Customer states that Exor UniOP HMI is not working on a bandsaw blade leveler. Customer states that HMI is constantly cycling power. The HMI is no longer made, and there is not an upgrade path from the manufacturer. The HMI is connected to Allen-Bradley SLC500 PLC. We had the software for the old HMI, and […]
We have completed a control system for an infeed sorting device that feeds a large format inkjet printer. This system will sense incoming boards into the printer, and will raise and lower a guidance system to keep the boards tracking straight into the printer. We used an M221 PLC from Schneider Electric, and safety light […]
This is a small project we did to control an industrial hot water pressure washer at a meat processing facility. We installed a Horner APG PLC/HMI to use as the front end, and also to provide PID control for constant pressure. The PLC was wired to a pressure transducer to sense the line pressure. The […]
This is a documentation of an automated control system we designed, built, and installed for an automated saw machine. The machine was built by a local tool and die shop, and was installed for production at a wood window and door factory. We were commissioned to build the control system by the tool and die […]
In the automation world, we have been getting more involved in the industrial networking side of things, specifically connecting PLC controlled machines to the office network. Traditionally industrial networking has been very expensive and cumbersome in order to get data from the office environment to the production machines on the plant floor. This data is […]
I just finished an extended four day long troubleshooting job, involving a Galil motion controller, and Allen Bradley servo drive. The customer was experience erratic behavior of the servo motor, on a linear cut-to-length application. The servo drive is at the end of a large machining and assembly line at a wood window mfg. facility. […]
We have completed a small system upgrade for a local window and door mfg. The machine in question is an older automatic miter saw. It had an early model AllenBradley PLC model SLC 150 for the controller. The wiring in the control panel was in typical shape for an older machine, it was all pulled […]
We are pleased to be of service to Lyco Wausau Inc., a local OEM of stainless steel vacuum pumps. Lyco Wausau is a quality manufacturer of stainless steel vacuum pumps for food processing, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and various air and liquid transfer applications. We recommend Lyco Wausau as a local, American Made source for quality vacuum […]