Case Study

CS00007

Customized Hirschmann

OpenBAT wireless

solution enables remote

communication capability

for TRUMPF

TRUMPF provides highly

available mobile wireless

access for the operation and

service of their machines

using industrial Wireless LAN

solutions from Belden

Introduction:

TRUMPF is a global high technology company and world technological market leader that

offers production technology products and services used in almost every sector of industry.

In order to guarantee the highest reliability with flexible, cost-effective operation and service

of the machine, TRUMPF offers different applications to their customers. Two examples are

Visual Online Support and the MobileControl app. All Applications fulfill the highest security

standards in order to enable safe and seamless communication.

Visual Online Support offers customers the ability to exchange image, audio and video files

with the TRUMPF Technical Service team, simply using an app on a smart mobile device like

a mobile phone or tablet PC. Over and above that, images can be edited by both sender and

recipient in real time. There is also an option to do a live chat with the service team.

MobileControl App enables mobile operation of machines from the area around the machine.

The app transfers the user interface of the standard control panel to an iPad touch screen,

giving operators an additional means of monitoring and controlling the machine apart from

the fixed control panel. Hence, it also allows operators to monitor the production process

during work steps that take place away from the control panel.

Project Details

When a customer buys a machine from TRUMPF, they can decide if

they want to add additional applications: MobileControl App and

Visual Online Support. If a customer orders these additional features,

the machine will be equipped with a wireless operation point, which

consists of the Hirschmann OpenBAT-R and the corresponding

antenna.

The OpenBAT-R, with its corresponding antenna, offered TRUMPF a

tailor-made solution. It enables them to guarantee their customers an

innovative solution with maximum Wireless LAN (WLAN) availability

in the production plant.

The OpenBAT-R operates as an access point, generating a wireless

network for the mobile devices that are using one of their special

apps.

The robust OpenBAT-R is placed on the DINrail of the cabinet and is

able to withstand temperature ranges between 0°C and +60°C, as

well as vibrations.

OpenBAT-R provides maximum stability and security for the

application, using its integrated Clear Space technology and HiLCOS

software.

Due to the easy configuration of the devices, the application can be

offered and installed on new orders or provided as a retrofit solution

for existing machines.

The Installation’s Key Challenges

As the environment was evaluated, several needs were identified:

• Use of wireless LAN devices according to international standard

IEEE 802.11

• Finding a solution that fit into existing communication and

control cabinet

• Easy, fast and faultless installation of the devices for new and

existing machines

• Wireless LAN solution that guaranteed maximum availability

• Secure and reliable wireless connection

• Worldwide and longtime availability of the solution

With the MobileControl App, machine operators keep track and control of its assets, even when they are away from the static control panel