Data acquisition


CHELL EXPANDS NANODAQ RANGE


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BIRD’S EYE VIEW Fortunately, industrial software, like COPA- DATA’s zenon, can play a vital role in supporting larger manufacturers with data management. zenon makes it possible to analyse data more efficiently and effectively within individual plants, and new and legacy systems can be integrated into the software platform to allow overall system improvements. Features of zenon, like its Industrial


Performance Analyzer, can present statistical analysis of equipment faults. Production issues, like bottlenecks, can be identified and resolved quickly to stop them affecting the bottom line. Take the case of a brewery that, according to a study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), was losing up to 10 per cent of its overall product. Even worse, the cause was unknown. To solve the problem, the brewery used software and installed 40 sensors at key points throughout its production line. It was able to spot exactly where on the production line losses were being made, and address the issue. This put an end to the manufacturer’s 10 per cent loss. Solutions like this rely on better data


capture. By linking sensors to software platforms like zenon, it becomes possible to evaluate the frequency and duration of problems, and source their origin. A brewing company may find that production issues are caused by pressure and temperature imbalances, and resolve these issues accordingly within a predictive maintenance strategy. Industrial software can also support


massive improvements in production output. A brewery might use digital twinning to compare its actual line capacity, of 100,000 cases of beer a week, against a desired capacity of 2,000 cases. Once the digital simulation has identified performance


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improvements that can be made to the line, the manufacturer can link its software to an MES and leverage this data to improve its production capacity.


MULTISITE IMPROVEMENTS Once an individual brewery has used data capture to spot flaws or improvements, this information can be shared with other multinational sites. zenon Analyzer can relay data to operators at other international facilities, who can then investigate if they have the same problems or opportunities. Do not underestimate the scale of the benefits manufacturers can achieve with software. Going forward, there also is potential to combine zenon with other management systems, like control charts, to make data management even more integral to the production process. Brewing companies should turn to industrial automation software to avoid falling behind in the competitive global market. Automated data collection in breweries will be crucial for preventing downtime and managing data across multiple international sites, helping breweries expand globally.


COPA-DATA www.copadata.com The new nanoDAQ-LTR can select a


number of operating parameters using the embedded web server. Its miniature dimensions also mean it can be used in harsh environments and on-vehicle applications, where space is limited. The nanoDAQ-LTR-32 uses 33 absolute transducers, all thermally compensated from -40°C to 90°C. “Here at Chell, we are always looking to


innovate and expand our range” continues Broadley. “We’re proud to be continually creating solutions and the nanoDAQ-LTR- 32 is the latest example of how we’ve responded to customer requirements.” North Walsham-based Chell Instruments has been providing pressure, vacuum and gas flow measurement equipment for over 40 years. It designs, manufactures and calibrates testing apparatus used in areas including Formula One, aircraft design and pharmaceuticals.


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orld-renowned gas measurement and control expert Chell Instruments has expanded its


already impressive nanoDAQ-LT range with the nanoDAQ-LTR-32 channel. The new nanoDAQ-LTR-32 has 32 channels and is a lower cost option within Chell’s miniature smart pressure scanner range. By utilising the latest technology in digital transducers, Chell has created a slim-line version of the nanoDAQ featuring a 8STA Souriau connector. Nick Broadley, managing director at Chell states, “Our newly developed pressure scanner is not only affordable but its size and construction also means it’s ideal for many new applications. It’s also fully configurable and will output pressure data in engineering units over Ethernet and CAN.”


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