By Nayyab Nadeem IX White Industrial Use of a Computer Computers are useful tools for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers and other industrial businesses. Companies such as Phoenix Contact and Glacier Computers even make rugged computers for use in the field or mounting in vehicle.

Uses Industrial companies, such as those that manufacture goods, may use computers to create an automated time clock and earnings system. In addition to this, computer software exists to automate the processes involved in buying and receiving materials or shipping goods to other businesses. A computer network may replace the traditional file system. Benefits Computers can automate many of the processes in an industrial workplace to save both time and money. Additionally, a computer network can offer access to work-related files from multiple computers simultaneously. This enables more employees convenient access to these files. A computer-based shipping and receiving system can potentially expedite shipping services and reduce redundant ordering. Considerations Installing computers, software and a network for an industrial business may require an initial financial commitment, especially if the company seeks an outside technical service company. In addition to this, company owners and managers must train employees to use the computers and software.

To get the best plant growing conditions temperature and humidity (moisture in the air) have to be controlled. The greenhouse therefore has temperature and humidity sensors linked to a computer, and the computer has a control program storing details of the correct temperature and humidity settings. The greenhouse is fitted with a heater, sprinkler and window motor, also linked to the computer. If the humidity falls below the values stored in the program, the computer activates the sprinklers and closes the windows. If the temperature falls outside the values stored in the program, the heater is activated by the computer. The system monitors the conditions night and day with immediate response to any changes. To alter the growing conditions the values in the computer program can of course be changed.