Develop the software
Program control, operation and diagnostics for the plant sequence.
Your machine needs software that
stays understandable in operation
Connect sequence control, operation and diagnostics in one coordinated automation concept.
Unclear program structures make changes harder and prolong troubleshooting. When the control system and the operator interface are developed separately, staff often lack the information needed for quick diagnosis.
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In a free first conversation we clarify which control platform is prescribed, which part of the software is written from scratch and what is carried over from the existing system.
Scope of services
Include the standards
Take customer specifications and OEM blocks into account in the program.
Test the sequences
Check the software for function on the model and on the real plant.
Platforms, standards and communication
Siemens, Beckhoff and Schneider Electric make up the technology we use regularly.
For Siemens we work with the TIA Portal and STEP 7 Classic including Safety, from the S7-1200 and S7-1500 to existing plants with S7-300 and S7-400. For Beckhoff we use TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3, for Schneider Electric the Modicon portfolio. CODESYS serves as a vendor-independent development environment in accordance with IEC 61131-3.
Via PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus and CAN we connect distributed I/O, drives, sensors, safety technology and robotics. The coupling to MES and higher-level systems transfers orders, recipes, states and production data.
In operation
Structured software makes every later change easier
A clear base program, consistent messages and coordinated operator screens help staff find faults on the plant.
From concept to support
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Discuss process requirements
Process description, plant layout and interfaces are clarified with your team.
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Program the controllers
PLC and robot programs are developed as one coordinated automation concept.
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Virtual commissioning
The real programs control the model through a bidirectional coupling; the phase ends with an accepted software version.
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Commission the real plant
The tested software version goes to the real plant and is fine-tuned there.
Diagnostics start at the operator interface
WinCC, WinCC Unified and Beckhoff HMI connect plant states with operation and diagnostics.
Operator and plant screens
Manual functions, operating modes and plant states appear where staff need them.
Messages and trends
Alarms and process trends over time show what is happening on the plant.
Recipes and user rights
Recipes and rights management are tailored to the machine in question.
Production overviews
Industrial communication and the MES connection bring information into the operator's environment.
Team
Experience with controllers and OEM standards
Specified blocks and interfaces shape the work in plant projects.
Individual members of our team bring more than 20 years of experience in PLC programming and industrial automation. Siemens, Beckhoff and Schneider Electric as well as the OEM standards TMOv3, GSC, VASS and Integra form part of that technical background. For a new project, the applicable specifications and the existing program versions are agreed. Development can then build on the intended basis instead of having to align differing structures afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
We are glad to answer your detailed questions in a personal conversation.
Do you also work on existing plants?
Yes. Besides current controller generations, we look after plants with older systems such as S7-300 and S7-400 and integrate them into new sequences.
How are robots integrated into the sequence?
The PLC side handles interfaces, handshakes, releases and states between the controller and the robot. The robot programs themselves are written in robot programming.
Is the risk assessment part of the scope?
A complete risk assessment is not included as standard. We implement specified safety functions in the control software.
Further industry solutions
Every industry has its particularities. That calls for a reliable partner who knows the requirements and delivers suitable solutions.
- Special purpose machineryEvery machine comes about once, and its control code comes about with it.
- AutomotiveThe cycle time of a line is settled before it is built, and the buyer asks for proof that it is reached.
- PackagingA format change takes minutes, and the visual inspection runs along at machine cycle.
First conversation
Arrange a free first conversation
Describe your task. We agree a date and discuss the possible project scope.
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You request an appointment
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We discuss your requirements
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You receive a quotation for the agreed scope
Tobias KuckBusiness Development ManagerTakes up new projects, coordinates offers and accompanies the cooperation from the first enquiry.
Free first conversation
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Virtual commissioning
Test PLC and robot programs on the digital plant model before real commissioning begins.
Functional safety
Implement specified protective functions in control software and test their response on the plant.
On-site commissioning
Bring software, peripherals and real sequences together, from the I/O check to the ramp-up.
Robot programming
Prepare movements and interfaces offline and fine-tune them on the real cell.