How Factories Can Utilize Industrial Internet of Things Technology to Reduce Energy Consumption Costs and Improve Energy Efficiency

As China's requirements for energy conservation and emission reduction continue to rise, enterprises are facing increasing pressure for digital transformation. Particularly in the intelligent transformation of factory workshops, which are characterized by a wide variety of energy media, high energy consumption, and difficulties in cost accounting, these factors represent key issues that need to be carefully addressed in the construction of energy-efficient factories. In response, WideIOT provides an efficient and reliable Internet of Things (IoT) system solution for energy consumption monitoring.

Leveraging technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, and edge computing, WideIOT enables data collection from energy-consuming devices like water, electricity, heat, and gas through IoT gateways. The data is then transmitted to a cloud platform for analysis and device management, facilitating unified adjustment and optimization of energy consumption across the entire factory. This approach helps improve energy utilization efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and supports cost-effective and efficient manufacturing.

System Architecture

• Device Layer: Comprising smart meters such as water meters, electricity meters, gas meters, and heat meters, this layer enables energy consumption monitoring for various entities, including lighting, air conditioning, and equipment.

• Collection Layer: Centered around WideIOT IoT gateways, this layer connects energy meters below and interfaces with the energy consumption monitoring platform above. It supports various communication methods, including 5G/4G/WIFI/Ethernet.

• Platform Layer: The energy consumption monitoring platform enables calculation, display, control, and analysis of energy consumption for each workshop and system, providing reliable support for energy-saving monitoring and optimization.

System Functions

1. Intuitive Data Display: Real-time updates and visualization of data, such as energy consumption at various levels, energy efficiency levels, and fault frequencies, provide straightforward data support for energy optimization and adjustments.

2. Process Configuration and Restoration: By restoring the configuration of on-site process equipment, a comprehensive and accurate energy structure can be constructed. This allows for real-time location tracking of each part and device, with easy access to operational status and production data, facilitating optimized decision-making and improved efficiency.

3. Automatic Fault Alarming: Users can set abnormal data thresholds. When the gateway collects relevant abnormal data, it automatically notifies managers through various means, such as WeChat mini-programs, SMS, and email, enabling prompt action.

4. Remote Device Maintenance: The gateway establishes temporary device maintenance channels, allowing engineers to perform device maintenance, upgrades, and debugging without the need for on-site visits, saving time and costs while improving maintenance efficiency.