Automation Design

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DESIGN PHASE 1. Load demands placed on input output modules. 2. Allocate digital and analogue input or outputs to devices and electrical termination cross references. 3. Design network communications. 4. Design PLC layout. 5. Define naming conventions. 6. Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID's)

7. Interpret and provide feedback on functional descriptions

8. Interpret electrical drawings and provide feedback on interface circuits.

9. Liaise with end user on the operational feel of plant.

Programs built in languages that meet client needs

BUILD PHASE

1. Write PLC program to meet requirements of the design phase

2. Write HMI program to meet requirements of the design phase

3. Guide electrical services on electrical terminations.

4. Write operational manuals

Installation Testing and Handover

COMMISSIONING PHASE

1. Card/module installation (racks installed by electrical services)

2. Cross patching of Cards/Modules to terminal blocks

3. Circuit testing

4. Input operational variables and debugging

5. Trial plant runs

6. Manual and software handover