The Neon system has fully bi-directional communications between the Neon data logger/ RTU units and the central Neon server. This allows for remote diagnosis, remote programming and remote firmware updating for complete remote operation of the remote equipment and this minimises costly site visits. Neon data logger/ RTU units can be configured to read sensors, log data internally to local memory and push data to the central Neon server at user-settable intervals such as once a minute, every few minutes, every hour, once a day.
The Neon Server Applications software is offered as either a hosted service for a subscription fee, managed by Unidata or customers can purchase a Neon Server Applications Server License and run the software on their own server.
Suitable for:
- Remote data monitoring and acquisition
- Environmental compliance reporting
- Metering for utilities
- Asset monitoring
- Modbus TCP
- Industrial Measurement
Features:
- Low communications overhead
- Scalable architecture
- The software can be installed on
- Windows 2008/2012 server
- Physical servers or virtual servers
- Scalable server platforms depending on the number of loggers/RTUs required
- View data from any browser on the internet
- Reconfigure Neon remote loggers online
- Diagnose and reset Neon remote loggers online
- Upload new logger schemes online
- Automated FTP/Web Services/email reports
- Data exchange with established third-party systems, including Hydstra and Aquarius
- Automated email and SMS alarm notifications
- True IP services/guaranteed data delivery system
- Industry-standard Microsoft .NET architecture
- SQL database: SQL Express, SQL Standard, or SQL Enterprise
Software Architecture
The Neon Server Applications software is based on industry-standard platforms and technologies, including Windows Server Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL, the .NET framework and IP networks.
The software suite encompasses two major components: the Neon Communications Server and the Neon Web Application. The Neon Communications Server handles all communication protocols with the Neon data loggers and RTU units. This includes receiving and storing log data, processing commands and control alarms. The Neon Web Application provides the Web user interface, contains the reporting engine plus various data exchange interfaces.
Server Platform Software Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Server or 2012 Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later, Express, Standard or Enterprise editions
Neon Server Application Software
This software is used to provide communications between the server and the on-site loggers. Main functions include:
1. Retrieving data from the loggers and storing the data on the server
2. Managing logger configuration
3. Uploading new programs and logger schemes to the loggers
4. Displaying retrieved data in real-time
5. Sending automated data reports to external systems
6. Sending alarm messages via SMS or Email
User Interface
The application software has the Neon Web user interface that can be accessed from anywhere on the Internet using a standard web browser.
Logger / RTU Communications
Satellite (Globalstar, Inmarsat, Iridium)
Lora radio
Logger Capacity
User Capacity
Logger configuration
Logger Network Configuration
Data Display
Retrieved logger data can be viewed in real-time, via the following methods:
1. Charting
2. Data Table
3. Excel Export
4. Weather Stations
5. Schematic diagrams
Network Map Display
Geographic areas, locations and loggers can be assigned a Latitude and Longitude and then displayed on a geographic map.
Logger Network Status
Alarm Configuration and Notification
Logger alarms conditions can be configured via the software application and can notify users of active alarms via the following methods:
1. Web site on-screen display
2. Email
3. SMS
Automated Data Reporting
2. Hydstra files, delivered via FTP
3. Aquarius interface, import and export, compatible with Aquarius 3.X and NG versions
Photographs and Video Capture
The Neon system can automatically capture regular photographs and video from the field using the appropriate logger adaptors. These photographs and videos can then be viewed via the Neon Web user interface or delivered to an external system as JPEG or MPEG files.
User Security
The application software can handle any number of security access profiles, which can be configured according to access requirements. These access profiles can control which logger or group of loggers a user can access. System administrators can create users and assign the appropriate security access profile to them.
Software Demonstration
Specifications
Unidata Hosted
Client Server
Basic Server Specifications
- CPU: Intel Core i5/i7 (low end), Intel entry Xeon 3400 series (mid-end), Intel Xeon 5500/7500 series (high end)
- DRAM: 4GBytes (low to mid-end) / 8GBytes (high end)
- Hard Disk: 150 GByte SATA II (low end), 300GByte SATA II (dual drives) (mid-range) and 500 GByte SCSI (multiple drives) (high end)
- OS: Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Server or 2012 Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later, Express, Standard or Enterprise editions; SQL Database License which can be scaled to either SQL Express, SQL Standard or SQL Enterprise
Ordering Information
Model
Description
2301A
Data Services Initial Subscription Setup Fee
2301A-01
Neon Data Service Fee (1-50 NRT) per unit/day
2301A-02
Neon Data Service Fee (51-100 NRT) per unit/day
2301A-10
Neon Data Service Fee Metering, per unit/day
2302A
Neon Server Software License (incl 5 NAL)
2302A-10
Additional 10 NRT Access License (NAL)
2302A-20
Additional 20 NRT Access License (NAL)
2302A-50
Additional 50 NRT Access License (NAL)
Documents
Brochures
Application Notes
Agricultural
Environmental
Industrial
- Cell tower monitoring
- Geothermal power station monitoring
- High voltage transmission tower monitoring
- Industrial outflow monitoring
- Industrial tank level monitoring
- Oil & gas pipelines / pressure monitoring and metering
- Oil Beam pump and esp pump monitoring
- Pipeline cathodic protection
- Ports and harbours monitoring
- Power utility remote recloser system
