Emerson and Modius Collaborate to Provide an Integrated Internet of Things (IoT) Solution for Data Center and Facilities Monitoring and Management
TL;DR: Emerson and Modius collaborated to create an integrated IoT solution combining Emerson’s Therm-O-Disc WirelessHART industrial-grade sensors with the Modius OpenData real-time infrastructure monitoring platform. This integration enables comprehensive environmental management for data centers and facilities by connecting industrial-grade wireless sensors directly to DCIM monitoring and analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Emerson and Modius IoT solution?
The solution integrates Emerson’s Therm-O-Disc (TOD) WirelessHART industrial-grade sensors with the Modius OpenData real-time monitoring platform. This enables wireless environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, and other conditions) feeding directly into DCIM analytics and alerting.
What is WirelessHART technology?
WirelessHART is an industrial-grade wireless communication protocol designed for process automation and monitoring applications. It provides reliable, secure wireless data transmission from sensors in demanding environments, including data centers where running new cabling may be impractical or costly.
How do wireless sensors improve data center monitoring?
Wireless industrial sensors eliminate the need for running new cabling to monitoring points, reduce installation time and cost, and enable monitoring in locations where wired sensors are impractical. They can be rapidly deployed to fill gaps in environmental monitoring coverage across data center facilities.
Can OpenData integrate with other IoT sensor platforms?
Yes. Modius OpenData is designed as an IoT platform that collects data from diverse sensors, devices, and supporting infrastructure. The Emerson WirelessHART integration demonstrates OpenData’s capability to incorporate industrial-grade wireless sensor networks alongside traditional wired monitoring infrastructure.