Project objective
Translate existing production requirements into a new control architecture and define interfaces to field instruments, safe shutdown and plant operation.
Offered technologies / Process plants
Process control system modernisation
Preparation of a control-system replacement covering PLC/DCS architecture, signal interfaces, cabinets, operator stations, application software and a functional test plan.
Operating context
The whole application matters.
Design starts by checking the signal list and functional requirements. Redundancy, power supplies, remote inputs and outputs, marshalling cabinets and visualisation are then selected. Hardware, software and documentation are prepared with a specialist integrator; installation, cabling and commissioning scope is agreed for the individual plant.
Scope of the solution
- System architecture, functional specification, I/O list and interfaces to sensors and actuators.
- System and marshalling cabinets, power supplies and signal interfaces.
- Operator and engineering workstations, server and database interfaces.
- Application software configuration, FAT planning and handover documentation.
Engineering priorities
From operating need to design.
Supply interfaces
Verified signal list, voltage levels and hazardous-area requirements.
Engineering output
Functional specification, diagrams, signal lists, configurations and agreed software documentation.
Before engineering
Inputs that matter.
- Which control system and peripherals are currently used, and what should be retained?
- How many signals and which communication protocols must be connected?
- What availability, redundancy and safety functions are required?
- What software, training, cabling and installation scope should the supplier take on?
Agreed with the proposal
Outputs and acceptance.
- Functional specification, diagrams, signal lists, configurations and agreed software documentation.
- FAT acceptance scenarios and subsequent on-site verification within the agreed scope.
- Training, installation supervision and operating support as separately defined proposal items.
The actual scope and acceptance criteria depend on the application and contract.
From technical proposal preparation
Concrete configurations and supply scopes.
These examples describe proposed solutions and enquiry requirements. Their parameters belong to the stated project stage; completed supplies are shown separately in the project portfolio.
Solution concept with a specialist system integrator
Project 0112 · 2020 · Middle East
Process control system modernisation
Example signal scope320 operating signals; 392 including sparesHistorical proposal: 120 DI, 48 DO, 120 AI and 32 AO.
Proposed architecture2 redundant controllersExample S7-1500H configuration with ET200SP peripherals.
Workstations2 operator + 1 engineering stationPart of the proposal, supplemented by an OPC and database server.
Requirement
Translate existing production requirements into a new control architecture and define interfaces to field instruments, safe shutdown and plant operation.
Proposed solution
Design starts by checking the signal list and functional requirements. Redundancy, power supplies, remote inputs and outputs, marshalling cabinets and visualisation are then selected. Hardware, software and documentation are prepared with a specialist integrator; installation, cabling and commissioning scope is agreed for the individual plant.
Proposed scope
- System architecture, functional specification, I/O list and interfaces to sensors and actuators.
- System and marshalling cabinets, power supplies and signal interfaces.
- Operator and engineering workstations, server and database interfaces.
- Application software configuration, FAT planning and handover documentation.
The example configuration is based on a partner proposal for modernising formalin-plant controls. Hardware, licensing and responsibilities are updated before a new supply.
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