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Industrial Controller - Reimagined

Controller on industrial production line needed multiple locations for touch screen.
Reimaginded the controller to have web based HTML output. Allowed multiple tablets for input.

Summary of Video:

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Problem statement
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Problem statement - Controller with conventional HDMI outputs
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Problem statement - production line
Large machine and user has to keep running back and forth
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Production equipment/line is large
No ideal position for a single monitor
Required multiple hardwired monitors
Even when find ideal spot, operator has to run back and forth
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Reimagine
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Reimagine - redesign
Use HTML output
Operator uses WIFI tablet
Can have as many tablets as needed
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If add firewall and logging can
track operator usage
can block route (screen) access for users
can block, allow, or limit which screens remote users can access
get logs of all changes made to machine
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Reimagine of the entire machine
Now operator can walk around with tablet
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Make the controller be control software + web server
Only need one “monitor”, the tablet
Adding a network logging computer can log usage
Can allow remote access for debugging
_ with routes can log activity and set security on what is happening
Can add as many as wanted
Can take the table next to the problem on the production line
Each user gets a unique, relevant screen
_ technician gets over-ride, jog function, adjustment settings
Make the controller be control software + web server
Only need one “monitor”, the tablet
Adding a network logging computer can log usage
Can allow remote access for debugging
_ with routes can log activity and set security on what is happening
Can add as many as wanted
Can take the table next to the problem on the production line
Each user gets a unique, relevant screen
_ technician gets over-ride, jog function, adjustment settings
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Outcome
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Reduced wiring and customization costs
Did not need to write custom software to drive the 3 panels
Hi-tech feel to the installation
By looking at the logs, can insight into how the machine is being used
Customer asked for mobile app for personal phone/tablet app
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Lessons Learned
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HTML output allowed for moveable tablet
Technicians LOVE it as they can make adjustments next to the machine
App provided another source of customer engagement
Led to complete line automation project
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Thank-You