You cannot see what drives consumption
Collect data from main meters, submeters, groups of machines and shifts. Industrial energy monitoring brings time series, dashboards and alerts together.
Submetering in manufacturing plants →Scepi Consulting · Industrial energy automation
Industrial automation and energy management
We connect your site's meters, PLCs and building management systems. We make operations visible, automate data collection and design the necessary control functions within your site's operating limits.
Site survey · system integration · commissioning · support
PLC ↔ BMS ↔ EMSModbus · MQTT · REST APINode-RED · local data collection
Start with the operational need
Less manual data work.
A clearer view of your site.
Industrial IoT automation turns information from separate systems into useful operational data and processes you can follow.
Your systems operate in isolation
Connect PLC data, building services, solar generation, energy storage and operational reports. Replace manual readings and repetitive data copying.
Which systems can we connect? →Demand peaks and operating hours are not coordinated
Industrial load control for equipment that can actually be controlled: priorities, time windows and power limits, with the process requirements taken into account.
Explore load control integration →PLC / BMS / EMS integration
We connect the systems
you already have.
The specific device, protocol, firmware and available access determine what can be read or controlled. We check these during the site survey.
PLCs and production data
Read machine states, counters and events; display and store the data. Changes to the control program are a separately agreed task.
Data point list · events · reportsBMS, HVAC and building services
Connect temperatures, states, operating modes and permitted setpoints to energy monitoring. We define the role of local control and manual operation.
Building services · comfort · operating hoursMeters, inverters and energy storage
Bring consumption, power, generation and available storage data together. Data access and permission to issue control commands are assessed separately.
Modbus TCP/RTU · manufacturer interfaceIndustrial automation with Node-RED
Local data processing, data exchange between systems and agreed process logic. MQTT and REST API connections based on documented access.
Node-RED · MQTT · REST API01 / Data sourceMeter, PLC, BMS
02 / Local logicData checks, rules
03 / MonitoringDashboard, alert, report
04 / ControlAuthorized equipment only
Industrial energy optimization starts with measurement. We introduce active control with defined limits, manual override and tested fault handling. Savings can be assessed using the site's actual data.
Examples of our work
What have we automated?
Three practical examples, from production data collection to equipment monitoring. Clients are presented by industry, with the completion status of each scope stated separately.
Food industry · completed work packages
Production data from PLCs to management dashboards
- Requirement
- Collect and display production line data and events in one place.
- Implementation
- PLC–Node-RED connections, a management dashboard and data recording triggered by a shift supervisor event.
- Automated process
- Acquisition and recording of operational data, with production information displayed on dashboards.
Based on completed development tasks. This example covers data integration, not replacement of the entire production line control system.
Automotive site · system in operation
Shared monitoring for three cooling units
- Requirement
- A clear, site-specific interface for industrial cooling equipment.
- Implementation
- A LIMA monitoring interface adapted to three IntrCooll units, remote access, testing and documentation.
- Automated process
- A shared view of equipment data and support for remote operational monitoring.
Based on implementation work and subsequent operational support.
Industrial site · technical implementation complete
Main meter, solar and battery data in one interface
- Requirement
- Monitor site consumption and local energy generation together.
- Implementation
- Integration of main meter, Huawei solar and battery data, with exportable 15-minute data.
- Automated process
- Metering data collection and preparation of 15-minute data in an exportable format. Active load control is a separate development step.
Status as of October 1, 2026: technical implementation is complete; the handover process is still being finalized.
From site survey to support
A clear scope
at every step.
We define the implementation scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria for each project.
Site survey
Equipment and data point lists, network access, existing programs and interfaces, and operating limits. We identify where measurement is sufficient and where control functions are needed.
Design
Data connections, screens, alarms, permissions and control limits. We agree on local operation, communication failure handling and the test procedure.
Integration and commissioning
Connection and configuration, checks of data points and units of measurement, and on-site tests. For active control, we also test manual override and fault scenarios.
Handover and support
Documentation, operator briefing, performance checks and fine-tuning. Support, operation and service availability levels are agreed separately.
Choosing the right solution
When is this
not the right fit?
Integration is useful when data is accessible, responsibilities are clear and there is a meaningful operational goal.
Machine safety or fast control loops
The EMS and Node-RED integration described here does not replace a safety PLC, emergency stop or deterministic machine control. These require dedicated mechanical and automation engineering.
Closed equipment without access
We cannot promise integration with any device without a documented interface and appropriate access. We first assess the manufacturer's options or the need for separate metering.
Savings claims without measured data
If reliable measurements, a consumption profile or controllable loads are missing, we start by collecting data. A generic savings percentage cannot replace a site assessment.
Related solutions
Start with
one defined task.
Frequently asked questions
What to clarify
before you start.
Do you only work with new meters and controllers?
We can also build on existing systems. We assess the device types, communication interfaces and available access, then choose a suitable integration or separate metering solution.
Can we start with data collection only?
Yes. Measurement, visualization and reporting automation can be a standalone step. Active control requires additional access, operating rules and commissioning tests.
What role does Node-RED play?
Node-RED is one of the tools we use for data connections and agreed local process logic. The system design defines the roles of the PLC, BMS and EMS; each device's own protective functions remain necessary.
Does the software license include on-site integration?
The Smart EMS license, hardware, integration, commissioning and support are separate items. The required work can be defined after the equipment and data points have been assessed. Compare the plans in detail →
Let's discuss your project
Which operational process
would you like to understand better?
Useful starting points include equipment types, a description of existing metering or monitoring, and the problem you want to solve.
Scepi Consulting · Industrial energy automation
Industrial automation and energy management
We connect your site's meters, PLCs and building management systems. We make operations visible, automate data collection and design the necessary control functions within your site's operating limits.
Site survey · system integration · commissioning · support
PLC ↔ BMS ↔ EMSModbus · MQTT · REST APINode-RED · local data collection
Start with the operational need
Less manual data work.
A clearer view of your site.
Industrial IoT automation turns information from separate systems into useful operational data and processes you can follow.
You cannot see what drives consumption
Collect data from main meters, submeters, groups of machines and shifts. Industrial energy monitoring brings time series, dashboards and alerts together.
Submetering in manufacturing plants →Your systems operate in isolation
Connect PLC data, building services, solar generation, energy storage and operational reports. Replace manual readings and repetitive data copying.
Which systems can we connect? →Demand peaks and operating hours are not coordinated
Industrial load control for equipment that can actually be controlled: priorities, time windows and power limits, with the process requirements taken into account.
Explore load control integration →PLC / BMS / EMS integration
We connect the systems
you already have.
The specific device, protocol, firmware and available access determine what can be read or controlled. We check these during the site survey.
PLCs and production data
Read machine states, counters and events; display and store the data. Changes to the control program are a separately agreed task.
Data point list · events · reportsBMS, HVAC and building services
Connect temperatures, states, operating modes and permitted setpoints to energy monitoring. We define the role of local control and manual operation.
Building services · comfort · operating hoursMeters, inverters and energy storage
Bring consumption, power, generation and available storage data together. Data access and permission to issue control commands are assessed separately.
Modbus TCP/RTU · manufacturer interfaceIndustrial automation with Node-RED
Local data processing, data exchange between systems and agreed process logic. MQTT and REST API connections based on documented access.
Node-RED · MQTT · REST API01 / Data sourceMeter, PLC, BMS
02 / Local logicData checks, rules
03 / MonitoringDashboard, alert, report
04 / ControlAuthorized equipment only
Industrial energy optimization starts with measurement. We introduce active control with defined limits, manual override and tested fault handling. Savings can be assessed using the site's actual data.
Examples of our work
What have we automated?
Three practical examples, from production data collection to equipment monitoring. Clients are presented by industry, with the completion status of each scope stated separately.
Food industry · completed work packages
Production data from PLCs to management dashboards
- Requirement
- Collect and display production line data and events in one place.
- Implementation
- PLC–Node-RED connections, a management dashboard and data recording triggered by a shift supervisor event.
- Automated process
- Acquisition and recording of operational data, with production information displayed on dashboards.
Based on completed development tasks. This example covers data integration, not replacement of the entire production line control system.
Automotive site · system in operation
Shared monitoring for three cooling units
- Requirement
- A clear, site-specific interface for industrial cooling equipment.
- Implementation
- A LIMA monitoring interface adapted to three IntrCooll units, remote access, testing and documentation.
- Automated process
- A shared view of equipment data and support for remote operational monitoring.
Based on implementation work and subsequent operational support.
Industrial site · technical implementation complete
Main meter, solar and battery data in one interface
- Requirement
- Monitor site consumption and local energy generation together.
- Implementation
- Integration of main meter, Huawei solar and battery data, with exportable 15-minute data.
- Automated process
- Metering data collection and preparation of 15-minute data in an exportable format. Active load control is a separate development step.
Status as of October 1, 2026: technical implementation is complete; the handover process is still being finalized.
From site survey to support
A clear scope
at every step.
We define the implementation scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria for each project.
Site survey
Equipment and data point lists, network access, existing programs and interfaces, and operating limits. We identify where measurement is sufficient and where control functions are needed.
Design
Data connections, screens, alarms, permissions and control limits. We agree on local operation, communication failure handling and the test procedure.
Integration and commissioning
Connection and configuration, checks of data points and units of measurement, and on-site tests. For active control, we also test manual override and fault scenarios.
Handover and support
Documentation, operator briefing, performance checks and fine-tuning. Support, operation and service availability levels are agreed separately.
Choosing the right solution
When is this
not the right fit?
Integration is useful when data is accessible, responsibilities are clear and there is a meaningful operational goal.
Machine safety or fast control loops
The EMS and Node-RED integration described here does not replace a safety PLC, emergency stop or deterministic machine control. These require dedicated mechanical and automation engineering.
Closed equipment without access
We cannot promise integration with any device without a documented interface and appropriate access. We first assess the manufacturer's options or the need for separate metering.
Savings claims without measured data
If reliable measurements, a consumption profile or controllable loads are missing, we start by collecting data. A generic savings percentage cannot replace a site assessment.
Related solutions
Start with
one defined task.
Frequently asked questions
What to clarify
before you start.
Do you only work with new meters and controllers?
We can also build on existing systems. We assess the device types, communication interfaces and available access, then choose a suitable integration or separate metering solution.
Can we start with data collection only?
Yes. Measurement, visualization and reporting automation can be a standalone step. Active control requires additional access, operating rules and commissioning tests.
What role does Node-RED play?
Node-RED is one of the tools we use for data connections and agreed local process logic. The system design defines the roles of the PLC, BMS and EMS; each device's own protective functions remain necessary.
Does the software license include on-site integration?
The Smart EMS license, hardware, integration, commissioning and support are separate items. The required work can be defined after the equipment and data points have been assessed. Compare the plans in detail →
Let's discuss your project
Which operational process
would you like to understand better?
Useful starting points include equipment types, a description of existing metering or monitoring, and the problem you want to solve.