1. The Problem
The Data
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Center lacked a unified monitoring
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and control system to oversee critical infrastructure
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devices. Without centralized visibility into power systems, environmental controls, and equipment status across multiple protocols and devices, the facility faced challenges in maintaining optimal operating conditions, preventing downtime, and ensuring reliable performance of mission-critical systems.
2. The Solution
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A comprehensive Data Center Monitoring System was developed to control and monitor 14 critical infrastructure devices. The solution integrates approximately 3,000 communication points distributed across 159 monitoring screens, with a total of 7,100 internal tags for complete facility oversight.
[Monitoring Platform]
Simple Architecture Diagram:
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Fire Systems (BACnet) → |
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Fire Systems (BACnet) ?
Chillers (BACnet) ?
HVAC Units (Modbus) ? FrameworX Edge Gateway ? FrameworX Engine ? Central BMS Portal
UPS Systems (SNMP) ? ?
CCTV Cameras (RTSP) ? SQL Database & Analytics
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Mobile Alerts & Reports |
Technical Specifications:
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Fire Detection: BACnet IP integration for alarm status and zone monitoring
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Chiller Systems: BACnet for pump status, water temperature, and operational parameters
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HVAC/Climate Control: Modbus TCP for temperature, humidity, and unit control
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UPS Systems: SNMP v3 for power status, battery charge, and runtime calculations
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Security: RTSP streams for real-time CCTV integration within supervisory screens
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Power Monitoring: Multi-function energy meters for facility consumption tracking
Technical Architecture:
Communication Protocols: SNMP, ControlLogix, Modbus, and OPC-DA
Infrastructure Components:
PLCs: 5 units
Energy Meters: 5 units
UPS Systems: 4 units
System Scale:
Communication Points: 3,000
Monitoring Screens: 159
Internal Tags: 7,100
Controlled Devices: 14
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3. Key Enablers
Multi-Protocol
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Integration: Seamless communication across SNMP, ControlLogix, Modbus,
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Integrated CCTV Visualization: Real-time camera feeds embedded directly in supervisory screens for incident correlation
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Intelligent Alarm Management: Consolidated alarm handling across all subsystems with prioritization and escalation
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Energy Analytics: Real-time power consumption monitoring with PUE calculations and trend analysis
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Mobile-First Design: Responsive dashboards accessible from any device for 24/7 facility management
and OPC-DA protocols
Comprehensive Coverage: 3,000 monitoring points providing granular visibility
Scalable Visualization: 159 dedicated screens for different monitoring aspects and areas
Critical Infrastructure Monitoring: Real-time tracking of PLCs, energy meters, and UPS systems
Unified Platform: Single system managing diverse equipment and protocols
4. Results
Established centralized monitoring and control for 14 critical Data Center devices
Achieved real-time visibility across 3,000 communication points
Unified disparate systems through multi-protocol integration
Enhanced operational reliability with comprehensive UPS and power monitoring
Delivered a scalable monitoring platform supporting critical infrastructure management
Improved response times to potential issues through real-time alerting and visualization
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4. The Results
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Achieved 99.99% infrastructure availability through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response
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Reduced mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 60% with unified alarm visualization
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Decreased energy consumption by 18% through optimized chiller and HVAC operations
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Eliminated manual rounds with automated monitoring of all critical systems
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Enabled predictive maintenance reducing unplanned outages by 45%
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