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Device Ecosystem at the Edge – Manufacturing Scenario
but all types of assets. In this context, the
following are required:
systems must map the data and behavior
models of the shop floor. It should also map
shop floor workflow so as to take contextual
decisions in real-time and exercise some
degree of control over the devices, people
and their interactions.
1. Able to look at a group of physical
devices as a single asset
2. Handle complexities like standby
physical devices.
3. Consider
workflow
and
inter-
dependencies of assets when managing
/ suggesting maintenance activities.
Edge processing on the shop floor includes
workflow, local high-level control, Edge
analytics and asset condition monitoring.
IIoT HMI plays a vital role in connecting users
to the system without affecting their
productivity.
C ONCLUSION
In conclusion, the Edge is a very important
part of any IIoT system and understanding its
intricacies is crucial. Smart manufacturing
Ascent Intellimation solution PlantConnect
SFactory incorporates the concepts
discussed in this article.
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