Industrial IoT Control Panel Design

Introduction: What is IIoT and Why is it Important?

IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) is the network of physical devices, sensors, vehicles, buildings, and other items in an  industrial realm—embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data. Process control IIoT applications used for measuring and monitoring flow, pressure, temperature, vibration and level are found in manufacturing, supply chain management, and smart factories.

Wireless Networking for Connected Devices

A wireless network is a system that allows devices to communicate with each other without the use of a wired connection. Wireless networks are becoming increasingly popular as they are easy to set up, cost-effective, and provide high performance and security for data transmission. They also offer mobility and versatility for users who need to access their data from multiple locations.

Control Panel Design for IIoT Systems

The control panel is the physical interface between the operator and the industrial automation system. It provides local control and monitoring of the process.  Wireless industrial control panels are replacing wired panels in many industries because of the benefits to users and companies:

Industrial IoT Control Panel Solutions:

• Solve issues with costs and difficulties in traditional hard-wiring.
• Quickly and locally identify process conditions and alert, alarm, or correct outputs to normalize the process.
• Efficiently deploy various instruments and controls to interact with the process.
• Provide easy-to-understand displays showing in-depth information.
• Provide real-time information to corporate information systems.
• Are easy to install anywhere, even in remote locations with no power supply.
• Are more flexible with their use and have applications in many industry types.

Discuss Your IoT Control Application with Process Technology, Inc.

Process Technology, Inc. Industrial IoT control panel solutions improve operational efficiency and lower costs. They safely and accurately monitor your analytical, flow, level, pressure, level, or vibration for compressors, generators, conveyors, tanks, and pipelines on a wireless or wired panel and offer options customized for your application.

PTI sales engineers will discuss your requirements on-site and evaluate your precise needs. Factory engineers and service technicians provide design, manufacturing, and implementation for a complete, cost-efficient solution package to automate your process and factory automation needs.

Contact Process Technology for more information. Call them at 801-264-1114 or visit them at https://process-tech.com.

Application Note: Transparent Bottle Detection in a Washdown Environment

This application involves regulating conveyor line pressure by monitoring clear bottles. 

When bottles on a conveyor touch and move together, the conveyor's force multiplies by the number of bottles, creating line pressure. The stored energy in the line pressure can cause product damage and loss, which means additional costs and delays. Regulating line pressure on beverage filling lines is critical. A sensor that can identify transparent or shiny objects and transmit a signal to the control when they amass is required. So that more containers can be added upstream till the bottles flow again.

The Q4X laser clear object detection sensor from Banner Engineering can detect clear objects without using a reflector. For reliable detection of challenging targets such as bottles and cans, it decides on the presence of a target based on both distance and intensity. By removing a reflector from a washdown area, you are also releasing a potential point of failure. The sensor has built-in on/off delays that ignore passing bottles while sending a signal if a bottle is still present or accumulation occurs. 

The Q4X COD laser sensor can detect a broader range of transparent objects and is built with sealed IP69K-rated stainless steel housing, making it an ideal choice for the beverage industry.

Banner is the leading manufacturer of photoelectric devices, machine safety devices, vision sensors, and wireless I/O systems. For more information about Banner products in Utah, Western Wyoming, Idaho, Northern Nevada, Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and Montana, contact Process Technology, Inc. Call 801-264-1114 or visit https://process-tech.com.