Programmable controllers are at the core of process control. These controllers may be small, dedicated micro or loop controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC), or Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Uptime Automation has been successfully implementing programmable controllers since our company’s founding. In fact, we are a leader in the process-control industry, recognized as an authorized System Integrator (SI) by all major industrial programmable controller manufacturers.

Uptime Automation's success and recognition as a programmable controller system integrator can be attributed to our many years of experience and our proven project methodology that includes:

• Writing open, easily maintained programs
• Documenting programs with instruction comments, tag descriptors, rung comments and annotated program files
• Utilizing standard template methodology that includes repeated functions such as motor control, valve control and analog input control. Our template methodology provides:
  • Program consistency
  • Ease of troubleshooting
  • Thorough documentation
  • Rapid program development
  • A customer training tool
• We have developed templates that include:
  • Motor control
  • Valve control
  • Analog monitoring
  • Discrete alarms
  • PID control loops (feed forward, cascade, etc.)
• Our process-control programming expertise has been applied across many industries for many different process applications, including:
  • Standards development
  • Batching
  • Web line handling
  • Bulk materials handling
  • Sequences
  • Messaging
  • Recipe management
  • Lead/lag logic
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Alarm handling
  • FGIS Secure and Protected PLC’s
  • SCADA systems
  • Languages–Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram
  • RFID and bar code systems
  • Motion control

The control panel design and electrical schematics documentation form the blueprint for a successful process-control system installation. Control panels are designed to meet both the needs of the equipment being housed and environmental requirements. The electrical schematics provide the means by which a process-control system is initially installed and then maintained and expanded as production needs evolve.

Uptime Automation's project methodology, which includes creation of a Project Database, ensures that the documentation created for a project is accurate and can be readily used by maintenance personnel. To reduce your costs and maximize quality, we use standard AutoCAD drawing templates, an internally developed symbols library and Project Database-generated object attributes.

Our control-panel design experience takes into account both the internal and external factors that dictate the panel requirements, including:

• Enclosure sizing
• Environment: temperature, humidity
• Heating and cooling needs
• Atmosphere: corrosive, explosive
• Area classification–Class I, II or III, Divisions 1 & 2
• Explosion-proof enclosures
• Purged enclosures
• Intrinsically safe enclosures
• Arc flash
• Agency listings: UL, CSA, UE

The logical design and layout of the electrical schematics provide a useful tool not only for a seamless installation but also for ongoing maintenance and support, which are a result of incorporating the following:

• Power One-Line diagram
• Network One-Line Diagram
• Control network(s): I/O, Ethernet, motors and VFDs, instruments
• I/O wiring schematics
• Area classification: Class I, II or III, Divisions 1 & 2
• Panel and field wiring schematics

SCADA systems (supervisory control and data acquisition) are essential for almost all process markets, from chemical to petroleum, oil and gas to pharmaceuticals. Allow Uptime Automation's engineers provide you with the information and control that you need to make your system operate smoothly and efficiently. We have skilled automation engineers that can control your complex systems to enable easy operation for your staff. Leverage our years of experience to improve your operation.

Our Services

We offer custom installation of many well-known SCADA and HMI Systems. These systems include, but are not limited to:

• Wonderware
• Allen Bradley RSView ME and SE
• Iconics Genesis 32 and 64
• GE Cimplicity and Proficy IFIX
• ABB Automation Builder and Compact Control Suite
• Siemens WinCC
• and many others...

Key Benefits

• Reduce waste
• Rework and process variability
• Process optimization
• Quality, compliance improvements
• Performance and productivity

Key Capabilities

• Data collection, system connectivity
• HMI visualization and SCADA
• Advanced trending and reporting
• MES and batching
• Integration with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Maintenance Management , ERP and other systems​

On-site and remote support

Onsite

• Timely onsite service and support
• Coordination and Management

Remote System Support

• Secure internet connection
• Support and Service Contracts

System Upgrades

• Upgrade legacy PLC, DCS or Loop controls
• Blast hole drill control and motor drives
• Equipment controls and power

Training

• Operator and Management
• Service and support personnel

Uptime Automation is fully proficient in many different Industrial Automation software packages. Below is a short list of the software used regularly by the Uptime Automation Engineers.

Uptime Automation's skilled field technicians with mechanical, electrical and controls expertise are available to support your maintenance activities through contract and non-contract arrangements.