Technical Guides · Industrial IoT

Technical Guides
Industrial IoT

4G/LTE connectivity, remote access to PLCs, OT VPNs, industrial monitoring, NIS2 compliance, and IoT ROI calculations—practical guides written by engineers with hands-on deployment experience, featuring real-world examples and actual data.

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Connectivity & Networking
Ensure a robust and uninterrupted 4G/LTE connection at your industrial sites, even in areas with poor cellular coverage.
4 available guides
Intermediate 8 min
Industrial Network Outage: Dual-SIM LTE Failover Guide
Every minute of network downtime can result in thousands of euros in lost production.
Automatic failover < 30 seconds
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Dual SIM
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Intermediate 10 min
Connectivity in areas with no coverage and remote locations
Water towers in forests, pumping stations in rural areas, and high-voltage transformers in the countryside—maintaining a stable LTE connection at sites without fixed coverage is a real challenge.
Multi-carrier SIM card (Orange, SFR, Bouygues)
Directional Antennas and Amplifiers
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Expert 12 min
Migrating from GPRS/3G to Industrial 4G LTE: A Comprehensive Guide
French carriers have shut down their 2G/3G networks.
Methodology for Auditing an Existing Fleet
Compatibility with Modbus, IEC 60870, and DNP3 protocols
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Expert 15 min
SCADA Architecture on a 4G LTE Network: Best Practices
Designing a SCADA monitoring architecture over a cellular network requires a thorough understanding of latency, redundancy, protocols, and security.
Measured latency < 50 ms on 4G LTE
IEC 104 and DNP3 over a cellular network
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Supervision & Monitoring
Move from reactive operations—where we respond after a failure occurs—to proactive operations based on real-time monitoring and anticipation.
4 available guides
Intermediate 10 min
Remote Site Monitoring: Real-Time Visibility Without Travel
Treatment plants, pumping stations, electrical substations, telecom towers—it’s now possible to monitor geographically dispersed sites without having to travel to them.
Configurable SMS, email, and webhook alerts
Multi-site dashboard with map view
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Expert 12 min
High-Voltage Transformer Monitoring: Detecting Faults Before a Failure Occurs
A faulty high-voltage transformer can cut off power to an entire area for several hours and result in liability for the utility operator.
Critical parameters: temperature, load, SF6
Alarm Thresholds by Transformer Type
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Intermediate 14 min
IoT Predictive Maintenance: From Corrective to Condition-Based
Predictive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime by 40 to 70 percent and maintenance costs by 25 to 30 percent.
Vibration, temperature, and motor current sensors
Anomaly Detection Without Complex AI
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Intermediate 10 min
Smart Building BMS/LMS: Multi-Site Monitoring and Energy Savings
Reducing the energy consumption of a commercial building portfolio by 15 to 35 percent requires centralized monitoring of HVAC, lighting, and power generation systems.
BACnet, M-Bus, and Modbus RTU/TCP Protocols
Centralized HVAC and Lighting Control
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Remote Access & OT Security
Securely access PLCs remotely without exposing the OT network, in compliance with the NIS2 Directive and the IEC 62443 standard.
4 available guides
Intermediate 12 min
Remote Access to PLCs: Siemens S7, Schneider, Allen-Bradley
It is possible to remotely access a Siemens S7-1500, a Schneider M580, or an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix without exposing the OT network using a properly configured zero-trust VPN.
Zero-trust OpenVPN tunnel, no exposed ports
Native compatibility with TIA Portal, Unity Pro, and Studio 5000
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Expert 10 min
Industrial VPN: OpenVPN vs. IPSec vs. L2TP — Which One Should You Choose?
The three most widely used VPN protocols in OT environments do not all offer the same performance or have the same configuration requirements.
Comparison Table: Latency, Security, and Complexity
PLC, SCADA, and HMI Compatibility via Protocol
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Expert 15 min
OT Cybersecurity: Zero-Trust Architecture for PLC Networks
The zero-trust model—“never trust, always verify”—now applies to industrial OT networks.
IT/OT Segmentation Without Impact on Production
Conditional Access by User and by Controller
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Intermediate 18 min
NIS2 Compliance in the Industry: Specific Requirements and Checklist
The NIS2 Directive has been in effect in France since October 2024.
47-Point Actionable Compliance Checklist
Simplified NIS2 ↔ IEC 62443 Mapping
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Deployment & ROI
Deploy hundreds of industrial routers without a dedicated team, and accurately measure the actual return on investment of your IoT infrastructure.
4 available guides
Intermediate 10 min
Fleet Management: 50 to 500 industrial routers without a dedicated team
Managing a fleet of industrial routers spread across 50 to 500 sites without a dedicated technician is possible with the right tools.
Centralized monitoring with automatic alerts
OTA Firmware Update Without Having to Go Anywhere
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Expert 12 min
Zero-Touch Provisioning: 200 sites deployed in one week
Zero-Touch Provisioning allows you to deploy hundreds of industrial routers without manual intervention by network technicians.
Automatic Configuration on First Startup
Remote Validation and Qualification
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Beginner 8 min
Reduce field trips by 60% through remote access
A technician’s on-site visit costs an average of €1,200 all-inclusive—including time, transportation, lodging, and production downtime.
Calculating the Actual Cost of a Technician's Trip
Catalog of Services That Can Be Performed Remotely
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Beginner 15 min
ROI of Industrial IoT: Calculation, Benchmarks, and Executive Presentation
How can you justify an industrial IoT investment to the finance department? This guide presents a comprehensive methodology for calculating ROI, including actual costs (hardware, SIM cards, cloud services, integration) and quantifiable benefits (reduced travel, anticipated downtime prevention, productivity gains)—complete with industry-specific benchmarks ready for presentation.
Comprehensive ROI Calculation Template (Downloadable)
Industry Benchmarks: Water, Energy, Manufacturing
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