MicroNex Control Systems – New Features (September 2026)

MicroNex systems released from September 2026 onward include a suite of enhanced performance, monitoring, and compliance capabilities designed for modern ICCP operation and Australian interference testing requirements. These updates reflect our ongoing innovation, non‑proprietary design approach, and continuous R&D focus on practical improvements informed by real‑world field experience.

📈 High Resolution Control and Logging

• Simultaneous control and logging of full zone information and reference potentials at one‑second intervals

• All zone and reference electrode logging with live one‑second graphing

• Supports NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water interference compliance

🔔 Modem UPS and SMS Power‑Outage Alerts

• Dedicated UPS maintains modem communication during power interruptions

• SMS alerts sent on power loss and again when power is restored

• Confirms whether communication outages are caused by power failure

• Reduces unnecessary site visits and improves awareness of system status

• Particularly valuable for systems located in remote or hard‑to‑access areas

⏱️ Interference Testing Automation

• Scheduled ON and OFF control for interference testing

• Fully aligned with Victorian Interference Testing Requirements

• Automated sequences ensure consistent test conditions and reduce manual operator involvement

📡 Enhanced Communication and System Visibility

• Integrated 4G modem status display

• Shows modem uptime, network type, signal strength, and GPS location

• Provides clearer communication health for reliable remote monitoring

💡 Improved User Interface and System Guidance

• New explanatory text throughout the control interface

• Clear descriptions of system functions and logging behaviour

• Updated terminology and layout for easier operator understanding

🛡️ New Remote Communication Security Protocol

(On all new and existing systems)  

• Software‑free secure remote communication

• Strengthened access control

• Maintains simple operation for authorised users

🌟 Driven by Continuous Innovation

All new features are the result of MicroNex’s ongoing research and development, our non‑proprietary design philosophy, and our commitment to continually improving ICCP system capability. Each enhancement reflects our focus on delivering practical, reliable, and forward‑looking control solutions for asset owners and operators.

🛠️ Upgrading Existing MicroNex Systems

Many of these new features can be retrofitted to existing MicroNex installations. Upgrades are cost‑effective and carried out onsite by MicroNex personnel. If you would like to add these capabilities to your current system, please contact MicroNex to arrange an upgrade.