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Westermo helps Anglian Water upgrade its data network infrastructure

Mission-critical systems, such as water purification systems, require secure and reliable data networks to ensure that they perform efficiently, effectively and without interruption.

03/02/2021 15:50:01

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At some of Anglian Water’s sites, there was automation equipment that was installed over 30 years ago. This was problematic, as it did not provide suitable infrastructure
for the transition to modern IP-based communication networks.

In the autumn of 2019, Anglian Water wanted to upgrade the data networks for one of its sites and enlisted the
help of Westermo. The network connected ten remote pumps back to a main water plant near King's Lynn using a series of RS485 cables. One option was simply
to replace the existing ageing data communications equipment with similar devices, but that would not satisfy the requirement for network redundancy and modernisation. In addition, Anglian Water wanted to
use the existing cables to minimise the cost of the project and to implement a 4G network to provide communication redundancy.

Read the full article in the February issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.