NovaTech Automation, a leading provider of substation automation solutions for the electric utility industry, today announced the launch of Argus Fleet Management, a comprehensive monitoring platform designed to give utilities complete visibility into their distributed automation equipment.
The cloud-capable solution addresses a critical blind spot in utility operations: secondary devices like RTUs, switches, and relays that often remain invisible to SCADA systems. Previously, utilities only discovered equipment issues when communication failed entirely—resulting in costly truck rolls, extended downtime, and reactive maintenance approaches.

Comprehensive Monitoring Built for Operational Technology Environments

Argus provides real-time monitoring for NovaTech’s Orion RTUs, Kronos satellite clocks, and Hermes devices through an intuitive web-based interface. The platform tracks both static metrics (serial numbers, hardware specifications) and dynamic performance indicators (CPU load, temperature, communication status) with customizable polling intervals.

Key capabilities include:

• Intelligent Alerting
• Role-Based Access Control
• Historical Analysis
• Flexible Deployment

Designed Specifically for Utility Automation Fleets

Unlike generic IT monitoring tools, Argus was purpose-built for operational technology environments in the electric utility sector. The platform comes with pre-configured templates for all NovaTech devices, while also supporting custom templates for third-party equipment monitoring.

“We designed Argus with the real-world challenges of utility field operations in mind,” added Garrett Schmidt, Director of Product Management. “The platform gives engineering teams diagnostic insights they can actually use—clear device health status, performance trends over time, and early warning indicators that enable preventive maintenance before minor issues become major problems.”

Argus can be installed on a physical server or as a virtual machine on any hypervisor with minimum requirements of 4 cores at 2 GHz, 8GB RAM, and 40GB storage. NovaTech offers professional installation services, server hardware solutions, and custom training packages to support deployment.

Availability

Argus Fleet Management is available immediately for NovaTech customers. The platform is backed by NovaTech’s industry-leading 10-year warranty and Net Zero commitment.

For more information about Argus Fleet Management or to schedule a demonstration, visit novatechautomation.com or schedule time with one of our engineers by clicking here.

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