Wireless networking applications for vending machines
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Antecedentes
In the era of new retail, vending machines, as offline traffic entry points and retail terminals, are becoming increasingly widespread. During operation, vending machines frequently experience malfunctions such as out-of-stock items and machine damage. If managers cannot detect these malfunctions in a timely manner, it will affect the normal operation of the machines.
Requisitos do Cliente
- Recolha de dados
Remote, real-time collection of data from each vending machine
- Aviso/Alarme
Proactive alarms should be issued for events
- Operações/Gestão
- Análise visual
The central platform can analyze the collected data to generate multi-dimensional reports
Solução Técnica
Install a ZHC 4013 4G DTU inside each vending machine as its communication core, providing a stable and secure network connection.
The 4G DTU connects via serial port to achieve data pass-through. The central platform can promptly and accurately monitor the fault status, sales situation, and even video surveillance of each vending machine.
The central server processes and integrates the data, enabling multi-party data sharing to ensure real-time and efficient delivery services.
Vending machines can also use this wireless networking method to achieve online payment via mobile terminals, enabling online sales of goods.
ZHC 4013 4G DTU
Interface Type: 1RS485
Protocol Support: Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT, JSON
Network Type: 4G CAT.1
The ZHC4013 is a product developed to enable serial devices and network servers to transmit data to each other via a 4G network. With simple setup on the host computer, bidirectional transparent data transmission from serial port to network can be achieved. It operates stably and reliably, and can be widely used in power systems, industrial monitoring, traffic management, and other industries.
Vantagens e Valor
- Network all vending machines for centralized management
