Retrofitting fieldbus technology in food industry

This paper discusses the system integration aspects of an automated system. Several fieldbus systems based on different standards are in use since a decade. Bearing in mind that a dedicated fieldbus for food plant operation and management does not exist, this paper highlights its applications in thi...

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Main Authors: Mahalik, N.P., Michalk, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Automatic control
Control network
Costs
DCS
Distributed control
Field buses
Food industry
Food packaging
Food technology
Inspection
Production
Robotics and automation
Safety
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Summary:This paper discusses the system integration aspects of an automated system. Several fieldbus systems based on different standards are in use since a decade. Bearing in mind that a dedicated fieldbus for food plant operation and management does not exist, this paper highlights its applications in this sector. A case study for realizing low cost solution for distributed production line automation with control networking technology has been presented. A conveyor system that integrates sophisticated driving system, robotic platform, inspection system, color coding system, palletizing system, and safety measures was designed by using DCS (Distributed Control System) philosophy. PLC and control network technology were used to automate this laboratory based food processing and packaging demonstration cell.
ISSN:2154-4824
2154-4832