In an industrial environment, efficiency and agility are crucial. Imagine the production team adding new equipment to the current monitoring system. With traditional SCADA systems, this task can turn into a real nightmare, taking up to six months from request and budgeting to implementation and configuration of the synoptic panels, requiring specialized consulting.
During this period, the company faces a number of challenges that could compromise its operations.
Complexity and Setup Time
Adding a measurement point to a traditional monitoring system is not an easy task and involves several steps, from connecting the remote equipment, configuring the TAGs, and also configuring the synoptic panels, alarms, and updating existing dashboards.
On average, a company can expect to wait 3 to 6 months to complete the process, as it often depends on licenses, specialized internal and third-party labor, and of course, additional costs.
The production process therefore operates at risk, subject to reduced operational efficiency and high costs. During this period, monitoring is unreliable, wasting valuable resources and increasing the risk of operational failures.
Consequences for the Company
Delays in setting up new equipment and functionalities create a cascade of problems for the company. Unforeseen events can occur, and if left unmonitored, these reduce the ability to meet commitments, affecting customer satisfaction and ultimately revenue.
The company faces additional costs for consulting and repairs, while the lack of adequate monitoring increases the risk of unexpected failures and shutdowns. The company's competitiveness is compromised, hindering a quick response to market changes and customer demands.
The Impact on Production Engineering
For the production engineer, the situation is equally challenging. The need to set up a new monitoring point increases with the risk and responsibility for delays. Dependence on external consultants reduces their autonomy, making them less able to respond promptly to operational problems. If failures or stoppages occur during the setup delay, the engineer will have to manage crises, coordinating repairs under intense pressure. Furthermore, they lose focus on their core work—improving and innovating production—limiting their potential to contribute to the company's efficiency and growth.
The Danger of Undetected Failures
Imagine a scenario where a critical machine is in operation, awaiting the completion of the supervisory system configuration for the production line, and is operating without a system that can remotely indicate problems.
If these faults are not detected in time, the machine stops, affecting the production capacity of the entire process. The consequences are serious: the company loses production volume, faces high repair costs, and its revenue plummets. The company's reputation suffers, and dissatisfied customers begin to question the reliability of deliveries.
The Solution
There is only one way to solve the problem. You need a system solution that includes the following features:
- Quick and intuitive drag-and-drop setup;
- Connection to any type of machine, sensor or system;
- Proactive, configurable notification system;
- If needed, it can be integrated into SCADA systems.
Need a recommendation?
Bridgemeter is the smart industrial IoT platform that solves all these problems found in the market.
Instead of waiting months and relying on external consulting, the production engineer can use Bridgemeter's intuitive drag-and-drop editor to create a detailed synoptic chart in minutes. They receive an alert in their application indicating anomalies, variations, and calculations that are outside the planned parameters. Thanks to Bridgemeter's predictive alerting, the maintenance team can quickly identify the causes of problems, consult documentation, and record maintenance, ensuring that production continues without interruption.
Benefits for the Company and the Engineer
With Bridgemeter, the company avoids the delays and costs associated with the slow integration of new equipment. Production remains efficient, and the risk of failures is significantly reduced. The company can respond quickly to market demands, maintaining its competitiveness and ensuring customer satisfaction. For the production engineer, it provides greater security and confidence. They gain autonomy to configure and monitor equipment quickly, avoiding crises and focusing on areas for improvement and innovation. Bridgemeter transforms the way the company operates, providing agility, efficiency, and peace of mind.
- Quick and Easy Setup
- Intuitive Drag and Drop Editor
- Operational Independence
- Breakdown and Stoppage Prevention
See how our solutions can transform your operation:
Application
Avoid unplanned interruptions with machine and equipment monitoring
The Machine and Equipment Monitoring catalog shows how Bridgemeter offers intelligent predictive monitoring and remote control of machines and equipment, improving efficiency and productivity in your industrial plant while reducing risks and maintenance costs.
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