No problem - there are a number of workshops from very different sectors that have been using 2log successfully for several years.
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Showcases
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1 - Shared joinery workshop in Kleve
A commercial joinery that uses 2log to share the use of its machinery between several independent self-employed carpenters and subcontractors.
A carpentry workshop in Kleve that built 2log entirely on its own just by using this online documentation. They experimented extensively and found new ways to integrate even very large machines into 2log. In many cases, access control was implemented by interrupting existing safety mechanisms with relays. For example, by interrupting the circuit of sensors that check whether safety flaps are closed.
The operators of this workshop are also part of the community and are present on the Discord channel. They can provide many tips when it comes to integrating large machines.
A few pictures
2 - StudioLab - TU Kaiserslautern
The Studiolab is a workshop for architecture students at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern.
The Machines
In total, we operate:
- 2x band saws
- 3x circular saws
- 2x belt sanders
- 2x styrocuts
- 2x disc sanders
How we use 2log.io
Overall, more than 200 students have an active account and use the workshop on a regular basis. Because of the logfiles from every machine, we can keep track of the utilization and wear. This helps us to estimate the condition for example of the saw blades.
Extended opening hours
Students can access the workshop 24/7 via 2log to make models for their assignments during their studies. Due to the traceable history of the machines, we have less vandalism in our workshop. Furthermore, the machines are handled more carefully, and the shop floor is left behind cleaner. We don’t need to employ a supervisor with opening hours, because all the access control and authorization of the machines is handled by 2log. With 2log, its possible to work on the weekends or use the machines whenever it suits you. Before implement this login system, the workshop was crowded and the students had to share the machines. With the 24/7 opening times, the working hours are spread over the entire time. This ensures that the workshop is not overcrowded.
Safety instructions
In addition, we automatically check for a valid safety instruction with 2log. Only after a successful safety training and the safety briefing the account will be added to 2log. This is really important for our insurance protection. The option to create the account for a limited time only helps us to keep track of this topic and ensures that no account has an expired instruction.
Less dust - better air!
Another key advantage with 2log is the fact that we can check and control the dust extraction of the working machines. If extraction is necessary, the machine will only be unlocked if the corresponding extraction is running. As soon as you try to unlock a machine, the extraction starts automatically via 2log and ends afterwards. Therefor you don’t have to worry about turning on or off the ventilation. Because of this, the whole workshop is less dusty which is also healthier for the people working there.
2log - Easy to set up, easy to maintain
Fortunately, the components for the new dots were soldered and assembled for us by the university’s electronics workshop using the instructions on the 2log website. Thanks to the new software version, we were able to use the existing ShellyOS Shelly Plus Plug S to integrate the switches, which meant that the integration did not require any changes to the purchased hardware. As we have some machines with a high starting current or a three-phase connection, we could not use standard ShellyPlugs for this. As there are no three-phase switches available, we used a Shelly 1PM to switch a three-phase contactor. To avoid the high starting currents, we had to use a different switch. A 2log-switch was realised by using a Shelly Pro EM 50 with energy metering. Both switch variants were easy to implement thanks to the option of using ShellyOS.
To get a better impression, have a look at the attached pictures 😊
Luis and Daniel
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