Moxa has published two new case studies from the manufacturing automation market on the company website. The case studies are real-world examples where Moxa solutions are used for naphtha cracking and coal mining applications. Full descriptions are available on Moxa's Manufacturing Automation theme site.
Optimized manufacturing with networked DCS system at naphtha cracking plant
This case study explores how FPCC (Formosa Petrochemical Corporation), the largest petrochemical group in Taiwan, uses Moxa products for the Ethernet network that serves as the main communications medium for the plant's DCS (distributed control system). The major control issue associated with naphtha crackers is regulating the cracking process conditions to control ethylene output. In order to optimize the manufacturing output, it was critical that the Ethernet network be extremely reliable for the transmission of control and device management signals. This case study illustrates how Moxa's rugged Ethernet solutions were able to satisfy the requirements for this industrial application.
Key product: EDS-726 industrial Ethernet switch
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Using Ethernet to build hazard-free monitoring networks for mining sites
This case study describes how Moxa's Ethernet switches are used in one of China's national construction projects, the Zhangji coal mine in Anhui Province. The mine relies on Ethernet technology to form a reliable network backbone for its monitoring and control systems. All production and environmental monitoring information must be collected and reported over the network. The project has been a breakthrough in the application of new technologies, the efficiency of manufacturing within a small territory, and the economic advantages of high-end facilities. With the help of Moxa products, the Zhangji coal mine has set a new benchmark for the mining industry.
Key product: ED6008-SS-SC managed Ethernet switch with 8 ports (equivalent to EDS-408A)
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