Fragmented assets
Dozens of manufacturers and protocols create fragmented operational visibility.
EMS Edge Node
A typical facility operates dozens of machines, meters, inverters, EV chargers, and HVAC units. Each may come from a different manufacturer, use a different protocol, and report to a different cloud. The EMS Edge Node consolidates these assets into a single system: unified real-time visibility, local edge control with no cloud dependency, and a compliance-ready data layer for carbon reporting and demand response.
The Problem
Facility teams need a unified view of energy consumption by asset, time, and cause.
Most facilities operate equipment from multiple global vendors and a dozen smaller OEMs. Each system reports to a different cloud and requires a separate integration. The result is fragmented visibility into what consumes energy, when it happens, and why. Incoming data is often already minutes old, allowing energy waste to accumulate. Compliance exposure increases as well: CSRD and demand response obligations require auditable, asset-level data that most facilities do not have.
Cloud-dependent control
Round-trip latency to the cloud can make real-time energy decisions unreliable.
No sub-meter visibility
Monitoring often stops at the utility meter, with no view by line, zone, or asset.
Regulatory pressure
CSRD and demand response programs require metered, auditable data.
The challenge
Where current approaches fall short
Fragmented Assets, No Single View
Equipment from multiple global vendors and a dozen smaller OEMs often leads to separate integration projects. Each system uses a different protocol, reports to a different cloud, and produces data that cannot be compared or acted on consistently.
Cloud-Dependent Control Adds Latency
When energy decisions depend on a round-trip to the cloud, latency becomes an operational risk. Demand response signals, load shedding, and flexible capacity management require on-site responsiveness that cloud-first architectures cannot guarantee.
Visibility Stops at the Utility Meter
Most energy monitoring stops at the building meter. Without sub-metering per production line, zone, or asset, teams cannot identify where energy is being wasted or provide the auditable data trail that CSRD and demand response programs require.
Architecture
How the EMS Edge Node Works
The node is installed on-site, connects to your existing equipment over standard industrial protocols, and streams structured telemetry to your operations platform or ERP. It is operational in hours, not months, without replacing existing infrastructure or adding new cabling.
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Install
Ships pre-configured, DIN-rail mounted for industrial cabinets
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Connect
Assets enrolled over Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, or OCPP
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Control
Local edge logic executes on-site, independent of cloud availability
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Report
Structured telemetry streamed to your ERP, MES, or energy platform
What's included
What the EMS Edge Node Delivers
A hardened industrial edge device designed for production environments, not for office buildings or residential installations.
Unified Real-Time Energy Visibility
A single view across all assets and production zones, including machines, meters, inverters, EV chargers, and HVAC, regardless of manufacturer or protocol.
Local Edge Control
Control logic runs on-site. No dependency on cloud availability. Your facility stays responsive even when connectivity is degraded.
Protocol-Agnostic Connectivity
Connects to your existing equipment over Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, and OCPP 2.0.1, without replacing existing infrastructure or adding new cabling.
Sub-Metering Per Asset
Energy visibility per production line, zone, and asset, not just at the utility meter. Identify exactly where energy is consumed and act on it.
Structured Data Export
Clean, normalized telemetry exported directly to your ERP, MES, or energy management platform. One data format regardless of connected asset brand.
Compliance-Ready Data Layer
Metered, asset-level data with full audit trail for CSRD carbon reporting and demand response program participation.
Technical specifications
Connectivity
Cellular primary (LTE/4G) with Ethernet fallback. Site-network-independent operation.
Protocol Support
Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, RS485, SunSpec, OCPP 2.0.1, EEBUS. Native protocol support for industrial machinery, meters, inverters, and EV chargers.
Form Factor
DIN-rail mounted. Rated for commercial and industrial electrical cabinets.
Telemetry
Continuous 1Hz data stream to your EMS platform or ERP. Historical buffering during connectivity loss with automatic resync.
Control Execution
Local edge logic with hardware-enforced safety limits. Control holds when WAN link drops.
Fleet Management
OTA firmware updates, remote configuration, diagnostics. Platform-neutral API compatible with standard ERP, MES, and energy management platforms.
Applications
Use cases and industries
Decarbonization Programs
Companies committed to electrifying processes and reducing emissions need visibility into energy consumption before they can optimize it. The EMS Edge Node provides that data foundation.
Energy-Intensive Manufacturers
Steel, plastics, rubber, and chemicals are industries where energy is 15 to 30% of operating cost. Sub-asset metering surfaces the 10% waste that high-level monitoring misses.
CSRD Compliance
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires auditable, asset-level energy data. The EMS Edge Node replaces estimates with metered readings from every machine and production zone.
Demand Response Programs
Participate in grid flexibility markets with real-time load visibility and local control. Respond to demand response signals without relying on cloud round-trips.
EV Charging Fleet Operators
OCPP 2.0.1 smart charging control across mixed-brand charger fleets, integrated into your facility's overall energy picture.
Multi-Brand Asset Portfolios
A normalized API that abstracts manufacturer differences, with one control and data interface regardless of how many brands are installed across your sites.
Results
Key outcomes
“Built for industrial environments, not for office buildings or residential installations.”
- Unified real-time energy visibility across all assets and production zones.
- Local edge control with no dependency on cloud availability.
- Protocol-agnostic connectivity to existing equipment, without replacing infrastructure.
- Sub-metering per production line, zone, and asset.
- Structured data export to your ERP, MES, or energy management platform.
- Compliance-ready data layer for CSRD carbon reporting and demand response.
Solution datasheet
EMS edge node
A hardened edge node that connects supported inverters, storage, meters and chargers to your EMS, with a configured local fallback during a WAN outage.
MS-DS-EEN-2026-56 · PDF · 6 pages · English
Frequently asked questions
01Which protocols does the EMS edge node support?
Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, RS485, SunSpec, OCPP 2.0.1 and EEBUS. That covers industrial machines, energy meters, inverters and EV chargers without replacing existing equipment.
02Does local energy control keep working if the internet connection drops?
Yes. Control runs as local edge logic with hardware-enforced safety limits and holds when the WAN link drops. Telemetry is buffered during the outage and resynchronized automatically.
03Can the EMS edge node feed our ERP or energy management platform?
Yes. It streams data continuously at 1 Hz through a platform-neutral API compatible with standard ERP, MES and energy management platforms, with sub-metering per production line, zone and asset.
04Does it help with CSRD carbon reporting?
It provides a compliance-ready data layer for CSRD carbon reporting and demand response, built from measured energy data per asset rather than estimates.
05How is the EMS edge node installed?
It is DIN-rail mounted in commercial and industrial electrical cabinets. Connectivity is cellular-primary (LTE/4G) with Ethernet fallback, so it does not depend on the site network.
Gain full visibility into what runs in your facility.
The EMS Edge Node provides the data infrastructure to understand current energy consumption and adapt to compliance requirements as they evolve.