Data Collection and Remote Monitoring for Heat Shrinkable Film Packaging Machines

How to Implement a Data Collection and Remote Monitoring System for Heat Shrinkable Film Packaging Machines

A heat shrinkable film packaging machine is a device used to package products with heat shrinkable film.

 Its working principle involves heating the heat shrinkable film to a softened state and tightly wrapping it around the product. Subsequently, rapid cooling causes the film to shrink and solidify, adhering closely to the product's surface and forming a tight, transparent packaging effect that offers dustproof, moisture-proof, impact-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing features.

The use of a heat shrinkable film packaging machine requires adjustments to various parameters. Appropriate parameter settings enable the machine to perform at its maximum capacity. Therefore, it is essential to collect these critical parameters for real-time monitoring and to issue rapid alerts in case of abnormalities, ensuring production efficiency and product quality.

 In this regard, WideIOT (formerly Wutongbolian) provides an IoT system based on industrial smart gateways, enabling automated PLC data collection and remote monitoring for real-time production process supervision and management control.

Important parameters involved in heat shrinkable film packaging, such as material transportation speed, temperature, and air volume, can be collected through industrial smart gateways and uploaded to cloud platforms or upper computers.

 These systems support communication methods including 5G, 4G, WIFI, and Ethernet. In the event of abnormalities, automatic alerts are sent via WeChat, SMS, or email, enabling timely remote control and maintenance. Data analysis techniques can be applied for optimization and upgrades, ensuring an uninterrupted and stable production order.

Upon receiving fault information and maintenance work orders, engineers can remotely view and track equipment status, process parameters, and alarm information anytime and anywhere, facilitating remote diagnostics to determine the necessity of on-site visits.

 If issues arise with the PLC program, WideIOT's device maintenance express line allows for remote PLC programming, debugging, and program uploading/downloading, eliminating the need for travel expenses and fatigue while enhancing maintenance efficiency and service quality.

On the platform, enterprises can analyze and manage equipment data, fault frequencies, and maintenance work orders, incorporating practical experience to drive optimizations and improvements. This approach achieves optimal production efficiency and cost control, preventing potential downtime and economic losses.