The concept of Web based monitoring of metering
systems is rapidly gaining ground. If you have remote or
inaccessible (e.g. offshore) meter stations, it is possible to
connect to them over your normal IT network using Web server
technology. This has the advantage of allowing you to "dial
into" metering system computers from anywhere in the world
without international call charges or slow modem connections.
As well as making metering system data more accessible to your own
organisation, this technology opens up the possibility of HMS
consultants being
able to troubleshoot your system from anywhere in the world.
These systems have been pioneered in UK North Sea offshore operations
with great success.
HMS can advise on how this technology could play a part in improving
the integrity and reliability of your remote metering stations, and we work closely with the leading vendors of such systems.