PLC Applications
Within many situations, such as an industrial factory, remote monitoring and control of
various machines, motors, and processes is extremely valuable.
In this type of application, robustness and reliability of the communication solution is paramount, rather than data
rate. Regular updates, in the range of every 10-15 minutes is more than often enough, so
a PLC solution in this environment can sacrifice data rate in lieu of robustness and
reliability.
Various examples of applications for this type of slower data rate, robust
PLC solution are listed below:
Monitoring and Data Acquisition
- Machine/Motor Temperature Monitoring in an Industrial Factory Situation
- Real-Time Status of Activities in an Industrial Factory Situation
- Auto-Setting of Electronic Clocks in Industrial or Home Machines/Appliances
- Caller-ID Information Provided to Televisions Throughout the Home
Command and Control
- Machine/Motor Control in an Industrial Factory Situation
- Control of Scoreboard in a Sports Arena/Facility
- Control of Visual Number/Paging System in Public Venues (eg. Churches)
Home Automation
- Centralized Control of Home Appliances (eg. Lights, Garage Door, HVAC System)
- Centralized Monitoring of Home (eg. Alarm System, Lights, Windows, Doors)
Demand-Side Management and Monitoring
- Remote Monitoring and Control of Major Appliances Within Power Grid (eg. Furnaces, Hot Water Tanks)
- Automatic Meter Reading
