Programming

  • Aussie Rock Quarry

    Pro-Built Control was contracted to complete electrification works and control system engineering for a new crushing and screening fixed plant.

    The MCC panels were designed and constructed in our factory using state of the art control hardware from Rockwell Automation. The project utilized a Compact Logix 5380 PLC, E300 DOL starters, SMC Flex Soft Starters, and Powerflex VSD's  all communicating on EthernetIP via a Stratix 5700 managed switch.

    Pro-Built Control was able to offer a full operator control solution via the PlantPax Libraries with remote access via 4G and local Prosoft wireless network with multiple access points for mobile control of the plant via a tablet.

    Onsite field and MCC installation works were completed within 14 days, including cable trays, support systems, and motor cabling.

  • Quarry Control System

    PBC was selected to offer a full turn key electrical solution for a new Primary and Secondary plant.
    The mechanical design and equipment selection was through the principle contractor QME P/L located in Bendigo, Victoria.
    The scope of works included;

    • Functional description
    • Technical safety specification
    • Design of Power distribution and MCC including light and power
    • Design of Electrical control system and instrumentation utilizing Rockwell Automation components.
    • Complete software and industrial IT design leveraging Allen Bradley PlantPAX libraries, Prosoft 4G remote access, programming and commissioning.
    • Manufacture and installation of all electrical systems and field wiring.
    • Factory acceptance testing
    • On site installation and commissioning.
    • Ongoing remote site support.

  • Paper Mill Siemens S5 to DCS Upgrade

    Paper Machine S5 upgrade to ABB 800xADCS

    The Siemens S5 Processor and IO were converted to Phoenix Contact Axioline Profi-Net IO XC modules communicating with the existing ABB 800xA DCS.All siemens S5 IO relocated to new IO panels, with all outputs individually fused to meet site specifications.

    One existing ABB controller (PM861) converted to PM891 to house the new application. Modifications to Profi-Bus & Profi-Net Networks through out the plant were required to accomodate the upgrade and minimise the changeover and commissioning downtime.

    In conjunction with the Siemens S5 Upgrade, the ABB DCS System was also upgraded from V4.X to 5.2. This requires a site wide upgrade of new servers and operator stations.

  • Bakery Allen Bradley PLC 5 Upgrade

    Non Supported Hardware required upgrading from PLC5 hardware to Allen Bradley Control Logix.

    The architecture of the original system was distributed across a local PLC 5 rack containing High speed counter card, analog and digital IO, DH+ Networks for HMI and PLC communications and RIO networks for 11 x field racks. HMI's connected to the system included 2 x PanelView Plus (Ethernet), 1 x PV 550 (DH+). Communications to other PLC's included SLC & Micrologix.

    This system was upgraded over 2 weekend shutdowns to reduce impact to production.

    The final system comprised of an Allen Bradley L71 processor, high speed counter card, and dual Ethernet cards, with local IO, Flex IO remote racks on Ethernet, and ControlNet with analog and digital IO. HMI's were reprogrammed to access the new L71 processor. The PLC code was translated to Logix 5000. Additional PanelView Plus 600's were installed to replace redundant local displays.

    The project was successfully completed with no downtime attributed to the project works.

    Duration: 2 months
    Staff: 6
    I/O count: 1000

     

  • Conveyor Control System

    Control Box & HMI Creation for Conveyor Line.

    Project Works include;

    • CAT 3 Emergency Stop
    • Siemens Touch Panel Programming
    • Siemens S7 200 PLC Programming
    • Manufacture of Control Panel

    Duration: 1 Week
    Staff: 2
    I/O Count: 30

  • CO2 Detection & Control System

    Project requirements - design, manufacture, program, install & commission a CO2 gas detection, fan & louvre control system for an enclosed winery fermentation area.

    Duration: 5 months
    Staff: 6
    I/O Count: 150

  • Bakery Roll Line Control System Upgrade

    This project presented a number of unique challenges for our engineering team including a 48 hour changeover window, missing data & CAD files and insufficient scope documentation. Our engineering staff recreated scope documentation as a forerunner to building, installing and integrating a new control system to suit operational requirements. Integration of the new control system necessitated reverse engineering existing control and equipment function, hardware consisted of approximately 300 I/O utilising an Allen Bradley Compact Logix system coupled with a PV+1500 colour touch screen. System design and layout required conforming to our customers current standards whilst ensuring all applicable industry and regulatory requirements were maintained.

    Duration: 12 weeks
    Staff: 11
    I/O: approx. 300