automation zones
unified controller
remote monitoring
open-source based
The challenge
A single system to control every aspect of the home
Modern home automation requires integrating dozens of devices into a coherent system a homeowner can actually use. Off-the-shelf consumer IoT falls short in reliability and flexibility.
The Industrial Shields solution:
- M-Duino GPRS PLC as the central controller for all inputs and outputs
- Touchberry PC panel as the local HMI for full visual control
- GPRS-based SMS and phone alerts for real-time security notifications
What the system controls
Three integrated automation domains
Automation & control
Lighting, HVAC, motorised blinds, doors and smart appliances triggered by presence sensors, temperature and user-defined schedules.
Security
Intrusion detection via capacitive sensors on doors and windows. Smoke and air quality alarms sent to your phone via GPRS.
Audio & video
Surveillance camera feeds recorded to the PLC's µSD card. No third-party cloud required. Full local control.
The hardware
M-Duino PLC + Touchberry panel
The backbone of the system is an M-Duino GPRS Arduino PLC, a DIN-rail industrial controller that reads every sensor and drives every actuator in the home.
Sensors connected to the PLC:
- Temperature sensor: analog input for HVAC control
- Capacitive sensors: digital inputs on doors and windows
- Presence sensors: room-by-room lighting automation
- Smoke & air quality sensors: GPRS safety alerts
The Touchberry PC panel is a Raspberry Pi-based touchscreen giving residents full visual control over every system in the home.
Implementation
How the system is deployed
Install sensors
Temperature, presence, capacitive, smoke and air quality sensors throughout the property.
Wire the PLC
Connect all sensors and actuators to the M-Duino PLC in the DIN-rail panel.
Program the logic
Define automation rules and alert thresholds using the Arduino IDE.
Monitor & control
Operate from the Touchberry HMI or receive live GPRS alerts on your phone.
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