Extrusion International USA 2-2020

48 Extrusion International 2/2020 AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, INDUSTRY 4.0 Simple and rapid implementation, reduction of the commissioning times and more efficient develop- ment steps, which deal with the application and not with system questions or grappling with IT top- ics, are the main criteria when se- lecting new IIoT components. This is because the in-built intelligence of the smallest components is not supposed to serve its own ends but should be reflected in tangible Data Security Despite an Open System Architecture all the automation components, such as sensors, controllers, command sta- tions or actuating devices, are net- worked via Ethernet. Access to the system and its components is then possible using any web browser, in- dependent of software and the loca- tion. Data can be transmitted via Eth- ernet and exchanged in the system. When a component is exchanged with a new component of the same type, the system updates it automati- cally, comparable to a RAID system, meaning that it is possible to talk of a true Plug & Play system. It is thus not necessary to set the parameters again. Production reliability thanks to data analysis The process data which the auto- mation components can deliver of- fers system operators a wide range of analysis options, with the aim of drawing conclusions about produc- tion and preventing errors and pro- duction down times. Various scenarios are possible. For example, a drive can deliver its mo- tor temperature to a higher-level sys- competitive benefits. Many users are afraid of the risks – with regard to data security. Suppliers of com- ponents and systems must get to grips with this and develop strate- gies, in order to offer their custom- ers secure solutions. Continuous networking of intelligent devices The benefits can be felt: In Industry 4.0-compatible production systems, The open architecture of an automation system of Generation 4.0 offers key benefits and the significance given to it by operators of these systems is equally high. An open architecture with standardized communications protocols and standardized interfaces is one of the requirements for conversion to Industry 4.0 technologies