The costliest of expenses in any asset intensive industry is fuel. On an average, anywhere between 40-85 % of operational costs are attributed to fuel, but also depending on the industry you are in or providing for. Asset owners have to go the extra mile to improve business efficiency by cutting down on fuel costs.

This is why Fuel Level sensors are increasingly being used for monitoring. These devices monitor fuel levels in fuel tanks of various assets like road vehicles, locomotives, ships, earth movers, vessels etc. They also monitor the fuel level in static heavy equipment, like generators and fixed fuel tanks.

Opting for a IoT based Fuel Monitoring Solution

Rising fuel prices now push asset managers and fleet owners to implement fuel monitoring solutions using fuel sensors to help reduce fuel costs. These sensors form the edge of the IoT platform. The system collects data which is then sent to a centralised hub for analysis and reports.

The connected fuel monitoring system extracts real-time information or data on various aspect such as:

• Fuel level in the tank/storage
• Identifying any fuel theft/pilferage/leakage
• Checking on idling time of vehicles/asset
• Fuel consumption over a period time
• Fuel refill/drain status or levels over time

The system gets you relatively accurate insights plus generates reports on aspects like how much fuel was purchased or how much fuel is consumed. It aids in finding out any unaccounted fuel related transactions besides preventing fuel theft and pilferage. Thanks to the IoT software one can reduce costs by good management and optimal utilization of assets.

Wherever users are, once connected, they’re just a click away, to fully use the web application and an integrated mobile application to monitor and manage the assets’ fuel consumption patterns, making manual methods redundant. This IoT based system is very useful to monitor assets at unattended sites remotely using location tracing telematics, GPS and other related technologies. The IoT based fuel monitoring system comes with security, alerts & notifications features and scalability to aggregate all valuable assets into the internet based system.

Trinetra T-sense offers such secured remote monitoring system and other customised IoT solutions for clients. The team at T-sense possess the expertise and experience in IIoT projects developed and delivered to industry clients. Our site has more details regarding our tech-driven solutions. Otherwise please fill and submit the enquiry form online, or just email a request and we will get in touch with you.

In the last decade, technology adoption by companies is growing fast. Everyone witnessed the evolution of the internet of things is rapidly increasing in powering smart homes, outdoor surveillance, smart lighting, and also in various industrial plants.

Although there are plenty of beneficial supports by Industrial IoT technology, organizations considering launching IIoT or planning to connect any automated remote monitoring system should consider all potential security risks or attack vectors associated with those technologies.

Why IIoT Security is important?

Based on the level of application in an organization, a security breach in an IIoT could cause risks ranging from leaking of important sensitive data like business blueprints or theft of any critical device of the organization.

Thus, if an Industrial IoT is vulnerable to hackers and can lead them to access any organization’s manufacturing network, it will become easier for them to change the settings of the manufacturing machines which could compromise the quality of your products.

3 Important Security Risks to be Consider in IIoT

Data Siphoning:

The hacker gathers data information from endpoint devices by performing an eavesdropping attack on the organization’s network traffic. This type of risk is considered to be devastating consequences if the data being transmitted by the endpoint devices is sensitive. The industries most attacked by this type of IIoT attack our health, security, and aerospace.  To control this kind of IIoT security attack every organization should follow the security policy that all the transmitted data are encrypted using the best encryption software.

Device Hijacking:

In this type of IIoT attack, the hackers aim at sensors or endpoint device hijack. Hackers easily stole the endpoint or sensors of IoT leading to serious data breaches based on the level sensor’s intelligence and the number of devices connected to the sensors. Thus the attack allows the hackers to have control over the endpoint, enabling them to manage the machines as they think. This kind of attack can be controlled by updating the hardware or software components. By deploying the hardware-based VPN solution you can avoid security risks, and support data secure and IoT devices.

Device Theft:

Some of the organizations had times dealing with physical theft of the endpoint devices.  This type of security risk is considered to be critical if the organization maintains important sensitive information in the endpoint devices.  To minimize the risk associated with this type of device theft the organization should save the sensitive information in cloud-based infrastructure instead of saving them in a vulnerable endpoint device.

However, if you are planning to initiate the implementation of Industrial IoT in your organization, keep in mind the security risks you should consider to protect your organization against. But these threats should not stop you from upgrading technology adaption in your business works. Every challenge has a solution, Trinetra Tsense an experienced IoT solution provider can give you the right balance of protection in your IIoT deployment plan.

In the evolving technology world, the idea of interconnecting and intelligent manufacturing is gaining ground. Understanding the economic growth impact of IoT most professionals and investors are adopting the technological revolution.

A statically report states that in the year 2020 amount spend globally on the Internet of things(IoT) is around $840 billion if it maintains the 12.6% year-over-year compound annual growth rate. It is clear that a huge part of this expenditure is spent on the introduction of IoT by most of the industry including manufacturing. Thus already been proven that the revolution of IIoT in the manufacturing industry has begun in the form of connecting machine-to-machine communication, creating security of preventive maintenance, and generating reports with big data analytics.

What is Smart Factory?

A smart factory is the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry providing facilities like connecting devices & machinery with smart sensors and maintaining the production system by continuously collecting and sharing data. Using this data, the organizations can take decisions in improving the business processes and also address any problems that may arise.

The smart manufacturing practice handled by smart factories is enabled by various technologies like the industrial internet of things(IIoT), artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing. The smart factory connects both the digital and physical world to monitor complete production processes to individual performance like tracking the operations of persons on the shop floor.

Key Principles of Smart Factory:

The main principles of the smart factory and the future of the manufacturing industry are connectivity along with data analytics & diagnostics which leads to fewer shutdowns, improved processes, and optimized facilities.

A smart factory is basically being enabled with the latest technologies to improve processes.

Using the latest technologies like IoT and artificial intelligence the smart factory can be more responsive, and predictive and also encourages the available resources to be cost-effective and efficient manufacturing.

Creating a Smart Factory:

Though the digital transformation of a factory to be smart is expensive, it can make fast and effective changes in your business process without replacing every machine in the manufacturing chain.

Complete access to the manufacturing chain and identify important parts to be changed, quickly make changes to see the difference in the entire process. Analyzing the key areas will support with information to plan the next improvement processes.

The analysis should be among the diverse team including every specialist from different areas of the business. The more involved workforce in the analysis will generate the most effective changes in the process. And also ensure training for employees on any new equipment so they feel comfortable using it. The smart factory can reduce the workforce and also supports them with a facility like monitoring systems, collecting data, and action improvements, inspection, or repairs.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved drastically over the last decade and increasingly pervaded domestic and industrial spaces. However, there are security risks also associated, arising out of this proliferation of IoT applications, particularly in Industrial IoT (IIoT).

IIoT refers to industrial devices connected to network via the cloud platform, belonging to various equipment in a manufacturing plant, or individual machines, or down to small sensors at various sites. These sensors form the edge of the IoT platform, which collect data on various parameters for performance or efficiency, or any other requirement, which is then sent to a centralised source.

As IIoT applications work through the internet, it is subject to risks attributed to the internet, such as cyber security compromise, hacking, outage, etc. Here we can look at some of the key risks associated with the IIoT system.

Device hijacking

This risk can happen when the endpoint or sensor is hijacked by hackers. Depending on the intelligence of the sensor and its numbers, it can suffer data breaches caused by hacking. This can be prevented by updating hardware and software components, or by using a VPN solution.

Data siphoning

Hackers can evesdrop on your network traffic by attacking the endpoint devices. If they gain access they can siphon off protected information or sensitive data. Adopting a security policy to ensure all transmitted data is encrypted sufficiently is advisable.

Denial of Service attacks

When the network is flooded with traffic the endpoint devices cannot handle the overload. This kind of risk is called denial-of-service attack. One way to avoid this kind of risk is to protect your connection with a firewall.

Data breaches

With increased IIoT deployment across industries, and also sharing the same internet connection, the chances for cyber attacker to find cracks to breach the system is increasing. The lack of network segmentation can be disastrous. Additionally, the presence of insecure technologies of legacy systems, help hackers to breach the network of larger corporates, by attacking from this point. It is important to secure the devices with hardware based VPN connection with continuous rea-time monitoring and analysis of the system.

Physical theft of devices

If sensitive information is stored in in the endpoint devices, in the event of the device being stolen physically, it becomes a security risk for any organisation. Arrangement should be made to ensure devices are protected and not allowed to store sensitive data on endpoint devices, owing to increasing cyberattacks. To minimise the risk of theft, critical data should be transmitted and stored on secured cloud-based infra in real-time.

Device spoofing

A spoofing attack is when the hacker disguises as a trusted device in the network and sends information between the endpoint device and to centralised network. They can send wrong or false information or data to alter or compromise a process. It should be addressed using a security solution that is hardware based.

Trinetra offers such secured remote monitoring system and other customised IoT solutions for clients. Trinetra T-sense possesses the expertise and experience, gained by IIoT projects delivered. Kindly browse our site for more details regarding our tech-driven solutions. You can also fill and submit the enquiry form online, or just email a request and our executives will contact you.

The air compressor is widely used in various segments of industry and manufacturing as an important facilitator in industrial automation. It finds application in textiles, automobile, ship building, steel, aerospace and many other sectors. To run air compressors there are lot of trouble shooting, repairs and maintenance involved. This implies risks of downtime and faults that can cause losses to the company. So, traditionally engineers inspect and check each equipment which incurs costs.

The use of Air Compressor Monitoring System

Logically to ensure normal long-term operation air compressors need preventive maintenance. This is where a remote air compressor monitoring system solution is needed. However, remote monitoring of air compressors is now available with help of IoT technology. All the critical parameters that need to be monitored can be done with sensors fitted on the equipment, which when connected wirelessly to a network or the internet, can generate/capture data in real-time. The IoT-based remote monitoring and diagnostics solution is capable of identifying faults and trigger alerts and notifications to the concerned managers or stakeholders.

The IoT-based remote asset monitoring system can use the data in hand to determine a number of factors that ensure the smooth trouble-free running of air compressors on the site, or at various locations. This asset monitoring software is not only able to support preventive maintenance but also predictive maintenance thanks to data analytics and data insights gained. The monitoring system ensures high performance, reliability and security for running a group or series of air compressors that can be interconnected. Parameters such as, temperature, air pressure, humidity (condensation), power consumption and running time can all be monitored using the application hosted on the IoT platform.

Practical Advantages of the IoT based System

Data from the sensors including warning codes and fault codes can be collected and sent to the cloud for storage and for later use by the remote air compressor management system that maintains and monitors the equipment on site centrally and remotely. The monitoring system can be accessed both on the web and on a customized mobile app, literally from anywhere at any time. Users with access can view status of operation, of alerts, of faults of the connected air compressors. The Air compressor remote monitoring system cuts down time of troubleshooting, increases operational efficiency, improves service, lowers cost of maintenance and communication over time.

 

Internet of things (IoT) is considered to be a hot trend among every business for the past five years and also in the next five years, it is expected to bring more IoT capabilities, allowing us to collect a significant amount of data that helps to develop our businesses, households, and facilities.

At present digital era sensors and connectivity have become smaller and cheaper. The growth of IoT utilization in the cleaning industry, connecting various cleaning equipment and landscaping is enormous. The IoT in the cleaning industry reduces the workload using sensors and gathers more informational data to improve performance.

Read more to know about how Trinetra Tsense’s are using IoT applications to provide innovative solutions to the cleaning industry to overcome their cleaning problems.

Waste and Recycling:

Overflowing garbage bins are unpleasant and awful.  Sometimes they can also cause hazards and eyesores. Even one big thrash can become over capacity for a bin and ruin the overall customer experience. To overcome this problem Trinetra Tsense provides smart waste and recollecting system deployments in the cleaning industry that allows them to collect performance reports with a history of information. Using these analytical reports cleaning professionals can fullness status and which bins require frequent collections.  It also reduces labor costs associated with checking, emptying, and recycling waste which can enhance productivity.

Smart Restroom:

The IoT provides the same support for the smart restrooms as the IoT smart waste and recycling application system. It is called a smart restroom management system that can provide real-time information about the restrooms.

Along with dispenser status and usage reports it also gives alert notifications on trash overflows or low supplies that require immediate attention. It provides historical usage data and performance reports that help to understand particular restroom needs and implement solutions to create a clean environment for users.

Equipment Fleet Management:

Internet of Things provides equipment management trackers that encourage the cleaning professional to monitor and manage the entire fleet of cleaning devices easily from anywhere.

Similar to the smart restroom and waste collecting system the application allows the cleaning professional to manage and monitor the entire fleet of cleaning devices effectively and supports preventive maintenance.

Understanding the future of IoT many cleaning industries are adapting themselves to this technological evolution. Trinetra Tsense has hand on experience in supporting the cleaning industry to implement smart IoT solutions for their various cleaning equipment. Reach us immediately at info@trinetratsense.com to know more about our IoT solutions for the cleaning profession.

Electricity is considered to be the most powerful energy source distributed in the world. The convenience availability of electric power is low. It is hard for the power sector to generate, transmit & supply electricity consistently without any interruption.

A continuous power supply to the plant is needed to avoid any disruption or downtime in work. This challenge can be solved by using an air compressor in the manufacturing unit to generate compressed air for various applications in the plant. Since the air compressor is the critical utility used, its parameters of it should be monitored on regular basis with the recommended maintenance schedule.

Trinetra Tsense, an IoT solution provider supports customers to overcome this challenge by providing a feasible remote monitoring system for air compressors. Using a remote monitoring system for the air compressors enables anyone to capture real time data from the compressed air equipment and convert them into data insights using that the maintenance team can check the health condition of the equipment from anywhere and anytime.

Benefits of Remote Monitoring Air Compressor Using IoT Technology

Real-Time Data Visualization:

IoT-enabled remote monitoring system for air compressors allows real-time meaningful data collection from compressor equipment over weeks, months, and years that can provide information on compressor performance as well as performance anomalies. The data can be viewed and downloaded from anywhere anytime by the maintenance team remotely to analyze the insights and take decisions.

Preventive Maintenance:

The best way to achieve consistency of air compressor is by observing the parameters of the equipment. This ensures that the maintenance team can react quickly to any equipment malfunctions and resolve the issue immediately. Alert notifications are supported by the IoT technology to insist the maintenance team be proactive in addressing the problems and reduce downtime.

Improves Compressor Lifespan:

The insights gathered by the air compressor remote monitoring system enable the maintenance team to be proactive that improving the lifespan of the air compressor. Even the technology can support taking action in response to any alert notification and troubleshooting the problems effectively. This technology is preprogrammed so, based on a smart algorithm to provide its maximum level.

Reduce Manual Errors:

Usually the traditional way of gathering data, creating reports, and distributing the insights to stakeholders. Using an air compressor remote monitoring system can avoid time taken for data sharing or any data loss. Even the technology can provide automatic alert notification on issues to the maintenance team and avoid the traditional way of equipment maintenance. It streamlines the workflow and saves time.

Considering the above benefits, most manufacturing units have adopted IoT-enabled air compressor monitoring system to evaluate their health and performance condition. Trinetra Tsense has experience in helping manufacturing industries use an air compressor enabled with IoT technology and have efficient monitoring.

The interconnectivity of IoT has brought around a more seamless integration between systems in a building or factory. Sensors have been used in process control and automation for years but IoT sensors now bring additional savings in maintenance and operations with the data generated and used across multiple systems. Now, smart HVAC systems are growing in popularity across sectors. The new smart systems not only increases comfort and convenience but also saves costs in the long run. They will soon be the new norm and once you adopt them there’s no option to go back!

Taking Monitoring, Diagnosis and Analytics to new levels

The data generated and collected over the building’s systems is used by the IoT system to be communicated and analysed to improve operations. The info is useful for maintenance, automation and planning, with optimisation of the HVAC system as the purpose. The increasing role of IoT within the commercial, residential or factory buildings, drives the industry towards more advanced tools and cost effective management for owners and managers, to achieve better efficiency and energy levels. In the HVAC sector, IoT is used in tracking airflow, weather conditions, temperature, vibration, pollutants, number of occupants and more, to track parameters for monitoring key indicators and for remote analysis. The smart system improves metering, optimises feedback and preventive maintenance.

Integrated HVAC systems work effectively

Integrated HVAC systems benefit from occupancy sensors as cross system improvement get benefited by keeping lights or equipment off when nobody is using them or around them. It saves power and improves efficiency. The same sensors by adjusting airflow, can improve IAQ, serving double duty.

Another example is how sensors adjust external shades of a building, responding to outdoor environment. These adjustments can reduce solar gain by nearly 50 per cent, significantly reducing load for interior cooling, sometimes done by sensors that may not be part of the HVAC system but integrated through IoT. IoT can work with or in addition to many existing permanent systems without implementing a dedicated Smart HVAC solution. Equipment upgrades can be planned to include IoT devices/sensors that managers can take advantage of.

Data security being an essential part of a Smart HVAC system, managers and owners need to consider it like any other smart system working on IoT software. They should consider applying cyber security measures for the IoT data stream, like encryption, network and physical security for the building or factory. Smart HVAC coupled with IoT can handle the challenges in the future, with improvement in data quality and quantity. This system can improve the profitability of a building or factory significantly. Smart HVAC with innovative ways to collect data and analyse them will progress to meet new benchmarks in comfort, maintenance and IAQ.

Trinetra tSense foresees the demand for IoT related applications in HVAC. Predictive maintenance offers great potential as it supports backward compatibility and integration, opening the opportunity known as IoT retrofitting. It’s proof that we are surely moving towards Industry 4.0. Perceptibly, IIoT technology will open up new opportunities via novel revenue streams and help to boost up growth and development.

Our team possess the expertise and experience in IIoT projects to offer you customised solutions. Please browse here for more details regarding our tech-driven solutions. You can also submit the enquiry form online, or just email a request to us and our team will contact you to discuss with you.

In today’s world, the demand for electricity is intensive. To address power outages and supply disruptions, Generator Sets (GenSets) offer a reliable backup. However, maintaining these expensive assets is crucial. IoT-enabled generator monitoring systems provide real-time data, enabling remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Important Measurement Parameters of Generator Set:

• Running Hours: Tracks usage patterns to optimize operations.
• Fuel System: Monitors fuel quality, consumption, and corrosion to boost efficiency.
• Battery Status: Ensures optimal charge levels to prevent starting failures,.

Trinetra Tsense IoT Solutions: Smart Features for GenSets

• Real-Time Monitoring: Detects issues like fuel leakage, reducing pilferage by up to 80%.
• Remote Scheduling: Enables remote on/off control, saving manpower costs by 20%.
• Reports & Dashboards: Generates detailed fuel and performance reports for better insights.
• Preventive Maintenance: Provides alerts to ensure timely upkeep, avoiding costly downtime.

Trinetra Tsense empowers OEMs with advanced generator monitoring systems to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and maximize ROI.

IoT adoption is increasing as more and more businesses and industries, big and small, seek the benefits that this technology of the future offers in improving efficiencies and creating new revenue streams.

Underlying technologies that make the Internet of Things (IoT) are maturing and is also making it easier to implement, thus helping companies and organisations to gain new opportunities and improve operations. IoT and especially Industrial IoT is poised to cross over into the mainstream of business and manufacturing sector.

The number of businesses and industries using IoT applications is continuously increasing worldwide and opening up a huge market for the future. Fast growth of critical technologies and proliferation of devices have boosted the growth of IoT and adoption is not limited to large companies alone.

Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics

The always live IoT operation with constant connectivity has allowed business to be more responsive and quicker, with continuous monitoring and remote diagnostics. This is changing the methods of operation and maintenance.

Real-time Insights with Data Analytics

Real-time data is an advantage and when you put it through Data Analytics, you get to make better informed decisions and identifying trends critical to you. Your customers too can gain insights that increase efficiency, cut operating costs and save energy. It can also drive innovation in service and product development unlike the past.

Moving up to Predictive Maintenance.

Turn your preventive maintenance service into the next level predictive maintenance, which not only enhances your service, but drives cost savings. Gain by optimising the utilisation of spares by accurate prediction of which parts need servicing. Eliminate usual scheduled visits to dispatch your maintenance staff on a need basis, which reduces your maintenance tasks and costs.

Scale up to an All-in-One Industrial IoT Solution.

If you want to scale up to a pre-built IIoT solution that provides edge-to-cloud platform, just connect your industrial assets to one digital space. Integrate all the components of your IIoT structure into one universal platform like that offered by Trinetra tSense, without the need to start from scratch to build one.

Conclusion

Trinetra tSense foresees the demand for IoT related applications in many sectors as its deployment is increasing across many businesses and industries. Predictive maintenance offers great potential as it supports backward compatibility and integration, an opportunity known as IoT retrofitting. IoT tech is getting increasingly empowered with smarter applications and innovations. It’s proof that we are surely moving towards Industry 4.0. Perceptibly, IIoT technology will benefit all stakeholders adopting it in the future. It opens up new opportunities in novel revenue streams and to boosts growth and development.

Experts at Trinetra tSense possesses the expertise and experience in IIoT projects to offer you customised solutions. You can also submit the enquiry form available online, or just email a request to us and our executive will contact you to discuss the details of your requirement.