Connect Field Data Without Forcing Every Asset Into the Same Architecture.
Siteplore Edge & Connectivity bridges compatible sensors, meters, equipment and existing data sources with the Siteplore platform — using an engineering-led approach to field interfaces, edge devices, communication networks and remote connectivity.
The sensor may work perfectly. The network between the sensor and the decision may not.
Industrial and distributed monitoring projects frequently involve devices from different manufacturers, different interfaces, different power requirements and sites with different communication constraints. Connectivity therefore needs engineering — not just a gateway specification.
Different Interfaces
Sensors and meters may use digital industrial communication, analog signals, local serial interfaces or existing network protocols.
Remote Assets
Many monitoring points are located where permanent LAN infrastructure is unavailable or impractical.
Protocol Is Not Enough
Knowing that a device has RS485 does not define its register map, protocol implementation, communication settings or data format.
Field Electrical Conditions
Power quality, grounding, long cable runs, surge exposure and electrical noise can affect communication reliability.
Network Constraints
Cellular coverage, network segmentation, firewall rules and customer IT/OT policies can influence the final architecture.
Vendor Lock-In
A monitoring architecture should not require every future sensor to come from one manufacturer when technically suitable alternatives exist.
Separate the field device, edge layer, network and platform.
A layered architecture makes it easier to adapt the monitoring solution to different devices, communication paths and operating environments.
Field Asset
Sensor, meter, machine or existing system.
Signal Layer
Digital, analog, local serial or network interface.
Edge Device
Acquire and prepare compatible field data.
Communication
Wired, cellular or project-specific network.
Siteplore
Monitoring, historical data and analytics.
Supported interfaces and communication methods depend on selected edge hardware, connected devices, network availability and project configuration.
Different signals require different integration paths.
Siteplore does not assume that every field device communicates in the same way. The interface architecture should follow the instrumentation already available and the measurement requirements of the project.
RS485 / Modbus RTU
A practical integration path for many compatible industrial sensors, meters and instrumentation devices.
4–20 mA / 0–10 V
Conventional industrial instruments can be integrated through suitable analog input or signal-conversion hardware.
UART / I²C / GPIO
Local sensor interfaces can be considered where the selected edge hardware and environmental conditions are appropriate.
Ethernet / IP-Based Data
Existing network-enabled devices or systems can be evaluated as potential data sources.
MQTT / API
Software-level data exchange can be used where supported by the selected architecture and external system.
PLC / BMS / Other Sources
Existing operational data can be evaluated before additional field instrumentation is proposed.
The edge is where field instrumentation becomes usable digital data.
Data Acquisition
Read selected measurements from compatible field devices.
Device Communication
Handle configured communication settings and device addressing.
Data Mapping
Translate device values into meaningful monitoring parameters.
Field-to-Network Bridge
Bridge local instrumentation toward the selected communication path.
Remote Connectivity
Support remote field deployment where the selected edge configuration permits it.
Platform Transport
Deliver selected operational data toward Siteplore using the configured architecture.
The best network is the one that fits the site — not the one with the most features.
Communication architecture should be selected based on asset location, coverage, bandwidth, reliability, security, infrastructure and operating cost.
Wired Ethernet
Suitable where an approved network connection is available and the project architecture permits integration.
Cellular Connectivity
Useful for remote or distributed sites where cellular coverage and operating requirements support deployment.
Wi-Fi
Can be evaluated where reliable, managed wireless infrastructure is available and appropriate.
RS485 Networks
Multiple compatible devices may share a correctly engineered serial bus subject to topology and device limits.
MQTT
Can provide lightweight data transport where supported by the selected Siteplore architecture.
API-Based Exchange
Existing platforms or applications can be evaluated for project-specific data exchange.
Connectivity options shown above are architecture possibilities, not guarantees that every interface is available in every hardware configuration. Final availability is confirmed during engineering.
RekaSense connects field measurements to the Siteplore data layer.
RekaSense is intended as a flexible edge-monitoring platform for compatible sensors and instruments. Its configuration can be adapted around the measurement, interface, connectivity and enclosure requirements of a project.
Reliable data starts before the cloud connection.
Field communications can fail for reasons that have nothing to do with the dashboard. Electrical design, device configuration, installation quality and network conditions all need to be considered.
Protocol & Register Map
Confirm actual protocol, addresses, data types and scaling.
Baud Rate & Serial Settings
Verify device address, baud rate, parity and stop-bit configuration.
RS485 Topology
Review cable topology, termination, biasing and network length.
Power Supply
Confirm field voltage, current capacity and power availability.
Grounding & Isolation
Evaluate grounding, electrical isolation and potential differences.
Surge & Electrical Environment
Consider transient exposure, switching noise and field wiring conditions.
Environmental Protection
Select enclosure and installation requirements for the actual environment.
Cellular Coverage
Verify practical communication quality at the intended installation location.
Network & Cybersecurity Requirements
Review customer IT/OT policies, access rules and network architecture.
Maintainability
Consider device access, replacement and future expansion.
Do not add another sensor if the required data already exists.
Existing meters, PLCs, BMS, local instruments and other operational systems may already contain useful information. Siteplore’s engineering approach is to evaluate those sources before adding unnecessary hardware.
One edge architecture can support very different monitoring problems.
Remote Machine Sensor
Connect selected condition measurements from equipment that is not currently networked.
→ Edge
→ Siteplore
Remote Electrical Meter
Bring compatible electrical measurements into a centralized monitoring view.
→ Edge / Network
→ PowerWatch + Siteplore
Remote Environmental Station
Connect distributed environmental measurements through a remote communications architecture.
→ RekaSense
→ Cellular → Siteplore
Remote Water Monitoring
Connect compatible level, flow or water-quality measurements.
→ Edge
→ Siteplore
Multi-Sensor Field Station
Combine compatible soil, weather and water measurements.
→ RekaSense
→ Siteplore
Distributed Building Monitoring
Connect selected meters and sensors across buildings or remote facilities.
→ Edge / Existing Network
→ Siteplore
Edge & Connectivity supports the entire Siteplore product family.
RekaSense
Connect compatible multi-sensor field measurements to Siteplore.
Explore RekaSense →PowerWatch
Connect compatible electrical metering and energy data.
Explore PowerWatch →MachineGuard
Connect selected machine-condition measurements for historical monitoring.
Explore MachineGuard →Sensor Ecosystem
Evaluate vendor-neutral compatible sensors and instruments.
Explore Sensors →Connected monitoring is not the same as control, protection or guaranteed communication.
Siteplore Edge & Connectivity is designed around monitoring and data integration. Control, safety, protection and critical communication functions require appropriately engineered systems for their intended purpose.
| Function | Siteplore Edge | Engineering Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Field data acquisition | Yes | Compatible interface required |
| Remote monitoring connectivity | Supported by suitable configuration | Coverage / network must be verified |
| RS485 device integration | Where compatible | Protocol & register map required |
| 4–20 mA integration | Via suitable interface | Analog interface hardware required |
| Guaranteed cellular availability | No | Site coverage must be validated |
| Automatic machine shutdown | No standard function | Dedicated control / protection required |
| Safety-critical control | No | Dedicated safety system required |
| Universal device compatibility | No | Compatibility review required |
Connect the field systematically.
A reliable edge deployment begins with understanding the device and site before choosing the gateway or network.
Identify
Define the required field measurements.
Verify
Confirm sensor, protocol and electrical interface.
Assess
Review power, network and installation conditions.
Integrate
Configure the edge and Siteplore data path.
Validate
Verify communication and measurement quality.
Start with the field device and the monitoring objective.
Connectivity Assessment
For projects that already know what needs to be measured but have not defined the edge architecture.
- Device / sensor review
- Interface verification
- Network assessment
- Power & installation review
- Recommended architecture
90-Day Paid Pilot
Validate a defined edge-monitoring use case with real field devices and operating conditions.
- Focused device scope
- Edge configuration
- Connectivity validation
- Siteplore data monitoring
- Scale-up decision basis
Integrated Site Package
For sites requiring several edge-monitoring domains under one Siteplore architecture.
- RekaSense
- PowerWatch
- MachineGuard
- Field connectivity
- Project-specific engineering
Edge & Connectivity FAQ
Does every RS485 device work with RekaSense?
No. RS485 defines an electrical communication layer, but device integration also depends on protocol, communication settings, addressing, register map, data format and scaling.
Does RekaSense support Modbus RTU?
RekaSense is intended to support compatible RS485 / Modbus RTU field-device integration where the device specification and register information are available and verified.
Can 4–20 mA sensors connect to RekaSense?
Potentially yes through an appropriate analog input or conversion interface. The base field architecture should not be assumed to accept every analog signal directly.
Can Siteplore use cellular connectivity?
Cellular-connected configurations can be considered for distributed monitoring sites where network coverage, data requirements, power and installation conditions support the deployment.
What happens if cellular signal is poor?
Coverage should be evaluated during site assessment. Antenna placement, alternative network paths or a different communication architecture may be required depending on the site.
Can several sensors share one RS485 network?
Yes where device addressing, communication settings, topology, polling requirements, cable length and electrical design permit a multi-device network.
Can Siteplore use existing PLC data?
Potentially yes. Existing automation data can be evaluated where suitable interfaces, permissions, network architecture and cybersecurity requirements permit integration.
Does Siteplore connect directly to the plant control network?
Not automatically. Any connection to an existing operational network should be designed in accordance with the customer’s IT/OT architecture, access policy and cybersecurity requirements.
Can MQTT be used?
MQTT can be part of a Siteplore data architecture where supported by the selected edge configuration and project requirements.
Can one gateway monitor different sensor brands?
Potentially yes. Siteplore uses a vendor-neutral approach, but every device still needs a verified technical integration path.
Can Siteplore Edge control or trip equipment?
The standard Siteplore Edge positioning is monitoring and data integration. Control, shutdown and protection functions require separately engineered systems appropriate to the application.
Can edge devices be installed outdoors?
Outdoor installation can be considered when the enclosure, environmental rating, temperature range, ingress protection, surge protection and installation method are suitable for the actual site.
Can Siteplore Edge be installed in hazardous areas?
Hazardous-area suitability must not be assumed. Equipment installed in classified areas requires appropriate certification and engineering review for the relevant area classification.
How should we start?
Start with the device or measurement that needs to become remotely visible. Provide the sensor or meter datasheet, communication specification, site location and available network information. Rekacipta can then evaluate a practical edge and connectivity architecture.
Your data cannot become useful until it can reliably leave the field.
Start with the sensor, meter or asset that needs better visibility. Rekacipta can assess the device interface, electrical requirements, connectivity, edge architecture and Siteplore integration required to create a practical monitoring solution.