A Low-Cost Deployment Case Study for Industrial IoT Data Collection and Processing

Despite the widespread implementation of SCADA systems in factories for centralized data management, their functionality is restricted to devices equipped with sensors. Manual readings are still prevalent for critical instruments like temperature and pressure gauges, lacking interfaces, leading to inefficiencies and errors. Upgrading production line sensors with IoT-enabled instruments is costly and disruptive. To tackle this, we propose a cost-effective data acquisition system that leverages edge acquisition devices and deep learning algorithms without altering the existing equipment and processes. Our solution involves installing new sensors or cameras in critical areas and employing image recognition algorithms alongside indirect measurement techniques. This approach enhances the real-time accuracy of data collection, significantly boosts the overall efficiency of the production process, and reduces operating costs.