2017 EM4 APPLICATIONS EXAMPLES
Markets Building Systems Access control, parking barrier, door & window control, HVAC, air filtration, lighting, building automation, road & water infrastructures Industrial Applications Industrial pumps, industrial valves, compressor, industrial furnaces, material handling Transportation Trucks & buses, specialty vehicles, agricultural & forestry equipment, trains & light rail Energy & Infrastructure Solar energy equipment, wind turbine equipment, biomass reactor, water filtration, water disinfection, lift pumps, compactors, oil & gas equipment Food & Beverage Baking ovens, refrigeration, commercial dishwashers and commercial laundry equipment 2
Building Security - Access Control Systems Movable gates on each side of the entrance operated by electric motors. Users gain access either by a card reader, wireless remote keypad or operator panel. Motors Access Control Reduction in wiring for retrofit market Modbus communication to gate actuator Local display for user access Programmable Logic Control to provide tailored solutions Modbus Native Ethernet Communication with touchscreen to receive remote commands 3
Chemical Injection Chemical injection systems typically consist of multiple chemical services with associated single or multi-compartment storage tanks or pressure vessels. The chemicals are transferred from the tank to the injection point by means of chemical injection pumps, while flow rates can be adjusted locally or remotely in order to ensure that the correct amount of chemicals is injected. Oil & Gas Controller needs to turn pumps on and off to inject chemicals into down hole rigs Read levels of chemicals in storage tanks. Report low levels of chemicals to home office for refilling PWM outputs ideal to control analog actuators like pumps High accuracy analog inputs for chemical level reading Datalog and event management via e-mail 4
Light oil separator Light oil separators pretreat the waste water (for ex. from car wash) and prevent mineral light liquids to get into the drainage network Water & Waste Treatment Pressure and temperature monitoring Level control Control of pumps and valves Motors Why em4? Improve maintenance with possibility of remote program update, diagnostics and monitoring (mostly no possibility to do it over mobile networks) Needs around 40 I/0s and large memory capacity 5
Storage and management of electricity Stores the excess energy for use when convenience is maximum or in case of interruptions of the traditional line (black-outs, maintenance, etc.) Energy Distribution Product reliable and suitable to continuative use Great performance of analog inputs Large memory capacity Why em4? 12 configurable high accuracy digital/analog inputs Larger memory capacity than most logic controllers High performance product 6
Impulse Pumps Diesel pumpsets Motor management diesel pumpsets. Impulse pumps use pressure created by gas. In some impulse pumps, the gas trapped in the liquid is released and accumulated somewhere in the pump, creating a pressure that can push part of the liquid upwards. Industrial Pumps Send alerts when a problem occurs Measure of temperature, speed and sensor detection Pressure control Inhibit for starting Motors PWM outputs ideal to control analog actuators like pumps High accuracy analog inputs for sensors reading Datalog and event management via e-mail 7
Pellets fired baking oven Automated pellet fired baking ovens for large bakeries: great taste and bread crust of traditional wood ovens combined with state-of-the-art technology Motors Food & Beverage Single control of each pellet burner (temperature, firing, blower ) Control of vacuum system to convey the pellets Control of the doors Central HMI with recipes management Connecting the HMI (up to 8 em4 connected to HMI in the network) over Ethernet Large memory capacity PWM outputs for blowers control 8
Nitrogen Generators Bars and restaurants have an alternative to dealing with traditional high-pressure cylinders, which are expensive and heavy. A nitrogen generator is a relatively compact machine that encompasses an air compressor, which feeds a filter or sieve that separates nitrogen from the air. Motors Food & Beverage Logic controller with multiple analog input capabilities for different pressure readings Readable LCD screen with lockout options on parameters Communications capable controller for service options Why em4? Up to 12 high accuracy analog inputs for pressure readings Highly visible display up to 4 lines of 18 characters 9
Cold Room Regulation Positive and negative cold regulation in cold rooms. Management of airlocks and opening door control Food & Beverage Small product Simple automation Alarms via Ethernet Control of product by other devices Access to the display of the product at a distance Motors All-in-one solution with the easiest to use software of the market A server can be controlled by other devices Alarms by email via Ethernet Access to the display via Ethernet 10
Ice Vending Machines Freestanding, 24-hour, on-demand, fresh ice vending machines. Customers expect a high-quality product from a reliable source in a variety of styles, from chipped to cubed. Food & Beverage Maintenance alert Remotely change operation settings; control lighting; monitor temperature Remotely operate and monitor filter status High accuracy analog inputs for temperature and filter readings Monitor and control several devices remotely Datalog and event management via e-mail 11
Commercial Dishwashing Equipment Conveyor dishwashers can have up to three tanks, one each for wash, rinse, and sanitizing cycles. Most conveyor dishwashers use hot water sanitization, though some models work with chemical sanitization at lower temperatures. Food & Beverage HMI (Human Machine Interface) sends data on maintenance performed on spray nozzles, catch basins and other warranty requirements Motors Communication with touchscreen to receive remote commands Datalog and event management via e-mail 12
Blood Storage Systems Simplify operations with Blood Storage Systems, which must meet strict requirements for storage and protection of whole blood and blood components. Medical Precisely regulate temperature in refrigerated blood storage units Transfer historical temperature data to a central PC Why em4? Up to 12 high accuracy analog inputs for temperature readings. Pe 13
Phototherapy Cabin Full body cabin for UV phototherapy, the controlled application of light to treat psoriasis, vitiligo and other skin disorders. Medical Control of UV-light power Ventilation control Monitoring of the door Operating via HMI Connecting the HMI Remote control via LAN Simplify maintenance and debugging (controller is not easily accessible) 14
Industrial Laundry Automation of tunnel washers, folding and drying machines for laundry Commercial Connection to Ethernet Address the product via front face Reprograming and debugging via Ethernet Faults notifications and statistics of usage sent daily by email Motors Display integrated in the product Native Ethernet Email Datalog and events management Program and debug at a distance by Ethernet 15
Arcade Games - Claw Machines Entertainment vending machines. Control the movable claw s position, opening and closing speed, and lowering and lifting speed, which allows users to select a prize. Motors Commercial Control joystick operation for positioning, clasping and dispensing product Ability to communicate payout data info to central PC using wireless technology in order to conform to government regulations Why em4? Up to 8A relay outputs to control several devices 16
Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifiers Industrial desiccant dehumidifiers ( air dryers ) for any processes requiring a permanently reliable air and gas dehumidification Air treatment Energy management as well as humidity and temperature control of the dry air Enable dry air control depending on the dew point or temperature Flexibility to connect options such as HMI or VPN-Router via Ethernet Possibility to send status or error notifications by e-mail 17
Air Filtration System Filtration system of different types of air, dry dust, oil fogs, welding fumes, etc. System of filtering needs to be managed and send all necessary information concerning its functionality, in this way unnecessary trips can be avoided. Air treatment Product reliable and suitable to continuative use Ethernet connectivity Easy to use Data logs sent periodically Why em4? High performance nano-plc Native Ethernet Easiest to use software of the market 18
PLC Smart Home Home automation / shutter control. Ready-to-use pre-programmed PLCs for home automation as an alternative to KNX systems Building Automation Large memory capacity Several number of inputs and outputs Ethernet connectivity Motors Larger memory capacity than most logic controllers Up to 26 input/outputs Native Ethernet 19
Connected Highway Toilets The goal is to have highway toilets with an optimal service rate thanks to the connection to Ethernet. Automated bathroom management of its operations and faults, along with its data history and technical alarms for quick maintenance and usage monitoring. Management of water, electricity, lights and security Road Infrastructure Programming at a distance Operations and faults history Faults and notifications by email Communication with a customer cloud service Datalog option Notifications and datalog sent by email Ethernet connection allows to program the device at a distance 20
Interstate Rest Areas Water Management Management of pumping, treatment and distribution of water in the interstate rest areas. Upload technical information, coupled to their supervision via Ethernet and technical alarms sent via email Road Infrastructure Programming at a distance Great performance of analog and digital inputs Solution all-in-one Integrated display Easy to program Integrated display and programming at distance 4 configurable digital inputs and 12 high accuracy configurable digital/analog inputs Easiest to use software of the market 21