efficiency, and fault codes
- Performance Ratio: Calculate PR and identify underperforming strings/turbines
- O&M Optimization: Predictive maintenance and rapid fault response
10MW Solar Farm Achieves 99.5% Uptime
A 10MW solar farm in Rajasthan deployed Link485 4G to monitor 100+ inverters and weather stations wirelessly, enabling rapid fault detection and optimized O&M.
"Link485 4G gave us real-time visibility into every inverter. We detect faults within minutes instead of days, reducing generation losses by 2.3%. ROI was achieved in 8 months." — O&M Manager, Solar Farm
Recommended Products for Utilities
Link485 4G
Cellular Modbus Gateway
Perfect for remote substations, solar farms, and distributed assets. 4G/LTE connectivity anywhere.
- 4G/LTE connectivity
- Works in remote locations
- SCADA integration
- Secure VPN support
Link485 Zero
LoRa Modbus Bridge
For meter networks and distribution monitoring within 2km. No cellular subscription required.
- 2+ km range
- No monthly fees
- Smart meter AMR
- Low power consumption
Link485 LoRaWAN
LoRaWAN Gateway
For large-scale utility deployments with LoRaWAN infrastructure. Scalable to thousands of devices.
- LoRaWAN network support
- Massive scalability
- Public/private network
- Low cost per node
Ready to Modernize Your Utility Infrastructure?
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