Control Systems Automation

PLC/DCS
  • Functional Design Specification
  • Software Design Specification 
  • Custom Control Philosophy Design
  • S88 Batch
  • Development of Sequential Function Chart and Logic Diagrams
  • Ladder Logic and Custom Function Block Development
  • Validated Function Blocks for use with Compliant Systems 
  • Integrated Safety Controls such as Guard Logix and Siemens F Series
  • Intrinsically Safe Projects and IO rated for Classified Locations
  • PC based client server architecture
  • Redundant Servers
  • Dedicated HMI/OIT 
  • Realtime and Historical Graphics and trends
  • Standardized objects and function blocks
  • Integration with Remote Monitoring Peripherals
  • Email and SMS notifications
  • Remote VPN access
  • Validated Graphical Objects 
  • Rockwell Plant PAX and GEMS Objects
  • Siemens Open Library
  • Wonderware, GE Cimplicity, iFix Objects
Legacy PLC/DCS Conversions - Tank Farm Automation Project Example
  • Convert Unsupported PLC/DCS to Updated Control Platforms
  • Reuse existing IO wiring arms with custom termination adapters – keep field wiring “As Is”
  • Convert Serial, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, Device Net, Profibus, and Genius Bus Protocols
Historian and Data Monitoring - Precipitation Project Example
  • Develop solutions to connect PLCs and SCADA systems to Historian servers for Data Collection and Report Generation. 
  • Web based accessibility integration to allow access to Historical Data, Graphics, Alarms, Trends, Charts, and Reports.
Weighing-Dispensing-Filling - 7 Vessel Formulation Lab Project Example
  • Barcode verification
  • Mass and volumetric blending
  • Small and large dosing
  • Powders and liquids
  • Fully Compliant Systems – GAMP based
  • Compliance assessments
  • Electronic Batch Records
  • Computer and Control System Validation
  • Variable Frequency Drive Integration
  • Servo and Stepper Drive Integration 
  • Relative and Absolute Movement
PAT – Process Analytical Technology - PAT Process Analytical Technology Project Example
  • In Process measurement with real time control system adjustment
  • Spectrometers-FTIR-NIR-Chromatograph
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Validation
  • Cellular and Wireless Remote accessibility 
  • 900Mhz, 2.5 Ghz and Other Frequency Wireless Communication 
  • Wireless network connectivity with PLC, IO, Equipment, Instruments and SCADA Systems 
  • Wireless Surveys
Vision Systems
  • Integrate inspection, distance, and location with custom machine solutions
  • Robot guidance for pick and place applications 
  • Label inspection, product quality
  • Product Configuration Verification 
  • Integration with PLC, SCADA, and DCS Systems
Robots
  • Pick and Place Robot
  • Custom End Effectors
  • Articulated Robot
  • Machine Vision
  • Integration with PLC, SCADA, and DCS Systems
  • Equipment & process IQ/OQ/PQ
  • Computer system validation – 21 CFR Part 11
  • Full validation packages – URS/FRS/SDS/HDS/DDS; IQ/OQ/PQ
  • Sterilization and Clean in Place
PLC Vendors
  • Allen Bradley
  • RS Logix 5000 – Control Logix, Compact Logix, Guard Logix PLC Systems
  • RS Logix 500 – SLC/500, Micrologix, Micro 800
  • RS Logix 5 – PLC 5 
  • Device Net, Control Net, Ethernet IP
  • Prosoft Protocol Gateways 
  • HMI and SCADA – Factory Talk View ME, SE, RS View 32
  • Panel View, Panel View Plus
  • Siemens 
  • Siemens Step 7 5.5 – S7-400, S7-300 
  • Siemens TIA Portal – S7 300, S7-1200, S7-1500
  • HMI and SCADA – Win CC Comfort, Win CC, 
  • Multi Touch Panels, Touch Panels, Comfort Touch Panels, IPC
  • GE 
  • Proficy Machine Edition – 90/30, 90/70, RX 3I, RX 7I, RSTI
  • HMI/SCADA – Proficy Machine Edition View, Cimplicity
  • Beckoff
  • Many others