Retrofit on a Centrifuge Control Panel

A custom problem required a custom solution. In this project ICS:

• Worked with the end customer to develop a hardware specification.
• Designed two custom panel layouts to accommodate two different sized enclosures.
• Created quality wiring diagrams / schematics for troubleshooting.
• Replaced the existing control architecture, which was complicated and difficult to troubleshoot (Profibus & DeviceNet), with hardware that had built-in Ethernet communications.
• Updated controls allowed additional data gathering that customers asked for such as torque control, speed feedback, bearing temperature monitoring, fault monitoring, and other diagnostic capabilities.
• Added remote communications/control.
• Programmed PLC to automatically re-program AC drives if one was ever replaced. AC Drives were now “plug & play.”
• Replaced old HMIs that were difficult to read with daylight readable/compatible screens.
• Added vibration suppressors to help reduce hardware failures.
• Improved airflow to keep temperature-related issues down.