Smart Automation Events

In the Past few years Smart Automation has traveled with speed of the time and has given various technologies to the society. It was a collaboration of our technical team and support of the people who voted on the account of our work and techniques to make Smart Automation grow higher. Here is a little flashback of some events that Smart has celebrated with society and partners. 

SMART Home Launch

Riverdale Zirakpur, Punjab

November 3, 2012

Big 5 Construct India

Mumbai Exhibition Center, Goregaun

September 2, 2013

JBL Everest Launch
Gulmohar Marg, Plot Number 10 DLF Phase-2, Haryana Gurgaon
September 28, 2013 to October 7, 2013

ITPO-Trade Fair
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
November 14, 2013 to November 27, 2013 

UBM EVENT - Smart Automation
Hotel Park Plaza, Sec-17, Chd
November 22, 2013

UBM Event-Building Sustainable Architecture
The Westin, Pune
December 6, 2013

For More Information about Smart Automation Events you may visit on the site www.smartautomation.in/events/

Live The Smart And Green Way With Building Automation!

Have you ever delved on the fact that technology can influence every aspect of our daily life? Yes, building automation makes it possible. Letting your home surroundings populated with automation systems can change the very way you live your life in terms of comfort, luxury, convenience, safety, and security. And energy saving measures being an integral part of building automation, you directly contribute towards creating a greener environment by conserving the earth’s natural resources for future generations.

Reducing energy consumption by following energy saving measures is the initiative followed by many a green-conscious citizen across the world today. Thanks to the availability of building automation technology solution providers! Contact a reliable partner, one that not only provides state-of-the-art automation solutions according to your home space / building needs and budget but also one that provides smart after sales service support on time every time you need it. 

Incorporating building Automation Technology into a new building in the construction stage, especially when electrical wires are laid, is easy, time-saving, and cost effective. An existing / old structure can be automated with added costs and little refurbishments. Irrespective of whether it is a new or existing building, your investment will yield you returns in the long run. You will start saving big on electricity bills every month. Besides, your building will reduce its carbon footprint significantly.

When we speak about energy saving initiatives in an automated home, it is about using energy efficient lights such as LED lights, 5-star rated HVAC and electronic appliances. The repetitive tasks such as switching on and off of lights, fans, curtains, HVAC, security systems, sprinklers in gardens, and electronic appliances happens automatically with the touch of a few buttons on your smart phone.

Yes, with building automation, you not only save money on energy consumption but also save the earth and add enhanced convenience to your lifestyle. Automate your home and live the smart way of life!

PLC And Its Usage In Industrial Automation!

In the context of home and industrial automation, the term PLC is always linked. What is a PLC? It is the abbreviated form of programmable logic controller. It is a digital computer used for electrically controlling and managing mechanical components and activities electrically. PLC is different from a desktop computer in terms of the multiple inputs and outputs it comes with besides operating under extended temperature ranges.

More reasons why PLC is used in industrial automation is its resistance to vibration and impact and immunity to electrical noise. This digital computer either comes with non-volatile memory or options of storing the programs in battery-backed memory. Yes a PLC can do numerous tasks at a moment – a device synonymous to quick response and enhanced productivity! It is an integral part of industrial automation today irrespective of whether it is control of factory assembly lines, machines, power consumption or automation of electrical activities at home and commercial properties, security systems, and the list goes on.

To control activities, the PLC comes equipped with software and hardware, viz. input / output interface system (information providers and controllable devices) and the central processing unit (CPU). The CPU contains the memory system and the processor, both components controlling all PLC activities. Field devices like sensors, switches, connectors, etc. are connected to the input/output system, which act as the interface between the system and the CPU.

Programming languages and communications capabilities are the essence of a PLC. They differ according to the type of functions. Ladder logic is the language generally used; this programming language strongly resembles a relay-based wiring schematic. Prior to operation, the languages are entered into the CPU's memory.

MODICON was the first PLC device introduced in 1968 by Bedford Associates for General Motors (GM). Since then myriad developments took place with time. Today’s PLC is highly advanced, coming with a whole range of special features that can be configured to specific home and industrial automation requirements.

Automate Your Home And Industrial Space And Enjoy Convenience At Your Fingertips!

The very utterance of the term ‘Automation’ will transport you to a world of immense possibilities in convenience and comfort – at home and at work, at the hotel and at the hospital, at the factory and at the institute, and the list goes on. Automation is the automatic control of activities through use of control systems like PLC, SCADA, etc. including the internet and connection with electricity. There are two types of Automation – home automation and industrial automation.

Home Automation:

It refers to automation of repetitive activities at home. Improved security, energy efficiency, enhanced comfort and convenience are what the dwellers enjoy. Right from centralized control of lighting, HVAC, fans, curtains, sprinklers of the lawn to appliances, TV, audio, security systems, and more, the scope of home automation includes all. This technology is a boon to the differently abled and the elderly, who can manage repetitive activities without the support of caregivers. Everything can be controlled from a smart user interface (smart phone, i-pad) with the touch of a few buttons.

The integration of the Internet, smart phones / tablet, and automation control systems has simplified lives like never before. What was not affordable yesterday is affordable today! Installation of control systems happens with connectivity with electrical wires; it is more cost effective in new buildings when electrical wires are laid. Home automation is also feasible in old buildings with little refurbishments. The same applies with industrial automation.

Industrial Automation:

It is a blend of reduction of operational costs, involvement of few manpower, enhanced security, improved productivity, and increased energy efficiency that the use of industrial automation is widely popular in myriad industry segments including factories, hotels, hospitals, malls, trade buildings, offices, institutes, etc. With industrialists emphasizing more on energy efficiency in industrial processes, industrial automation technology is only gaining impetus by the day!

Threats to Industrial Automation and Safeguarding Tips!

Enter any industrial segment; you will be shipped to a terrain of challenges, competition, and the war of the survival of the fittest. If automation and control drive most of the industrial activities in hotels, offices, factories, institutes, malls, etc. the cyber security quotient does arise. Cyber threats can lead to brand erosion and potentially significant monetary loss.

Asset owners who exploit automation and control systems like PLC, SCADA, and RFID are aware about the possible threats and accordingly install security solutions to minimize the risk of cyber attacks and breakdowns. Cyber attacks are generally aimed as a result of personal grievance or interrupting industrial activities for various gains, which may be political or monetary gains or business rivalries.

“Industrial automation involves use of open and collaborative networks. Users should be aware of the various threats and exploit measures to safeguard their industrial activities. It is generally a blend of inadequate firewalls, unsecured remote access, and lack of segmentation of network that makes automation and control systems more vulnerable to threats,” says Mr. C P Singh, Founder and Chief Mentor of Smart Automation (a leading service provider of home automation solutions and energy saving products).

Possible cyber threats / what causes cyber threats
•    Error by installer / designer in configuring/installing the system
•    Hacking of automation and control systems – SCADA, PLC, RFID
•    Manipulation of industrial protocol simulated in a control system
•    Manipulation of hardware devices
•    Keeping a foothold by putting down a Trojan to maintain access
•    Exfiltration of VPN configuration files
•    Using SQL injection to do HMI attacks
•    Cross-site request forgery and stealing of credentials
•    Error in running processes and systems by the operator
•    No adequate maintenance and upgradation of SCADA, PLC, RFID
•    Malicious attacks from internal sources.

Network loopholes not to mention hardware and software issues can also facilitate easy cyber threats. When we speak about hardware and software issues, it is all about unsecured remote terminal units (RTUs), computers, specific HMI, smart phones, peripherals, USBs, etc. How the software is controlled also matters!

Here are few tips asset owners in the industrial segment can follow for safeguarding control systems from cyber attacks:
•    Establishing base lines at the port and channel level
•    Disable Internet access if you see a threat
•    Prioritize on basic password management or changeover management
•    Use a USB media lockdown
•    Reduce observables for hackers to find you
•    Put the control system on a sub-net to deny access to other systems
•    Any unused feature of your control system should be secured and maintained
•    Do not use unsecured and outdated hardware and software.

Addressing the challenges posed by cyber threats is what many an asset owner today is prioritizing when using automation and control systems.

How Industrial Automation Products Influence Business Activities?

Yes, there are noticeable ways of enhancing profit margins by keeping costs to the minimum and enhancing productivity. How? Irrespective of how small or big your business venture is and irrespective of the business sector, you can exploit a number of areas to improve efficiency. Think of any office space, malls, trade buildings, factories, institutes, hospitals – operational efficiency is achieved via automation and control.

Almost all business processes are supported by automation and control systems like PLC, RFID, SCADA, what is in a phrase termed as ‘industrial automation’. When it comes to staying ahead in competition and generating bottom-line savings, it is all about investing wisely in industrial automation technology. Automating electromechanical processes, managing and controlling power consumption to the optimum, tracking and monitoring inventory and assets, and more are facilitated by PLC, RFID, SCADA, and other automation and control systems.

“Few of the key resources of any business are energy and water. Cost effective management of these resources via use of industrial automation technology can pave the way in driving cost savings and enhancement of productivity. Huge saving of energy bills every month can leave a positive impact on your overall profits. In the process, carbon emissions are reduced thus enhancing environmental credentials,” says Mr. C P Singh, Founder and Chief Mentor of Smart Automation (a leading service provider of home automation solutions and energy saving products).

RFID or radio-frequency identification addresses an assortment of business applications today. It is a tracking and monitoring system that uses intelligent tags or bar codes to track movement of goods, assets, animals, and people. Few of the business segments that exploit RFID include military supply chain, retail supply chain, automated payment solutions, asset tracking, document tracking, container / baggage tracking and management, vehicle, paper and aircraft assembly, pharmaceutical management and tracking, reusable pallet and container management, hotels, hospitals, and the list goes on.

PLC or programmable logic controllers are sophisticated digital computers that effectively serve the purpose of automation and control. Programming languages the PLC follows include function block diagram, structured text, IEC 61131-3 standard, ladder logic, mnemonic instruction, and more. Performing multiple inputs as well as output arrangements happens with the PLC.
SCADA or supervisory control and data acquisition, as the abbreviation suggests, is an advanced digital computer that monitors and controls industrial processes on a large scale. Today, small and big business houses use increased number of connections between SCADA systems integrating the same with the Internet and office networks.

Let industrial automation steer your profit improvement program, well aligned with your business goals.

Top 4 Must-Have Industrial Automation Products!

Thanks to inventors and innovators who have designed and developed control systems for a broad range of applications. Industrial automation runs on these control systems, especially PLC and SCADA. Users enjoy key twin benefits of enhanced productivity and reduced operating costs.

PLC
Before the PLC was introduced, closed-loop controllers, relays, cam timers and scores of related devices were integrated and used as control systems, which were highly expensive, time consuming, and required regular maintenance. PLC has given controlling or automation of electromechanical processes a new dimension. Right from system expandability, input/output control to sequential/position control, effortless storing, timed counting, and more, features of the PLC are myriad. In short, it is a multi-tasking digital computer system. High flexibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness are the USPs of this industrial automation product.

SCADA
Another indispensable industrial automation product is SCADA or supervisory control and data acquisition. This industrial computer controlling system is regulated by PLC or RTU. Monitoring and controlling of industrial processes has never been so easy! Besides monitoring and controlling energy consumption related to lighting, HVAC, the scope of SCADA also includes industrial and infrastructure processes. The journey of SCADA architectures from ‘monolithic’ wherein computing was done by mainframe computers; ‘distributed’ that saw distribution of processes across multiple stations to ‘networked’ involving use of standard protocols and security techniques, has seen innovative additions and upgradations. Today, it is ‘internet of things’ involving cloud computing that implements more complex control algorithms, that is increasingly being used as SCADA architecture.

Motor Controllers
Industrial automation of any industrial space is again incomplete without Motor controllers. Right from controlling sprinklers, window curtains, door openings to other various kind of repetitive activities, a motor controller executes all according to set programs.

RFID
When it comes to addressing safety issues, especially tracking of inventory and assets, RFID is the solution. With workplace safety and discipline being the need of the hour today, RFID technology plays an effective role in maintaining the same. Whether it is enhancing security and visibility of shipments by exporters and importers or gathering ambient data of perishable products or tracking non consumable items in hospitals or patient tracking in all environments, the scope of RFID is vast.

Mentor Talk
“Increasing productivity, reducing costs, workplace safety, improving quality, and conserving energy through optimum power consumption are issues that industry bodies including hotels, hospitals, malls, institutes, factories, offices and other industrial units seek to address today. The answer is industrial automation. Use of this technology is gaining big impetus today,” says Mr. C P Singh, Founder and Chief Mentor of Smart Automation (a leading service provider of home automation solutions and energy saving products).

So as an industry owner, what are you waiting for? Automate your industrial space and avail the many benefits of industrial automation!

What is Industrial Automation? - An Overview

Increasing profitability is the key objective behind the subsistence of a company or commercial establishment. A host of factors goes into the fruition of this objective, one being industrial automation. Implementation of this technology not only reduces operational costs but also ensures business efficiency, power management, and convenience. In short, industrial automation is the use of control systems to control and manage digital, electrical, and electronic tasks.

Where the concept of green building is gaining momentum, industrial building automation and control systems equally play an instrumental role in the conservation of energy, thus contributing to the preservation of the earth’s natural resources for future generations. Today, building automation has become an integral part of the commercial segment.

Industrial automation and control systems ensure true value for money. With a one-time investment, a significant life-time saving month after month is ensured. Irrespective of whether it is a small or big building, a small or big business, a plethora of different functions can be performed through automation. Factories, schools, hospitals, institutes, malls, offices, trade buildings, hotels, individual commercial spaces – the scope of automation encompasses all segments. The compass of automation also covers security, safety, and convenience, which connote installation of security and surveillance systems.

Few of the industrial automation and control systems include PLC, Scada, RFID, motor controller, touch panels, smart interface for centralized control, and more.
Expediencies include the following, to mention a few:

·        Use of LED lights and automated lighting control of the entire space

·        Tracking of inventory in real time

·        Monitoring of power usage, ensuring optimum usage

·        Power point control of board room, meeting room, and other spaces

·        Lengthening lives of UPS, lights, and other power devices

·        Detection of fire and smoke through alarm systems to avoid any possible emergency

·        Monitoring of projectors and other commercial equipments

·        Customized security management, ensuring recruitment of fewer manpower but enhanced security

·        Online central video surveillance via installation of CCTV cameras and other security products

·        Enhanced security within the campus round the clock

·        Wise control of HVAC for smart power management

·        Decrease of greenhouse gas emissions.


All the aforementioned happens via centralized control from a smart interface – it can be a smart phone, an i-pad, a remote or a computer system. Keeping tab on the progress the commercial or office space and keeping check on veiled threats happens with the touch of a button. This is the wonder of industrial automation and control systems!

Are you looking for automating your industrial space, contact Smart Automation Technologies India for the best in class technology and accountable workmanship.

Industrial Automation Focusing on Energy Saver Techniques

When you think of LED Lights, you can certainly imagine having yourself surrounded with mood lighting, mild illumination to soothe your eyes and your mind free of heavy electricity bill tension. This is because LED illumination systems are known for being energy efficient powerful lights, which reduce cost and investment of electricity, without minimizing the lighting levels and solutions. LED Lights are used to illuminate not only homes, but offices, corporate sector, commercial areas, restaurants and hotels etc. These lights also add to the beauty of your home or building, enabling you to use the sparkling techniques effectively.

This level of goodness for LED illumination devices is reaching out to industries as well. These days Industrial Automation is totally focuses on using modified and improved ways utilizing the best of energy and reducing overall consumption and cost of electricity. These ideas have updated value of Industrial Automation on major scale. All the firms and industries, which are leading towards excellence, have focuses on installation of modified security and energy saver devices to reduce the levels of industrial challenges without letting the growth of industries fall down on massive scale. These techniques have a long way to go, providing simply effective and modified in numerous ways.

Industrial Automation Leading Towards Improvements

A growth oriented individual will surely think that how improved IT solutions can help the business and industry to grow.  This is the reason that Industrial Automation is being paid higher level of attention. Without automation, the speed of growth and development in the industrial production will be really slow. No company can afford to compromise with growth pace just because of lack of technological assistance. Thus, importance of automation techniques and devices installed under this is higher than someone can expect. There are multiple benefits associated with automation that can transform normal industrial functioning to speedier and growth oriented industrial operations.

Industrial Automation is one of the leading aspects that are driving growth of this nation. Offering healthy and safer work environment to the industrial workers is one of the biggest achievements in the series of automated industries. Machines are adding speed and comfort to the functioning of industries. In addition to that major IT solutions are refining the existing ideas of excellence and making things better in industrial sector. Corporate firms are also totally dependent on automation systems to enhance the ideas of better performance. Having a strong and quality network of automated devices is making tasks of humans easier and better.

Positive Possibilities of Industrial Automation

Industrial Automationis the need of today. In this highly competitive industrial environment, it is very important for companies to pay dedicated attention towards optimum utilization of resources. This is the key to maximize the production in minimum possible cost. There is a huge requirement for energy investment for running the industries successfully. This is considered that if the energy conservation is overlooked at industrial scale, then it can be a big trouble for future. To make sure that hitch free industrial functioning is maintained, paying complete attention towards installing smart Industrial Automation systems is the right idea to carry along with.

Automation in industries not only focuses on reducing energy investment, but also to offer smart functioning of each industrial segment with additional benefits. Safety at workplace for employees through alarm systems and smart surveillance devices is one of the positive advancements in this series. Putting the devices such as alarm systems, CCTV cameras, central control panel and others on right use is the key to achieve the directed motives. Installing automation devices is one time investment, but it can bring in massive change in entire functioning process of the industries. This is certainly an achievement for science and technology.

Industrial Automation Branching Out On Major Scale

Can the industries of today’s world imagine to have the expected growth speed without having Industrial Automation support lined up for them? This is the question, which has made the growth of the different industries powerful, particular and filled with security related benefits. Such items are needed to be enhanced and improved on regular basis, so that the industries can work ahead and capture the desired parameters of growth. This can be an incredible process, if right aspects of Industrial Automation are being put up together in right place. The further developments are needed to be picked up on higher pace, serving the individuals with great assistance. The additional commercial sectors are also getting inclined towards this next gen technology.

Applications of automation technologies in Hotel Management process can be a perfect example of this. The guests visiting these hotels can get to have perfect places to stay, ensuring the perfect and smooth services. To deliver excellence in hotel management, automation and automated techniques have turned exclusive, effective and popular. This can make the growth go ahead and serve the most incredible benefits like never before. This helps the technology to lead ahead and introduce functional ideas for wonderful level growth.

Unfolding Smarter Growth With Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation is the key, which leads towards betterment of services, making things simpler and better for the experts. This is something, which makes it simpler for the industrialists to lead the higher level of growth without letting any of the human and material resources get harmed at any point of time. Since, the security related risks are higher in the industries; hence, using the automated machines to reduce these types of troubles is a preferred method. One the other hand Industrial Automation has been preferred to speed up the growth of industries and enrich the performance level of industries like never before.

No matter it is about industrial development, commercial smooth functioning or residential smooth lifestyle, importance of automated machines is really high. This can make the experts work and enable them to have really wonderful and reliable ways of leading life. Taking an example of hotel management sector, where all tasks are handled through smart machines, this can be understood well. Apart from Hotel Management, significance of automated machines, security devices and related elements is really higher in this field. This makes things better and smarter like never before. These types of major developments in the field of technology are really effective and positive like never before.

Advanced & Automated Hotel Management

Industrial Automation has established its roots deeper along with the developments taking place in the field of technology. People, who are seeking a premium range of automated functioning in their industries or business activities, are totally dependent on automation technology. The engineers, who are knowledgeable, rich and intelligent, are always keen to come up with such solutions, which can be strongly beneficial to ensure perfect and smooth functioning of the business. For example, in modern world, Hotel Management is totally dependent on the process of automation. The machines, devices and other tools are used to complete almost every activity. The program logical control system is used to ensure even flow of electricity in all major areas of hotels. These monitors also make sure the energy saving and providing back-up support to the hotel infrastructure. 

In hotel management industry, security and safety systems are also automated. They are controlled through a single control system. These things have made a great impact on the overall functioning of these industries. This has been offering the world with a supreme assortment of benefits. These advantages are available in the field of comfort, excellence and other amenities. The Industrial Automation devices and products are known for having the excellent features to ensure completion of more work in less time. This trend is brilliant and empowers the world to succeed in the world of betterment and tech oriented lifestyle. All the advanced technology based hotels, having their international presence are ready to serve their business and other clients effectively.

Automated Hotel Management

Automation is such a technical invention and advancement that has added to the speedier growth of this globe. Everything can be dealt automatically and people looking for handling a work in smart and swift manner are seeing this happening in front of their eyes. All this has been possible because of automation technologies, having superlative class developments reflecting in every modern gadget, industrial and residential sections powered with technology. Industrial Automation is the clear example of power that technology of today entails. There were days, when it was hard to imagine as speedier production as the world sees today. This all has been easier and possible with the regular and excellent help of technology that has invested machines having inbuilt capabilities of enhancing speed. Taking an example of automated Hotel Management, everything is balanced, appropriately structured and well operated. Most of the five star hotels are blessed with these techniques.

Apart from hotel management the role of Industrial Automation is very vast and can be reached beyond imaginations. All the manufacturing, retail, marketing and service industries are highly supported with automation in terms of functioning. It is such a brilliant idea that can assist the businesses to have faster growth, beyond their imagination. This imagination is leading to a world, which is perfect and has growth its central perspective. As man every thought of such a world that would be perfect and it is here now, same is expected to happen in upcoming years, where new dimensions of growth and developments will grow from each direction.

Automation in Hotel Management Industry

The industries are witnessing an amazing growth in 21st century and this has been possible because of excellent developments in the field of automation technologies. There are various high tech machines, control panels and other Industrial Automation concepts have boosted the growth with superior pace.

These industries are backed with support of programmed automation system that operates the machines in computerized way. There are countless ideas, which have been introduced as a way forward to traditional manufacturing industries. The development of such technologies is based on concepts of electronic as well as mechanical engineering. Innovative professionals are engaged in manufacturing outstanding automation systems that are controlled with exclusively designed control panels and at the same time save time and resources. The growth levels, which Industrial Automation has brought in, have elevated the entire growth pace with excellent pace.

Major industries relying upon this technology include manufacturing, retail chains, service sectors and various other firms operating in either products or service sectors. For example, in modern times complete hotel management is done on the basis of industrial technologies and it has lifted up the levels of growth and functioning of this industry effectively.

Within last few decades, with the development of automation in Hotel Management, it has become easier for hotel administration to manage a huge chain of hotels, resorts and guest houses etc. spread all over the globe. This reflects benefits of effective management, satisfied clients and huge growth of business with the value addition of enhanced market image and goodwill of the company. 

Automation of Industrial Spaces and The Spy Camera

So, you are hearing a lot about industrial automation these days. What is industrial automation all about? Well, it is the installation of automation systems for controlling and managing certain activities such as optimum use of lights and HVAC, security of the entire building, automation of machines in factories, and more such related activities ensuring convenience at its best. You will find five star hotels, five star hospitals, big industrial units equipped with industrial automation technology. The ultimate objectives served are
•    Reduction of operating costs
•    Enhanced security and safety
•    Managing and saving power
•    Reduction of electricity bills
•    Employing less security manpower
•    Tracking of inventory
•    Central control of activities from a smart interface.

One home and Industrial Automation solutions provider banked upon by many industrial establishments is the Gurgaon based Smart Automation Technologies. Get solutions from Smart and let activities happen automatically the smart way.

So, you have heard a lot about the hidden camera. Use of the hidden camera is more popular for sting operations. Top secrets in politics, bureaucracy, and sports were revealed by this tiny device. Also termed spy camera, it can take pictures and video without the subject’s knowledge. Parents who want to keep track of their children’s activities in their absence, especially when they are in office often consider installation of the hidden camera. This device is also used to watch the activities of maids. The Hidden Camera can be built into common household objects and other security systems, negating suspicion.