Problem solved: Downtime due to insufficient EMI Protection

In the world of industrial automation, it's crucial for systems to operate accurately and reliably. What's often overlooked is how electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect this. At UNIS Group, we're familiar with this issue and have solutions to keep your production safe and efficient.

EMI can cause severe disruptions in industrial processes, such as increased downtime risk, data loss, or even hazardous situations. Sources of interference vary widely: electric motors, high-voltage equipment, and wireless communication systems are just a few examples. A good way to tackle these challenges is by shielding cables with a metal layer. This acts as a barrier to keep external electromagnetic fields out and ensures that the internal signals remain undisturbed.

Crucial aspects of risk analysis and EMI controls

During our risk analyses and EMI cable checks, we focus on various crucial aspects. Risk analysis begins with an inventory, where we check connections and grounding. Our findings and recommendations are then documented in an advisory report. We pay special attention to grounding, exposed copper, cabinet layout, and correct cable connections, ensuring everything is touch-safe and compliant with standards.

When EMI protection is not used properly, such as improperly connected shielding, it can lead to disturbances that severely affect machine functionality. This underscores the importance of good EMI protection, especially in critical sectors like medical and automation industries. Well-placed and well-maintained EMI protection ensures the integrity of data signals, essential for the reliability of automated processes.

Optimizing networks by UNIS Group

At UNIS Group, we have many case studies where our expertise has made a difference. For example, we advised a customer in the food and beverage sector on their grounding issues, while a specialized grounding company handled the implementation. At another customer, we optimized a PROFINET network by correctly applying shielding, significantly improving network stability.

We are committed to providing solutions that not only work today but also prove their value tomorrow and beyond. With our expertise in EMI protection and network analysis, you can rely on a production process that is both safe and efficient, with minimal downtime. Our experience teaches us that a proactive approach to maintenance and assessment of industrial systems is essential for long-term success and reliability.

Prevent EMI in your production

What can you do yourself? Start by assessing the condition of your grounding and the cables in your cabinets. Are these properly grounded? Using cable trays and partitions also helps effectively separate signal and power cables, preventing many problems. Problem Solved!