In any automation or monitoring project, reliability and flexibility are important. As systems integrators, we are constantly on the lookout for solutions that simplify project implementation while ensuring long-term stability – especially in demanding industrial environments.
Inventia’s telemetry modules provide a solid basis for stable systems and stand out not only for the quality of the hardware. There is also particular value in the free, embedded software ecosystem, which significantly simplifies integration and ongoing maintenance, saving time and effort at every stage of the project. Importantly, both one-off deployments and long-term operations require tools that allow you to react quickly and without interfering with the underlying infrastructure. This is where Inventia’s solutions perform particularly well in the area we serve.
The first type of software to bet on is MTDataProvider, a solution that provides universal connectivity for data collected from telemetry systems.
MTDataProvider plays a key role in data integration, enabling data to be received directly on a server and seamlessly transferred to an SQL database.
Very importantly, the solution supports a wide range of industry standards to suit different infrastructure requirements:
OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture)
Provides modern and secure industrial communications. It enables easy integration of Inventia modules into SCADA systems, HMIs or business applications, supporting the transition to Industry 4.0 standards. Customers gain flexibility and scalability that is often missing from traditional solutions. In addition, OPC UA paves the way for the implementation of cloud solutions and real-time analytics, which increases the business value of the data acquired.
OPC DA (Data Access)
Many environments still have legacy systems in place. OPC DA support allows them to continue to be used, without the need for immediate infrastructure replacement. This enables a smooth transition to newer technologies, without downtime or unnecessary costs. What’s more, users maintain business continuity, an important advantage in sectors where every minute of downtime generates real losses.
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity)
With ODBC support, it is possible to easily integrate telemetry data acquired from devices into relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL). This facilitates analysis, reporting and decision-making based on proven, known database environments. The flexibility of ODBC also allows you to connect to a wide variety of systems at the same time, which significantly increases the expandability and scalability of your telemetry applications.
With MTDataProvider, data not only flows seamlessly into systems, but most importantly brings real value – allowing accurate decisions to be made based on reliable information.
The other resilient and flexible software used worldwide and valued by automation professionals is CODESYS® – the global standard on which we base our integrations
As an industrial systems integrator, we focus on solutions that guarantee reliability and easy collaboration – that’s why we implement CODESYS®, one of the most popular hardware-independent development environments for PLCs.
A single language for distributed teams
Working in a familiar standard significantly speeds up start-ups and simplifies communication between engineers, even if they operate in different locations or time zones. Common tools and procedures reduce the time required for knowledge transfer and minimise the risk of errors.
Full support for IEC 61131-3
CODESYS® supports all key PLC programming languages – Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD) and others. This allows us to seamlessly take over existing projects, quickly deploy new team members and maintain continuity in software development. Built-in version control mechanisms take care of code integrity at every stage of the application lifecycle.
Versatility and scalability
We use CODESYS® for both simple data acquisition tasks and complex remote control projects. A rich set of engineering tools enables robust, flexible applications that take full advantage of Inventia’s module capabilities – from cost-effective RTUs to advanced IoT platforms
In the day-to-day work of an integrator, what matters above all is to be able to work quickly, reliably and without unnecessary complications. That is why we highly value MTManager – an intuitive tool that makes commissioning and operation of telemetry modules much easier.
With its help, we can easily configure devices, check their status and carry out diagnostics – which is of great importance in distributed installations.
Additionally, with the technical support of the Inventia team behind us, we know that even more complex implementations run smoothly and maintaining systems in operational readiness is not a problem.
Working with Inventia isn’t just about reliable hardware – it’s also about specific tools and real support that allow us to do our job better and faster.
Inventia’s solutions are flexible, easy to integrate and friendly to configure. This allows us to focus on what’s most important – the effective delivery of the project, without wasting time fighting with the technicalities.
What really matters to us is a consistent environment that reduces deployment time, increases predictability and makes the entire lifecycle of telemetry applications easier to manage.
And if questions or challenges arise – we can count on the commitment and expert assistance of Inventia‘s engineering team. It’s a partnership that simply works – from the first deployment through to a long period of stable operation.
Hernan Canales
PROYEX Business Partner for South America