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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

Published: June 30, 2025

Pages: 20-30

Original Article

Towards Smart Manufacturing: Implementing PI Control on PLCs in IIoT-Driven Industrial Automation

Huda Jaafer 1 Ali Abed 2
1Computer Engineering Department, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
2Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
History
  • Received: June 8, 2025
  • Revised: June 11, 2025
  • Accepted: June 18, 2025
  • Available Online: June 30, 2025
DOI

https://doi.org/10.33971/ijmrai.1.1.4

Abstract

The rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has drawn significant attention from both industry and academia, driven by the integration of cloud computing, big data analytics, machine learning, and cyber-physical systems in manufacturing. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), long central to industrial control systems, have evolved from basic feedback control devices to advanced components capable of networking and data exchange through IoT technologies. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to intelligent automation systems that continuously monitor critical parameters and respond to changes in real time. The integration of IoT with PLCs is transforming industrial automation by enabling remote real-time monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and predictive maintenance through advanced analytics. IIoT technologies enhance manufacturing performance and offer strategic value across sectors. Understanding their impact involves examining current research, including technology assessments and application-based case studies. This study provides an overview of PLC systems evolving into IIoT frameworks, with a focus on implementing proportional-integral (PI) control using the Siemens S7-300. Designed for precise and consistent temperature regulation, this approach enhances process efficiency and product quality, making it highly suitable for industrial and manufacturing environments.

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