| SCADA applications often require equipment that can operate in geographically dispersed and remote locations, in places that don’t have a convenient power supply and are subject to harsh conditions, such as an oil pipeline running through mountains, or a water-pumping station in the desert. The equipment used in these environments needs to withstand extreme temperatures and operate without interruption for years at a time. The best options are those that are optimized for performance in rugged conditions, with low power consumption that can run on locally installed solar panels. | 
