Remotely monitor and operation control panel from an office monitoring PC! The latest solution to achieve efficiency and cost reduction
記事更新日：2025.04.24
Introduction
The days of checking instrument while moving around a large factory are coming to an end. At many manufacturing sites, you can still see workers walking around control panels scattered around the facility, checking and operation each one. However, as labor shortages become more serious, there is a demand for systems that can monitor and control equipment efficiently with fewer personnel.
Remote monitoring and operation systems are a key technology for solving these issues. By understanding the status of equipment in real time and enabling operation from a remote location, It not only improves work efficiency, but also contributes to stabilizing quality and preventing equipment problems by detecting and responding to abnormalities early.
This time, we will explain why remote monitoring and operation systems are attracting attention and what changes will occur when they are introduced. "Less jargon" will explain in. We provide information that will serve as the first step for those considering creating a smart factory in the future.
Issues faced in the field
In conventional operations, you have to go to control panel every time you want to adjust parameter or check the equipment status. Travel time and labor costs add up. In addition, because abnormalities cannot be detected until they are discovered on-site, Delays in initial response caused quality losses and safety risks.
Common risk examples
It takes time to discover problems in high-temperature processes, resulting in product loss
An alarm was overlooked during the night, causing the line to be shut down until the next morning.
Transcription errors in paper logs cause traceability flaws
What is a remote monitoring system?
The remote monitoring and operation system is It connects control devices such as
PLCs and temperature controllers to office PCs/cloud. You can change parameter, monitor conditions, and respond to alarms without leaving the site. It achieves both "visualization" and "labor reduction" at the same time.
Tips for beginners
Monitoring = Not just watching, but also noticing with an alert
By using an IoT gateway, it is possible to introduce it into existing facilities with almost no additional wiring.
Security measures such as encrypting data communications and implementing strict access management are essential (to prevent unauthorized access from outside the company and data leaks).
Key Features
①Remote parameter setting
Temperature, pressure, flow rate, etc. can be changed on the PC screen and instantly reflected in control.
2)Real-time monitoring
Operating status can be instantly understood through trend graphs and graphic displays.
③Alarmnotification
If higher limit is exceeded or unit abnormality, you will be notified immediately via email or on the app screen.
④Remoteoperation
execution start and stop the line and switch modes.
⑤Automaticdata recording
Operation and abnormality history is stored in the cloud and used for analysis and quality reporting.
⑥Useraccess control
View-only/ operation permissions can be set by role.
Benefits of implementation in numbers
50%
Reduce travel time to the site
No need to work in front of control panel, greatly improving work efficiency
24時間
Constant monitoring system
Detect abnormalities in real time, even at night and on holidays
30%
Accelerating response to abnormalities
Shorten the time from when a problem occurs to when a response can begin
*These are reference values from typical implementation cases. Actual results may vary depending on the environment.
System Examples | control Management Systems
the purpose
control parameter of each furnace are managed and manufacturing data such as temperature and current are collected all at once.
effect
parameter settings and operation can be performed from an office PC. Zero travel time Monitor all at once. When an alarm occurs, detailed information can be checked immediately on a PC, greatly shortening response time.
System Overview and features
· Connect the program controller and network logger to CISAS/V4 for centralized management. ・ control parameter setting function allows writing/reading to each furnace. - Temperature and current data can be collected using a network logger, and MES integration is also possible. - Alarms are generated by device judgment of measurement values and notified on the CISAS screen.
SpecMainspecifications
CISAS 500 items/1 graphic page
Monitoring: Real-time trends, data lists, alarm lists, etc.
Settings: Alarms, jobs, and control parameter
Functions: memory logging, engineering
summary
The remote monitoring and operation system simultaneously realizes on-site visualization and labor saving, and is the first step towards "smart factories" that will be essential for future manufacturing. If you have any concerns, such as "Can it be done with our equipment?" or "Is security okay?", please feel free to contact us.
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