GAGANYAAN – CREW MODULE (Prototype Simulation System)

Project Summary

This project aimed to simulate the interface and functionality of the Gaganyaan Crew Module prototype, supporting India’s first manned space mission initiative. A high-fidelity simulation system was designed to replicate crew interaction interfaces, system status monitoring, environmental feedback, and emergency response logic.

The integrated setup used three IPC screens, PLC-based control, live camera feeds, and intelligent indicators to emulate real-time conditions within a crew capsule.

Location

India

Sector

Space Applications Centre – Human Spaceflight Simulation

Project Year

2023 – 2024

Platform

IPC + PLC + HMI Interface + Real-Time Video Integration

Challenges

The Space Applications Centre required a simulation platform to:

  • Mimic onboard crew interface conditions
  • Display real-time telemetry such as crew health status (ECG, oxygen levels, pulse, temperature, blood pressure)
  • Simulate external location parameters (latitude, longitude, altitude)
  • Provide real-time video feed switching using IP cameras
  • Manage lighting, emergency indicators, alarms, and video demos within the simulation capsule
  • Deliver a stable, lab-ready solution suitable for training, testing, and demonstration

Solutions

ICES Solutions developed a modular IPC and PLC-based control system for the Gaganyaan Crew Module Simulator with the following features:

  • Screen 1 & Screen 2: Display system summary, environmental data, health telemetry, lighting control, and emergency status
  • Screen 3: Enables live video switching between two IP cameras and plays demo videos for public or training demonstrations
  • Physical Controls: Push buttons and toggle switches for controlling screen navigation, camera selection, LED lighting, and emergency system triggers
  • Alarm & Emergency Handling: Integrated emergency stop functionality with red visual indicator and siren-based audio alert system

The entire system was designed for precise coordination, real-time monitoring, and easy usability for research and demonstration environments.

Hardware

  • 3× Industrial IPCs for multi-screen display and user interaction
  • 2 PLCs for I/O logic control
  • 12V & 24V SMPS Unit, MCBs, LED adapters
  • IP Cameras (2 Units) with Ethernet switching for video feed control
  • Push Buttons, Toggle Switches, LED Indicators, Emergency Stop Unit

Software

  • LAB View based system
  • Custom IPC Interface for graphical HMI

Results

  • Complete Simulation Interface: A fully interactive, multi-screen control panel successfully emulated the visual and functional interface of the Gaganyaan crew capsule.
  • Live Feed Monitoring: Enabled seamless switching between real-time camera feeds with crystal-clear visualization.
  • Health Telemetry Display: Simulated critical health parameters (pulse, temperature, oxygen, ECG, etc.) with dynamic indicators.
  • Emergency Handling Logic: Integrated visual and audible emergency alerts through LED indicators and siren system with manual override.
  • User-Friendly Operation: Push-button and toggle switch interface allowed intuitive control over all simulation aspects.6. Demo : Ideal for public demonstrations

This successful deployment supports India’s ambitious human spaceflight program by providing a realistic, scalable, and user-controlled simulation environment, enhancing preparedness, system verification, and operational training within the Space Applications Centre ecosystem.

Energy Monitoring and Reporting System

Project Summary

ICES Solutions has developed a powerful, flexible, and scalable Energy Monitoring System (EMS) to address the growing need for real-time energy management in industrial plants.

EMS helps factories monitor, analyze, and optimize electrical consumption across multiple power panels and meters.

The system provides both edge-based local control and cloud-ready SCADA integration for enterprise-wide visibility.

This solution supports everything from live data visualization and detailed analytics to historical reporting and alarm/event tracking—all accessed through a centralized dashboard.

Location

TATA, SANAD, Gujarat

Sector

Automotive Industry

Project Year

2021

Platform

HMI + SCADA + MQTT

Challenges

Industrial setups often suffer from fragmented monitoring systems, with outdated manual logging, poor real-time insight, and a lack of centralized visibility.

Energy usage remains unchecked, making cost control, preventive maintenance, and operational efficiency difficult to achieve.

Solutions

The EMS developed by ICES bridges this gap with an advanced yet user-friendly platform built for robust field environments.

Key components include:

Edge Device & HMI Panel

  • Edge Device & HMI Panel
  • Real-time data collection from multiple energy meters via RS-485
  • Communication to SCADA using MQTT over Ethernet
  • Touch-enabled 7” HMI Panel for local monitoring
  • Phase-wise readings for VLL, VLN, AMP, kW, kVA, kVAR, PF, THD, Frequency
  • Instant communication status indicators per meter
  • Real-time updates every 1 second

IA-ACU – Advanced SCADA Dashboard

  • Real-time and historical trends with comparative analysis
  • Mimic, Matrix, and Dashboard views for consumption monitoring
  • Automatic and manual report generation (daily, shift-wise, monthly)
  • Alarms & event logs for operational traceability
  • Multi-user access, with admin-controlled settings and secure login

Hardware

  • Energy Meter.
  • IOT Edge Hardware.

Software

  • SCADA Software: Developed in NI LabVIEW
  • MySQL database

Results

  • Real-time monitoring of energy parameters across all panels
  • Improved traceability and faster fault diagnostics
  • Data-driven energy optimization through shift, daily, and monthly analysis
  • Flexible scalability to add meters and panels in future expansions
  • Remote-friendly architecture with MQTT and MySQL backbone
  • Centralized reporting supporting audits and compliance

Laminate Tube Body Maker

Project Summary

This project focused on enhancing the performance and efficiency of a Laminate Tube Body Maker, a critical machine in the tube packaging process.

Location

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Sector

Packaging

Project Year

2023 – 2024

Platform

HMI + Control Panel + Motion Controller + Servo Drives & Motors

Challenges

Aneeta Technopack needed a high-speed, high-quality body-making solution for laminate tubes to meet growing production demands while maintaining product consistency.

Solutions

We delivered a servo-based electronic gearing and camming solution capable of producing 120 laminate tube bodies per minute. The system uses nine servo motors, centrally controlled via a motion controller, ensuring synchronized, high-precision operations.

An intuitive HMI (Human-Machine Interface) provides operators with real-time monitoring and full control over the production process, enabling on-the-fly adjustments and optimizing operational efficiency.

Hardware

  • HMI
  • Motion Controller
  • Control Panel

Software

    Results

    • Increased Production Efficiency: Automation boosted production speed and minimized manual intervention.
    • Enhanced Quality Control: Servo systems ensured consistent, defect-free tube bodies.
    • Scalable Architecture: The system can easily scale to support higher production volumes as business needs grow.
    • Advanced Monitoring & Control: Real-time data via HMI and motion controllers enabled performance tracking and rapid response to operational issues.
    • Reduced Costs & Downtime: Automation lowered labor requirements, reduced operational downtime, and cut maintenance costs.

    Testing & Packing Board KPI Monitor

    Project Summary

    ICES Solutions developed and implemented a comprehensive KPI (Key Performance Indicator) Dashboard to enable real-time visibility into product testing and final packing operations.

    This solution is critical in enabling Signify’s production teams to monitor test yields, failures, and packing performance across different shifts and test stations (ATEs), contributing to data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

    Location

    Signify Innovations india limited Kural Village,padara-jambusar road

    Sector

    Lighting industries.

    Project Year

    2023

    Platform

    NI Based Software+ Display System

    Challenges

    Before implementation, data related to product testing, failures, and packing counts were fragmented, manually compiled, and often delayed.

    This lack of central visibility led to slow decision-making, reduced responsiveness to production issues, and limited insight into shift-wise performance trends.

    Solutions

    ICES designed a dynamic KPI dashboard that collects and visualizes real-time data from Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Burn-In (B.I.) units, Hi-Pot stations, and packing areas.

    The dashboard provides comprehensive insights into:

    • Yield of Product Testing by station.
    • Test-wise Pass/Fail Summary.
    • Daily Failures in Packing by Shift.
    • Shift-wise Final Packing Count (Good, Rejected, Total).
    • Monthly Testing & Packing Trends.
    • Weekly Pass/Fail Packing Statistics.

    All data is stored in a structured MySQL database, enabling historical analysis, traceability, and continuous improvement tracking.

    Hardware

      Software

      • Customized KPI Dashboard in NI LabVIEW
      • MySQL database for back-end storage and historical trend analysis

      Results

      • Real-Time Monitoring of all key testing and packing KPIs.
      • Shift-wise visibility into good vs. rejected product counts.
      • Trend analysis to identify recurring failures or inefficiencies.
      • Higher accountability through performance transparency.
      • Better production planning using historical testing/packing data.
      • Increased productivity and quicker issue resolution.

      IoT-Based Vibration Monitoring and Analytics System

      Project Summary

      In response to growing demand for intelligent and remote condition monitoring, ICES Solutions has developed i-Analytics, an IoT-based vibration monitoring platform.

      This system enables continuous, real-time data acquisition from vibration sensors across industrial equipment and transmits data to a secure cloud-based to dashboard.

      Designed to support remote diagnostics, failure prediction, and maintenance planning, the platform gives users global access to machine health insights at their fingertips.

      Location

      ICES Solutions, Ahmedabad

      Sector

      Industrial Automation & Condition Monitoring.

      Project Year

      2025

      Platform

      NI LabVIEW + IoT Cloud

      Challenges

      In many industrial facilities, machinery is only inspected during scheduled maintenance or after failure—leading to unexpected breakdowns, production delays, and increased operational costs.

      Traditional vibration monitoring is often limited to on-site diagnostics, with no continuous visibility or centralized alert system.

      Solutions

      i-Analytics is a robust, modular solution featuring real-time vibration data tracking and analytics.

      Key features include:

      • Real-Time Monitoring of vibration velocity, kurtosis, temperature, and acceleration.
      • Multi-Axis Sensor Support (X, Y, Z) for comprehensive analysis.
      • Severity Indicators (Idle, Good, Satisfactory, Unacceptable) with dynamic visual feedback.
      • Cloud Connectivity for remote access.
      • Historical Trend Analysis and automated report generation.
      • Weekly Peak Demand Graphs and today’s top recorded events.
      • Smart Thresholds & Alerts for proactive fault identification.

      Hardware

      • Vibration sensors.
      • Industrial edge computing unit (IoT gateway).

      Software

      • Custom built in NI LabVIEW
      • Back-end MySQL database
      • Cloud interface with secure API access

      Results

      • Enables predictive maintenance by analyzing deviations and trends.
      • Reduces machine downtime through early anomaly detection.
      • Provides remote access to machine health from any location.
      • Increases asset lifetime and reduces maintenance costs.
      • Enhances safety and productivity in plant operations.
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