Background
To reduce cost and ensure reliability, the customer was keen to automate the manually operated material handling system in its cement reclaimer plant.
Implementation
- Used Simatic Manager & Simatic Wincc SCADA 7.5 (Profibus DP & Profinet Communication)
- Implemented systems using S7 400 PLC System
- Identified wrong positioning
- Used encoder for slewing and travel drive
- Established third party communication to the customer DCS
Outcome
- Cost effective, reliable and safe operation
- Installed a low maintenance system
- A system with easy commissioning and diagnostic functions
- Established wireless communication of operator control desk with PLC system
