Regardless of project scope, one of our goals is to always provide a seamless process for our customer, whether that is the direct customers, contractors, or the end-user. In this project, our engineers worked with a mechanical process contractor and an agriculture technology solutions company, as the end-user, to design and install a seed processing line. We worked with the contractor’s detailed design and process description to create a control design & network for a fully functioning seed processing line.

 

Project Details:

 

Scope of Work

• Provided control panels, associated programming, and selected instrumentation based on customer specifications and the Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).
• On-site commissioning with mechanical process contractor for a harmonious start-up process.

Collaboration

• The mechanical process contractor supplied and installed equipment (Centricoater, Glycol Chiller, Dryer).
• As the integrator, we handled the field devices and controls integration & programming.

Materials Provided

• Motor Control Panel-101 with NEMA 12 Fans for temperature control.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-Siemens S7-1500.
• Operator Station (WinCC HMI).

Field Devices & Instrumentation:

• Level Sensors (3)
• Motion Detectors (12)
• Plug Switches (2)
• Flow Totalizer (1)
• Alarm (1)
• Start/Stop Pushbutton Stations (3)
• Proximity Switches (12)
• Thermocouple Probes with Thermowells (18)
• Pressure Transmitters (8)
• Differential Pressure Transmitters (2)

Total Signals:

• 89 Discrete Inputs
• 72 Discrete outputs
• 29 Analog inputs

Results

This collaboration bridged the gap between mechanical systems and controls expertise, resulting in successful seed processing line installations for the end-user.

The benefit for the mechanical contractor was streamlined integration, risk reduction, and enhanced reputation. On the end-user side, they are able to enjoy reliable performance and long-term support.

 

Let’s further explore the benefits of working with ICAD as your go-to systems integrator.

 

 

Benefits for mechanical process contractors:

 

Expertise and Collaboration:

• • Collaborating with ICAD means you get innovative solutions and best practices due to our specialized automation and controls expertise.

Efficient Integration:

• • We handle field devices and controls integration, meaning that mechanical contractor can focus on their core areas of expertise.

Reduced Risk:

• • Our commitment to “do things right the first time” means that we minimize errors and delays, saving our customers from costly rework during installation and commissioning.

Enhanced Reputation:

• • Partnering with ICAD reflects positively on the contractor’s reputation as we deliver a well-integrated system to the end-user.

Benefits for end-users:

 

Reliable System:

• • End-user trusts ICAD’s expertise for a robust control system.
  • We ensure there is a smooth and consistent operation.

Optimized Performance:

• • At ICAD, we design for efficiency, safety, productivity and longevity.
  • A reduction in downtime and an increase in throughput benefits all.

Compliance and Documentation:

• • We ensure every project is completed in compliance with industry standards.
  • Our detailed documentation facilitates maintenance and troubleshooting.

 

If this sounds like something you can benefit from, don’t hesitate to contact us! We tailor our solutions to your specific needs!