Smart Energy Link (SEL) is a leading company in the field of intelligent energy management solutions. With innovative products and services, SEL helps its customers use energy more efficiently and reduce costs. In implementing their projects, SEL previously used Techbase’s iModX500M3. Unfortunately, long delivery times, poor support and insufficient quality of the product led to significant problems.
The iModX500M3 was initially attractive to SEL due to its specifications, as it is based on the Raspberry Pi. However, given the aforementioned problems, SEL sought an alternative solution. Initially, the Unipi Neuron S103 was considered, as it is also based on the Raspberry Pi. However, availability of the Raspberry Pi was limited, so SEL switched to Unipi’s Patron S207, which comes with the i.MX 8M processor.
Unipi’s Patron S207 proved to be an ideal solution for SEL. The modular design of Unipi’s products allowed SEL to customize the Patron’s enclosure to meet their specific needs. The company wanted a custom color and integration of the SEL logo on the housing. In addition, SEL needed an additional RS-485 slot instead of the standard 1-Wire port.
Thanks to the cooperation with INOVIS Live Automation, SEL was able to successfully implement these adaptations. INOVIS organized customized solutions to adapt the Patron housing according to SEL’s wishes. In addition, INOVIS Smart Energy Link was available as a reliable partner for questions and concerns.
The Patron S207 fully met SEL’s requirements. With a wide range of I/O interfaces, an extended temperature range, and industrial quality, the Patron S207 offered the robustness and performance SEL needed. Customization of the housing, including the company color and logo, also gave the product a personal touch.
Working with INOVIS Live Automation added significant value to SEL. INOVIS’ support not only enabled SEL to overcome the difficulties associated with the previous product, but also provided them with a customized solution that was perfectly tailored to their requirements. The expertise and commitment of INOVIS enabled SEL to efficiently implement their projects and offer high-quality solutions to their customers.
In summary, the Smart Energy Link success story shows how collaboration with INOVIS Live Automation can help overcome challenges in industrial automation. By providing tailor-made solutions and working closely with customers, INOVIS helps companies like SEL to achieve their goals and offer first-class products and services.
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