RO/CIP monitoring evaluation
Evaluate Modulink on one skid.
Start with a defined set of instruments and cleaning cycles before expanding across your equipment. This is an application evaluation using production Indi hardware and on-site software.
Modulink monitors RO membrane-cleaning skids at Falcon Water Technologies in production. See the installation and workflow.
Check instruments, network and power
- Instrument signals
- Identify existing 4–20 mA transmitters for pressure, flow, temperature or conductivity. Indi Wi-Fi has two input channels; suitability depends on the instrument and loop configuration.
- Site network
- Indi Wi-Fi connects through the site’s 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network to the Basestation. Survey coverage near the skid and scope any access-point or network work.
- DC power
- Indi Wi-Fi supports standard 12 V or 24 V industrial DC supplies. Confirm supply capacity, protection and installation requirements. Power supplies and accessories are separate items.
Agree the evaluation scope
Use these steps to define deliverables, responsibilities and acceptance criteria with engineering. Final work and schedule are confirmed in your quote.
1. Review the site
Identify the skid, instrument signals and ranges, operating conditions, network coverage and available power. Agree which readings and cleaning stages the evaluation should capture.
2. Map the connections
Document each instrument, terminal channel and label. Confirm wiring, mounting and power accessories, and assign installation responsibilities in the quote.
3. Install and configure
Scope Basestation setup, terminal installation, dashboard and alert configuration, and an operator handoff. Confirm site access and timing before scheduling work.
4. Record a baseline
Choose a window of representative cleaning cycles. Review stage records, readings, alert conditions and operator use against criteria agreed before the evaluation.
5. Review the outcome
Decide whether to extend to more skids, adjust the scope or stop. Identify unresolved signal, network or workflow issues before expanding.
Example: six instrument inputs
One Basestation and three Indi Wi-Fi terminals. This illustrates the public price basis, not a fixed-price installation package. All prices are in USD.
Power supplies, sensors, mounting, cabling, conduit, network work, travel, shipping and tax are separate. Engineering will confirm the applicable Skills, service hours and final scope.
Adjust this estimate- One-time hardware
- $2,500
- Skills, billed annually
- From $720/year
- First year, before services and exclusions
- From $3,220
- Services as scoped
- $200/hour
Keep safety functions independent
Modulink supports monitoring and non-safety-critical control. Equipment safety interlocks, relief hardware and shutdown functions must remain independent of Modulink and its communications.
Review security and data responsibilitiesEvaluation questions
Can we use existing instruments?
Compatible 4–20 mA transmitters can be evaluated for connection to Indi. Engineering must check loop wiring and signal requirements; new sensors or wiring may be needed and are quoted separately.
How many points does the example cover?
Three Indi Wi-Fi terminals provide six 4–20 mA input channels. The final terminal count depends on instrument locations, wiring and the required interfaces. Compare Indi LoRa if the application needs different connectivity or I/O.
Who installs the system?
Agree the division of work in the quote: Basestation setup, terminal mounting, instrument wiring, labeling and operator handoff. Your team provides site access, instrument information and an operator contact. Electrical, conduit and network work must be scoped explicitly.
Can our applications access the readings?
The on-site Basestation provides API access for your database and applications. Review access, integration and data-handling requirements with engineering.
What happens if we stop?
You retain the purchased hardware and your data. If a Skill license expires, the Skill becomes read-only and the base platform continues running. Confirm the applicable licensing and support terms with your quote.
Bring your skid and instrument details
Tell engineering which readings and cleaning stages matter, the available power and network, and who will use the records.