FEATURE PLCS, INDUSTRIAL PCS & HMIS
IMPROVING AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS FOR PRESSURE DESIGN
Traceability, data logging and graphical displays are in high demand in the modern hydraulics environment. As customers’ requirements become more complex, the hydraulic control experts at machine builder, Pressure Design focus on increasing their automated solutions offering, with the support of COPA-DATA’s HMI/SCADA software, zenon
applications have an accurate production data trail and an easily accessible data archive in case of product failure.
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ressure Design offers a bespoke, fully inclusive service, satisfying all fluid
power requirements, from the factory floor to the HMI. The company serves the hydraulic requirements of a wide range of primary and secondary manufacturing facilities. As manufacturers have begun to adjust in order to meet today’s highly automated, intelligent and connected landscape, the requirements of hydraulic projects are changing. Pressure Design’s initial full HMI/SCADA
project was undertaken on behalf of a customer who supplies fundamental parts to the aerospace industry. In the highly regulated and data-heavy
aerospace industry, it’s a requirement that parts manufactured for use in aerospace
“I’ve been impressed with the simple format of zenon, particularly the ability to view archives, display graphs and whole trends, all by using tick boxes. zenon installation has proved to be a quick and simple procedure, ultimately, saving time for ourselves and money for our customers.” - James Plenty, Pressure Design engineer
COMPATIBLE AND ADAPTABLE Pressure Design was originally commissioned to fix a small fault on the ring mill for the aerospace manufacturer. As the ring mill had no previous data management system, the hydraulics specialist suggested adding a computer to the network to record and store production data in a more efficient way. The customer needed a company-wide
solution to its data handling issues and, although HMI/SCADA software was the obvious answer, finding a fully flexible software solution compatible with the company’s infrastructure and varying models of PLCs was no simple task. Formerly, the HMI software or basic
controls in place varied as the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) often provided a basic propriety solution, with limited functionality. zenon has more than 300 native drivers and communication protocols and thus, its hardware independency meant the solution is fully compatible with the existing PLCs on site. Pressure Design set out to provide a
HMI PANELS FEATURE TRANSPARENT MODE
Panasonic’s compact range of PLCs and the HM500 series HMI touch panels form a winning team. Their hardware is both robust and reliable, ensuring excellent durability and reliability. For this reason Panasonic offers a five year (or 30,000 hours) guarantee on the range. The latest version of the HMWin programming software now
supports a transparent communication mode with the Panasonic range of PLC products.
The transparent mode (or through function) allows a Panasonic PLC to be programmed and monitored
with its FP-WIN Pro programming software whilst the HM 500 series HMI is connected between it and a PC. No special settings are required and the mode is automatically enabled. Thanks to the Ethernet interfaces of the HM500 series and the new transparent mode, remote control,
monitoring, maintenance, and programming are now possible via the HMI for our compact PLCs. All the data from machines and equipment connected to the PLC can be accessed with a PC and a standard browser, thus ensuring effective data logging. No matter where you are in this world, if you have an internet connection, you can monitor every production step of the machine.
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simple way to accurately record data and to keep this data securely on file for upwards of ten years. Adding value and functionality to existing and new infrastructure, zenon played a crucial role in providing this complete solution to the customer.
BESPOKE FEATURES zenon’s advanced visualisation capabilities proved very useful for Pressure Design when getting hydraulic projects commissioned, especially when it comes to off-site fault finding. zenon provides the complete status of a particular piece of equipment and can pinpoint and identify prospective problems that may occur. zenon’s chronological events list (CEL)
has proved to be more than just a safety feature for Pressure Design. Generally, the CEL allows operators to log on and see who has done what, when and where, providing a reliable trail of investigation, should a problem be encountered on the factory floor. For testing, this feature not only
highlights the cause of the problem, but also enables the end customers to find out why a problem has occurred and rectify the issue more quickly and efficiently.
SAVING MONEY, SAVING TIME Since collaborating with COPA-DATA, Pressure Design has reaped the rewards of a more knowledgeable workforce. Prior to working with zenon, James Penty, a Pressure Design engineer, had limited experience in automation, with zenon this is not a problem. “If anything, my confidence with
zenon is a testament to its usability,” explains Penty, who attended a zenon training course and has since received a personal certification of completion. “The beauty of zenon is that even with limited programming experience and just three days of basic zenon training, I have been able to complete full-scale projects confidently.”
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28 SEPTEMBER 2016 | AUTOMATION /AUTOMATION
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