Smart Remote Monitoring Solution for Robots

Equipped with edge computing capabilities, the IG902 pre-processes, filters and cleans the constantly streaming data before sending them to the cloud, relieving the pressure of the data center and enhancing efficiency.

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Background

Traditional robot monitoring systems often require manual inspections and operations, leading to issues such as limited real-time responsiveness, human errors, safety risks, and high labor costs. The challenges are also along with those tough conditions like high temperatures, high pressures, or hazardous areas.

To tackle these challenges, the Smart Robot Remote Monitoring Solution has emerged, with the power of robot technology, remote control, and monitoring capabilities. This solution empowers remote operations, monitoring, and management of robots, providing a comprehensive and efficient approach to address the issues at hand.

Customer Requirements​

Real-time Operational Insights

Gain instant visibility into the industrial robot’s operational status through real-time monitoring and remote management, enabling timely awareness of production line conditions and performance for more efficient production planning and scheduling.

Fault Prediction and Early Warning

By collecting operational data and sensor information from industrial robots, continuously monitor their performance and working conditions to identify potential fault patterns and anomalies. Issue early warning signals to operators or maintenance teams for prompt action, effectively reducing downtime and prolonging equipment lifespan.

Safety and Reliability 

Emphasize the system’s security and integrity to safeguard industrial robots and related data, ensuring the confidentiality of robot data and continuity of the production line.

Solution​

InHand’s Smart Robot Remote Monitoring Solution serves the needs of industrial robot networking and remote intelligent management, enhancing operational efficiency.

The system comprises a robot controller, the IG502 edge computing gateway, and a remote monitoring platform. The IG502 connects to the robot controller, collecting and transmitting data. With powerful edge computing capabilities, the IG502 supports various industrial protocols and major IoT clouds, streamlining project implementation and reducing costs.

Data collected on-site undergoes pre-processing on the IG502, reducing cloud load and enabling quicker response to on-site events. Filtered data is transmitted to the remote monitoring platform for real-time view, analysis, fault prediction, and remote maintenance, ensuring safe and reliable robot operations and improved efficiency.

Capabilities​

High-speed, Secure, and Reliable Connectivity Keeps Devices Always Online

Available with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and wired connections, along with various link redundancy technologies, the IG502 ensures continuous and reliable network transmission for uninterrupted device operation.

Compatible with Mainstream Industrial Protocols and Clouds for Easy Remote Monitoring and Reduced Costs

The IG502 supports Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, ISO on TCP, OPC UA Client, and other major industrial protocols, making it easy to send device data to the cloud for remote monitoring and preventive maintenance, reducing operational costs and improving customer satisfaction.

Powerful Edge Computing Capabilities Enable Intelligent Data Processing

The IG502 is equipped with a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, running at 600MHz with 512MB RAM and 8GB eMMC. This robust edge computing capability enables intelligent data processing, optimization, real-time response, and smart analytics for on-site devices.

Python Programmable, Built for Developers

The IG502 comes with an embedded secondary development platform that supports Python programming, enabling customers to effortlessly implement specific business logic and achieve personalized functions or services.

Easy Management for Large-scale Deployment

The IG502 supports web interface configuration and enables easy setup. The Device Manager efficiently centralizes the management of numerous devices, allowing users to monitor gateway status anytime anywhere.

Products​

More Applications

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Increasing machines and on-site devices connected to the Internet creates a great challenge for data collection and processing. Equipped with powerful edge computing capabilities, the InGateway902 excellently relieves the pressure of massive data and enhances productivity.

Featuring fast and reliable networking, python programming and industrial-grade design, the IG902 offers remote monitoring to the CNC machines, significantly saving both manual labor and costs.