Industry 4.0 And IoT

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  We are doing IoT's for Robotic Industrial Automation

Typically,In Industrial Automation  IoT solutions include:

1.  Industrial ‘things’ – Internet-enabled devices like PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), IP cameras and sensors.
2. Connectivity – Connecting ’things’ to the internet via 4G/cellular, Wi-Fi or ethernet connections.
3. Data – Data, and how it is collected, stored and processed using edge devices, is central to the value of IIoT.
4.  A cloud platform – Key to IIoT is a centralised and secure cloud platform for hosting the data and enabling remote services
5.  Analytics dashboard ­– For analysing data and monitoring machines.
6.  Intelligence and action – The collected data must be analysed by either humans or smart functions to send out alarms or triggers to any other system.

 Benefits of IoT for robots and cobots

Most industrial PLC robots are ready to be connected and this unlocks a world of new opportunities in predictive, proactive and immediate support. 

Explore 7 benefits of IoT for industrial robots and cobots:

1. Zero down time
Stagnation costs money. Preventive alarms and worldwide access to your robots make sure the robot’s unplanned downtime is limited to zero. 

2. Remote robot arm monitoring
Get instant access to the robot’s web server to view the rotations of the robot’s arms on your PC or tablet.

3. Maintenance reminders
No more unprepared service visits when malfunctions occur. Get notified when you need to schedule your maintenance trip and be ahead of it. 

4. Robot programming from outside the factory
Apply process changes via remote programming. Get full network access remotely via a secure VPN connection.

5. Operating time analysis
Collect data when robots are active or in stand-by mode, and analyse it for improvements. 

6. HMI controlling on your smartphone
Quick changes or actions can be made using the robot’s HMI. Using VNC technology this can even be done on your smartphone from anywhere.

7. Real-time robot data visualisation
A real-time data dashboard, generated by your robot’s data, makes life easier for operators. 

Conclusion: Using IoT in robotic automation results in more ways to improve productivity, increase the lifespan of your robots and optimise maintenance. It makes life easier for (service) engineers and operators everywhere.