Tican × Simplewire · Digital cable identification in operation
How Tican reduces downtime during production stoppages
When a machine loses power, every minute counts. With digital cable identification from Simplewire, Tican's technicians locate the correct circuit faster and can begin troubleshooting.
See the solution in action- Company
- Tican, Thisted
- Electrical installation
- Approx. 3,000 fuses
- Results at Tican
- ≈ 5–50 min saved per production stoppage
Tican is one of Denmark's largest pork producers, with production facilities in Thisted and Brørup. The company employs around 1,000 people and supplies fresh, frozen and customised products to customers in Denmark and internationally.
The challenge
When the power goes out, the search for the correct circuit begins
“When we have a power failure in production, we have 3,000 fuses to check to find the correct supply.”
When a power failure occurs, the first task is to establish an overview. In an interconnected production environment, a single fault can stop several processes, making the first few minutes critical.
Why the problem occurs
Physical labels cannot withstand the environment
In food production, installations are thoroughly cleaned every day. Water, chemicals and wear mean that physical labels become damaged or disappear over time.
As the installation is expanded and modified over time, cable routes become more complex and labels harder to keep up to date. The time spent searching therefore becomes part of the production stoppage.
“We have invested heavily in our physical labels, but they simply cannot withstand our environment. The problem is that we need the labels most when something goes wrong, and that is often when they are gone. It costs time and lost production.”
The workflow at Tican
From the electrical panel to identification on the scanner
One setup in the electrical panel. Two steps when a cable or item of electrical equipment needs to be identified.
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01 · At the electrical panelThe identification is linked to the cable
A Core Clip is fitted to the outgoing cable. During setup, the selected Clip is linked to the cable's registered ID.
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02 · At the installationThe technician scans at the installation
The scanner is held close to the cable or item of electrical equipment that needs to be identified.
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03 · On the displayThe identification is displayed
The scanner displays the registered ID and gives the technician a clear starting point for the next stage of the work.
Results at Tican
≈ 5–50 min Saved per production stoppage
Straightforward to implement
New technology must fit into an operation that already works
When production depends on stable operations, new technology must support the existing workflow, not disrupt it. At Tican, Core has been deployed with a clearly defined technical scope and clear parameters for use.
- Technical scope
- The part of the installation in which digital identification is used.
- Day-to-day use
- Who will use the identification, and in which situations?
- Documentation
- The documentation that supports operations and future expansion.
Could it create value for your facility too?
Start with a brief technical assessment
Every production facility is different. That is why we begin with a discussion about your installations, workflows and challenges. Together, we assess whether digital cable identification can create value for your organisation.