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PLC Data Acquisition Solution for Weighing, Sorting, and Packaging Equipment

Published: 2026-04-08 10:40:43

Solution Overview:

In a certain food production line, products undergo individual weight checks.If a product passes the weight check, it is pushed for packaging; once the box is full, it is automatically replaced with an empty one. Products that fail the weight check are rejected, achieving automated weighing, sorting, and packaging.Sim simultaneously, data on qualified products, rejected products, and the number of packaged boxes are displayed on a local Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for manual recording and subsequent aggregation into the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

However, the limitations of local monitoring and management modes, such as the inability to monitor the status of each piece of equipment in real-time, unknown equipment failures, and significant losses in the event of production accidents, coupled with the increasing costs and workload associated with manual data recording, have adversely affected the company's operational efficiency and management level. In response, WideIOT offers an efficient and reliable PLC data acquisition solution.

Implemented Functions:

  • Remote Monitoring and Online Management: By deploying industrial smart gateways to connect to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs via network communication, real-time status parameters and production data from various production line equipment (such as weighing instruments, pneumatic cylinders, and photoelectric sensors) can be acquired.

    This enables 5G/4G/WiFi/Ethernet-based connectivity to the MES system, facilitating functions such as equipment monitoring, production technology,alarming, and data statistics.

    Managers can remotely and intelligently manage production line equipment without the need for manual data recording, enhancing work efficiency and management level.

  • Customizable Alarm Monitoring Rules: The system allows for the setting up of customizable alarm monitoring rules.

    In case of data anomalies or equipment failures, automatic notifications are sent via WeChat, SMS, or email, enabling remote control of equipment start/stop functions and timely handling of alarm information to prevent larger accidents and losses.

  • Visualized Group Interface: A visualized group interface is formed where information on the weights and quantities of qualified and rejected products is quickly generated into reports. Managers can review data changes over different time periods (yearly, monthly, daily) to make informed decisions and take measures to improve production processes, ensuring production efficiency and product quality.

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