Beverages
CIP Skid Controls for Beverage Producer in Huntingdon Valley, PA
Challenge:
The customer had a used CIP skid without any controls or instrumentation.
Solution:
Our team developed a scope, specified instrumentation, and provided a conventional CIP program with pinning, pegging, cycles and steps. We built a control panel and supplied the drawings and an operational manual, in addition to providing commissioning and training.
For this solution, we used:
- Rockwell CompactLogix
- PanelView
- PowerFlex controls
- Endress and Hauser instrumentation
Bottle Conveyors for Beverage Manufacturer in Pittston PA
Challenge:
Retrofit 2 lines with approximately 40 obsolete VFDs each and running on legacy communications.
Solution:
Our team implemented new PLC, new HMIs, new drives and new ethernet communications for each line. Each line retrofit required about 2 days onsite.
For this solution, we used:
- Rockwell SLC to ControlLogix
- 160 to 525 VFD upgrades
Filler and Rinser Controls Upgrade for Beer Producer in Breinigsville, PA
Challenge:
A beer bottle filler required controls upgrade due to aging, obsolescence and under capacity PLCs and communications.
Solution:
Our team upgraded two Modicon PLCs to ControlLogix, eighteen VFDs from Yaskawa to PowerFlex and communicated with their respective conveyor over Ethernet. Local HMIs were added with 24” screens using HIS monitors and RSView ME. We also integrated the system into the Wonderware SCADA system, and added functional safety to the controls where needed. This project was completed with in the planned downtime, which was 3 weekends. We provided significant rewiring and new updated documentation.