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Brochure VSC 0915 PDF
Brochure VSC 0915 PDF
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FUTURE PROOF
REMOTE MAINTENANCE
Operators of power plants require high availability Remote maintenance from the TEM-Evo specialists
For over 20 years AVAT has been a competent partner to the
from their engines, and as well as comprehensive gas engine industry and is the manufacturer of the TEM-Evo
service, they need rapid response when faults arise. engine controller which is in use on over 1000 engines.
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Efficient coordination of service work Analogue telephony is on the way out
With the Virtual Service Center (VSC) – a central rendezvous- By the end of 2018, Deutsche Telekom and other
server on the Internet – you can manage your complete telecommunications providers are planning to
engine-pool and all your service staff from a single location. convert from conventional telephone technology
This is the ideal way to coordinate your service needs quickly to Internet-based communications. As a result,
and efficiently. analogue connection modules such as modems
will become obsolete and inoperative.
Increase your service efficiency through the early planning of
fast, precisely targeted service measures. Avoid unnecessary If you want to continue to use your existing
site visits when problems can be solved remotely. modem-based remote maintenance services,
convert to a modern Internet router in good time.
zz Comprehensive overview of all monitored systems and
authorized employees zz Make your installation future-proof now
zz Secure implementation of VPN connections from the plant zz Use a turnkey modular system with VSC,
to remotely located service personnel VPN router and TEM-Evo connection
zz Quick access to service-related engine data
zz Central service planning, management and control of your
engine-pool
A RELIABLE CONNECTION
WITH INDUSTRIAL ROUTERS FROM AVAT
Direct access to the engine controller via VPN remote access with TEM-Evo PC Software
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Comprehensive safety management Remote maintenance terminology
Today, data security, protection against viruses and manipu-
lation, and compliance with data regulations are challenges Analogue connection:
for companies in all areas. Refers to a telephone connection used to operate analogue
telecommunications equipment such as telephones, faxes
With the Virtual Service Center (VSC) you get a stable, or modems. This technology is increasingly being replaced
secure Internet connection and extensive server capacity by digital technology. Today, modern systems communica-
and computing power. Your plant and your services will be te via the Internet or mobile telephony.
protected from external threats by constantly updated
safety measures. Router:
Communicates digital data within networks and into the
Internet. Routers are used as a replacement for analogue
zz Industrial routers with integrated firewall dial-up modems for Internet access, for linking networks
zz Secure connection via OpenVPN and for the secure connection of Web-portals via VPN.
Firewall:
Protects a computer or a network against unauthorized
access. A router‘s firewall monitors the throughput of
data and restricts network access according to a set of
configurable rules stored in its memory. Firewalls usually
prevent any external access to the system.
Rendezvous-Server:
Is a central Internet platform where all the systems and all
the different users can connect via a secure VPN access.
The rendezvous server provides connections between
users and systems and allows secure data exchange.
VSC offers reliable technology with secure connection and high availability
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REMOTE MAINTENANCE
MODERNIZED
Are you still using analogue modems and planning Upgrading and converting of TEM-Evo controllers
If you want to upgrade existing TEM-Evo controllers with a
to convert to Internet-based services? Do you want remote maintenance function, you need a VPN router and an
to equip existing installations with future-proof interface converter (ModemKon) from AVAT.
access to remote maintenance?
First you connect the ModemKon to the function selection unit
(FAE) in the TEM-Evo cabinet. Then you connect the ModemKon
With VPN routers from AVAT that are preconfigured to the VPN router and establish the network connection.
for use with TEM-Evo controllers, you can execute In multi-engine installations, you connect the router directly
the changeover in a few easy steps. to the intelligent selection unit (IAE) which you will find in the
auxiliary equipment cabinet (HAS).
Upgrade to remote maintenance To convert existing analogue connections, replace the existing
To upgrade the TEM-Evo controller modem with a VPN router from AVAT.
carry out the following steps:
TEM-Evo with remote maintenance via analogue modem TEM-Evo with remote maintenance via secure VPN access
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Simple installation and commissioning Technical data VPN router
Pre-configured connection cables are supplied for connecting
the ModemKon or IAE to the VPN router. Operating voltage 10 - 30 VDC
Current rating max. 1,3 A
The VPN routers are connected to the Internet via the
plant-side broadband connection or via a mobile telephone. Protection class IP 20
The existing analogue telephone connection is no longer Operating temp. 0 ° to 50 °C
needed. Storage temp. -20 ° to +60 °C
Humidity 0 to 95% non-cond.
Installation
Follow a few simple steps to install the VPN router: Weight appr. 650g
Dimensions (HxBxT) 124 x 48 x 124 (in mm)
zz Install Router in the auxiliary equipment cabinet Fixation Top hat rail
zz Connecting to the company network or prepare for mobile
telephone via SIM card
zz Connect the power supply and earth (ground) connection
VPN router MDH 814 with LAN interfaces and mobile telephone antenna
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VPN ROUTERS
FEATURES
Order No.
*If one of the mobile networks fails, the system switches to the network of the second SIM card. The plant still remains available.
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Accessories
For fast and simple router installation you will receive the
following accessories:
Bestell-Nr.
ModemKon 4500 091
zz Converts from RS 232 to TTY interface
zz Required for cable length over 5m
* The function selection unit (FAE) allows manual switching between local control of the TEM-Evo system and remote access.
** The intelligent selection unit (IAE) automatically switches the connection from the router and/or modem to one of the connected
TEM-Evo systems.
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CENTRAL
DATA MANAGEMENT
zz Connection Status
zz Operating Status
zz Power and rpm
zz Operating hours with planning recommendations for main-
tenance work according to predetermined service intervals
zz Configuration, analysis and reporting via Internet browser
zz Automatic data communication every 5 seconds
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Web-oriented visualization Data management of the future
Monitor task-specific screen displays direct in your web A success factor for future service models is the
browser, at your PC workstation and via your smartphone or high quantity of data available in the plant and
tablet. its controls.
zz Cockpit: major performance and status messages, Values for power, speed, number of starts,
engines grouped by plant and operator temperatures, pressures, voltages, fluid levels
zz Fault Monitor: alarm list with current status and and the status of actuators and valves, are
responsible employees continuously monitored. These operating data
are stored and already partly evaluated by the
zz Configuration of signalling profiles in the VSC
control system.
zz Service Monitor: Operating hour meter with indication
of service intervals and forecasts Allow these data to be acquired by on-site
control systems and transmitted to the data
center. Via the visualization of the temporal
sequences of different engines and equipment,
you obtain an efficient tool for optimising
running time and maintenance.
The VSC Cockpit is the control center for all additional monitor views
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REMOTE MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER-ORIENTED
AVAT enable you to organize engine operation and zz Central overview of all managed systems
servicing, in advance and according to a well- zz Rapid remote diagnosis
planned, economic schedule. zz Site visits are reduced, travel costs minimized
zz Management of all systems and users from the VSC
(Virtual Service Center)
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Simple modernization Future-proof remote maintenance
Easily replace your installed analog modems with Internet-
based VPN routers from AVAT. Plants which are equipped with via VPN Router and the
TEM-Evo gas engine control systems and do not presently have Virtual Service Centre (VSC)
remote access can be updated simply by adding suitable
routers.
For more information visit:
zz Updating and conversion solutions for remote www.avat.de/vsc
maintenance directly from the manufacturer of TEM-Evo
or call: +49 7071 9735-69
zz A range of router variants for every application case
zz Commissioning without special IT knowledge
zz DIN top-hat rail mounting in the auxiliary equipment
cabinet
zz Ready-made cables available for connection of the
VPN router to TEM-Evo
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PATH
TO SUCCESS
AVAT stands for competence in automation and Automation and control systems
AVAT implements and manages sophisticated automation
process control technology. In the field of engine projects through all their phases. Involvement ranges from
management systems for cogeneration plants, specification of project objectives to equipment commissioning.
with AVAT as a partner you are dealing with a
You benefit from a comprehensive offering, from the process
global leader in this area of technology. control system to the on-site equipment, from the highly complex
control software to a completely assembled control cabinet.
As a partner of municipal and private energy Engine management systems for cogeneration gas engines
producers and plant engineering companies, AVAT AVAT is a long-term development partner of leading interna-
tional manufacturers of gas engines, whom we accompany
pursues an holistic approach, consisting of well
from the idea to the concept and on to series production.
thought-out concepts and sustainable solutions in
supply and process engineering. An holistic approach to the gas engine and close collabora-
tion with research institutions and engine developers have
led to interdisciplinary expertise in engine technology and
AVAT’s overriding aim is always to use our growing in-depth knowledge of combustion processes.
fund of know-how to make the most recent project
This all-round proficiency has made AVAT today’s technology
the best, to maximize the benefit to our customers. leader in highly efficient engine management systems.
AVAT’s offering encompasses consultation and the implementation More than 25 years of experience in the development of gas engine controls
of product objectives right up to the commissioning stage flows into every new project.
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Our products and services Our Expertise - Your Benefits
As a partner of municipal and private utilities and equipment
manufacturers, we develop innovative concepts in automation zz Over 25 years’ experience in the development
and control technology: of gas engine control systems
zz Sector-specific solutions for heat, electricity, gas and water zz Innovative automation solutions for supply
zz CHP Automation - highly efficient distributed power and process engineering
generation zz Technology leader in control systems for
zz Tools for the liberalized energy market (electricity/gas) large gas engines
zz Renewable energy: biogas plants, biomass power plants, zz More than AVAT 6,500 engine controllers
syngas production in use worldwide
zz Over 7,000 MW of installed electrical power
A highly flexible approach results in tailored solutions, closely using AVAT technology
adapted to different customer requirements and plant sizes in zz About 80 highly qualified employees in
the following areas: interdisciplinary engineering teams
zz Measuring, control and regulation technology
zz Remote control systems, data and communications technology
zz Process control in visualization, observation, monitoring,
alarms, logging, archiving
zz Concepts for increasing efficiency and reducing emissions
zz Solutions for energy and load management (Smart Grids /
virtual power plants / virtual power storage)
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AVAT Automation GmbH
Derendinger Straße 40
D-72072 Tübingen
E-Mail: avat@avat.de
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