SIF-400 - Training system for Industry 4.0
The SIF-400 training system simulates a highly automated smart factory, including Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced manufacturing concepts and the reality of the connected enterprise.
How does the SIF-400, the training system for Industry 4.0, work?
SIF-400, a training system designed to give you the most complete and advanced experience in the world of industrial automation, as it emulates the real processes of a highly automated factory. All the components in SIF-400 are used in industry, so that user can work with real elements at all times making the learning process more meaningful.
SIF-400 - The training system for Industry 4.0
SIF-400, a training system designed to give you the most complete and advanced experience in the world of industrial automation, as it emulates the real processes of a highly automated factory.
Industry 4.0 Technologies
SIF-400 training system is being designed to help develop the skills in **Industry 4.0 technologies**. It emulates a highly automated smart factory that includes different Industry 4.0 technologies with which users can be trained for real world. The user will be able to be trained and develop skills in Industry 4.0 technologies such as: Industrial Management Software (MES, ERP), OPC UA, Web Services, identification systems (RFID, QR, NFC & BCR), collaborative robots, artificial vision, smart devices (IO-link), among many others, to acquire the skills required by the industry of the future.
Artificial Intelligence
Is the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. It is a field of research in computer science that develops and studies methods and software that enable machines to perceive their environment and use learning and intelligence to take actions that maximize their chances of achieving defined goals.
Industrial Management System
Set of systems and tools aimed at planning, monitoring, and optimizing processes and resources within an industrial environment. It integrates control, information, and communication technologies that enable the management of production, maintenance, quality, and operational efficiency, facilitating decision-making and continuous improvement in automated systems.
Collaborative Robots
Set of industrial robots designed to safely and directly interact with humans within a shared workspace. They integrate advanced control systems, sensors, and safety features that enable tasks to be performed in a flexible, precise, and collaborative manner, improving productivity, ergonomics, and safety in automated processes.
Augmented Reality
A set of technologies that allow a user to observe the real world with virtual graphical information added by means of a technological device. In this way, tangible physical elements are combined with virtual elements, thus creating an augmented reality in real time.
Identification Systems
Industrial coding is the process by which a unique identifier is assigned to each piece of equipment, product, item or system within a company. Industrial labels and other elements such as cards or signs offer a fast and reliable solution for the identification of equipment and facilities. They are systems such as RFID, BCR, NFC and QR.
Smart Devices
Set of smart field devices based on IO-Link communication, designed to exchange data bidirectionally with control systems within an automated process. They enable real-time parameterization, monitoring, and diagnostics of sensors and actuators, facilitating integration, flexibility, and advanced maintenance in industrial environments.
Artificial Vision
Set of systems and techniques that enable the capture, processing, and analysis of images to extract relevant information within an automated process. It integrates cameras, sensors, lighting, and processing software that allow inspection, identification, and control of objects, improving quality, precision, and efficiency in industrial applications.
Energy Efficiency
The ability of a system to optimize the use of the energy required to carry out a process, minimizing losses and reducing consumption without affecting performance, quality, or safety. It is based on the application of technologies and control strategies that make it possible to adjust the energy used to the actual needs of the process, helping to improve sustainability, reduce operating costs, and increase industrial competitiveness.
AMR
Set of autonomous mobile robots designed to move and perform transport and logistics tasks within an automated environment without the need for fixed infrastructure. They integrate sensors, navigation, and control systems that allow them to move safely, adapt to the environment, and collaborate with other systems, improving efficiency, flexibility, and productivity in industrial processes.
SCARA Robot
It is a four-degree-of-freedom robot with horizontal positioning. SCARA robots are known for their fast duty cycles, excellent repeatability, high load capacity and wide field of application.
Safety
These technologies not only prevent accidents and protect workers, but also optimize production processes, reducing downtime and costs associated with incidents. The protection of machinery and the implementation of guards and physical barriers have become essential elements.
Distributed I-O
Distributed I/O is a system architecture that distributes input/output modules near various field devices and connects them to a central controller (such as PLC or DCS) through a network. Unlike traditional centralized I/O systems, distributed I/O systems distribute I/O functions to various nodes and realize data transmission and control through industrial Ethernet, fieldbus or wireless communication.
Programmable Controlers
Programmable Logic controller (PLC) technology refers to the use of programmable industrial electronic devices designed to automate and control processes and machines, executing logical, sequential and timed instructions from sensor inputs and reliably generating control outputs in industrial environments.
Industrial Communications
Industrial communication refers to a data transmission system designed to enable communication between field devices, such as sensors, actuators, and controllers, and the monitoring and control systems in industry.
HMI
The space where interactions between humans and machines occur. The goal of this interaction is to allow effective operation and control of the machine from the human end, while the machine simultaneously feeds back information that aids the operators' decision-making process.
OPC UA
Open and secure industrial communication standard designed for the exchange of data between devices, systems, and applications in an interoperable way. Based on a client/server and publish/subscribe architecture, it enables structured real-time communication of information, regardless of manufacturer, facilitating vertical and horizontal system integration, connectivity in IIoT environments, and advanced process monitoring and control.
Electric Actuators
Set of devices responsible for converting electrical energy into motion or mechanical action within an automated process. It includes elements such as electric cylinders, linear actuators, or controlled motors that enable precise and controlled movements, facilitating task automation and improving system efficiency, flexibility, and reliability.
Web Services
A web service is a technology that uses a set of protocols and standards that serve to exchange data between applications. Different software applications developed in different programming languages, and running on any platform, can use web services to exchange data on computer networks such as the Internet.
What does our factory produce and deliver?
SIF-400 allows the production of single unit containers and pack of containers. For the single unit containers, the customer triggers the order for X recipients assigning each of them a recipe. For the packs of containers, the customer triggers the order for X packs with the specific containers needed. SIF-400 can dispatch single unit containers, packs of containers and pallets of packs.
**THE PRODUCT**
Multiple product configurations are available:
- Shape of the container: square section and circular section
- Type of content: solid, liquid, and customized.
- Content configuration: colour, filling level, mixing ratio...
- Number of containers in each pack.
- Number of packs in the final pallet.
**THE PRODUCT**
Multiple product configurations are available:
- Shape of the container: square section and circular section
- Type of content: solid, liquid, and customized.
- Content configuration: colour, filling level, mixing ratio...
- Number of containers in each pack.
- Number of packs in the final pallet.
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Different configurations
Complete the configuration that best suits your needs.
SIFMES-400: Management software
Structured in different blocks, SIFMES-400 allows the control, supervision, management and monitoring of the entire system. It connects the different contributors in the supply chain with customers so their needs can be met. Suppliers, factory and customer merge into a CONNECTED chain.
Stations
Each of the SIF-400 system stations carries out part of the process.
All the stations has the following common features: Extruded aluminium base structure, capacitive HMI display, stainless steel front with on / off switch and emergency pushbutton, conveyor system with RFID / BCR / NFC*, electric actuators*, industrial controller with OPC UA server and distributed I/O and energy meter with wireless transmission (emitter).
_*Depending on the station._
All the stations has the following common features: Extruded aluminium base structure, capacitive HMI display, stainless steel front with on / off switch and emergency pushbutton, conveyor system with RFID / BCR / NFC*, electric actuators*, industrial controller with OPC UA server and distributed I/O and energy meter with wireless transmission (emitter).
_*Depending on the station._
SMC AR Viewer - Augmented-Reality – SIF-400
The augmented reality software constitutes an application that facilitates the visualization of information from the physical system to which it is associated, enabling real-time interaction by combining elements of the real and virtual worlds. All SIF-400 stations will have the SMC AR-Viewer augmented reality software, except for the SIF-413 station - Recycling Station.
Conceptual distribution
**1 & 2 - Assembly and production process:** The assembly process comprises 6 non-sequential stations, where the containers are filled with solid and liquid materials, covered, labelled and stored. Additionally, the customized product feeding station, SIF-404 allows the filling of containers with materials produced in processes external to the factory, such as: 3D printing, milling, turning...
**3 - Logistics:** The logistics block consists of 6 stations, including the recycling and raw materials stations. The containers are placed in secondary packs that, sequentially, are transferred to the palletizing station, after which the pallets are labelled for shipment.
**4 - Assistant between stations:** An autonomous vehicle or mobile robot carries out the internal transport of materials at the request of the user.
**3 - Logistics:** The logistics block consists of 6 stations, including the recycling and raw materials stations. The containers are placed in secondary packs that, sequentially, are transferred to the palletizing station, after which the pallets are labelled for shipment.
**4 - Assistant between stations:** An autonomous vehicle or mobile robot carries out the internal transport of materials at the request of the user.
Teaching material
The teaching material is structured in three packs:
- **Station**: This includes information on the function and operation of each station within the SIF-400 system as well as the technical details.
- **Technology**: This includes information, along with practical examples and integration activities that can be developed for each relevant technology.
- **Software and system**: This includes information on how to install and operate the software. In addition, it includes case scenarios and challenges in which several stations are connected to each other or work together with the SIFMES-400 software.
- **Station**: This includes information on the function and operation of each station within the SIF-400 system as well as the technical details.
- **Technology**: This includes information, along with practical examples and integration activities that can be developed for each relevant technology.
- **Software and system**: This includes information on how to install and operate the software. In addition, it includes case scenarios and challenges in which several stations are connected to each other or work together with the SIFMES-400 software.
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