How to Configure NetGuardian Notifications (Part I) [Friday, May 29th, 2020]
In network monitoring, notifications are critical. The point of monitoring is to know what is happening so you can respond to it and resolve any issues that occur. Our DPS equipment is designed to be flexible and meet your needs, so we have many different types of notifications at your disposal. This article will cover how to set up our many different notifications so you will be alerted to changing conditions.
How to Configure A Wireless Propane Sensor [Thursday, May 28th, 2020]
Monitoring your fuel levels is crucial to maintaining uptime and functionality. Without knowledge of the level of fuel remaining in your tank, you will have to send out technicians to your sites to constantly check on them. What's worse, is when a tank runs out of fuel when you need it most - during an outage.
Where Can Vulnerabilities Be Found in SCADA Systems? [Thursday, May 28th, 2020]
Since SCADA systems allow for managing and control of critical equipment and processes, it's important to find any vulnerabilities within your system so you can protect it against cyber attacks.
Benefits That a SCADA System Brings to Your Organization [Wednesday, May 27th, 2020]
SCADA systems give you the tools to monitor and maintain your network uptime from wherever you are. But that's not all. Take a look at some benefits that a SCADA system can give you.
Choose an SNMP Tool to Guarantee Network Uptime [Friday, May 22nd, 2020]
Learn what SNMP monitoring is and important features your SNMP tool should support to guarantee the efficiency of your network.
Tips on How to Use the Debug Menu of a NetGuardian [Thursday, May 21st, 2020]
DPS equipment is designed to be powerful, robust, and reliable. We want to help you minimize the amount of time you spend visiting your site to fix or check on things, so you can focus on what's more important to your business.
Protect Your Company With Network Visibility [Tuesday, May 19th, 2020]
Learn what exactly network visibility means and how it will help you protect your company against security threats.
How to Configure Your NetGuardian for the First Time [Monday, May 18th, 2020]
Our goal is to make your life easier. Equipment from DPS is designed to last for over 10 years, so you can set it up and let it do its job without interruptions. We want to make sure your network is reliable...
What is a Direct Digital Control System [Friday, May 15th, 2020]
If your facilities are not equipped with a direct digital control (DDC) system, keep in mind that this can be a worthwhile investment. Learn what exactly these systems are.
What are ground isolated RTUs? [Friday, May 15th, 2020]
We offer many different build options on our units to meet our client's needs. We want to make your monitoring job as easy as possible, so we want to work with you to meet the unique needs of your company...
Optimize Your SCADA System [Wednesday, May 13th, 2020]
Not all SCADA systems are built the same way. Some of them are not built to help you get an efficient network. Learn how you can optimize your SCADA system.
How to Configure Derived Controls [Friday, May 8th, 2020]
In network monitoring, it's important to be able to activate and deactivate your equipment remotely. Without being able to control power, you'll eventually fall victim to runaway units and situations where you can't stop potential damage to your equipment.
Reduce Energy Consumption with an Economizer System [Thursday, May 7th, 2020]
Learn how to efficiently cool down your remote sites while monitoring them and saving energy.
Top 3 Common Network and Communication Issues [Thursday, May 7th, 2020]
In this article, we covered three common scenarios where a network may cause communication issues due to tightened security and firewall rules, and how to safely allow traffic without compromising the security of your network.
Get Situational Awareness Over Your Pipelines With a SCADA HMI [Wednesday, May 6th, 2020]
Having a competent SCADA HMI is critical to have situational awareness over your pipeline and to achieve operational goals. Learn how a SCADA HMI can help you to assure the efficiency of your pipelines.
Configuring Your T/Mon GFX [Friday, May 1st, 2020]
T/Mon GFX is an intuitive network visibility experience. This powerful interface provides a graphical alarm presentation using images of maps, floor plans, and other graphical representations that give operators and technicians visibility of the entire network.
Reduce Maintenance Costs Using a Remote Monitoring System [Friday, May 1st, 2020]
Maintaining your remote site's performance is essential to guarantee the cost-efficiency of your network. Learn some strategies for reducing maintenance costs using remote monitoring systems.
How to Upgrade Your RTU's Firmware [Wednesday, April 29th, 2020]
Let's take a look at the different ways you can upgrade your RTU's firmware, common issues you can run into, as well as things to look out for.
How to Guarantee Remote Monitoring Equipment Reliability [Wednesday, April 29th, 2020]
One of our core principles here at DPS is reliability. In remote telemetry monitoring, reliable equipment can make or break a deal. What good is your equipment if it fails when you need it most?
Choosing an HMI SCADA For a Manufacturing Facility [Monday, April 27th, 2020]
Learn how to choose the right HMI SCADA to maintain your manufacturing operations running efficiently.
Understanding Modbus RTU [Thursday, April 23rd, 2020]
If in your SCADA system, you have the Modbus RTU protocol then it's critical that you understand how this protocol works in order to have an efficient remote monitoring system. Learn more about Modbus RTU.
Modern Analog Comparator & Distribution Panel [Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020]
A few years ago, we were approached by a major subway system operator to replace their legacy audio selection/distribution panels. The old distribution panel wasn't getting the job done, and they wanted us to build a...
DPS Site Visit Increases Generator Visibility [Monday, April 20th, 2020]
At DPS, we've always focused on building strong and positive relationships with our clients. Our mission is to offer perfect-fit monitoring solutions, and nothing less. Occasionally, we meet our clients to offer training and help tune up their monitoring..
Best SCADA Vendors [Monday, April 20th, 2020]
A SCADA system is an automation system that controls infrastructure and industrial processes, and reports network status. When looking for your SCADA vendor, it's important to know all your options to make an informed decision.
What a Managed PDU Can Do [Tuesday, April 14th, 2020]
Managed PDUs have many features that can improve your company's efficiency. Learn what managed PDUs can do and uncover its many benefits.
SNMP Poll Vs SNMP Trap [Thursday, April 9th, 2020]
The exchange of information in the SNMP protocol can be done via polling or via traps. Learn the details about these two methods to have an efficient monitoring system.
How To Know If Your SNMP Managed Devices Are Still Online [Tuesday, April 7th, 2020]
SNMP messages are asynchronous so they're sent only when an issue needs to be reported. But, if a managed device fails or loses connectivity, you won't know that something is wrong. Learn how you can make sure your devices are still online.
Remote Monitor Your Water Tanks [Thursday, April 2nd, 2020]
Water tanks are used in a wide variety of industries and it's in consensus that it's very important to know their levels. Learn how you can manage your water tanks with a monitoring system.
Choosing a Monitoring System For Cold Food Storage [Monday, March 30th, 2020]
When managing the temperature in a cold food storage facility, simply buying a thermometer is not enough. Monitoring your facility is vital to detect issues that could risk your products. Learn how to properly monitor and protect your cold food storage facility.
Building Access Systems Enhance Hospital Security [Wednesday, March 25th, 2020]
Hospitals should be a secure environment. Sensitive areas should be restricted and monitored to avoid any issues. This can be efficiently done by a Building Access System.
Remote Monitoring Systems Help Public Safety Communications Reliability [Tuesday, March 24th, 2020]
Everyday people put their lives on the hands of a 911 call. Learn how remote monitoring systems help these public safety communications to be always reliable.
The TL1 Protocol [Thursday, March 19th, 2020]
TL1 is a legacy protocol, but it is still an important tool in the monitoring industry. Learn more about the TL1 and how this protocol can help you have visibility over your monitoring system.
Understanding the DNP3 Protocol [Monday, March 16th, 2020]
Understand the DNP3 protocol and learn how to successfully implement and maintain a DNP3 remote monitoring system to manage your network.
Monitoring Environmental Conditions Best Practices [Friday, March 13th, 2020]
One important way to reduce your network vulnerability is by monitoring environmental conditions. Follow simple best practices to protect your network and your investment.
Vertical Integration Can Help You Achieve a Perfect-Fit Remote Monitoring Solution [Tuesday, March 10th, 2020]
Your network is unique and often an off-the-shelf monitoring solution won't meet all your needs. So, ensure your potential vendor can develop a perfect-fit monitoring solution. It's only possible with vertical integration.
Finding the Best Remote Terminal Unit for Your Oil and Gas Remote Sites [Thursday, March 5th, 2020]
There's a famous black-and-white photo of Long Beach, California, from the 1920s. Beachgoers swarm the sands, and even without color, you can see it's a beautiful California day. Behind them, incongruent, are hundreds of huge oil derricks, mere yards from the people and the ocean. The derricks, like the people, are having a delightful day at the beach. Still, as any oil or gas person will...
Monitoring Fiber Optic Networks [Thursday, March 5th, 2020]
Learn how to efficiently monitor fiber optic networks, and walk through the necessary components of a complete fiber fault monitoring system and the benefits of fiber fault management.
SCADA Programming and Training for Railroad Professionals Needing Remote Monitoring Solutions [Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020]
Here's a fun fact about railroads. When they were first built across the country, there was a sudden need for time to be standardized. After all, if every town has their own idea of when "3:30" is, there would be chaos. Time zones, which impact so much of our lives, were invented because of the railroads. To say that railroads have always been important is understating...
Avoid Legacy SNMP Threats with SNMPv3 [Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020]
Legacy SNMP versions don't have the same security level of SNMPv3 and that brings risks to your company. Learn to avoid security threats by mediating your legacy SNMP gear to SNMPv3.
Telemetry Functions Your SNMP Manager Should Support [Friday, February 28th, 2020]
Don't spend your budget on an SNMP manager that will not meet all your requirements, you need to make sure your device is capable of providing important features - that you won't see on an off-the-shelf SNMP manager.
The Top 4 Applications for Remote Water Tank Monitoring [Thursday, February 27th, 2020]
Many industries depend on their remote water tanks. Ensuring that they remain full and free from leaks requires continual visits. But visits to these distant locations cost money related to employees, fuel, and vehicle wear and tear. If visits are scheduled around average estimates of water use, they can fail to respond to actual conditions. This results in wasted drive time, without eliminating the chance of...
Similarities and Differences Between SCADA and DCS [Wednesday, February 26th, 2020]
Learn the similarities and differences between SCADA and DCS and decide which system is best for your monitoring project.
Monitoring River Levels Today: How Communities Use SCADA Systems for Early Flood Warning [Tuesday, February 25th, 2020]
There's a critical period of only 12 to 48 hours between the time a flood watch is issued before it becomes a widespread disaster and before flooding occurs. Preventing people and property from bearing the brunt of water's power is one of the chief duties of modern society. Early flood warning is a way to save lives and save property, which is why more municipalities, states, and...
Mistakes When Managing Remote Systems [Friday, February 21st, 2020]
Remote monitoring mistakes can prevent you from realizing the huge benefits from network alarm management and the reliability it can bring to your communications and data network. Let's take a look at these three fatal mistakes and the secrets to avoiding them.
Get Your Remote Monitoring Equipment From an OEM [Wednesday, February 19th, 2020]
If monitoring is required for your next big project, you've got to make the decision of whether or not you should turn to experts for help. Take a look at why selecting an OEM vendor is the best option if you need to deploy a remote monitoring system.
Best Practices for Remote Monitoring in Wastewater Treatment Plants [Tuesday, February 18th, 2020]
Remote monitoring helps lower risk and improve operations at wastewater treatment plants. The large physical footprint of wastewater treatment plants renders human monitoring costly and difficult. By installing remote terminal units (RTUs) at the sites of important assets, managers gain insight into the real-time equipment and environmental conditions across their network. Armed with constant knowledge of network conditions, managers can more accurately schedule maintenance, allocate resources, and...
Setting Notifications on T/Mon and Applying Them to a Monitored Device [Friday, February 14th, 2020]
Paging, emails and text messages take network alarm monitoring to wherever you are. Notifications via pager, email or text message is a standard feature on T/Mon. Learn how you can set notifications on T/Mon so you can get the most out of this feature.
Finding the Best Remote Monitoring System for Hydroponic Planting Media [Thursday, February 13th, 2020]
In 1900, the population of the world was 1.6 billion. That was about a 50% jump from 100 years before. Fast-forward to today to 7.5 billion, and it's expected to reach 10 billion by 2100. While that's largely because of very positive things like disease eradication and plummeting child mortality, it also means there are a lot of mouths to feed. All of us need to...
Remote Monitoring Increases FTTH Service Reliability [Wednesday, February 12th, 2020]
Many people don't know they can and need to monitor their FTTH network. Learn how remote monitoring increases the reliability of your FTTH services.
Remote Telemetry Modules for Real-time, Effective Monitoring and Control [Tuesday, February 11th, 2020]
In controlled facilities like medical and research labs, minor differences in conditions can result in major differences in outcome. Fluctuations in temperature or humidity can spoil the production of delicate products, or invalidate the results of experiments. Preventing the loss of costly products and experiments requires constant monitoring of both primary environmental conditions, and the systems which control them. Security and recordkeeping are also critical capabilities...
Remote Monitoring Protects You Against Copper Theft [Friday, February 7th, 2020]
It's always important to monitor activity at your remote sites, and the ones with lots of copper are especially at risk. Learn how remote monitoring systems can help you protect your network against copper theft.
Operating a Successful SCADA System for Utilities [Thursday, February 6th, 2020]
Utilities, even when they are private, are designed for the public. The public relies on utilities for electricity, for water, for communications--in short, for everything that we use as a society. That's a lot of pressure. Utilities have to be on the ball, every day, every hour, and every minute, or else the public suffers - and so does...
Key-Features of a Battery Voltage Monitoring Device [Wednesday, February 5th, 2020]
To maximize your network's reliability and to facilitate maintenance planning, you have monitor your critical battery power. Learn what you should look for in a battery monitoring device.
Implementing Advanced Remote Monitoring of Equipment [Tuesday, February 4th, 2020]
The basic purpose of remote monitoring of equipment is to provide companies the ability to know what their expensive, revenue-generating assets are doing at all times. Remote terminal units (RTUs) and other remote monitoring devices are installed near equipment and assets at remote sites. There, RTUs track equipment conditions, environmental conditions, and even site security. When warning indicators are detected, they alert employees, who can prepare...
Generator Monitoring Best Practices [Thursday, January 30th, 2020]
In a power outage, your generators will keep your network up and running. But, how do you know that your generators will work exactly as you need them to, when you need them the most? Learn the generator monitoring best practices.
Capitalizing on Intelligent Remote Terminal Unit Offerings for Asset Protection [Thursday, January 30th, 2020]
Imagine a corporation that takes all its revenue and decides to turn it into cash. Back at the office, they store the cash in a utility closet at the far end of the facility, where no one ever really is. There's a leaky pipe in the closet and a window that doesn't quite close. And, oh yeah, the lock doesn't work. Obviously, that's unimaginable. Everyone knows...
Weather-Proof Your Telecom Network [Tuesday, January 28th, 2020]
While your daily functions are based on networks and commercial power, they become even more crucial during a storm. It's vital to know how to keep them online or at least reduce the time they're offline. Learn how to weather-proof your telecom network.
How Remote Monitoring Simplifies Telecom Site Management [Tuesday, January 28th, 2020]
Remote site management in the telecom industry is complex. To be successful, managers must keep their communications equipment continuously operating. Any network downtime can be an extremely costly failure. At the same time, constantly staffing each site is cost-prohibitive. Sites are typically located far from one another, which creates a significant lag in personnel response times. Without workers onsite to prevent, diagnose, or repair problems, minor...
The Benefits of Wireless Infrastructure Remote Monitoring and Management [Thursday, January 23rd, 2020]
There's an old philosophical question about trees falling in the forest with no one around. Does it make a sound? Well, any engineer will tell you: yes, and no. It produces sound waves. But if nothing can pick them up, it doesn't matter. In order for the "sound" to happen, there needs to be a connection between the sound producer and the receiver. It's pretty much...
Identify and Solve SNMP Problems [Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020]
Using the SNMP protocol to monitor your network can be a powerful tool for increasing your network reliability. And you don't need to be an SNMP expert to monitor your network effectively. Learn how to troubleshoot SNMP problems.
How is SCADA Used for Water Systems? [Tuesday, January 21st, 2020]
Water systems take a lot of work to manage. Large and complex by nature, they are difficult to monitor continuously. Nevertheless, water systems are expected to function, on budget, at all times. Keeping the many filtration tanks, pumps, and pipes that make up a water system in operation requires active management and continual maintenance. Gaps in monitoring equipment activity can result in leaks that spring and...
Network Fault Management [Monday, January 20th, 2020]
In order to prevent network downtime and equipment failures, it's necessary to have an efficient network fault management system with remote telemetry capabilities. Explore the concepts of a network fault management system.
How SCADA Improves Railway Electrification [Thursday, January 16th, 2020]
Recently, Indian Railways, the national railroad carrier of India, made a bold announcement: they would havecompletely electrified railroads by 2024 , and possibly earlier. With over a billion people, in a country largely dependent on railroads for transportation, this is a huge step in reducing carbon output. India isn't alone, of course. Many nations are switching to electrified railroads, or have always used them as their...
Top 5 Sensors for your Remote Sites You Can't Ignore [Tuesday, January 14th, 2020]
Sensors allow important data to be gathered, then forwarded to you by a remote telemetry unit (RTU). So, having the right sensors for your scenario is the first step for an efficient monitoring system. Take a look at the top 5 most important sensors for remote sites
A Comprehensive SNMP Configuration Guide for Effective Conversion [Tuesday, January 14th, 2020]
Companies with large physical footprints regularly contend with legacy equipment. Simply put, companies usually last longer than equipment. Every year, some new equipment is phased in and old equipment is phased out, on a rolling basis. In the era of modern communications technology, that means that older equipment may communicate using different protocols than newer equipment. Equipment from different manufacturers may also only communicate using a proprietary...
Best Practices to Select a Temperature Monitoring Device [Monday, January 13th, 2020]
Temperature monitoring is a critical part of keeping your network online. A proactive temperature monitoring device can provide you with useful alerts, but you need to know what to look for. Learn the best practices to choose a temperature monitoring device.
How to Reduce Telecom Truck Roll Costs? [Thursday, January 9th, 2020]
Wasted telecom truck rolls means that you're paying your techs to spend hours sitting in a car, which greatly raises your costs and wastes their time. Having a monitoring system helps, but not all monitoring systems are created equal. To avoid unnecessary truck rolls, you need to know what the best systems should have.
Optimizing Remote Tank Monitoring Solutions for Industrial Reliability [Thursday, January 9th, 2020]
The Permian Basin in the southwest United States contains a vast oilfield where we drill into rock laid down over 250 million years ago. As part of the Permian geologic period, it's a reality of Deep Time. And yet, in order to keep our economy running, we have to do more than imaginable to control the riches these and other rocks keep buried within. We must...
RTU vs. PLC: Which is Best for a Larger Geography? [Tuesday, January 7th, 2020]
Remote terminal units (RTUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are both modern technological devices that impart connection to and control over mechanical objects and equipment from a distance. While their functions are similar, when comparing an RTU vs. a PLC,we quickly discover they are distinct technologies intended for separate purposes: PLCs are built to be production tools used for automated manufacturing. RTUs are monitoring tools used...
A Rugged Remote Terminal Unit for the Smart Grid Market [Friday, January 3rd, 2020]
Throughout recent months, as fires ravaged thousands of acres of California, the Northern California company PG&E was forced to make a terrible call tocompletely shut down power in many areas . They did so in order to lessen the impact of the fires, and almost certainly save lives, but it was hard on customers and at times, even deadly. As an example, a man in Pollock...
Overview of Voice over IP (VoIP) [Thursday, January 2nd, 2020]
Do you need to connect everyone in your network, without the hassle of any phone lines? If so, then you need a Voice over IP solution (VoIP). Learn more about the fundamentals of a VoIP system.
How to Manage an Effective Gas Well Monitoring System [Thursday, December 19th, 2019]
For those in the oil or natural gas industry, you understand the moving parts of extraction. From an outside perspective, the process may appear simple but if you're in the industry, you know it's massively complex. Gas wells are responsible for the consistent extraction of different types of oil and natural gas to be separated and distributed. They are the backbone of the industry, operating in...
Remote Monitoring Alerts to Your Phone [Wednesday, December 18th, 2019]
If you're responsible for remote network sites, you know you can't always be in front of a monitoring terminal. But, wherever you are, you always need to know about critical network threats.
What Are The Best SCADA Training Classes? [Wednesday, December 18th, 2019]
If your operations rely on a SCADA system, it's vital that you get the most out of it. A SCADA training class can help you learn the full potential of your SCADA system. Know what to look for in a training.
How a Remote Facility Monitoring System Improves Maintenance Quality and Security [Tuesday, December 17th, 2019]
Firefighters know that the more surface area something has, the more readily it will burn. This principle holds true metaphorically across a range of disciplines, including remote facility management. Remote facilities have a lot of "surface area" exposed to accidents, degradation, and damage. They house important primary equipment, such as telco apparatus, drilling equipment, and servers. Secondary systems like HVAC , power generators, and battery banks are...
SNMP Proxy Best Practices - How to Choose [Monday, December 16th, 2019]
If you want to integrate your current network into SNMP alarm management, you'll need proxy devices. But what should you be looking for when choosing an SNMP proxy device? Learn the best practices to make sure your SNMP proxy is reliable.
Types of RTUs: Which is Best for You? [Monday, December 16th, 2019]
Selecting the right RTU for your remote sites can be challenging. Since not all RTUs will perfectly fit in your current network it's important that you evaluate your options to make an informed decision.
7 Things to Look For in a SCADA Operating System [Friday, December 13th, 2019]
A SCADA operating system is the main set of software on a device that handles all the system's processes. A good operating system can be very cost-effective. Evaluating SCADA systems can be hard though, so you need to know what to look for. Learn the main aspects of the best SCADA operating systems.
3 Reasons Why You Need a Protocol Mediation Solution [Thursday, December 12th, 2019]
Do you have older alarm monitoring gear operating on legacy protocols? If so, a protocol mediation solution can help you link your older equipment with modern systems. Learn how the protocol mediation works.
How a Multiprotocol Master Station Can Overcome Systems Incompatibilities [Thursday, December 12th, 2019]
Integration is the best way for working with diverse network monitoring systems, and with a multiprotocol master station it's easier than ever to combine all your network alarms into one platform. Learn more about how the right master station can help you integrate incompatible systems.
Top 5 Causes of Network Failures [Tuesday, December 10th, 2019]
Whether you're a phone service provider, internet service provider or some other type of telecommunications company, it's your responsibility to ensure that your communication services are always operating correctly...
Identifying a Cost-Effective Wastewater Treatment Plant Monitoring System [Thursday, December 5th, 2019]
There's a reason why stories about the water in Flint draw so much attention. Especially in America, in the 21st century, people expect clean water. They expect basic sanitation. And, they expect clean water to flow through the taps. This clean, disease-free water is staggeringly new in human history, and that advancement is created by modern wastewater treatment plants. It's not a stretch to say that...
Is a Low-Cost SCADA System Right For Me? [Wednesday, December 4th, 2019]
When searching for a SCADA system to give visibility over your network, it's important to know the differences between low-cost and full/normal price options. Learn the pros and cons of a low-cost SCADA, so you can make sure it's right for you.
How to Monitor Beacon Lights Remotely [Wednesday, December 4th, 2019]
A tower light failure stops your daily actions, and increases your risk of heavy fines and liability. Learn how to properly remote monitor tower lights with an effective system.
Top 3 SCADA Attack Prevention Strategies [Wednesday, December 4th, 2019]
With increased automation of network systems, SCADA security is a growing concern. It's vital that your SCADA data and devices are protected. Take a look at the top three SCADA attack prevention strategies.
How SCADA Systems Can Be Used in Different Industries [Wednesday, December 4th, 2019]
Are you new to the SCADA world? If you need to deploy a new SCADA system, then you need to fully understand how to apply its monitoring and control capabilities to your specific scenario. Learn how to use a SCADA system.
Beacon Light Monitoring: Automatic Monitoring Vs. Hiring 24 Hour Staff [Wednesday, December 4th, 2019]
To avoid fines and accidents, monitoring beacon lights is mandatory. There are two ways you can do this: deploying an automatic monitoring system or hiring 24 hour staff. To decide which one is best for you, learn the pros and cons of each option.
Temperature Monitoring System: How it Works & How to Choose [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
Remote temperature monitoring is most commonly used in telecommunication or IT environments where computer equipment must work with high reliability and high visibility for many years. This kind of monitoring protects you from...
NOC Best Practices for Remote Monitoring [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
A Network Operations Center (NOC) forms the vital link between detecting a network issue and implementing a solution. But how do you set up an effective NOC that avoids common (and expensive) mistakes? If you already have a NOC center, what can you do improve its performance? Learn NOC centers best practices for remote monitoring.
How Much Does an SNMP Manager Cost? [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
You've decided that it's time for better remote monitoring visibility of your sites. You're doing research about the best SNMP managers, the capacity requirements of the site you're monitoring, comparing free vs. paid, and trying to get an understanding of that perfect-fit setup for your sites. However, the question that's always in the back of your mind - and in the mind of your boss - is how much will an SNMP manager cost?
Pros and Cons of a Network Operations Centre [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
A Network Operations Centre (NOC) is a centralized location where operators directly support the efforts of remote monitoring your network and responding to potential problems. It forms the core of most medium or...
SNMP MIB: The File That Powers All SNMP Communication [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
I'll break down the concept of SNMP, the MIB file, and OIDs, so you can take that knowledge with you when you're managing your network to keep everything running smoothly.
Remote Monitoring Systems: Open Protocols Vs. Proprietary Protocols [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
In the telecom world, a protocol is the language that your RTU and master station use to communicate with each other. There are two major types of protocols: open and proprietary. Learn the differences between them.
How Do I Update My Remote Monitoring System? [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
Do you know how to get the most modern monitoring system to protect your network? There are quick (and free) ways to upgrade your monitoring system right from your desk. Learn how.
Windows SNMP Manager vs. Dedicated Hardware Manager [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
Whether you're switching from legacy telemetry devices or integrating non-SNMP remote alarm monitoring with an SNMP-based monitoring system, you need an SNMP manager that is able to provide you the visibility you need...
What is SNMPWalk and When Should You Perform One? [Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019]
There's an old saying you're probably familiar with: 'you have to walk before you can run.' Or maybe it isn't an old saying, maybe it's something you saw printed on vintage stock. Either way, it is certainly true. It's true in life, and it's true when setting up a system to monitor your remote stations. That's why, before you start running your monitoring network, you should...
The Price of SCADA [Monday, December 2nd, 2019]
A SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition - system is a computer application that is used to monitor and control a plant or equipment at the supervisory level. The term "SCADA", as it's normally used...
How to Install a SCADA System [Monday, December 2nd, 2019]
As you prepare to deploy a new SCADA system, it's important to know what's involved in an efficient SCADA installation. After all, it's more than simply attaching equipment on racks. See how to properly install your SCADA system.
PID Controllers Vs RTUs [Monday, December 2nd, 2019]
If you are researching about remote monitoring and control, chances are that you came across the words "PID controller" and "RTU" a couple of times. Especially if you need to deploy a brand new monitoring system for...
How to Remotely Detect Tower Light Failures [Friday, November 22nd, 2019]
If you have tower lights to monitor, you know that driving to the sites to physically check if all of them are working is not very efficient. There are easier ways that you can detect tower light failures. Learn how you can do this remotely.
