IIoT Use Cases

With autosens IIoT devices, IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) can be monitored independently of the network infrastructure at the place of use. This enables seamless fulfillment: the customer only orders the supply of operating materials, while the supplier is always informed about the location and fill levels of their assets thanks to io-key and minion. If the minimum fill levels are not reached, the containers are filled or replaced. The customer is permanently supplied and completely satisfied, while the supplier can optimize his route planning and plan purchasing and production.

In agriculture (e.g. greenhouses), the food industry (e.g. cold chains) and the process industry with sensitive environmental conditions (e.g. pharmaceuticals), stable climatic conditions are a crucial prerequisite for product quality and safety. Even minor deviations in temperature or humidity can have serious consequences - from crop losses and spoilage to production downtime. This is where the condition-based monitoring approach comes in, in which the minion IoT temperature and humidity sensor continuously monitors the climatic conditions - regardless of the existing network infrastructure at the place of use.

The sensor permanently records temperature and humidity values and documents them automatically. Deviations from the target values are reliably detected. In this way, the operator can be informed of impending faults at an early stage and initiate countermeasures in good time before quality losses or production downtimes occur.

Thanks to the seamless connection to the autosen.cloud or any IoT cloud, the operator can access the data at any time, generate reports and fully document compliance with legal requirements, such as those required in the food or pharmaceutical industry.

The result: the operator ensures product quality, minimizes losses due to climate-related malfunctions and optimizes its processes through automated monitoring and documentation. At the same time, they gain valuable data for analyzing and continuously improving their production and logistics chains.

In the water and wastewater industry (e.g. butterfly valves, gate valves), in the rail network (e.g. points) and on other moving objects in the field, the reliable status of mechanical equipment is crucial for safe and trouble-free operation. An undetected change in position, whether due to incorrect operation, a defect or unauthorized access, can have considerable consequences - from operational disruptions to endangering critical infrastructure. This is where the condition-based monitoring approach comes into play, in which the minion IoT vibration sensor continuously monitors the inclination and position of objects - regardless of the existing network infrastructure on site.

The sensor records the spatial position of flaps, slides, switches or other moving objects and detects whether their position has changed. This enables the operator to reliably determine whether an object has been opened, closed or operated without authorization. Critical infrastructure is thus effectively protected against vandalism or unauthorized access.

Thanks to the seamless connection to the autosen.cloud or any IoT cloud, operators know the status of their installations in the field at all times - even if they are located far away and do not have their own infrastructure. Any deviations are reported immediately so that action can be taken in good time before any damage or disruption to operations occurs.

The result: the operator increases operational safety, protects his installations from unauthorized access and optimizes operation through efficient, automated condition monitoring - even in remote areas.