With the advancement of Industry 4.0, remote monitoring of industrial plants has become a key tool, regulated by European Directives to ensure safety and efficiency. This system allows operators to control plants via remote commands, even without direct supervision, provided that strict safety rules define when and how it can be applied.
Remote monitoring is allowed only if the following conditions are met:
The machine is visible to the operator
The plant is not located near other operators who could be exposed to risks from remote intervention
Alarms are never silenced, ensuring timely alerts for immediate action when needed
The remotely monitored machine area is protected and inaccessible to operators or bystanders, with appropriate warning signs displayed
Only one control station is active at a time
Parameter changes for machine operation are confirmed locally on-site
Software connections allow access only to the selected machine
A stable network is in place to minimize transmission errors
Remote connection is only possible with prior authorization from the local operator
All standards regulating remote monitoring derive from the European Directives UNI EN ISO 10218-2:2011 and UNI EN ISO 13849-1:2016.
In Italy, the National Transition Plan 4.0, tied to the Recovery Fund, aims to stimulate private investments and provide businesses with certainty. Active from November 2020 to June 2023, the plan offers incentives for companies investing in upgrading their plants to Industry 4.0 standards, including the adoption of remote monitoring and advanced technologies.
But what are the real benefits of adopting Industry 4.0 and remote monitoring of machinery?
Improved plant efficiency
Reduced time to market, from production to sales
Lower operating costs
Better human resource management
Enhanced industrial competitiveness
Reduced waste
Higher product quality
Full process automation
More efficient maintenance through predictive data analysis
Reduced consumption and pollutant emissions
Real-time data and parameter visualization for constant monitoring
Less downtime
Increased performance
Greater safety for both operators and plants
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Implementing remote monitoring makes industries more efficient, modern, and safe. It applies not only to production systems but to all plant systems, ensuring optimal working conditions and maximum safety. Discover all the benefits of remote monitoring and Industry 4.0!