In industrial automatic batching monitoring, a key part is the application of embedded industrial computers. Not only are they used to monitor, manage and optimize the batching process of materials, but they also ensure the accuracy of ingredient proportions through real-time data collection, analysis and control, so as to eliminate over- or under-dosing. This state-of-the-art technology has a wide range of applications in pharmaceutical, chemical and food processing applications.
Industry introduction: Automation equipment, such as automated batching monitoring systems, plays a key role in industrial production. Such systems are widely used in cement production lines, concrete manufacturing and food processing. A typical automatic batching monitoring system is composed of automatic batching algorithm software, industrial computer and PLC equipment, forming a complete, controllable and monitorable automatic batching system.
Taking concrete batching as an example, we will introduce the application of industrial computer in automatic batching system. In the process of concrete batching plant operation, the industrial computer undertakes the task of collecting the data of the batching controller, and displays and stores these data. At the same time, the industrial computer also receives the status signal output by the PLC equipment for dynamic display on the production interface. This shows that the IPC can obtain the running status data of the mixing plant in real time, and perform the next production operation based on these feedback data.
The multi-block batching controller communicates with the host computer through the RS485 to RS232 module. Through the load cell, the batching controller collects the weight signal in real time and transmits it to the host computer for display. At the same time, the industrial computer calculates according to the formula issued by the host computer, and transmits the signals such as coarse and fine weighing, material full and out-of-tolerance to the PLC. The PLC controls the action of the material gate and motor according to these signals, and realizes the automatic process of batching and unloading.
Generally speaking, the requirements of industrial computers in centralized batching systems are not too harsh. They are usually equipped with several serial ports (232 or 485), CPU performance is kept at a moderate level, and the operating system is mainly XP and Win7. Of course, the specific requirements of industrial computers will vary according to the sophistication of different industrial applications.
Aikong industrial control scheme:
Based on the needs of customers, Aikong provides customers with AES-2260 fanless embedded IPC series products, which have the following advantages:
Powerful computing performance: The product supports Intel 6th generation Skylake UI3-6100U i5-6200U i7-6500U CPU on board. It can meet the data computing ability of a large number of detections, ensure the stable and fast operation of the control system of the machine, and provide a strong computing power guarantee.
Abundant I-O interfaces, strong scalability: support for expansion interfaces: 2xusb 20 type a，4x usb 3.0 Type A, 4xrs-232 422 485db-9, (BIOS Select) Default RS-232 optional COM5 > 6 RS-232 422 485 (BIOS optional), optional 8 16 GPIO, optional 2 CAN buses, audio output and microphone 25mm jack, 1XMINI-PCLE full-length card, support 3G 4G WiFi module Support 1 SIM card slot, fully support external monitoring device connection, providing an efficient and convenient monitoring environment for staff.
Super network stability, Gigabit Ethernet port: The solution supports 4*Gigabit RJ-45 interface, network card chip Intel i210AT. The stable network data transmission performance greatly reduces the occurrence of data packet loss during network transmission.
Continuous operation: Supports the use of HDD at 0 50°C
Wide temperature range of -40°C and 85°C is optional
Use SSD to achieve continuous and stable operation for 7*24 hours within the temperature range of -20 60°C.
Future prospects: Industrial automatic batching monitoring is ushering in a period of vigorous development, and the key to the future lies in the role of industrial computers. With the improvement of the level of automation in the manufacturing industry, industrial automatic batching will become the standard configuration of more industries. In the future, industrial computers will show a trend of more intelligence and high integration, with advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence capabilities, so as to achieve more accurate and efficient operation of material batching and resource management. This trend will have a profound impact on production efficiency and quality.