Description
Versatile I/O Hardware for Every Signal Type
At the heart of these custom enclosures are the DigiRail Modbus modules, designed to bridge the gap between field sensors and your control system. For high-precision monitoring, the DigiRail-2A handles universal analogue inputs including 0-20mA, 0-10V, and direct connections for PT100 or Thermocouple sensors. If your application requires control, the DigiRail-2R provides dual relay outputs for switching remote equipment, while the DigiRail-4C is the ideal choice for digital state monitoring or high-speed pulse counting from utility meters. All modules communicate over a robust RS485 Modbus RTU network, allowing multiple enclosures to be daisy-chained over long distances using a simple, cost-effective twisted-pair cable.
Tailored for Agricultural and Industrial Environments
Our enclosures are engineered to solve specific environmental challenges across diverse sectors. In solar farm monitoring, these units aggregate string data and weather conditions from GMX weather station to add additional parameters to a a centralised monitoring system. For poly tunnel management, they provide a comprehensive solution for monitoring interior conditions—tracking temperature and/or humidity via PT100 sensors. Other parameters: soil moisture; rain fall; monitoring door states; activating sprinklers; etc. Systems can also track pulse counts for water and electric metering or managing remote signals in harsh industrial settings, the combination of programmable I/O and weather-resistant housing ensures reliable data delivery where standard equipment would fail.
Supporting Riparian Restoration and River Health
Our custom enclosures are also essential tools for ecological initiatives focused on restoring river health through riparian canopy management. To accurately measure the success of reforestation along riverbanks, researchers must track the direct relationship between canopy density and the aquatic microclimate. These units can be deployed to simultaneously monitor river water conditions—using a suitable Aquaprobe sensors with Modbus outputs—and canopy-level variables like light filtration and ambient humidity. By integrating additional weather sensors to track solar radiation and precipitation, the DigiRail system provides a comprehensive dataset that correlates plant growth with the cooling and filtering effects on the water. This long-term, high-resolution data is vital for proving the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in protecting sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Bespoke Connectivity and Custom Engineering
We understand that site requirements vary, which is why we offer a fully customisable approach to enclosure design. Beyond the internal electronics, you can specify the exact physical interface required for your installation, choosing from IP65-rated cable glands for permanent installs or IP67 and M12 connectors for modular, quick-release applications. Every enclosure is built to order, ensuring the DIN rail layout and terminal configurations match your wiring schematic perfectly.
See our OmniAmp Inline RTD Transmitter for small PT100 modules for a smaller solution for adding single temperature points to your Modbus network, or GEN II system for radio transmitters and our Modbus RTU Devices and Modules page for addition monitoring options. Any of these can be used in place of the DigiRail Modules for specific system requirements
Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements; our team is ready to help you design and build a custom solution tailored to your unique monitoring and control needs.