IIoT solutions and cyber-physical systems for the Industry 4.0

10 April 2019

The winning partnership between the leader of the Camozzi Group, Camozzi Automation and Camozzi Digital has showcased their combined solutions for Industry 4.0 at the this year’s Hannover Messe from April 1 to 5.

Specialists in the production of components, systems and technologies for the industrial automation sector, Camozzi Automation’s solutions are used to control fluids (liquids and gases) with particular application across the transportation and life science industries. Its partner, Camozzi Digital is the ultimate System Integrator of application solutions for Industry 4.0.

Hannover Messe was a prestigious opportunity to announce Camozzi’s latest cyber-physical systems for predictive maintenance in smart manufacturing and its new intelligent components for IIoT - a highly innovative offering, reflecting the theme of this year’s show: Integrated Industry - Industrial Intelligence.

More in detail, Camozzi’s special end-to-end cyber-physical systems integrate sensors and intelligent components that are able to transmit complex process data to management systems and the cloud, through an IIoT Gateway supplied by Advantech. The information gathered can be analysed in real time by means of sophisticated proprietary algorithms and processed to produce detailed diagnostic reports, from which customers can generate predictive maintenance plans for their machines, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs. A live demonstration of the interconnection method between the components, the cloud and the feedback/return diagnostics can be seen on the stand.

An array of “smart” components designed by Camozzi - the Series D valve island and the Series PRE proportional pressure regulator, equipped with CoilVision technology – were also launched.

More specifically, the Series D was developed to meet the growing demand from the market for an advanced solution able to guarantee high quality standards while offering maximum flexbility. A key feature of the Series D is its ability to combine two different valve sizes in the same island bringing important benefits in terms of reduced dimensions and costs, with the help of only one initial electric part. Another characteristic of the Series D is its CoilVision technology that constantly monitors the operational parameters of the solenoid. In fact, this diagnostics system provides, through a web platform with a graphic interface, an overview of, for example, the on/off state of each valve, the number of cycles, the level of power consumption and any possible overheating in the coil.

The Series PRE proportional pressure regulator, with CoilVision technology has been similarly designed to constantly monitor the operation of the solenoids and prevent any possible malfunction. Also in this case, the data collected are transmitted to the cloud in an aggregated way and can be made easliy available to the customer through a dashboard. The Series PRE is available in two sizes and in a number of different configurations, among which is an IO-Link connection. Lastly, a version with external sensor connections is available for applications that require monitoring the pressure of aggressive liquids or gases.

Another innovative product presented at the Hannover Messe is the new Series 23 pneumatic cylinder. In compliance with standard ISO 6432, these cylinders incorporate “auto-cushioning” technology, that guarantees optimal deceleration, for a smooth, jolt-free movement of the cylinder which reduces both vibration and noise, resulting in a product with improved reliability and consistant performance over time.