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Case Studies
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Wireless-enabling
Solution to CNC Machines
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Wireless PLC Programming using Bluetooth Technology
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Bluetooth Adapter allows efficient management of Weather Station
System
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Bluetooth Network-enabling Heavy Machinery
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Bluetooth Adapter puts Heavy Duty Cranes Online
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Bluetooth Connectivity to Automated Guided Vehicles
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Device Server allows centralized management of Semi-conductor
equipment
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Remote Management of Power Plants
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Device Server puts serial based Media Display Devices Online
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Network-enabling Water Analyzers
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Device Server puts Serial based Meter Devices on Network
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Device Server puts Traffic Management Devices on Network
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Device Server's SNMP feature facilitates intelligent device
networking
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Remote Management of PLC over Internet
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Industrial Refrigeration plant Data Acquisition system
1. Wireless-enabling Solution to CNC Machines
Automated factories often have computer numerically controlled (CNC)
machines in their production line. Conventionally, CNC computer
programming needed the use of serial cables or floppy disks to transfer
instruction code. Attaching bothersome serial cables or inserting floppy
disks can become quite cumbersome and inefficient.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies serial device servers,
machine automation systems manufacturers will have the ability to network
enable various CNC equipment, which will allow for program download from
any PC in the network to the CNC machine, as if the CNC were directly
attached directly to the PC's COM port.
Solutions: LS100W,
PS110W,
PS210W,
Parani-SD100,
Parani-SD200,
Parani-MSP100,
Parani-MSP1000,
PS110,
PS410,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Allows users to network enable CNC related control systems that
were previously not able to be network enabled.
- Flexibility to remotely monitor on the fly and control and
download CNC programs to various CNC machines.
- Wireless Flexibility to allow for CNC machines to be minimizing
moving or placement of heavy CNC machines.
- Allows for easy setup and maintenance to minimize potential
downtime during upgrades.
2. Wireless PLC Programming using Bluetooth Technology
PLC manufacturers are always looking to be on the cutting edge of
technology. PLC's have a central role in industrial automation control,
providing various automation control devices with essential control
applications. In large scale applications, PLC's require a lot of cabling,
and many times PLC placement can be restricted by cabling.
By making use of Sena's Parani-SD Serial to Bluetooth adapters, this
allows PLC manufacturers to create a reliable point to point wireless
system, eliminating the need for pesky wiring.
Solutions: Parani-SD100
and
Parani-SD200
Benefits:
- Low-Cost solutions allowing you to create a point-to-point
connection eliminating the use of wires or line-of-sight.
- Increased security with secure and encrypted wireless
transmissions.
- Users can travel up to distances of 1 km with optional antennas.
3. Bluetooth Adapter allows efficient management of Weather Station
System
Weather Station monitoring is an ever growing market. Weather Station
technology is always improving to help monitor the world's ever changing
weather conditions.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies Serial Bluetooth
adapters, Weather Stations can become Bluetooth enabled to provide more
efficient and wireless data monitoring capabilities of Weather stations.
Solutions: Parani-SD100,
Parani-SD200,
Parani-MSP100
and
Parani-MSP1000
Benefits:
- Allows users to connect to weather stations wirelessly and control
weather station system at great distances allowing for more accurate
weather monitoring.
- Allows for easy setup and maintenance to minimize potential
downtime.
- Optional antennas allow for wireless data transfer of distances up
to 1 km.
4. Bluetooth Network-enabling Heavy Machinery
Heavy Duty Machinery is expensive to maintain. Quick data acquisition
of Heavy Duty Machinery can help decrease maintenance costs, and increase
safety for workers using these gigantic machines.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies Serial Bluetooth
adapters, Heavy machinery can become Bluetooth enabled to provide more
efficient and wireless data monitoring capabilities of Heavy Machinery.
Solutions: Parani-SD100,
Parani-SD200,
Parani-MSP100
and
Parani-MSP1000
Benefits:
- Allows users to connect to Heavy Machinery wirelessly and monitor
vital mechanical systems at great distances allowing for more
increased maintenance monitoring capabilities.
- Allows for easy setup and maintenance to minimize potential
downtime.
- Optional antennas allow for wireless data transfer of distances up
to 1 km.
5. Bluetooth Adapter puts Heavy Duty Cranes Online
Heavy Duty Crane is expensive to maintain. Quick data acquisition and
control of Heavy Duty cranes can help decrease maintenance costs, and
increase safety for workers using these gigantic machines.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies Serial Bluetooth
adapters, Heavy machinery can become Bluetooth enabled to provide more
efficient and wireless data monitoring and control capabilities of Heavy
Duty Cranes.
Solutions: Parani-SD100,
Parani-SD200,
Parani-MSP100
and
Parani-MSP1000
Benefits:
- Allows users to connect to Heavy Duty Cranes wirelessly and
monitor vital mechanical systems at great distances allowing for more
increased control and maintenance monitoring capabilities.
- Allows for easy setup and maintenance to minimize potential
downtime.
- Optional antennas allow for wireless data transfer of distances up
to 1 km.
6. Bluetooth Connectivity to Automated Guided Vehicles
Automobile Manufacturers are always looking for new ways to make their
manufacturing lines more efficient. A notable automobile manufacturer was
looking to incorporate wireless technology into their assembly line. Many
automobile manufacturing use Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) to increase
productivity and reduce costs, by automating tasks in and around the
production line.
By making use of Sena's Parani-MSP100 Bluetooth Access Point and Parani-SD
Serial to Bluetooth adapters, allows automobile manufacturer plants to
control and monitor the working status of the AGV's from a central
management station.
Solutions: Parani-SD100,
Parani-SD200,
Parani-MSP100
and
Parani-MSP1000
Benefits:
- Low-Cost solutions allowing you to create a Bluetooth
Infrastructure eliminating the use of wires or line-of-sight.
- Increased productivity to manage remote units from a central
location.
- AGV's can travel up to distances of 1km with optional antennas.
7. Device Server allows centralized management of Semi-conductor
equipment
In the semiconductor industry, accuracy is of the utmost importance.
Semiconductor process control systems require the use of highly accurate
machinery combined with data analysis. These results are used to identify
equipment issues, and to find new ways to increase quality efficiency and
output.
All vital measurement and control components inside the complex system
needed to be tied to the central processor through an internal Ethernet
network. The challenge was the cost-efficient and reliable network
integration of components that utilize asynchronous interfaces to replace
conventional serial cards.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies serial device servers,
semi-conductor manufacturers will have the ability to control and monitor
various semi-conductor equipment, which translates to, reduced operating
costs, and more efficient management key semiconductor control and
measurement systems, and cleaner cable management.
Solutions: PS110,
PS410,
PS810,
SS100,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Allows users to network enable semi-conductor related control
systems that were previously not able to be network enabled.
- Flexibility to remotely monitor and control various semi-conductor
control systems.
- Allows for easy setup with easy cable management and maintenance
to minimize potential downtime during upgrades.
8. Remote Management of Power Plants
In many countries, more attention has been given to the environmental
friendliness of power plants. As a result, building a control system that
is able to monitor effectively the status of distributed support equipment
for power plants is needed to be put in place.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies serial device servers,
power plant systems will have the ability to control and monitor various
power plant equipment, and provide seamless and remote management and
control, which translates to, reduced operating costs, and more efficient
management key environmental systems needed to keep a power plant running
at its best.
Solutions: PS110,
PS410,
PS810,
SS100,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Allows users to network enable PLC related control systems that
were previously not able to be network enabled.
- Flexibility to remotely monitor and control various Power Plant
related Systems.
- Allows for easy setup and maintenance to minimize potential
downtime during upgrades or expansion of their network.
9. Device Server puts serial based Media Display Devices Online
A leading provider of digital syndication and delivery services, who
operates digital media distribution platforms for publishing and financial
services needed to Internet enable their media displays to receive up to
the minute news and information from their Data Centers.
The SS100, a single port secure serial device server, was installed in
multiple locations to connect their media displays to Ethernet network. In
the new system, at the end of the network is a SS100, which is connected
to Ethernet on one side and connected via a serial communication port to
the media displays on the other. The SS100 receives news and information
from data centers, converts and sends to a media display device.
Solutions: PS110
and
SS100
Benefits:
- Allows users to Internet enable serial based Display devices.
- Allows users to create custom web pages for remote management and
remote data acquisition using the Super Series built-in web server.
- Allows users to take advantage of the Super Series SDK kit, which
allows you to flexibly create resident programs that run invisibly on
the Super Series.
10. Network-enabling Water Analyzers
Water cleanliness requires that the process of measuring and reading
the concentration of contaminants in water need to be very accurate. When
reading this information, the opportunity for error can be increased due
to the many electronic devices the data needs to be transferred through.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies serial device servers,
you will be able to network enable your Water analyzers, and be able to
remotely measure contaminants quickly, reducing the risk for errors and
provides information on the process in real time without having to be
within the vicinity of the device.
Solutions: PS110,
PS410,
PS810,
SS100,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Allows users to network enable water analyzing systems that were
previously not able to be network enabled.
- Flexibility to remotely monitor and control various water
analyzers.
- Real time access to machines allows you to save money and reduce
the risk for errors and malfunctions.
11. Device Server puts Serial based Meter Devices on Network
Utility companies always find the need to optimize the existing process
of remote meter reading. Traditional methods of meter monitoring services
require service personnel to directly interface into the meters to take
readings.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies serial device servers,
you will be able to network enable your Electrical meters, and be able to
remotely take electrical readings quickly, and be able to provide
information in real time without having to be within the vicinity of the
device.
Solutions: SS100,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Allows users to network enable electrical meters that were
previously not able to be network enabled.
- Flexibility to remotely monitor and control electrical meters.
- By using the Super Series, customizability features, allows users
to create custom application to conform to proprietary protocols for
easy system integration into current applications.
12. Device Server puts Traffic Management Devices on Network
A traffic management solution is a very important part of everyday
life. Traffic lights are needed to control the flow of traffic. Also,
cameras can be used to catch on coming speeders and deter red light
offenders, and keep street intersections safe for drivers and pedestrians.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies serial device servers,
you will be able to network enable your traffic related devices, and be
able to remotely monitor and control a large amount of devices having to
be within the vicinity of the device, which result in reduced downtime,
and faster-response time for diagnostics and repair.
Solutions: LS100,
LS110,
PS110,
PS410,
PS810,
SS100,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Low-Cost solutions allowing you to network enable your RS232-based
traffic devices.
- Flexibility to remotely monitor and control street intersections
from a centralized point.
- With the use of Serial/IP COM port redirection software, allows
users to network enable existing COM port based software.
13. Device Server's SNMP feature facilitates intelligent device
networking
A large Electronics System Integration company was looking to network
enable their railway station displays.
By making use of any one of Sena Technologies Super Series serial
device servers, this company was able to control, and send necessary
railway information data to the displays which are placed all around the
station. Also, by taking advantage of the Super Series SNMP features
allows networks with SNMP capabilities to correctly diagnose and monitor
the Super Series, and the railway display.
Solutions: SS100,
STS400,
STS800 and
STS1600
Benefits:
- Cost-Effective solutions allowing you to network enable essential
informational displays from a central location.
- SNMP support to monitor Super Series, and informational displays
status.
- High speed Serial to Ethernet data conversion for minimal delay in
data transfer.
14. Remote Management of PLC over Internet
Earlier PLC had been managed using serial lines via its RS232 serial
port. The limitations in this system are lengthy cabling, inconvenience,
and higher maintenance cost.
As a result of growing trends in Ethernet infrastructure and, to help
simplify data transfer among the industrial devices over the network, Sena
has extended its serial-Ethernet device server products for the industrial
applications.
Introduced under the umbrella name 'IALink' the new industrial device
server can be used to manage the industrial devices such as PLC's over the
network.
Solutions: IALink100-Modbus
Benefits:
- Lengthy cabling can be avoided.
- Convenient access to the factory floor equipment.
- Lower maintenance cost.
- Remote management.
15. Industrial Refrigeration plant Data Acquisition system
In the past, sensor data from refrigeration plant has taken the form of
manual operations and transfer to the local station via RS232 serial
lines. This approach limits the capability and efficiency of refrigeration
plant data acquisition system, since it is required to build the cable
lines and manual operations require the expertise.
Therefore, customer has decided to monitor all SCADA system parameters
and communicate Modbus RTU to a GRENCO gateway through network.
In the new system, GRENCO (customer) communicates via a PLC (Modbus
TCP) to the IALink100-Modbus, then from the IALink100-Modbus customer
communicates Modbus RTU to a GRENCO gateway, which in turn communicates to
their sensors in a Refrigeration plant. Now, Grenco reads parameters such
as temperatures, pressures, set points of multiple compressors and
displays on a SCADA system via the IALink100-Modbus.
Solutions: IALink100-Modbus
Benefits:
- The IALink100-Modbus enables Modbus-based devices at Industrial
Refrigeration plant to be easily connected to Ethernet using industry
standard Modbus/TCP protocol. In addition, parameters can be recorded,
and uploaded to the Grenco's gateway server through the network.
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