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How the right edge computing platform can transform industrial environments Connected devices are giving industrial enterprises the ability to gain more insight than ever into the state of their remote operations, and how they can optimize performance in real time. But how do you acquire all of this new data without dragging down the network? FreeWave solves the problems that traditional centralized computing creates from high bandwidth demands and latency challenges. Our IQ edge computing platform provides a smarter solution. By distributing data capture and processing to the edge, you can optimize bandwidth and mitigate lags in decision making caused by latency—deriving more value from more data, more quickly, and without overburdening the network or replacing existing infrastructure. THE CURRENT WAY VS THE IIoT WAY Centralized Computing Edge Computing Data from remote locations must traverse the entire network to reach the closet or the cloud for analysis. Processing is distributed to the edge of the network, where data is being generated in real time. LOW BANDWIDTH HIGH BANDWIDTH DEMANDS Local analysis at the edge frees up significant network resources. Networks struggle under the weight of moving more data. LOW LATENCY Bandwidth optimization ensures rapid response times. DATA LEFT BEHIND Bandwidth constraints mean operations must prioritize what data to pull – a fraction of all available. Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. DECISION DELAYS Latency leaves operations lacking real-time control. ALL DATA ACCESSIBLE REAL-TIME ACTIONS Existing bandwidth can now be used to call more data for deeper analysis. Operations can now react immediately to in-the-moment data and automate responses. HIGH LATENCY Network congestion causes lags in data acquisition and analysis. GO 2 What makes our platform smarter? FreeWave has taken our rugged OT products, designed for low-power operation across wide temperature ranges, and infused them with IQ Application Environment, an open source development platform to deploy and run applications in any Linux-compatible language. This IQ is delivered through our Zum family of products, including the: Edge Computer Edge Intelligent Radio Includes ARM Cortex CPU  ow-power, hardened L solution ZumIQ with connectivity built-in 1 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage  lexible to deploy in wired F or wireless networks  ingle solution to deploy and S connect edge applications Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled.  nables wireless E communications in the unlicensed 900 MHz spectrum 3 When combined with FreeWave’s edge sensing solutions, you can create a complete edge ecosystem to drive transformative gains. FreeWave’s wireless modular endpoints, managed by an integrated gateway, are easy to configure and enable data transmission not feasible with conduit. The Solution to Growing Network Pain Points Extends the life of networks by 3 to 5 years for significant cost-savings Enables IIoT solutions without replacing existing radios, controllers, or devices Optimizes existing bandwidth—up to 80% reduction Delivers a low-power, ruggedized industrial solution Comes C1D2-certified at the enclosed or board-level Provides for serial and Ethernet interfaces Delivers an open source Linux operating system Connects agnostically across frequencies and platforms: ZigBee, Wi-Fi, LoRa, Bluetooth, Cellular Reduces latency by processing on the edge Converts protocols like Modbus, MQTT, and DNP3 Get Cloud-Enabled FreeWave’s platform also provides a turn-key solution to seamlessly extend Amazon Web Services (AWS) computing to the network edge, allowing industrial devices to act locally on the data they generate while enabling you to leverage the cloud for management, analytics, and durable storage. Now, you can unify data silos and enable rapid data-sharing across OT and IT functions for better problem-solving and decision-making. Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 4 Problems Solved While the IQ edge computing platform has been deployed across industrial verticals and diverse environments, it consistently delivers the same results: new operational value derived from real-time insights, edge automation, and predictive optimization. What’s Enabled with Edge Computing:  emote visualization, R monitoring & control  achine learning & M predictive analytics  dge to cloud data E distribution & management Protocol conversion  atency & bandwidth L improvements IIoT edge software integration Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Let’s take a closer look at all the ways FreeWave’s platform puts industrial data to work more efficiently. 5 More yield from fewer resources: that is the problem that farmers worldwide are looking to solve. With FreeWave, farms can seamlessly deploy an industrial IoT (IIoT) solution across their remote environments. ZumIQ and ZumLink IQ easily integrate with legacy devices and are able to operate continuously with limited power consumption to run advanced analytics and automation applications at the rural edge. The use of automated equipment and agricultural robots can reduce agrochemical use by as much as 90%. —Machine Design, 2018 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 6 PRECISION AGRICULTURE Center Pivot Irrigation Automation Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Dashboard Analytics & Reporting THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Satellite Mitigate costs of manual inspections Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G) Wired 10+ mile range Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Reduce water resources and manpower via remote monitoring WIRELESS SENSORS Water Pressure Arm Positioning Water Flow Weather Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Water Usage Location Positioning Enable real-time relay of critical information like irrigation patterns, water pressure, and levels Maximize crop yield and field productivity Soil Moisture 7 PRECISION AGRICULTURE Enabling Smart Agriculture Dashboard Analytics & Reporting UAV Wi-Fi Devices Onboard INTEGRATES WITH THE VALUE Gateway + Wi-Fi Module + Z9-P2 / ZIQ Satellite MQTT LoRa e ng ra ile +m 10 Wi-Fi Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G) Leverage drones for efficient surveillance and monitoring functions Support self-driving, semi-autonomous, and RTK-guided tractors Mitigate costs of manual inspections Wired Reduce water usage and waste Long Range 900MHz Z9-PE2 / ZIQ UGV Ethernet WIRELESS SENSORS Weather Tire Pressure CO2 Levels Location & Positioning Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. pH Level Temperature Maximize crop yield Soil Sensing 8 PRECISION AGRICULTURE Monitoring the Rural Edge Multiple User Access & Remote Control Dashboard Analytics & Reporting TOWER INTEGRATES WITH LoRa Maximize growth while reducing costs with precision fertilizing Gateway + Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Satellite Narrow Band Reduce waste with grain bin level monitoring and control LTE (4G/5G) Automate irrigation to assist with increased regulatory pressures around water and resource management Wired Z9-P2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Backhaul THE VALUE Enable herd health tracking Rural broadband backhaul Wi-Fi T QT M WIRELESS SENSORS Location & Positioning Battery Level Soil Moisture Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Yield Monitoring Soil Acidity Herd Monitoring 9 Oil & gas and other energy operations are deploying smart devices to digitize operations. The problem is that much of the new data they generate gets left stranded in the field, too much for the network to transport. FreeWave enables energy leaders to capture the full value of new IIoT devices and applications by allowing data to be processed as close to the source as possible. With edge computing, operators can extract more data from the same devices—even legacy PLCs and RTUs—and deliver it all to the cloud for immediate analysis and action. With oil & gas companies today using less than 1% of the data they have available, the production potential of their assets is not being maximized. Industry-wide, this shortfall represents around 10M barrels per day. —McKinsey, 2017 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 10 ENERGY Well & Pipeline Gas Measurement Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Dashboard Analytics & Reporting THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Satellite Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G)  Mitigate need for manual inspections and truck rolls  Reduce equipment costs and downtime via predictive maintenance  Automate segment volume reporting with real-time values Wired  Reduce energy costs 10+ mile range Ethernet Long Range 900MHz WIRELESS SENSORS Z9-PE2 / ZIQ  Maximize production; streamline operational efficiencies  Operate greener Flow Rate Pressure Battery Level Vibration Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Segment Volume HCDP Measurement Remote Surveillance 11 ENERGY Real-Time Remote Monitoring Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Remote Support Anytime, Anywhere Dashboard App CCTV THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH Wi-Fi RT SP MQTT PLC –1 0+ m ile Mo ra ng db e us TC P LoRa Satellite  Ensure system uptime  Mitigate costs of manual inspections Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G)  Automate reporting and compliance Mod bus R TU Ethernet Long Range 900MHz WIRELESS SENSORS Vibration & Tilt Temperature Pressure Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Flow Rate Water Injection Monitoring  Reduce water usage and waste  Ensure security of remote assets SMART METER Wired  Modernize field operations Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Valve Controller Monitoring 12 How can water and wastewater operations meet rising energy conservation and regulatory demands without completely overhauling their legacy infrastructure? FreeWave helps water treatment and distribution plants solve the problem of system modernization by enabling them to immediately get more data from their existing assets and devices. Our platform can be deployed alongside PLCs and RTUs in the field to run advanced analytics and automation applications at the pump-, tank-, and station-level—at a fraction of the cost of system replacement. As much as 30% of water utility OPEX can be immediately improved with dynamic and real-time system monitoring. —Bluefield Research, 2017 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 13 WATER & WASTEWATER Smart Water Management Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Dashboard Analytics & Reporting THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi Modernize field operations LoRa Ensure system uptime Satellite Enable predictive maintenance Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G) Reduce water usage and waste Wired 10+ mile range Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Mitigate costs of manual inspections WIRELESS SENSORS pH Level Battery Condition Water Flow Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Water Pressure Fan Control Automate compliance reporting Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Charging Status 14 WATER & WASTEWATER Remote Water Meter Reading Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Distributor & Engine Modules THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Mitigate costs of manual inspections db Mo Satellite us Narrow Band TOWER U RT LTE (4G/5G) Reduce water usage and waste Enable easy access and sharing of reports across departments Wired Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Detect system issues such as leaks in realtime E-REGISTER READINGS Volume Flow Rate Pressure Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Water Injection Monitoring Battery Level Automate compliance reporting Leakage Detection 15 As cities grow, so too do their problems related to infrastructure management, energy efficiency, and ensuring public safety. With FreeWave’s IQ platform, cities and municipalities can address these challenges in a smart, automated manner. With edge connectivity, edge sensing, and edge computing combined, we connect multiple stakeholders to real-time data from distributed assets across the city, supporting automation, remote control, and robust analytics for better decision-making. A recent global study revealed that of cities deploying smart environmental and energy initiatives: 45% are improving citizen health 44% are reducing pollution 43% are stabilizing energy prices —ESI ThoughtLab, 2019 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 16 SMART CITIES Smart Signaling Systems Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Dashboard Analytics & Reporting THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Reduce city-wide pollution Satellite 10 +m ile ran ge Narrow Band LTE (4G/5G) TOWER Wired Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Reduce traffic congestion WIRELESS SENSORS Weather Traffic Volume Vehicle Speed Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Surveillance Vehicle Distance Automate real-time traffic sensing Support AI for intelligent routing of vehicle and pedestrian traffic Reduce carbon emissions via optimized traffic management Pedestrian Detection 17 SMART CITIES Real-Time Air Pollution Monitoring Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Real-Time Air Pollution Data THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Satellite Z9-P >1 .2 Narrow Band mi LTE (4G/5G) le ra ng e TOWER Significantly improve public health outlook and reduce health hazard air factors Ensure regulatory compliance with EPA and other entities with 24x7 monitoring capabilities Wired Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Enable real-time monitoring of harmful particulate matter WIRELESS SENSORS Weather Ozone Analyzer Carbon Monoxide Analyzer Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Volatile Organic Compounds Analyzer Location & Positioning Particle Counter 18 To solve the problem of remaining efficient and competitive in a real-time world, ports must modernize the technologies they use to move, track, and monitor cargo. FreeWave’s ruggedized, low-power platform is made to operate continuously in the harsh portside environment and integrates seamlessly with legacy devices to enable a true IIoT implementation, powering applications for real-time asset tracking, remote condition monitoring, autonomy, and more. Technologies that enable shipping companies and the port to save even 1 hour of berthing time can amount to almost $80,000 in savings for ship operators, and enable the port to increase the number of ships docked per day. —IBM, 2018 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 19 PORTS Hoist & Trolley Management Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Real-Time Analytics & Reporting App Server THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Improve employee and occupant health Satellite Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G) Wired Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Modernize BMS operations WIRELESS SENSORS Accelerometer Guidance System Status Tire Pressure Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Location & Positioning Vibration & Tilt Track movement of assets through to timely shipments Ensure protection of goods from damage, theft, spoilage, etc. through the aroundthe-clock tracking of assets via sensor monitoring Hoist Motor Monitoring 20 PORTS Crane Automation & Control Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Real-Time Analytics & Reporting App Server THE VALUE INTEGRATES WITH MQTT Wi-Fi LoRa Optimize transportation and logistics planning Satellite Narrow Band TOWER LTE (4G/5G) Reduce operator fatigue Reduce labor costs and inventory tracking time Wired Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Ethernet Long Range 900MHz Enhance safety and improve productivity via automation WIRELESS SENSORS Accelerometer Location & Positioning Optical Container Reader Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Engine Monitoring Guidance System Status Vibration & Tilt 21 PORTS Refrigerated Container Management Multiple Department User Access & Remote Control Real-Time Analytics & Reporting App Server MQTT INTEGRATES WITH Wi-Fi LoRa Satellite TOWER Narrow Band LTE (4G/5G) Wired Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Support the optimal and safe delivery of a wide variety of refrigerated goods that require various atmospheric environment containerization Enable continuous remote monitoring through to delivery of shipment Implement comprehensive remote container management Ethernet Long Range 900MHz THE VALUE WIRELESS SENSORS Temperature Battery Status Vibration & Tilt Carbon Dioxide Levels Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Reefer Controller Monitoring Container Location Tracker 22 With deployments in over 32 countries, FreeWave’s products are leveraged across diverse verticals to solve industry-specific problems in ways that enable smarter actions, significant efficiency gains, and immediate cost savings. Any enterprise seeking to connect, control, and optimize remote machines and processes will benefit from the IQ that FreeWave’s platform brings to operations. By 2022, 75% of enterprisegenerated data will be created and processed outside of a traditional centralized data center. —Gartner, 2018 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 23 OTHER APPLICATIONS Earth Movement Monitoring Real-Time Analytics & Reporting TOWER MQ TT Local Alarming INTEGRATES WITH Know potential ground movement issues in realtime Wi-Fi LoRa Data deployed if sensor value exceeds limit Satellite Z9-PE2 / ZIQ THE VALUE Alarm activated only if both sensors exceed limit Narrow Band Improve worker and equipment safety Optimize infrastructure design LTE (4G/5G) Mitigate equipment damage and minimize downtime Wired Ethernet Long Range 900MHz WIRELESS SENSORS Accelerometer Temperature Soil Sensing Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Vibration Acoustics Seismic Monitoring 24 OTHER APPLICATIONS Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Paperless Recorder Modbus RTU INTEGRATES WITH Wi-Fi 200 foot range LoRa Z9-PE2 / ZIQ Satellite Mitigate pharmaceutical drug loss due to supply chain deficiencies Improve consumer and patient safety with trackable and effective monitoring of pharmaceuticals from manufacturing to destination Narrow Band LTE (4G/5G) Wired Use analytics-enabled data management to benefit the entire pharma supply chain Ethernet Long Range 900MHz THE VALUE WIRELESS SENSORS Temperature Humidity Levels Vibration & Tilt Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. Carbon Dioxide Levels pH Level Dissolved Oxygen Sensor 25 Smart Operations Enabled To achieve transformative operational optimization, you need data visibility, but that is only part of the battle. You also need to ensure that every relevant stakeholder has the ability to access, assess, and act on that data too. FreeWave gives you the power to do it all, delivering a complete, cloud-enabled edge ecosystem. Designed to build upon and enhance existing infrastructure, our IQ platform immediately provides expanded capabilities for high-fidelity industrial data capture, analysis, control, and automation. Readily scalable as edge computing needs evolve, it provides a future-ready solution to solve today’s pressing operational problems, and to capitalize on future opportunities that come with a smart edge. Get started with FreeWave. Become an authorized FreeWave partner and start solving your customers’ problems today. Click to download our Partner Application. VISIT: freewave.com/how-to-buy | EMAIL: insidesales@freewave.com | CALL: +1 866.923.6168 Problems, Solved. Smart Operations, Enabled. 26