How to automate the production process

The process of production automation is an activity aimed at the development of machine technology, in which the control functions themselves, previously reproduced by humans, are transferred to special automatic devices. In this case, the automation of production activities helps to significantly increase labor productivity and facilitate the activities of workers.

Instruction manual

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Evaluate the automation object in production. Think about what you would like to replace in the company, what equipment you need to purchase for this and what can increase the productivity of the enterprise.

2

Develop a plan of technical specifications and select the most optimal elements to solve the tasks. It can be special sensors and monitoring tools, for example, over the operation of equipment that produces the cable, as well as various kits for further collection and processing of all received information, special devices for providing an interface - a control panel for the normal operation of production dispatchers.

3

Draw up design and estimate documentation (automation scheme, electrical circuit diagram, description of these control systems control algorithms).

4

Develop programs that will help you implement control algorithms for new equipment (lower degree of control). Then make a project of the work of algorithms for collecting, processing the received data (the highest degree of production management).

5

Take care of supplying the necessary equipment. After that, follow up on all the necessary installation and commissioning work.

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Consider that you need to strive for total (changing over time) automation of production. That is why it is necessary to carry out not only vertical, but also horizontal automation of levels (especially available end devices, for example, machines for the production of some technological lines, electrical appliances, production sites) by programmatically combining the control system of each individual level.

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Please note that levels should remain open for any further changes, for example, to increase the number of generated elements. At the same time, you can depict a vertically integrated system in the form of a certain pyramid, where the final devices (such as controllers, sensors or starters) will be located on the lower level, and in the middle - the degree of control with special operator stations or controllers. The upper part should be the management of production, and all together it should be united by local computer networks.