Remote monitoring utilizes multiple communication protocols that enable data loggers to transfer data over long distances.

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The standards listed below describe some communications protocols and hardware components commonly used in Remote Monitoring. These standards are not necessarily universally applicable, as many remote monitoring configurations will rely on proprietary, brand-specific communications and hardware.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Communications

• IEEE 802.11-2016: IEEE Standard for Information technology—Telecommunications and information exchange between systems. Local and metropolitan area networks—Specific requirements - Part 11: Wireless LAN medium access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) specifications

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

Hardware

• TIA TIA-232-F: Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange

MODBUS

Communications

• MODBUS V1.1b3: MODBUS Protocol Specifications