Real-world use cases

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Remote access to PLCs, RS-485 data collection, industrial 4G routers—real-world use cases with measurable results.

Industry 4.0

Predictive Maintenance & Remote PLC Access

Reduce your on-site visits by 70% with permanent remote access to your PLCs

Background

A machinery manufacturer has 80 pieces of equipment deployed at its customers' sites. Each preventive maintenance visit requires a 2- to 6-hour trip. The annual maintenance cost exceeds €300,000 for travel alone.

The Solution

Eziwan sets up a permanent OpenVPN/IPSec VPN connection on each machine. Technicians remotely access the HMIs, Siemens S7 and Schneider M340 PLCs, and RS485/Modbus data. Automatic alerts on KPIs (temperature, pressure, cycles) enable proactive predictive maintenance.

RS485 / Modbus RTUPermanent OpenVPN/IPSec VPNEmail + SMS AlertsRSRP/RSRQ DashboardREST API Webhooks

"Before Eziwan, every machine alarm required us to go out on-site. Now we can diagnose the problem in 5 minutes right from the office."

Maintenance Project Manager, Industrial Machinery Manufacturer
Predictive Maintenance & Remote PLC Access
70%
Reduction in travel
Resolved remotely or prepared before the visit
< 5 min
Average MTTR
About 3 hours on the road
32%
Maintenance Savings
ROI measured over 12 months
Energy & Utilities

Remote Meter Reading & Energy Monitoring

Replace your aging GPRS modems with reliable, centralized LTE connectivity

Background

A network operator manages 200 electrical substations using obsolete 2G/3G GPRS modules. The 2G network is being phased out, and frequent disconnections are degrading the quality of remote meter reading. The transition to a modern solution is urgent.

The Solution

Eziwan is replacing GPRS modems with the Eziwan LTE Gateway with Dual SIM. Modbus TCP/RTU data collection from meters and inverters is supported natively. Data is sent to InfluxDB every 15 minutes via MQTT. SIM failover ensures continuity even in the event of a carrier outage.

Modbus TCP / RTUDLMS / COSEMMQTT → InfluxDB / GrafanaDual SIM FailoverPower Outage/Power Surge Alerts

"The migration of our 200 substations to LTE was completed in three months. Eziwan's ZTP saved us from having to make hundreds of on-site visits."

DSI, Electricity Distribution System Operator
Remote Meter Reading & Energy Monitoring
99.7%
Pickup Availability
vs. 94% with 2G
200+
Migrated Sites
In 3 months with ZTP
15 min
Configurable polling
90 days of history
Retail & Commerce

4G Backup & Point-of-Sale Continuity

No cash register outages, no lost transactions—even when the fiber connection goes down

Background

A network of 60 stores relies on an ADSL or fiber connection for point-of-sale systems, digital signage, and cash register monitoring. Each outage results in an average loss of €800 in revenue and requires the emergency response of an IT team.

The Solution

The Eziwan router is installed in failover mode behind the main switch. In the event of an ADSL or fiber outage, the system switches to 4G in less than 30 seconds. Centralized monitoring provides a real-time view of the status of each location. Alerts notify the store manager before they even realize there’s a problem.

Automatic LTE FailoverClient Wi-Fi + AP modeVLAN SegmentationReal-Time Outage AlertsMulti-site Dashboard

"Since switching to Eziwan, internet outages no longer cost us anything. The transition to 4G is seamless for our in-store teams."

IT Manager, Retail Store Chain
4G Backup & Point-of-Sale Continuity
< 30s
Auto LTE Switching
Invisible to cashiers
0
Lost Transactions
Over the past 12 months since deployment
60 sites
Supervised
From a single dashboard
Connected Agriculture

Field Sensors & Connected Irrigation Control Systems

Collect your agronomic data in real time, even on plots without a wired infrastructure

Background

A 300-hectare vineyard wants to monitor its soil moisture sensors, weather stations, and irrigation valves. The plots are scattered over 15 km, with no wired network infrastructure. LoRa technology has limited range in certain areas.

The Solution

Eziwan deploys LTE routers powered by 12V DC from solar panels. RS485 sensors and Modbus RTU valves are connected directly. Data is sent to an MQTT broker every 5 minutes. Threshold alerts automatically trigger irrigation or notify the operator.

RS485 Field SensorsModbus RTU ValvesMQTT → agricultural cloudSolar + 12V BatteryAutomatic Threshold Alerts

"We connected 15 plots in one week. Soil data is updated every 5 minutes—we've reduced our water consumption by 18%."

Technical Manager, AOC Winery
Field Sensors & Connected Irrigation Control Systems
15 sites
Connected Plots
Within a 15-kilometer radius
18%
Water Savings
Irrigation Based on Real-Time Data
Solar
Energy Self-Sufficiency
12V DC + 50Ah battery
Transportation & Logistics

In-Vehicle Connectivity & Fleet Monitoring

Mobile devices, connected scales, IP cameras — reliable LTE connectivity for all your logistics needs

Background

A regional carrier wants to connect its 40 trucks and 8 depots to centralize the management of shipping orders, monitor cargo temperatures, and remotely access dock cameras.

The Solution

Eziwan equips each vehicle with an LTE router featuring dual SIM cards to enable failover between carriers depending on geographic location. The depots have backup LTE connectivity. A centralized dashboard monitors the entire fleet, providing alerts regarding connectivity and sensor events.

Embedded LTE Cat.6Wi-Fi client bridgeSplit-tunnel VPNREST API WebhooksMulti-site supervision

"We now manage 40 trucks and 8 depots through a single portal. Drivers no longer need to call if there's a problem—we see it before they do."

Director of Operations, Regional Carrier
In-Vehicle Connectivity & Fleet Monitoring
48 sites
Vehicles + Depots
Single Dashboard
Dual SIM
Automatic Failover
300 Mbps Download, Cat.6
99.5%
Fleet Uptime
Over the past 6 months
Critical Infrastructure

Monitoring of Water Stations and Remote Sites

Remote management of pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment equipment — 24/7 without human intervention

Background

A local government agency manages 35 drinking water pumping stations scattered throughout rural areas. The equipment has no connectivity, and malfunctions are detected only during weekly inspections. An undetected pump trip can result in a water outage for several municipalities.

The Solution

Eziwan deploys LTE connectivity with a 99.9% SLA at each station. Schneider pump controllers communicate via Modbus RTU. Tank levels, pressures, and pump statuses are reported in real time. SMS and email alerts are sent within 2 minutes in the event of a fault.

Modbus RTU controllersSMS/Email Alerts < 2 minSecure Always-On VPN90-Day HistoryNIS2 Compliance

"We used to discover a pump failure during our Friday rounds. Now we get an alert within two minutes—we can take action before the outage."

Drinking Water Manager, Local Government
Monitoring of Water Stations and Remote Sites
35
Connected Stations
In rural areas
< 2 min
Alert Timeframe
vs. weekly detection
99.9%
SLA Uptime
Complies with critical requirements
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