{"id":12479,"date":"2017-06-01T12:39:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T04:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-sea\/?p=12479"},"modified":"2019-10-07T20:23:51","modified_gmt":"2019-10-07T12:23:51","slug":"introducing-iiot-to-your-clients-pt-functional-terminal-blocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-sea\/2017\/06\/introducing-iiot-to-your-clients-pt-functional-terminal-blocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing IIOT to your Clients – The PT Functional Terminal Blocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you introduce IIOT to your client, one of the first questions your client will ask you is \u201cWhat is IIOT?\u201d (Yes, we get that a lot).<\/p>\n

\"Confusion

The typical look our clients are giving us when we talk about IIOT<\/p><\/div>\n

Many manufacturers are baffled when they were asked to implement IIOT in their plant.<\/p>\n

Well IIOT is not as complex. Here\u2019s a sentence to explain what IIOT is:<\/p>\n

\u201cUsing smart machines to consistently capture data in order to improve inefficiencies.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

See. It\u2019s not that hard, is it?<\/p>\n

When we further explain the sentence above, \u201csmart machines\u201d<\/strong> are simply referring to intelligent products like PLC or sensors that are able to help you in generating or gathering data.<\/p>\n

\"Smart

Smart Machines are getting smarter by the day<\/p><\/div>\n

Smart machines allow data to be aggregated and analyzed in real time. With more accountability and control over equipment, workers can better predict maintenance issues and make faster decisions.<\/p>\n

Not forgetting the ultimate motive \u201cto save cost\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Rain

Feel like a million bucks when you automated your business, and save half the installation cost. (Courtesy: Red Granite Pictures)<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Okay, so where do we begin?<\/h1>\n

Firstly, the most important step in embracing IIOT – \u201cInstalling the smart machines\u201d<\/strong> (pretty obvious).<\/p>\n

Installing smart machines includes harnessing lots of sensor data, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication cables and even automation technologies that involve tons of twisted pair or multi-core signal cables.<\/u><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the catch: You need cables. Huge bulks of it.<\/p>\n

\"Messy

Cables are costly and a can be a menace.<\/p><\/div>\n

With twice or 3 times the amount of cables needed, it is really important to ensure the overall budget will not burst (cables are not cheap especially the quality ones).<\/p>\n

Also, ensuring the minimum panel size needed for your entire IIOT application is a key area to consider when the budget comes into mind, without compromising the installation of IIOT.<\/p>\n

With so much effort and money involved, is it worth the trouble?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terminal Blocks are not just \u201cone in one out, single layer or feed through\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the pioneers of the terminal block, way back in 1923, we have evolved our terminal blocks so much so that we cater to different applications.<\/p>\n

We always advise our business partners, \u201cLet the terminal blocks help you in designing your panel\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So in the world of IIOT, how can our terminal blocks help you cut cost and also ensure a smaller panel?<\/p>\n

For that, we need to look into the types of cables or smart products that have involved.<\/p>\n