How Does Industrial Wireless Communication Connect Sensors and Networking?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the establishment of industrial wireless communication, particularly focusing on how it connects sensors to convey information about equipment operations, such as pumps, to operators. Participants explore the relationship between wireless sensor networks and computer networking in industrial settings.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about how wireless communication is established in industrial contexts, specifically regarding sensor communication and its linkage to computer networking.
  • Several participants suggest search terms like "RF Mesh Networking," "Zigbee," and "RF ISM Band" for further exploration of the topic.
  • A participant shares a link to an article about a new generation of wireless sensors, highlighting their flexibility and ease of re-configuration in industrial settings.
  • Another participant describes telemetry as an example of wireless communication, detailing how sensors in a race car transmit data to mechanics, illustrating the practical application of wireless technology.
  • There are discussions about the challenges of navigating information on the provided link, with participants seeking guidance on what to search for to find relevant information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share interest in the topic and provide resources, but there is no consensus on specific methods or technologies used in industrial wireless communication. The discussion remains exploratory with multiple viewpoints and suggestions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the complexity of the information available on external sites, indicating potential limitations in understanding the topic fully without further guidance.

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hello ppl...
I have been give the topic "industrial wireless" to research on and i am really confused about how wireless communication is established in an industry. :confused:

This is with respect to communicating between different sensors to convey information about the working of different equipments like pumps to an operator! How can it be linked to computer networking?? is it wireless sensor network??

Feel free to ask questions about the topic! am all ears!

Any ideas or help will be great!

looking forward to getting response...

cheers
 
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ice03 said:
hello ppl...
I have been give the topic "industrial wireless" to research on and i am really confused about how wireless communication is established in an industry. :confused:

This is with respect to communicating between different sensors to convey information about the working of different equipments like pumps to an operator! How can it be linked to computer networking?? is it wireless sensor network??

Feel free to ask questions about the topic! am all ears!

Any ideas or help will be great!

looking forward to getting response...

cheers


Welcome to the PF. Here are some search terms for google or wikipedia or your favorite search engine:

RF Mesh Networking
Zigbee
RF ISM Band

Try those, and see what kinds of questions you end up with.
 
ice03 said:
hello ppl...
I have been give the topic "industrial wireless" to research on...

Is this for schoolwork?
 
This will keep you going for a while:

http://www.reliableplant.com/Article.aspx?pagetitle=DOE,%20industry%20create%20new%20generation%20of%20wireless%20sensors&articleid=8799
 
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berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF. Here are some search terms for google or wikipedia or your favorite search engine:

RF Mesh Networking
Zigbee
RF ISM Band

Try those, and see what kinds of questions you end up with.

Thank you berkeman...

my fav. search engine is google and i will check out your suggestions!
 
negitron said:
Is this for schoolwork?

I have finished my school ! :biggrin:
 
turbo-1 said:
This will keep you going for a while:

http://www.reliableplant.com/Article.aspx?pagetitle=DOE,%20industry%20create%20new%20generation%20of%20wireless%20sensors&articleid=8799


w8s dis reliableplant site about?? it looks really advanced.
 
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ice03 said:
w8s dis reliableplant site about?? it looks really advanced.
It's about flexibility in industrial sensing, with wireless sensors that can be put in place with no cable-trays, cables, etc. Flexibility, ease of re-configuration, etc can save time and money, and help industrial plants identify problems.
 
turbo-1 said:
It's about flexibility in industrial sensing, with wireless sensors that can be put in place with no cable-trays, cables, etc. Flexibility, ease of re-configuration, etc can save time and money, and help industrial plants identify problems.

sounds kool..but after i typed in the link u gave me i jus got lost through the site...w8 shld i type for search?
 
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ice03 said:
sounds kool..but after i typed in the link u gave me i jus got lost through the site...w8 shld i type for search?

Do not use txt speak here. Please type out the words. See the "Rules" link at the top of this page.
 
  • #11
ice03 said:
sounds kool..but after i typed in the link u gave me i jus got lost through the site...w8 shld i type for search?
There are links to manufacturers of remote sensors and wireless networks throughout that page. Detailed information is available on their sites.
 
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A good example of telemetry is the information being sent from a race car to the mechanics in the pit.

Sensors read things like oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, vehicle acceleration and speed and assemble these numbers and send them in the right order to be put onto a radio carrier and transmitted.

These may just be in the form of ASCII characters (which is a simple 7 or 8 bit code) which can be read easily at the receive end by taking the output of a receiver through a modem to the serial port of a computer. They can then be displayed in a graphical form to look like the instrument you might use to read them if you were in the car.
So, you might have a digital speedometer, but you would also have a chart recorder showing accelleration and speed around the whole course.

From this mechanics can work out that something needs to be replaced and have it ready when the car comes into change tyres.

This is just one example. It is often difficult to run wires to a sensor and wireless signals can be used to make the job cheaper and easier. You might have a wind speed meter on an island and want to get the information to a central weather station. Putting wires under the water would be very expensive so you use a wireless (radio) connection.
 
  • #13
turbo-1 said:
There are links to manufacturers of remote sensors and wireless networks throughout that page. Detailed information is available on their sites.

Thank you turbo-1 !
 

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