Intelligent Distributed Controls' wireless-enabled chip used for monitoring drinks
Intelligent Distributed Controls
Zigbee wireless-enabled chip
The Zigbee wireless-enabled chip from Intelligent Distributed Controls (IDC) is used within the Bonzi wireless beverage metering system for the monitoring the dispensing of beverages in the hospitality industry.
The Zigbee chip enables users to track — in real-time — where, when, what and how much beer or spirit is dispensed, before routing the information to a back office PC or direct to the web using IDC’s ZB104 Ethernet Gateway.
The ZB104 Ethernet Gateway is a dual-function device that acts as the central co-ordinator for a network of Zigbee chips and transfers data to and from the wireless network via Ethernet. It can either be powered via ’power over Ethernet’ or using an external 5VDC power supply.
The Zigbee chip is integrated into the Bonzi pouring head, without affecting the pouring process, and wirelessly transmits data on each pour for comparison for registered sales in order to improve stock and cost control.
An unlimited number of the Zigbee-equipped pouring heads can be used at any one time.
