Develop the control technology
Implement measured values, process sequences and operating functions together.
Process and building services
have to respond to each other
Connect control, visualisation and interfaces on the basis of your technical plant planning.
A production plant can depend on extraction, ventilation or other supply functions. When these systems are automated separately, releases and states at the transitions remain unclear.
IQstruct Engineering develops software, visualisation and system integration for building and process automation. Siemens PCS 7 belongs to the intended range of technologies. KNX and BACnet are taken into account for building connections. The functions are taken from the technical planning and the agreed process requirements.
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In a free first conversation we look at the existing building services and place what can be brought together first.
Scope of services
Connect the plants
Agree the releases between building services and production.
Test the interplay
Test interfaces and fault responses in the overall system.
Where production and building services depend on each other
Building and process automation are linked with production automation through operating conditions, media supply, exhaust air and releases.
Relevant interfaces are the plant's demand for extraction or ventilation, operating and standby states of the building services, releases after sufficient air exchange as well as fault and warning messages. Which communication runs via KNX, BACnet, OPC UA or direct PLC signals is determined for each application.
In process control, Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 brings together plant states, measured values and control functions with operation and monitoring.
Example scenario
Coordinating releases between plant and ventilation
In a factory hall, the extraction of a production plant is connected to the building services.
A plant section is only released once the building automation confirms sufficient air exchange. For this, the software exchanges requests, standby states and messages between the plant PLC, the building automation and the control system. The ventilation design and the protection concept provide the basis.
Fields of application
Underground gas storage
IQstruct Engineering has already worked on the control system of a gas storage facility in which natural gas is injected into and withdrawn from caverns.
Water and wastewater
Automation, process control and visualisation of plants such as sewage treatment works form part of the possible range of services.
Technical building services
Ventilation, extraction and the resulting releases in a factory hall are connected with production automation.
From planning to tested software
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Check the flow diagrams
Ventilation, vessels, pipework and valves are coordinated on the basis of the flow diagrams.
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Program the control system
Control functions are developed to suit the process control system, for example Siemens PCS 7.
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Develop control system screens
Operator screens show the states, measured values and releases of the same plant.
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Commission the control system
Functions and interfaces are tested at the operator station of the real plant.
Overall system
Production and building services exchange states
Releases, messages and operating states pass between the plant PLC, the building automation and the control system.
Frequently asked questions
We are glad to answer your detailed questions in a personal conversation.
Does IQstruct Engineering also design the building services?
Our scope covers software, visualisation and integration. The design of the building services and the planning of the field devices are the responsibility of the specialist planners.
Which documents do you receive?
Depending on the project, a functional specification, software modules, control system screens, interface descriptions and test reports. Scope and format are defined in the order.
Further industry solutions
Every industry has its particularities. That calls for a reliable partner who knows the requirements and delivers suitable solutions.
- Process engineeringA plant runs continuously, and its energy consumption decides the cost per tonne.
- Food and beverageEvery batch needs its traceability, and cleaning interrupts production at a fixed rhythm.
- IntralogisticsConveyors, storage and retrieval machines and vehicles come from several manufacturers and speak different protocols.
First conversation
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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.
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