Industrial Milk System Case Study

Precision, Security, and Real-Time Control

Client Challenge

The client required a robust, real-time-controlled milk dispensing system that integrates payment processing, precise measurement, and secure authentication. Key challenges included:

Seamless User Interaction

Implementing a TFT display, tactile buttons, fingerprint authentication, NFC card reader, credit card reader, and a coin acceptor to support multiple payment methods.

Real-Time Precision Measurement

Managing 16 load cells with advanced high-speed measurement circuits to ensure accurate milk dispensing.

Robust Motor Control & Safety

Controlling two DC motors with overcurrent protection to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Real-Time Monitoring & Sensing

Integrating hall-effect magnetic distance sensors for precise system monitoring.

Reliable Data Communication

Establishing stable, high-speed communication between the user interface board and industrial machine board via PoE Ethernet using the Modbus protocol.

Remote Firmware Updates

Ensuring secure over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for seamless system maintenance.

Our Solution

Embedded RT designed and developed a fully integrated industrial milk system by delivering custom electronics, firmware, and system architecture. Our approach included:

Advanced User Interface & Secure Payment System

High-Speed, Real-Time Load Cell Measurement

Intelligent Motor Control & Safety

Real-Time Hall Effect Sensor Monitoring

Industrial-Grade Communication & Connectivity

Secure OTA Firmware Updates

Impact & Benefits for Future Clients

This project highlights Embedded RT’s ability to develop highly integrated, real-time industrial systems with precision measurement, secure user interfaces, and robust communication protocols. Future clients can benefit from:

Advanced Payment & Authentication Solutions

Secure fingerprint access, NFC, credit card, and coin payment integration.

High-Speed Real-Time Measurement

Optimized load cell processing for highly accurate weight-based operations.

Reliable Motor & Safety Control

Intelligent overcurrent protection and real-time monitoring for long-term durability.

Seamless Industrial Communication

PoE Ethernet and Modbus ensure fast, interference-free data transmission.

Effortless Remote Management

Secure OTA firmware updates enable easy software maintenance.

Need a Custom System?

By partnering with Embedded RT, clients gain access to custom automation solutions with cutting-edge electronics and firmware expertise, ensuring reliable and high-performance systems.