Water networks are evolving and integrating an increasing number of connected devices. In this context, the daily operations of operators are also changing, with ever-growing technical and organizational challenges.
To meet these new needs, LACROIX has developed a centralized IIoT platform that automates certificate renewal and software updates across the entire network of SOFREL S4W remote management systems and SOFREL LogUp data loggers.
Integrated into the SOFREL LogUp solution, LX CONNECT manages data logger fleets, their configuration, and the centralization of field data.
Automate cybersecurity and simplify the management of SOFREL S4W remote systems
The new centralized LX CONNECT platform supports the S4 product and software offering around key features:
- Cybersecurity automation: automated renewal of certificates for S4W and the ecosystem
- Advanced remote fleet management: dashboards showing fleet performance in terms of communication and deployed versions on sites
Automatic certificate renewal for the fleet
Each S4W product or S4 ecosystem app must receive a certificate from a PKI at installation. This certificate is a secure digital passport for the product or application on the network, valid for 2 to 3 years (ANSSI recommendation).
The LX CONNECT platform monitors certificate validity daily and regenerates certificates from the Microsoft PKI before expiration. This certificate management constraint becomes transparent for the administrator.
Mass renewal campaigns can also be scheduled from the platform.
Simplified management of SOFREL remote systems
The dashboards provided by the LX CONNECT platform give administrators a clear view of deployed versions, S4W operating status, communication performance, etc.
A campaign module allows centralized scheduling of massive software updates and corrective versions for S4W.
LX CONNECT thus simplifies remote system updates and ensures optimal cybersecurity.
LX CONNECT: the central component of the SOFREL LogUp solution
The LX CONNECT platform boosts your efficiency by simplifying centralized management of a SOFREL LogUp data logger network while automating cybersecurity and software updates.
Anticipate, optimize, reduce your costs
Prepare your data logger configurations in advance, before field installation
Remotely monitor your fleet’s operational status (battery level, firmware version) and optimize maintenance interventions
Access your data in real-time from any web browser for smooth network management
An IoT platform to simplify daily data logger management
- Easily manage user rights associated with your equipment
- Centralize all your field data in a single interface: LX CONNECT
- Deploy your software updates in a centralized, scheduled, and secure manner
- Remotely modify the business configurations of your equipment
- Share field data with one or more SCADA systems easily
Cybersecurity at the heart of the solution
- Rely on the high-security level of the solution, fully compliant with IEC 62443
- Connect the solution to a Microsoft PKI for automatic creation and renewal of data logger authentication certificates
LX CONNECT
2 LX CONNECT offers :
LX CONNECT EDGE
A simple software offer to deploy in a hypervisor (Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, VirtualBox), limited to managing 500 S4W.
LX CONNECT PREM
A software offer enabling operators to manage large remote system fleets or those already migrating to a cloud architecture. The software is deployed on AWS or Microsoft Azure platforms and benefits from all the advantages of the cloud with no resource limits.