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After reviewing how to utilize sensor information, we will introduce several successful IoT case studies and the IoT systems provided by Contec, while also touching on information collaboration with other IT systems, as well as the use of closed networks and the cloud. We will deliver a three-part series of explanatory columns focusing on "sensors" and "IoT devices." We hope this will be helpful in building your IoT systems. 【Table of Contents】 - What IoT Means in Factories - How to Utilize Collected Sensor Information - Centralized Management of Factory Equipment Operating Status through Visualization Systems - System Monitoring and Process Control Across Multiple Locations Using the Cloud - Case Study on Production Process Visualization: "Contec Komaki Office" - Utilizing Sensor Information with Contec's Solutions

To correctly connect sensors and IoT devices, it is essential to first focus on the sensor's interface. In the second installment of our explanatory column on "Sensors" and "IoT Devices," we will discuss how to select IoT devices while paying attention to the sensor's interface. We will deliver a three-part series of explanatory columns focusing on "Sensors" and "IoT Devices." We hope you find it useful for building your IoT systems. 【Table of Contents】 - What is an IoT Gateway? - The Role and Interface of IoT Gateways - Sensors that indicate ON/OFF (Digital Output) - Sensors where the number of ON/OFF signals has significance (Counters) - Sensors that indicate changes in physical quantities or the environment (Analog Output) - Sensors that convert data and send it out as communication (Communication Interface) - General-purpose products specialized in IoT gateway functions developed by Contec

When you hear "IoT (Internet of Things)," what images come to mind? As you start to tackle the realization of IoT with themes like "wanting to visualize the site," "wanting to improve production efficiency," and "wanting to detect signs of failure," you will first realize that you must solve the very practical issue of "how to collect data from the equipment on-site." This realization will highlight the gap between your envisioned smart IoT image and the reality. Where should you install which "sensors" on the equipment? How will the wiring be done? To choose the most suitable "sensors" for the information you want to acquire, you need to understand the types and characteristics of sensors. We will deliver a three-part explanatory column focusing on "sensors" and "IoT devices." We hope you find it useful for building your IoT system. This first installment, titled "Types of Sensors Essential for IoT and How to Use Them," will explain the sensors that can be used in IoT, focusing on the interface.