[Free White Paper] Technical Column - Learning from Successful Case Studies of IoT Implementation in Factories: Utilizing Sensor Information Visualization (Part 3 of the Sensor and IoT Devices Series)

The user-friendly and cost-effective CONPROSYS nano accelerates the digital transformation of industrial systems.

The CONPROSYS® nano series is a modular remote I/O system that allows for flexible combinations of I/O. It can be used as a PC-based remote I/O system utilizing Windows/Linux computers or as a simple remote I/O system with a PLC as the master. This low-cost remote I/O device offers overwhelming cost performance, focusing on essential functions without compromising usability. It adopts a modular design that allows for a node configuration based only on the necessary number of I/O points, minimizing waste. The CONPROSYS® nano series also provides a rich variety of I/O modules that can convert all types of signals into information, and it features an environmental design that supports a wide temperature range of -20 to 60°C. Its compact housing is designed for space-saving and can be installed in narrow locations without restriction. 【Main Features】: ● A rich variety of I/O modules that convert all types of signals into information. ● Modular design that allows for unit configuration based only on necessary functions and I/O points. ● Ethernet-based low-cost remote I/O that focuses on essential functions without compromising usability. ● Environmental design that can be installed in any location, with a space-saving design suitable for narrow spaces.

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Start with 50,000 yen for IoT, offering a one-stop solution from IoT gateways to HMI, VTC functions, and cloud services!

The CONPROSYS series provides a one-stop solution for the necessary IoT gateway, software (monitoring functions, simple processing and control functions, etc.), and upper servers that make up M2M/IoT solutions. It collects input and output from various sensors and PLC data through the controller, allowing data to be accumulated on the upper server. The upper server also offers various software development kits, including Contec cloud services, on-premises data collection software, and extended SDKs. Additionally, users can build monitoring screens using the HMI software standardly equipped in the controller. Furthermore, various task processing can be incorporated using the built-in VTC function, without the need for knowledge of programming languages or special development environments.

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Easily connect to IO-Link compatible sensors around the world by utilizing the existing field network as it is!

The CPSL-08P1EN functions as a gateway that efficiently integrates various industrial Ethernet backbones around the world with the I/O connection technology "IO-Link" of the international standard IEC 61131-9. It features eight IO-Link ports equipped with Class A M12 connectors, achieving IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance, as well as environmental durability for use in temperature conditions ranging from -20 to +60°C. It supports six industrial Ethernet protocols: CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and OPC UA, which can be easily switched using the rotary switch on the main unit. 【Main Features】 ● Multi-protocol support ● Equipped with eight independent IO-Link ports ● Usable in environments with water and dust due to IP67 dust and water-resistant design ● Easy configuration via web browser

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

● To determine the sealing and waterproofing of sealed products based on pressure changes, it is not necessary to conduct tests that involve spraying water on the product or immersing it in water. ● Once the product is placed in a dedicated fixture within the inspection device, waterproofing can be quantitatively confirmed through automatic measurement. ● The target product size is W 300 × D 210 × H 100 mm or smaller. ● The target products include automotive cameras, smartphones, ECUs, small motors, and other packaging containers, and are effective for any products that require confirmation of sealing, waterproofing, and airtightness. ● For product specifications and details, please contact us.

The inspection targets of the "MSX-7003 series" are relatively large electronic devices. 【Inspection Targets】 - LED - Optical devices - High-frequency devices - Power semiconductors - IR sensors - Gyro sensors - Angular velocity sensors - Electrolytic capacitors, etc. The transport system is designed based on "pallet to pallet" to accommodate various types of work. The following three processes are performed automatically by the airtight inspection device: - Helium bombarding - Gross leak test - Fine leak test For packaged products smaller than 10 mm on each side, the work is set up using pallets or trays, followed by helium bombarding ↓ Then transported to the leak test process through high-speed handling ↓ Going through a continuous process from the gross leak test to the fine leak test ↓ And finally, discharged onto a pallet through high-speed handling. It also supports inline operations (the height of the pass line is 940 mm). Please watch the YouTube video from the link below.