Five Elements for Effective IIoT Implementation

Industrial automation exists within a broader technological framework and has benefitted from advances in industrial networking and mobile computing. The combination of these technologies is helping to make the vision of concepts like the “Connected Factory,” “Industry 4.0” and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) a reality. Often, however, the proliferation of competing concepts can lead to confusion and leave some questioning how to begin practical implementation.

While it is unrealistic and cost-prohibitive for most organizations to construct green-field facilities or “rip-and-replace” legacy equipment, many solutions utilize existing equipment and allow components to be strategically deployed to extend monitoring and control capabilities without impacting day-to-day operations. When updating a facility, it is important that expectations be set early. Despite the vision of an IP address for every piece of equipment in a network, the reality is end users will not be able to log into every panel meter, water pump and drive from mobile devices. Bringing a facility into the 21st century involves several core fundamentals to help ensure a smooth transition and provide the ability to access, monitor and control information from anywhere.

This video will examine key elements organizations should consider when devising an effective implementation strategy and also explore the benefits that will result from connecting, monitoring and controlling operations.