Author Archives: P.J. Kortens
UL698A Clarification
Posted on by P.J. KortensStandard 698A – Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use and installation in unclassified locations with intrinsically safe circuit extensions into the following hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70: a) Class I, Division 1; […]
Control System Goes Wireless
Posted on by P.J. KortensProblem: We have a municipal customer that wanted to go wireless with cellular interface for all of their remote pump stations. Solution: PJ Kortens put together a system with Cradlepoint cellular adapters and Allen Bradley Compact Logix processors. With this system they get full local and remote system monitoring and control. Information is linked back through […]
Paint Line ROI
Posted on by P.J. KortensLate in 2015 a paint line production company in Wisconsin came to us with a problem. They had an automated paint line with ineffective paint flow controls. The existing system wore out prematurely and was very expensive to repair. We sat down with the customer and listened to their problem. Together we drew up a solution […]
Go Wireless
Posted on by P.J. KortensWe put together secure remote access solutions for our customers. Shown here is one of our recent applications. The Village of Grand Chute wanted the ability to see their water distribution system through portable tablets. We worked with them to come up with an affordable and secure solution. The village purchased several […]
PLC Upgrades
Posted on by P.J. KortensRockwell announced the discontinuation of the PLC-5® Control System. We have assisted many of our customers with their upgrade planning and conversions. Our experienced automation team provides a customized migration plan based on your budget and requirements.
Solution to High Bacteria Counts
Posted on by P.J. KortensProblem: Cheese and dairy products customer was having problems with valves not cleaning properly. Observation: Mixproof valves and drain valves did not seem to be getting cleaned properly and customer did not know what the pulsing sequence needed to be or when they needed to be pulsed. Solution: We coordinated with the chemical supply company to step […]
Solution- Radio Telemetry: A test of time
Posted on by P.J. KortensCase Study: Radio telemetry, a test of time Customer: Iron Mt, Mi Water Dept Radio Type: 900 MHz MDS INET Series unlicensed radios. Problem: A municipal water customer in Iron Mountain, MI requested a solution for cost savings with their data telemetry system. Rising dedicated phone line expenses between the master and 6 remote sites […]
Solution – Remote Access
Posted on by P.J. KortensProblem: Grenville sanitary district requires remote monitoring of operation from smart phones and or Tablets. Operators need to be able to view system, acknowledge alarms, change settings remotely. Observations: Current Control systems includes 2 RsView SE Site edition computers for operation control, Win-911 software for alarm monitoring and notification, Allen Bradley PLC’s, and MDS Ethernet […]
Solution – Wastewater Lift Station Energy Cost Reduction
Posted on by P.J. KortensCase Study: Lift Station Pump High Energy Costs Customer: Greenville Sanitary District PLC Type: SLC 5/04 Drive Type: Powerflex 750 Problem: Customer was having trouble with frequent starts on a lift station pump causing high energy costs. The customer requested that we look at the call to run for the pump to find a solution […]
Solutions – Conductivity
Posted on by P.J. KortensProblem: Dairy customer was having issues with Liquisys conductivity probes. They found that the material used could not handle the extreme temperature swings of the CIP system, over time the plastic became brittle and would crack. Observations: Customer had to replace the probe twice in a 6 month period, while the probes were covered under […]
