The addanode Industrial Instrument Solution bridges legacy industrial instruments with modern cloud infrastructure. By combining ultra-low power wireless protocols such as LoRaWAN and addaNet with high-speed LTE and Ethernet connectivity, it enables efficient, uninterrupted data collection and transmission from field instruments to the cloud — without replacing existing equipment.
Solution Overview
The addanode platform supports a comprehensive range of communication technologies including LTE, WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, RFID, and LoRaWAN, offering versatility across diverse industrial environments. Whether for remote field monitoring or in-plant automation, the solution is tailored to the specific requirements of the deployment site.
- Real-time alerts for process anomalies and threshold breaches
- Configurable reporting intervals to match operational schedules
- Robust cloud-based security measures to protect instrument data
- Compatible with existing instruments from leading manufacturers — no hardware replacement required
Supported Communication Protocols
- Field Protocols: Modbus, M-Bus, HART, Profibus, CAN, EtherNet/IP, OPC
- Upstream Connectivity: LTE, WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, RFID, LoRaWAN
Compatible Instrument Manufacturers
The addanode system is designed for full compatibility with instruments from the world leading manufacturers:
- Emerson Electric (Rosemount, Micro Motion)
- ABB Group
- Siemens
- Honeywell
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation
- Endress+Hauser
- VEGA
- Krohne
- Schneider Electric
- Fuji Electric
- WIKA
- Badger Meter
Technical Specifications
- Main Protocols: Modbus, M-Bus, HART, Profibus, CAN, EtherNet/IP, OPC
- Upstream Mode: LTE / WiFi / Ethernet / Bluetooth / RFID / LoRaWAN
- Power Options: DC 9–28 V, AC 230 V, or Solar Battery with Lithium Battery backup
- Security: Cloud-based security architecture
Key Benefits
- No Instrument Replacement — Connects to existing field instruments via standard industrial protocols, protecting capital investment.
- Multi-Protocol Flexibility — A single platform handles the full protocol mix found in most South African industrial plants.
- Reduced Operational Cost — Ultra-low power wireless nodes minimise cable installation costs and ongoing maintenance.
- Scalable Architecture — Expand from a handful of instruments to plant-wide monitoring without redesigning the system.
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