Smart Things Deserve Smart Networks
There is considerable focus on putting more and more
intelligence into things, but this is not the only place where
"smarts" belong in an IIoT application. IIoT networks should
employ intelligent end nodes and network and security
management features that mirror the best that enterprise IT and
OT has to offer. Networks should be highly configurable to adapt
to specific application needs. Given the low power requirements
to achieve long battery life, self-knowledge of network power
availability and intelligent routing to maximize network-wide
power consumption should be employed. Additionally, the
network should automatically adapt to changes in the RF
environment that might favor a dynamic change in topology.
Analog Devices' SmartMesh Network Manager not only provides
network security, management, and routing optimization, but
it also allows users to reprogram nodes over the air if required,
providing an upgrade path for future features as customer
needs evolve.
The Internet of Things is very much an industrial phenomenon,
with clear business drivers and compelling ROI. In these
business-critical applications, industrial wireless sensor networks
must meet a high bar for smarts, security, and reliable wire-free
operation over many years. These stringent requirements can
be met with existing and emerging wireless mesh networks
standards, which will be key IIoT building blocks to help
industrial customers transform their businesses and services in
the IIoT era (Figure 3.)
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Figure 3: Driving Change—Software Analytics, Such as the Brains.
App Software from IntelliSense.io, Use the Data from Industrial
Wireless Sensor Networks to Streamline Plant Operations, Optimize
Yield and Improve Safety
IoT
