Online IoT Condition Monitoring vs. Panel Open Inspection

1. Advantages of Online IoT Status Monitoring

• Improved safety

• By not directly opening the panel while driving, you can significantly reduce physical risks such as electric shock, burns, and fire. 1 .

• Real-time monitoring and early warning

• Real-time status monitoring and abnormality detection (overload, temperature rise, signs of failure, etc.) are possible through sensors, and immediate alerts are provided to managers to enable quick response.

• Remote and automated management

• Management and diagnosis are possible from anywhere without on-site access, reducing human error and management requirements and increasing efficiency.

• Efficient maintenance

• Preventive maintenance based on failure prediction data is possible, reducing the number of unnecessary equipment openings and inspections.

• Maintaining driving reliability and continuity

• Continuous monitoring and management is possible without interruption of equipment operation or impact on peripheral devices due to panel opening.

2. Disadvantages of Online IoT Status Monitoring

• Initial construction costs and technical difficulty

• There are initial introduction costs for IoT sensors, communication networks, and platforms, as well as the complexity of system integration.

• Internet/communication failure risk

• The reliability of data collection and monitoring may be reduced in case of network failure or poor communication.

• Blind spots occur when sensors/systems fail

• Some surveillance areas may become inactive due to sensor failure, battery problems, data errors, etc., so regular maintenance is required.

• Cyber security issues

• There is a risk of hacking or information leakage during external connection and data transmission, so security measures are essential.

• Atypical (singular) fault detection limits

• Some physical/mechanical issues (e.g. defects, contamination, etc.) that sensors cannot detect still require direct visual inspection.

3. Summary of the pros and cons of panel opening (conventional method)

Conclusion and practical suggestions

When inspecting the electric automatic control panel while driving, it is recommended to primarily utilize online IoT remote status monitoring for safety reasons.

However, for physical damage that is difficult to detect through regular IoT monitoring, areas where sensors are not installed, etc., the equipment must be stopped and the panel opened to conduct auxiliary inspections according to the risk management manual.

Although it has great advantages in terms of safety and efficiency over traditional methods, it is important to ensure the stability and security of the network/sensor.