Trusted German gas storage company boosts uptime with recurring network audits

The Challenge

A leading company in gas storage continuously expands its sites with new data cables, motor drives, segmentation upgrades, and security layers.

Each upgrade introduces the risk of hidden network faults, which can threaten uptime and increase costs. In fact, in this industry, downtime can trigger significant governmental penalties, making early fault detection and strict adherence to industrial guidelines critical.

The Solution

HMS certified engineers perform recurring on-site audits of industrial networks operating on key technologies such as PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA. The audit procedure includes visual inspections and in-depth analysis of the fiber optic and copper segments, including grounding checks.

Each audit concludes with a detailed report that provides clear insights and actionable recommendations, enabling any identified issues to be addressed and resolved quickly in coordination with local installers.

Long-term monitoring is ensured through HMS' 24/7 ComBricks solution, enabling early identification of network conditions that could lead to failures.

Some Key Highlights :

• More than 400 PROFIBUS DP segments
• More than 200 PROFIBUS PA segments
• Grounding checks for all cables
• A visual inspection of all cables, including underground cable run
• ProfiHub B5+RD used for network segmentation
• Active T1 Termination used for network terminations
• ProfiTrace used for network analysis and reporting
• ComBricks used for network monitoring
• Emergency call outs and remote services are included in the service contract - providing cover should an immediate response be needed

The Result

Across 20 networks, approximately 200 faults were identified and corrected proactively, preventing costly downtime. By combining recurring network audits with continuous monitoring, the customer maintains high network reliability, maximizes uptime, and safeguards business continuity.

Recurring measurements = reliable networks = business continuity.

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