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Production workshop
Metal, lines and mechanisms change signal propagation and channel availability.
Production sites
IT solutions for industrial enterprises
Communication networks for production sites: reliable access for employees, equipment and applications in the complex RF environment.
Client devices and equipment → access → IT/OT segments → applications
Network designed for production
We design a network that connects employees, equipment and production applications. MES, ICS and IIoT remain customer systems; Connectum ensures their network transport and integration.
- The radio model takes into account the geometry and materials of the site
- Critical applications are included in the source data
- IT/OT and service boundaries are defined in the design
Types of sites and roles
Zones of one enterprise require different network modes
A coordinated architecture accommodates different RF environments and access rules, with settings tailored to each area.
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Warehouse and internal logistics
Handheld terminals, forklifts and WMS-dependent processes are checked on the routes.
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Outdoor area
Outdoor areas require assessment of mounting heights, antennas, backhaul, and equipment protection.
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Administrative buildings
Corporate and guest segments are linked to the general access policy.
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Moving equipment
AGVs, cranes, forklifts, and terminals require separate checks of the client device and application.
Processes and requirements
How infrastructure supports production
First, the influence of the network on the process is documented, then technologies and equipment are selected.
| Process | What depends on the infrastructure | The main risk | What we document in the project |
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| Mobile workstations | Access to tasks, instructions, and production recording systems | Reconnection and Delay | Clients, zones, load and session criteria |
| Handheld terminals and warehouse operations | Exchange with WMS and confirmation of transactions | Coverage gaps between racks | Route tests and application scenario |
| AGV and forklift trucks | Connection of terminal or controller in motion | Roaming, antenna performance, and vehicle speed | Client, route, channels and allowable losses |
| Telemetry and IIoT | Data transport from equipment | Mixing IT/OT and Unmanaged Dependencies | Segmentation, interfaces and monitoring |
| Video and voice | Real-time traffic | Overload and unpredictable delay | Traffic profiles, priorities and acceptance |
The set of applications and acceptance criteria are approved by the owners of the technological process and operation.
Priority workflows
Scenarios from the workplace to the moving machine
Scenarios are divided by client, application and allowable impact of losses.
Workshop and mobile staff
Coverage, capacity and segmentation are tested on real working devices.
Internal logistics
Handheld terminals and forklift routes are associated with WMS-dependent operations.
Equipment in motion
The onboard terminal is tested with antenna, power and application at operating speed.
Modernization without stopping
Changes are divided into controlled stages with work windows and rollback plan.
Reference architecture
Six levels of production network
The reference model separates the client layer, transport, management and applications.
Clients and equipment
Handheld terminals, laptops, terminals, cameras and industrial controllers.
Radio access
Access points and industrial client devices selected for the site environment.
Transport
Switching, wireless bridges and fiber-optic communication lines between zones.
IT/OT segmentation
Access policies, environments and interconnections.
Management and monitoring
Configurations, events, metrics and change log.
Applications
WMS, MES, voice, video and IIoT systems of the customer or partner.
Deployment program
From site assessment to operational handover
We adapt the scope and checkpoints to the site, access arrangements, and permitted work windows.
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Diagnostics and project inputs
Plans, materials, process areas, client devices, and critical applications.
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Survey and prioritization
Measurements in working conditions and verification of interference, heights and routes.
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Project or pilot
An RF model or a pilot of a critical workflow under actual site conditions rather than a substitute laboratory test.
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Deployment and acceptance
Phased deployment and acceptance using actual operating devices.
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Operational handover
Documentation, configuration management and maintenance regulations.
Operational framework
Manageability is more important than nominal coverage
Acceptance is based on agreed application requirements, and performance must remain reproducible after changes.
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IT/OT segmentation
Roles, traffic directions and boundaries of responsibility are documented.
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Configuration management
Version control, backups, and change procedures reduce the risk of unnoticed configuration drift.
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Application-level acceptance testing
Check the working device and application, not just the RSSI on the measuring adapter.
Questions before the start
Frequently asked questions about the production network
These answers help define requirements, scope, and the appropriate first project stage.
01Can a workshop network be designed from plans alone?
The plan is useful for the preliminary model, but materials, equipment, interference, and real geometry often require a field survey.
02Does Connectum implement MES or industrial control systems?
MES, ICS and IIoT remain customer systems; Connectum ensures their network transport and integration.
03How is AGV or forklift connectivity tested?
Tests require the actual client device, antenna, route, vehicle speed, traffic profile, and agreed packet loss or latency limits.
04How are IT and OT separated?
The segmentation model is determined by security requirements, system owners and acceptable interaction directions.
05Can the network be modernized without stopping production?
Yes, where work windows, temporary network arrangements, migration stages, verification checks, and rollback are agreed.
06Where to start with complaints about the existing network?
With audit of symptoms, configurations, logs and client scenarios; purchasing equipment prior to diagnosis may not eliminate the cause.
Analysis of the site
Assess network performance against the production process
Send plans, area descriptions, client devices and applications, work windows, and known restrictions. We will define the scope of the survey or design.
An engineer will review the project inputs before we respond.