Krohne OPTIBRIDGE 3880 IIoT data logger

Krohne has introduced the OPTIBRIDGE 3880 IIoT data logger for remote data services, acquisition and evaluation. It is a fully autonomous, battery- or mains-powered wireless communication system for remote access to measurement data, aimed at the water and wastewater industry.

Using mobile communication via 2G, 3G and 4G, OPTIBRIDGE 3880 offers a wide range of remote data management options — from simple data logging to internet connectivity and storage for maintenance, process visualisation and data evaluation. It is also designed for advanced applications with IIoT requirements, offering flexible and modular solutions for data acquisition and analysis in smart networks.

Using OPTIBRIDGE 3880 Connector integration software, data can also be integrated into any SCADA or other software system by using industry standard protocols such as OPC UA, CSV, etc. The user has full control over the data as it is hosted on the local server and sent with end-to-end encryption.

OPTIBRIDGE 3880 is a suitable companion for the Krohne’s WATERFLUX 3070 battery-powered water meter, and the system is also suitable for installation in flood-prone areas like manholes as it comes in an IP68-rated polycarbonate housing with an integrated battery offering 6 years’ operating time in typical applications.

Typical applications for OPTIBRIDGE 3880 include data logging and transfer of flow, pressure and temperature measurement values from water abstraction wells or water transportation pipelines, wireless communication for water meters in installation areas without power supply, and remote flow monitoring and process control in district metering applications.