Energy Information - General Market Summary

As energy prices rise, the need for understandable, usable energy information has never been more critical. Raw data from any meter type is not getting the most from the measurement tools in place. Simply taking hand readings is something of the past due to new technology and reliability requirements. Obvius provides a very cost-effective, wireless method of converting the raw data into information that can be used to cut costs, allocate bills, generate savings, comply with Demand Response programs, etc. Through a flexible hardware platform that allows for collection of data from new AND existing meters from various manufacturers, Obvius has the perfect solutions for all levels of energy information needs.

Product Specific Summary

AcquiSuite Data Acquisition Server

The “plug & play” AcquiSuite automatically detects and configures Modbus devices in just seconds. Data from the connected Modbus devices are time stamped and stored in memory at user selected intervals. This interval data can be stored by the AcquiSuite or updated to a destination of the users choice through XML or CSV. Data can also be accessed using the modem or LAN connection using any web browser. This enables the user/contractor to push/pull data into energy kiosks, building dashboards, or other custom software applications, or web interfaces. The A8812-1 has 8 flex IO inputs, each input can monitor analog, resistance, or pulse data. The AcquiSuite provides the most cost-effective way to aggregate data from multiple sources and vendors.

Modhopper Wireless Transceiver

The Modhopper provides a self optimizing wireless interface between multiple Modbus devices & the AcquiSuite server. The device uses 900mhz, FHSS (frequency hopping spread spectrum) technology. It's the perfect solution for wireless communication with solar current monitors, net meters, inverters, and environmental sensors (weather stations). There are two pulse inputs available on each Modhopper and users can connect up to 32 hardwired Modbus devices. The R9120-3 has a range up to 1500ft (typical indoor). Combining Modhoppers with the AcquiSuite and sensors from Obvius provides solar users and contractors with a complete wireless monitoring package.

AcquiLite, Data Acquisition Server

The AcquiLite is basically a scaled-down version of the AcquiSuite. Four on-board pulse inputs allow users to connect up to four flow, utility, gas or BTU meters, or any combination therin to the single device. With the integrated phone modem and LAN port, the AcquiLite is the most cost effective way to reliably send pulse date over the web for remote access.

The R9120-3-SN

The R9120-3SN ModHopper has an integrated 400MHz receiver to count and transmit pulse data. In addition to pulses, these transmitters can provide analog data, temperature, humidity, resisitive valuse, and more. The transmitters are very low-cost and have a range of roughly 300' in most envirmonets. Once the data is received by the ModHopper, it is then sent to the AcquiSuite for logging and management along with the data from the rest of the hardware in the field.

Weatherstation

The Obvius Weather-Station is perfect for all your environmental sensing needs. If its solar irradiance, wind speed & direction, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, or cell temperature you need we can custom create a weatherstation that fits your project. We can provide this technology in a traditional hardwired, wireless, and even solar powered format.

By integrating the Weather station with the AcquiSuite™ and Modhopper subsystems, users are able to bring “plug and play” capability to the  meteorological market, dramatically reducing the time and cost associated with integrating such a system into an existing monitoring system as it automatically detects and configures Modbus devices in just seconds reducing installation time and costs.