MSA Safety, Inc., a global leader in advanced safety products and solutions announced the launch of its FieldServer ProtoNode Gateway industrial connectivity solution in the Pacific-Asia Region. This innovative solution is designed to provide robust remote monitoring capabilities for fixed detection systems, significantly enhancing safety and operational efficiency across various industrial sectors.
The FieldServer ProtoNode Gateway enables remote monitoring of a wide array of fixed detection systems, including all MSA Safety Modbus and BACNet protocol Fixed Gas and Flame Detectors, as well as devices from other manufacturers, via secure cloud communications. These versatile, cyber-secure, and easy-to-configure devices act as crucial entry points for data communication and processing between internet-connected products and network protocols.
Connectivity options for the ProtoNode Gateway include Modbus RTU (serial), Modbus TCP (Ethernet), and BACNet IP protocols. This comprehensive connectivity facilitates:
- Remote monitoring and control: Allowing operators to oversee systems from any location.
- Cloud-based alarm notifications: Delivering instant email alerts for faults or alarms.
- Data visualization: Providing clear insights through MSA Grid dashboards.
The gateway is compatible with a broad range of MSA Safety detection solutions, including the General Monitors® FL500/FL500-H2 Flame Detector, General Monitors® FL5000 Flame Detector, General Monitors® S5000 Gas Detector, Observer® i Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector, Senscient ELDS™ Laser Based Open Path Gas Detector (OPGD), SENTRY io® Fire and Gas Detection Controller, SUPREMATouch, and ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector.
Key features of the FieldServer ProtoNode Gateway include:
- Worksite Remote Monitoring and Notifications: Enhances site safety through secure remote access for diagnostics, monitoring, alarming, and configuration of field products.
- Asset Management and Performance: Supports remote access and monitoring of MSA Safety and third-party detectors and controllers, offering a concise understanding of each device’s function and status.
- Compliance Insights and Management: Streamlines inspections with at-a-glance calibration audits and functional verifications, ensuring regulatory adherence.
The FieldServer ProtoNode Gateway is now available through MSA Safety and its authorized channel partners across the Pacific-Asia Region.
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