By being independent, we can bring together the components that are most appropriate for the customers' circumstances without being tied to any single manufacturer. We currently have three PEs on staff, and an additional three of our engineers will be taking their PE test in the Fall. Contact our Sales Department , and we'll be happy to provide with a list of reference customers. In simple terms, a DCS-based control system uses centralized intelligence to monitor signals provided over control loops and respond accordingly. In a PLC-based system, the intelligence is moved out to a point that is the closest possible to the equipment being controlled.
Communication protocols allow the PLCs to talk to each other and to a host monitoring system.
Successfully upgrading a control system requires more than just translating drawings into a PLC program. In order to maintain safety limits and operational parameters, we assign an engineer with the experience and skills needed to understand your process and work closely with you to design the PLC system, program the PLC and operator interfaces, and supervise the building and testing of your control panel at our facility. We also provide on-site startup, operator training, and a complete documentation package. The project is not over until your system is running properly and your personnel are trained to maintain optimal performance. Customers often participate in the factory testing process as a means of getting additional training on their system prior to installation.