The petrochemical sector faces unique obstacles when implementing Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions:
Harsh Environments: Equipment is exposed to high temperatures, vibration, humidity, and corrosion.
Legacy Integration: Existing systems use multiple protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet), making data unification difficult.
Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous tracking of flow, temperature, and pressure is required for safe operations.
Cybersecurity & Compliance: Sensitive data must meet strict standards (e.g., FDA, GMP) with robust encryption.
Geographic Distribution: Oil fields, refineries, and pipelines are often widely spread, requiring reliable remote connectivity.
BLIIOT provides a comprehensive IIoT ecosystem to overcome these challenges:
ARMxy Embedded Computers (BL370/BL450)
Industrial-grade design (-40°C to +85°C) for stable operation in harsh environments.
Integrated Node-RED, OpenPLC, and Docker for flexible logic and application development.
Multi-protocol support (Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, BACnet) ensures seamless integration with legacy systems.
IOy Edge I/O Modules (BL190, BL192Pro)
Support for DI/DO/AI/AO, RS485, and relay outputs to monitor field devices such as flowmeters, pressure sensors, and pumps.
MQTT and Sparkplug B enable direct connectivity to SCADA, MES, and cloud platforms.
Industrial 4G/5G Gateways (R40, R10A)
Secure wireless connectivity for remote sites and pipeline monitoring.
VPN, L2TP, IPSec, and OpenVPN for secure data transmission.
Pipeline Flow & Pressure Monitoring
Sensors connected to BL192Pro Edge I/O capture real-time flow and pressure data.
Data is processed locally by the BL370 embedded computer running OpenPLC logic.
Critical events (overpressure, leakage) trigger alarms and automatic valve shutdowns.
Data is transmitted via BLIIOT 4G Gateway to the central SCADA and cloud platform for visualization and compliance reporting.
Increased Safety: Real-time alarms prevent leaks and hazardous failures.
Reduced Downtime: Predictive maintenance minimizes unplanned shutdowns.
Seamless Integration: Unified data across legacy PLCs, SCADA, and cloud.
Global Visibility: Remote monitoring of pipelines, rigs, and refineries.
