Skip to content

Commit e61523b

Browse files
committed
Zaki review applied
1 parent b79f75b commit e61523b

File tree

2 files changed

+12
-1
lines changed

2 files changed

+12
-1
lines changed

content/hardware/07.opta/opta-family/opta/tutorials/18.smart-compressor-app-note/content.md

+12-1
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ Upgrade your industrial air compressor with smart capabilities and connect it to
2121

2222
This affordable solution provides real-time remote data access, behavioral diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and efficient device management. It helps you maximize uptime, lower operational costs, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
2323

24+
**Target audience:** PLC programmers, Automation engineers, Industrial IoT engineers and Electrical engineers.
25+
2426
### Goals
2527

2628
The goal of this application note is to showcase the capabilities of Opta PLC in transforming conventional industrial equipment into smart systems for monitoring and predictive maintenance purposes. The project's objectives are as follows:
@@ -57,6 +59,13 @@ The goal of this application note is to showcase the capabilities of Opta PLC in
5759
- The [**Arduino Cloud**](https://cloud.arduino.cc/). If you do not have an account, you can create one for free inside [**cloud.arduino.cc**](https://cloud.arduino.cc/home/?get-started=true).
5860
- [Application Arduino Sketches](assets/Opta_Nicla_Codes.zip)
5961

62+
### Recommended Skills
63+
64+
- **Electrical knowledge:** wiring and safety protocols.
65+
- **Programming:** basic logic understanding.
66+
- **Technical documentation:** reading schematics.
67+
- **Hands-on experience:** tool handling.
68+
6069
## Compressor Monitoring System Setup
6170

6271
The electrical connections for this application are shown in the diagram below:
@@ -100,14 +109,16 @@ The Nicla Sense ME uses its internal IMU to detect anomalous vibrations in the c
100109

101110
Every sensor will be used to detect anomalies. If any measured variable exceeds its nominal range, an anomaly alert will appear in the Arduino Cloud dashboard.
102111

103-
The sensors' nominal thresholds are defined in the code as follows:
112+
The sensors nominal thresholds are defined in the code as follows:
104113

105114
```arduino
106115
#define CURRENT_LIMIT 12 // in Amps
107116
#define PRESSURE_LIMIT 8 // in Bar
108117
#define TEMP_LIMIT 85 // in Celsius
109118
```
110119

120+
![Anomalies detection flowchart](assets/flowchart.png)
121+
111122
### Modbus TCP Data Output
112123

113124
The Opta will detect if an Ethernet cable is connected to its RJ45 terminal and will start sending the measured sensor data via Modbus TCP to a defined server address.

0 commit comments

Comments
 (0)