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Against the backdrop of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing has become a global transformation trend in the manufacturing sector. As a core technology of smart manufacturing, IoT-based data acquisition systems enable real-time visibility into equipment operating status, help prevent production faults, and optimize production processes—delivering tangible benefits to enterprises across multiple dimensions.

As essential equipment in the baking industry, cookie machines face new challenges in production monitoring and management. On one hand, many machines operate as standalone units without network connectivity, lacking data sharing and remote monitoring capabilities. On the other hand, inadequate emergency response and maintenance control capabilities lead to higher operational costs. To address these issues, WideIOT offers an IoT solution for PLC data acquisition and remote monitoring of cookie machines, helping manufacturers improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

Solution Architecture

The solution consists of the following key components:
PLC – Serves as the data processing and control hub, executing automated control programs and interfacing with data acquisition devices.
Industrial Smart Gateway – Collects real-time operating data from the cookie machine PLC and transmits it via 5G/4G/Wi-Fi/Ethernet.
Monitoring Platform – Enables visualized data monitoring, management, control, analytics, and remote PLC maintenance.

System Functions

Real-Time Monitoring – Operators can view cookie machine operating data in real time via smartphones or PCs, enabling early detection of anomalies and prevention of production faults.

Data Analytics – Through statistical analysis of machine operational data, operators can identify production patterns, optimize processes, and improve overall efficiency.

Remote Control – Operators can remotely start and stop cookie machines via mobile or PC interfaces, supporting unattended production.

Fault Alerts – When anomalies occur, the system automatically triggers alerts via WeChat, SMS, or email, notifying operators for timely intervention.

Remote Maintenance – Engineers can perform remote PLC programming, debugging, and program upload/download from anywhere, improving work efficiency and reducing travel requirements.

Equipment Management – Enables asset tracking, viewing, and monitoring of equipment across multiple sites, providing visibility into equipment distribution, quantity, status, and other critical information.