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The state of automation is rapidly changing. One of the main reasons for this changing landscape is the advent of smart devices. ARC Advisory Group defines smart devices as having:
- Embedded computing and storage
- Wired and/or wireless communications to the outside world
- Ability to interact with the outside world (e.g. queries, setting parameters, interaction with other devices)
- Ability to perform autonomous actions such as control; and
- Some degree of descriptive or predictive analytics capabilities
The various types of smart devices include sensors, mobile devices (such as tablets and smartphones), or even skin-like devices like "smart" cement. In this ARC report, we'll focus on smart "sensors," which, in the automation context, generally refers to smart field devices with sensing (and often additional) capabilities.
Smart Sensors Add Value for Users
There are many examples of smart sensors that add value to users of automation technology. The smart gas chromatograph shown in Figure 1, for example, has a built-in "software assistant" that guides even less experienced personnel through most installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
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Keywords: Smart Field Devices, Automation, Internet of Things, IIoT, ARC Advisory Group.