Safety
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he Internet of Tings (IoT) is a network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors,
actuators and connectivity that enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Each ‘smart’ thing is uniquely identifiable through its embedded computing system but can inter-operate within the existing internet infrastructure, transmit data to the cloud for processing and be managed and controlled via applications. Safety systems expert Blaze has harnessed the digital technology of these smart devices to connect and ‘talk’ to fire detection and protection systems on remote or unmanned installations and sites such as offshore windfarm platforms or solar energy plants. Digitalisation can also offer the opportunity to increase safety and lower costs by providing specific visibility of the status of connected equipment. Blaze has recently completed projects for Orsted and Engie using this technology.
Isometric view of an offshore platform
More than one million devices are
currently connected to cloud-based IoT platforms and this figure is expected to reach 1.25 million by the end of 2018. Cloud data is saved more securely than on many corporate computers, with IoT platforms aligning to the international IEC 62443 cyber security standard, which specifies the IT security levels of automated systems. Much of the equipment that is used
in fire protection and detection in the power sector is approved to national and international standards, but in many cases cannot be easily connected to provide visibility of systems, detectors and control panels. Experts such as Blaze work with equipment that provides connectivity and visibility, allowing the assembly of components and exchange of data and information that is unique to each site.
Right tools for the job Te selection of these components and the way that they interact with each
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