Cloud-based IoT Solution for Packaging Lines

This document is a technical report that outlines a cloud-based analytics solution designed for high-volume food and beverage packaging lines. It describes how the solution utilizes OPC technology to simplify control architectures and improve operational efficiencies. The report details the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry in managing multiple plant standardization and identifying downtime sources on production lines. It introduces Sage Clarity's Auto-tagging Business Logic Engine (ABLE), which performs root-cause analysis through cloud-based modeling. The report explains how the application can identify downtime sources and manage configurations from a centralized cloud repository. It also discusses the modeling capabilities for various machine centers and the benefits of eliminating the need for PLC data concentrators. The document concludes by highlighting improvements in data fidelity and root-cause analysis, along with significant reductions in integration costs and PLC programming requirements.