Perinet Use Case Digitisation of a PET blow moulding machine (Zentinel MDS)

The challenge

A multinational beverage manufacturer in Spain and Portugal needed to integrate a new PET blow moulding machine into its existing MES system. The manual recording of production data and limited access to machine controls led to inefficiencies and high integration costs.

Realisation

ZentinelMDS implemented a fully integrated solution with minimal intervention in the existing infrastructure:

  • ZentNodeCT adapters capture the machine's production data, including:
    • of incoming PET blanks,
    • outgoing PET bottles,
    • Level signals from the machine output (jam signals).
  • The ZentNodeIO adapters read machine status signals (e.g. from status lights).
  • A ZentEdge server, based on the periMICA edge computer, processes and stores the data in an SQL database, which is connected directly to the MES system.
  • All communication takes place via a Single Pair Ethernet infrastructure, secured by mTLS certificates.

Added value

  • Cost savings: No conversion of the machine or access to control systems required.
  • Minimised downtime: The installation can be carried out without interrupting the production process.
  • Security: mTLS-encrypted communication and a physically protected infrastructure.
  • Ease of use: Data can be accessed directly in IT systems via SQL queries, without additional software or network configuration.

Additional application options

  • Food production: Recording of production data for bottling plants for drinks or tinned food.
  • Pharmaceutical industry: Integration of packaging machines into existing MES systems.
  • Automotive industry: Counting and quality control of manufactured components in production lines.