As mentioned earlier, in recent years, Duy Tan has built multiple new "smart manufacturing" factories. To ensure an infrastructure for smart manufacturing, a high-performance and stable network infrastructure is essential. With IoT devices and handheld devices, and to ensure system flexibility, the network infrastructure in the factories must primarily rely on wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi).
The first requirement that Duy Tan needs to address is deploying a Wi-Fi network that can cover all seven workshops of a new factory, with a total area of up to 180,000m². To ensure the accuracy of production processes, fast and accurate system operation, the Wi-Fi range, speed, and coverage for each device and area need to be precisely designed and adjusted according to the specific locations, conditions, and devices in the workshops.
In a modern production environment, machinery systems need to operate and connect 24/7. Therefore, the wireless network system, in particular, and the overall network infrastructure, in general, must ensure the ability to maintain stable and continuous connections 24/7.
In addition to fixed machinery systems, the Wi-Fi system is also necessary for employees using mobile devices such as handheld barcode scanners, which require movement across different locations to perform their tasks. The roaming capability of barcode devices needs to be carefully considered and calculated to optimize the time and performance of employees.
In a production environment, factors such as temperature, humidity, physical obstacles, and installation height also need to be taken into account. These external conditions significantly affect the quality of access points, Wi-Fi signal quality, and overall network accessibility.
Lastly, although the wireless network system is deployed across multiple areas, it needs to be centrally managed, monitored, and statistically analyzed to assist the IT team in making informed decisions.