When building custom IoT solutions at scale, you need reliable, flexible components. ControlByWeb® edge controllers are a go-to for industrial panel builders and system integrators, offering low-latency performance to ensure seamless communication and control across your projects. Choose from a mixture of I/O and use the web-based UI to get up and running quickly and easily.
Level up your panel solution with these key ControlByWeb features:
- On-Board Logic: Conditional and scheduled logic can be created on the device, or data can be shared with other components and through networks.
- Open REST API: Integrate with Ignition and other popular software through an open API and common languages like HTTP, MQTT, and Modbus.
- Web-based interface: Configure your device, add logic, and view status all through a standard web browser.
- Flexible I/O and networking: Choose the right mix of inputs and outputs for your panel, and utilize Ethernet, WiFi, or cellular networking options to go wireless with your panel.
- Fully custom solutions: We can white label our hardware and UI, ship without casing, and provide other personalization. Contact us to see how we can work together to create the best fit for you.
- Really great support: Our knowledgeable sales engineers and support staff are available to help you configure the best hardware for your panel—and will be here to provide long-term support as your needs evolve.
Whether you’re building complex automation solutions or simple control panels, ControlByWeb edge controllers deliver the flexibility and reliability you need to succeed. Reach out to our team today and discover your new favorite panel component.
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Application Spotlight: Industry Corps
Nick Dedekian founded Industry Corps to provide practical Industry 4.0 solutions that are accessible to manufacturers. Most organizations are under-utilizing data and need a realistic solution that’s effective and affordable right now, not perfect later.
“Customers want to scale these things. They want to move rapidly and not let perfect be the enemy of good. But you need high quality components.”
Nick Dedekian, Industry Corps Founder & CEO
Their answer is a literal plug-and-play IoT solution in a box: the ICPM, or Industry Corps Pulse Monitor. The ICPM encapsulates the Industry Corps motto to provide “leading-edge wireless sensor, data acquisition, analytical monitoring, and connected worker technology as fully integrated programs/solutions.” It’s ideal for monitoring machine status and sending notifications. Those notifications can take different forms, such as:
- An SMS with an embedded link that takes the user right to a real-time control dashboard.
- A corrective work order automatically generated in their customers’ maintenance software.
- An emailed PDF report with daily, hour-by-hour charting.
It was during the process of vetting component manufacturers for the ICPM that Nick learned about ControlByWeb. A colleague of his, who had 10 years of experience with our devices, recommended ControlByWeb IoT controllers. Nick felt confident that the reliability of our controllers would meet his high standards. His team has faced design challenges through the years, but every time a controller is involved, ControlByWeb has “worked out great.”
Our devices are a perfect fit due to their flexibility, low latency, and reliability. That low latency plays a part in how Industry Corps achieved native <250ms latency and sub-second refresh rate (really, really fast data) with the ICPM.
Each ICPM is built to meet the unique I/O needs of the client. It all starts with a free consultation. Then the team behind the ICPM develops CAD drawings, determines inputs and other basic requirements, and builds custom dashboards if necessary. What ships is a purpose-built control box made using high-quality components (including ControlByWeb hardware!). All a facility manager needs to do is plug the ICPM into a power source and land sensor connections to pre-labeled terminals. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
When developing the ICPM, Nick’s goal was to create a “lightweight, rapidly deployable” solution that contains quality components. “You want to get it out there, but you also don’t want Amazon sensors that don’t meet the requirements—or any components that won’t stand the test of time.” While the ICPM is technically not a one-size-fits-all approach—it has near-infinite potential for modification—that hasn’t hindered the goal of delivering a solid solution, quickly.
Why Choose ControlByWeb®
- Low-latent and reliable. Nick’s team was impressed at how quickly our controllers reacted to test inputs done remotely.
- Flexible for every application. The ICPM has straightforward interfacing and works with common protocols like Modbus and Ethernet IP. ControlByWeb I/O controllers are a great complement, matching that flexibility.
- It just works. Industry Corps offers a balance of customization and fast solutions, and our devices fit seamlessly into that model.
- Standalone or integrated. Our controllers feature a built-in interface and no-code task builder to create logic, but they also integrate into other systems without a hitch.
A Much-Needed Solution
Industry Corps primarily partners with industrial manufacturers that want to bridge the gap between machine data and software. They also work with just about any facility manager that wants actionable data. There’s a clear need for their services. According to a 2020 study by The MPI Group1, the top three challenges presented by Industry 4.0 listed by manufacturers are:
- Identifying the opportunities and benefits of Industry 4.0
- Incorporating smart devices and embedded intelligence
- Adapting existing technologies
In the same study, nearly all manufacturers who had implemented Industry 4.0 initiatives noted improved machine reliability and uptime. 91% planned to increase their investments in digitization within the next two years. Working with qualified integrators like Industry Corps allows organizations to get around the main roadblocks and, as the data makes clear, enjoy immediate benefits.
“So many advertisements featuring ‘IIoT’ or ‘Industry 4.0’ monikers portray images of futuristic, ultra-high-tech factories (which always seem to feature holograms and apparently cyborg workers). This fiction bears little resemblance to today’s reality, where only 16% of manufacturing firms have reported making ANY substantial progress on Industry 4.0 initiatives.” – Industry Corps Website
Industry Corps helps manufacturers realize the full potential of their data through effective technology that minimizes the complexity, cost, and time investment required. They specialize in data pipelines and novel integrations between key systems. And, as mentioned, they offer free consultations. You can reach out to them on the Industry Corps website.
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References
- The MPI Group (2020, September 3). MPI Industry 4.0 Study 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://mpi-group.com/mpi-industry-4-0-study/
