Secure Network Connection for Cold Storage System
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Cold storage is essential in the cold chain industry, and its operational efficiency and data security directly impact product quality and operational costs.
A large cold chain company in California operates numerous refrigerated warehouses, freezers and transports vehicles across multiple regions. They sought to leverage IoT technology to establish a secure and reliable data transmission network from equipment to the cloud, enabling real-time monitoring of energy consumption anomalies, ensuring refrigeration stability, and reducing cold storage energy costs while enhancing product safety.
Challenges
Managing refrigeration equipment comes with challenges in maintaining product safety and reducing energy consumption. Real-time remote monitoring is crucial, but the company's widely distributed equipment and complex management pose challenges to implementing smart operations:
Centralized Management Difficulties:Refrigeration controllers are spread across sites and rely on manual checks, it's hard to track energy-hungry equipment, causing inefficiency, energy waste, and higher costs.
Communication Compatibility:These devices may use multiple communication methods, wired, Bluetooth, or Modbus, leading to compatibility challenges in data collection and transmission.
Data Security to the Cloud:Cold storage handles sensitive data like temperature, humidity, and door lock sensors. Without strong security, real-time transmission risks breaches and tampering issues.
Topology
Solution
GL.iNet offers a security networking solution powered by the Spitz AX (GL-X3000) cellular router, integrating IoT communication, 4G/5G connectivity, and cloud management. It ensures reliable operation of cold storage equipment across multiple regions and provides a secure data transmission channel.
With Multi-WAN failover, devices remain online even if the main network fails. Built-in BLE and Modbus support ensures seamless connection to sensors and controllers, while encrypted channels securely transmit data to the cloud. Through GoodCloud, enterprises can centrally monitor and manage router devices across multiple sites in real time.
1. Flexible Deployment for Stable Communication
- Equipped with a 4G/5G cellular module that automatically switches to cellular networks when wired connections fail, ensuring uninterrupted data transmission.
- Supports Repeater (wireless relay) functionality, enabling wireless bridging to upstream networks for flexible deployment in various environments.
2. Enhanced Device Compatibility
- BLE technology enables short-range wireless data collection from sensors, reducing wiring complexity and improving scalability.
- USB to Modbus adapter ensures compatibility with legacy devices, eliminating the need for large-scale device replacement and reducing upgrade costs.
3. Secure Data Transmission
- Supports OpenVPN & WireGuard encryption, easily sets up VPN clients and servers for secure access to remote sites.
- Supports MicroSD storage to save data during network outages and upload it to remote servers after failure recovery, to ensure data security and continuity.
4. OpenWRT Open-Source System
Supports customer-driven development and security enhancements, enabling intelligent management of cold chain equipment and ensuring secure data transmission.
5. Remote Device Management
The GL.iNet cloud platform provides a centralized device management, allowing users to view the real-time operational status of the router intuitively. If a device is offline, the platform immediately triggers an alarm to alert relevant personnel for timely troubleshooting.
Results
With GL.iNet's innovative networking solution, enterprises can enable remote device monitoring and ensure secure data transmission, delivering the following key benefits:
- Optimized energy usage, reduced operational costs, and promoted sustainability in cold chain logistics.
- Ensured data security, meeting enterprise-grade security standards and supporting long-term stable operations.
- Reduced equipment failure risks, lower manual inspection costs, and enhanced management efficiency.
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