Research on Centralized and Automatic Control of Filter Rod Conveying in Wrapping Workshop

This paper explores the research and implementation of an Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) integration upgrade for the filter rod conveying process in cigarette packing workshops. By centralizing control over filter rod exchange stations, receivers, emitters, and unloading machines, and using industrial Ethernet for device interconnectivity, the system consolidates data from individual machines through an edge controller. This data is then stored, analyzed, and presented by the cigarette packing data acquisition system. The goal is to achieve comprehensive real-time monitoring of filter rod production and equipment information. Intelligent analysis algorithms enable real-time processing of data from the filter rod conveying process and its associated equipment. Based on these analyses, the system automatically adjusts equipment parameters and operating states, reducing equipment failure rates and filter rod losses during production. Furthermore, real-time monitoring and early warning capabilities improve the system's ability to detect and respond to equipment failures or abnormalities, effectively reducing downtime and maintenance costs.