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Restaurant Automation

TPS and AppBlocks® for Restaurant Automation

The restaurant industry requires efficient monitoring and automation to ensure food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Real-time tracking of food storage conditions, kitchen equipment performance, and environmental factors is critical to maintaining food quality and customer satisfaction.

Tibbo Project System (TPS) and AppBlocks provide a robust, modular solution for restaurant automation, offering seamless integration with IoT sensors and environmental controls. With TPS hardware and AppBlocks no-code application builder, restaurant owners can automate food safety procedures, streamline kitchen operations, and enhance the overall dining experience.

Temperature Monitoring

Maintaining safe temperatures in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries is critical to preventing spoilage and complying with regulations. TPS is a modular solution that works with many different sensor types from Tibbo and other manufacturers, including 1-wire, Single-wire, I2C, or Modbus devices. Real-time temperature logs and automated notifications ensure any deviation is caught before it affects food safety. AppBlocks offers a straightforward graphical interface so operators can create and deploy these monitoring routines without a programming background.

Temperature Control

Effective temperature management extends beyond just observation, especially in climate-controlled areas like wine cellars or preparation zones. Using discrete, analog, Modbus, or infrared connections, TPS devices can interface with HVAC systems and other cooling or heating equipment. This versatile approach lets you fine-tune various parameters for optimal energy use and comfort. With AppBlocks, even first-time users can build custom closed-loop control flows, eliminating the need for extensive software expertise.

Humidity Monitoring

High humidity levels can promote bacteria, mold, and fungus, leading to potential health risks and accelerated spoilage. Connecting Tibbo or third-party humidity sensors allows real-time alerts to be generated before minor moisture issues escalate. Restaurant managers can keep the environment safe and in compliance with local rules. AppBlocks simplifies building these alert mechanisms, enabling anyone to configure sensor-based events without writing a single line of code.

CO2 Monitoring

Proper air quality ensures a pleasant dining atmosphere and a safer workspace for staff. TPS supports straightforward integration with various CO2 sensors. When CO2 levels approach thresholds, TPS can automatically trigger ventilation systems. Thanks to AppBlocks' simple diagram-building approach, business owners can set up these automated responses quickly, with zero traditional programming required.

Flooding / Leak Detection

Leaks from old pipes or malfunctioning equipment can cause expensive damage if not detected promptly. TPS devices, equipped with water sensors or flood detectors (from Tibbo or third parties), allow for real-time alerts that can avert costly downtime and health hazards. AppBlocks makes creating a custom leak detection workflow easy by letting operators visually design how notifications and actions should occur, again avoiding any need for coding experience.

Ingress Monitoring

Keeping track of entry points for walk-in coolers, storage rooms, and other restricted areas is not just about security but also about preventing potential health code problems and monetary losses caused by doors being left open. Being able to track these entry points is often a prerequisite for insurers too. Managers can immediately see all ingress activities by linking door sensors to TPS hardware. Through AppBlocks' intuitive interface, operators can configure a wide range of alerts and schedules for these sensors, even if they are new to automation technologies and have never coded before.

Card Access

Securing sensitive areas, such as offices and equipment rooms is crucial for operational stability and theft prevention. TPS can form a dependable access control system that tracks who enters and when. AppBlocks provides a user-friendly environment for creating the required authorization logic so owners can set up card-based security protocols without specialized software training. The platform can also accommodate unique and custom scenarios, like temporary access for outside maintenance crews or special rules for off-peak hours.

No-Code Development with AppBlocks

No-code software development is the future because no one has the time to write and debug complex applications line-by-line.

Enter AppBlocks, a no-code, flowchart-based, in-browser application development platform for TPS and other Tibbo OS (TiOS) devices. With AppBlocks, you can both configure TPS hardware and Tibbits for purchasing, as well as create applications for your configured hardware.

Don’t write your apps, draw them! Point and click through the entire development process. When your app is ready for testing, upload it onto a TPS device and debug it directly from the browser. AppBlocks generates functional Tibbo BASIC applications that are ready for deployment directly

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