Gather Project Requirements

We start with your requirements, where we consider the following:

• Process control requirements (how does the process work and how do we map that into logical operation blocks)
• LCD display size and resolution
• Input devices (membrane keyboard, touch screen)
• Number and type of IO (analog inputs, analog outputs, digital inputs, digital relays, isolation)
• Type of communication interfaces (wired Ethernet, wireless Ethernet, cellular, RS485)
• Types of communication protocols (web browser, email, IoT data push, modbus/TCP, modbus/RTU, BACNet)
• Presentation (logos, colors, user interface from both the front panel and web browser)
• Types of logging (alarms, periodic IO devices, critical events, configuration change traceability)
• Device and network security requirements
• Update requirements in the field (over-the-air updates, SD card or USB stick onsite updates)
• Remote Diagnostic capabilities (we can help troubleshoot problems with the entire system, not just our control)

Customer Specified Requirements

We work with our clients to determine exactly what they need and how best to create it.

Decide on Custom or Component Reuse (mechanical, hardware or software)

We then provide you a list of mechanical, hardware and software components we have that are ready for reuse in your project. You choose if you want use an existing enclosure or design something new. You choose if you want use existing circuit boards with the Inputs and Outputs we already have. By choosing existing components, we can shorten the time to market considerably.

Choose Netbox components to improve delivery time

We spell out exactly what we plan to create and how we will accomplish our goal.

Prototype Development

Once we have your requirements, we begin development of prototype mechanical, hardware and software. We provide you periodic updates and ask for input to ensure that we end up with a finished product that meets your needs. We use as much existing hardware and software as possible to allow us to develop the hardware and software in parallel, which shortens time to market.

For example, if you want to use a 7-inch (seven-inch) LCD display with a touch screen, but package it in a new enclosure, we will develop your custom software using a touch screen from a different enclosure to develop the software at the same time as the new enclosure is being designed and built.

Well-Made, Quick Turnaround

We can go from idea to finished product very quickly. Our mechanical, hardware and software teams work in parallel to envision, design and build OEM controls. We typically deliver a custom prototype in less than eight (8) weeks.

Prototype Delivery

When the prototype hardware and software is ready, we deliver the prototype NetBox to you. Then, upon installation and testing, we walk through all operations together and make final design changes.

We deliver on our Schedule

We quickly deliver the first prototype with full functionality.

Prototype Customer Approval

We quickly deliver the prototype for your inspection. Changes in mechanical, hardware and software are agreed upon and delivered. You tell us when you are satisfied with the prototype and then we are ready to go into production.

Ready for Use

Even at this stage in the development process, you can still implement changes -- before it is fully locked down into the production run.

First Production Delivery (5-20 units)

The first production delivery is between five and twenty systems. These first production systems are ready to deploy at your customer and are there to ensure all aspects of the new product is working correctly before entering full production.

Ready for Installation

Built to final production quality, these systems are ready for use in your product. This first run helps guarantee that our manufacturing processes align exactly with your needs.

Final Customer Approval

Final approval is when you are satisfied with all aspects of the system and are ready to enter production, build and delivery.

Ready to Proceed

After the first production units are running for a period of time without incident, and you are completely satisfied with performance, you provide us with final approval. Then, we move into full production.

Production Quantity Delivery

We will deliver from 10 to 100 systems each month on your schedule. Each system goes through a two-week (2-week) burn-in and Quality Assurance cycle.

Quality Proven, Built & Shipped

After we have ascertained that all requirements are met, we begin our production run in quantities to meet delivery schedules.