Look for the root of the problem, not just its symptoms Imagine this situation: you have production equipment, but the manufacturer has gone bankrupt. There will be no new spare parts. The equipment is great, but what do you do when something breaks down? Manufacturers often do not provide information about sensors, interfaces, protocols — for obvious reasons. It's business. But what do you do when the manufacturer is no longer around? That's when reverse engineering comes into play: -We analyse each component -We study the principle of operation and functions in the system -We read the signals and study the interaction If we have a sensor with RS-485 or RS-232, but the protocol is unknown, we have to decipher it. Which bytes are responsible for what, how the message is formed, which command, which response. Next: -A new compatible sensor -Intermediate equipment (e.g., controller) -Driver that: -Accepts Modbus RTU -Converts it into a ‘wild’ proprietary protocol of ancient gods As a result, we have a fully functional replacement without having to change the entire system. This is not just a repair. It is a strategic restoration of viability. #IndustrialAutomation #ReverseEngineering #IndustrialMaintenance #EquipmentRepair #ControlSystems #RS485 #Modbus #LegacySystems #Sustainability #EngineeringSolutions #CMMS #DigitalTransformation #Engineering #Maintenance #Automation #Industry40
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