IDX provides unique embedded communications and remote monitoring solutions that solve unique industrial communications problems where a complete, drop-in solution is required. These embedded solutions make use of the ever-increasing processing power available in a small, industrially rated hardware footprint and Windows Embedded operating systems.
For remote monitoring or alarm/event notification, IDX makes use of hardware purpose-built for vehicular remote monitoring with integrated SIM cards and unique features such as vehicle ignition state detection and delayed shutdown capabilities.
An example application of IDX remote monitoring solutions is the IDX RM (remote monitoring) system developed for Pilot Crushtec, for monitoring mobile rock crushers. The RM units are mounted on the crushers, and collect crusher control system data, from the onboard PLC (MODBUS RTU) and also the crusher’s engine (J1939 CANbus).
All data is logged on the RM unit and ultimately transmitted, via GPRS or 3G to a web/database server. A web portal allows Pilot Crushtec and other users to monitor customer crushers, schedule services and diagnose problems and issues remotely.
