Keys to Successful Instrumentation ProjectAn experienced Main Instrumentation Vendor (MIV) knows the importance of establishing an effective project plan prior to beginning work. This white paper offers fundamental concepts that can be applied to ensure your instrumentation project is a success.
Upgrading Obsolete Control System While Keeping Plant RunningKey questions that should be asked prior to planning an upgrade to an obsolete control system.
Programming with Rockwell Automation PlantPAxConsider these key factors before implementing PlantPAx to ensure smooth installation.
Planning a PLC5 to ControlLogix ConversionPlanning tool and ideas that will help you to convert your Allen-Bradley PLC5 to ControlLogix on a budget.
8 Steps for PLC5 to ControlLogix ConversionConsider this planned conversion and cutover strategy before performing a no longer supported PLC 5 to ContolLogix migration.
Introduction to Batch Processing with S88Get better results from batch processing with S88. This detail-rich guide provides process examples, recipe and physical models. 
Instrumentation and Metrology for Over 400 InstrumentsUtilizing a proprietary instrument Management Database and Reporting application to record and track critical information and in-process status.
Clear upfront communication allowed for tested instruments to be delivered on-site with a well-established turnover package for commissioning and validation.
Aggregating utility and HVAC data from multiple control systems into a common time-series historian database for data reporting, trending, and data analytics.
Avoiding the risk of a hardware failure by upgrading the entire control system while keeping the CUP running without a single interruption on the manufacturing floor.
Building a data analytics application for determining the Scheduling Run Rate of packaging lines at multiple sites for planning different types of production.
An interactive web application using ASP. Net and a Microsoft SQL Database to mimic the existing Excel spreadsheet the client was comfortable using.
A flexible and scalable system for production optimization with an ability to select manual downtime reasons as well as capturing automatic alarms.
Seamless integration of new equipment in an existing frozen dessert manufacturing facility with the introduction of a new production line.
A modern Web Application to save the data into an SQL Database, keep it compatible with the existing SCADA application.
Procurement, receipt verification, bench testing, and installation of over 250 devices for the balance of plant systems for the Fill Finish, Bulk Building and Central Utility Plant.
A robust and fail-safe control system to monitor for chilled water system failures, isolate failed areas, initiate back-up chillers and route chilled water to critical areas.
The company needed experienced control system technicians who could assist in the calibration of the instrumentation.
A bench test ensures that instruments / valves are in good working order and have not been damaged in shipment. It should be performed before instruments / valves are delivered to the field for installation.
A 2,400 I/O points system that utilizes the Rockwell Software PlantPAX platform and meets specific current objectives while being flexible and scalable for future needs.
Procurement, quality inspection, bench testing, electrical installation, I/O checkout and NIST traceable field calibration.
In establishing Material Receipt process, we use the ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Standard as a guide. All material inspection results are recorded and submitted as part of the Turnover Package.
