Know when, why and how to apply cloud architectures in your plant and enterprise, keeping in mind that on-site and edge-based servers keep you up and running on a stormy day.
The cloud provides storage space, communications, analytics and much more. But knowing the cloud's limitations in terms of reliability, security and performance—and what your expectations are—will play a major role in how you design and implement a cloud-based IIoT system.
As more software and mobile devices become available, processors now have a myriad of options to automate and/or streamline data collection and retrieval.
The Watlow D4T modular, scalable data logger features a range of field-removable I/O modules and a 4.3-in. color touch panel with a high-resolution, graphical user interface that allows channels, alarms, inputs and outputs to be personalized with user-defined names.
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can help food and beverage facility owners plan and schedule assets and labor to optimize overall plant efficiency and minimize downtime.