Conlab ZigSense Cloud Controller

The ZigSense Cloud Controller is designed to support internet-based SCADA applications where data from remote ZigSense wireless sensors is uploaded to a secured website. It is fully integrated with the ZigCloud online back-end management system to provide a complete system ready for use. To gain access from anywhere at any time, all that a user needs is a standard web browser, smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Once connected to ZigCloud there is need for SCADA, HMI or additional PCs.

Data generated by sensors, both live and historic, is immediately available on the web browser. An authorised user can access multiple controller sites from a single online login session to monitor data and generate graphs, charts and reports. Multiple alarm thresholds can be set for each monitored sensor. Alarm conditions may be set to generate alert messages via email, SMS or voice calls, and local controller actions can be programmed to start or stop based on schedules, conditions or events, making the ZigSense cloud controller act like a PLC. In addition to direct interface to ZigSense wireless sensors, the cloud controller can be interfaced to other Modbus ‘slave’ devices or control its own local digital outputs supporting energy usage demand control strategy.

Uploading sensors data can be achieved via the built-in ethernet port or its optional built-in 3G modem, or both. An optional built-in GPS modem and antenna makes the cloud controller a solution for monitoring environmental conditions in mobile applications.