Secure, SIL-Ready Multi-Protocol Gateway for Critical Industrial Applications
Overview
The client required a rugged, energy-efficient, multi-protocol industrial gateway for offshore environments that could ensure secure remote monitoring, withstand harsh maritime conditions, and support scalable connectivity with built-in safety and cybersecurity
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Challenges
Lack of a rugged, energy-efficient gateway design resilient to harsh offshore and maritime conditions
Absence of a secure, multi-protocol solution with built-in safety and cybersecurity features for reliable remote monitoring
Solution
- Developed a rugged, modular multi-protocol gateway using Processor/ASIC variants to support Industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, and IT/OT protocols
- Designed compact, low-power hardware with wide AC/DC input & offshore-grade protection
- Achieved IEC 61508 SIL2/3 readiness with safety MCU, watchdogs & diagnostics
- Integrated cybersecurity with Secure Boot, signed OTA, TPM root of trust and role-based access control
- Enabled modular I/O, OPC UA/MQTT cloud connectors & edge processing for scalability
- Validated C1D2 compliance, EMC & vibration resilience for harsh offshore conditions
- Delivered secure sensor-to-cloud connectivity ensuring safety & reliable remote monitoring
Outcomes
- Ensured reliable offshore operations with seamless multi-protocol connectivity, SIL-compliant safety features, and built-in cybersecurity
- Achieved up to 25% operational cost optimization by reducing power consumption, maintenance, and compliance expenses, while enabling scalability with a modular, energy-efficient design
