Food Engineering

Remote monitoring

October 3, 2012
remote monitoring man working manufacturingHaver’s Service Pad tablet-based system provides remote monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of Haver filling machines. The mobile device allows operators to access production analytics at any time, provides alerts when maintenance issues occur and enables operators to videoconference with members of the company’s service department when troubleshooting. Haver machines fill granulated and micro-granulated bulk materials at a capacity of up to 2,400 bags per hour and powdery material at a rate of up to 6,000 bags per hour. The machines incorporate the supplier’s MEC III electronic weighing system.
 
Haver Filling Systems, Inc.; 888-964-2837; www.haverusa.com
Wayne-labs
Wayne Labs has more than 20 years of editorial experience in industrial automation.  Before joining Food Engineering, he served as a senior technical editor for Omega Engineering Inc.  In addition to feature articles, Wayne covers FE’s Manufacturing News, Dry Processing and Field Reports (case histories) sections and writes FE’s twice monthly TechFlash e-newsletter. Email: labsw@bnpmedia.com