Data Acquisition
We are passionate about data and information. Identifying where the data can be acquired from and how is the first but very important step.
We have extensive experience in acquiring data from various systems and devices, including but not limited to SNMP, Modbus, RS485, APIs and many other industrial protocols.
Sometimes data can't be collected from existing equipment and bridging the hardware gap is required. This is where bespoke hardware design and engineering comes in handy.
There are numerous PLC and sensors that can be incorporated into the design, as well as fully bespoke hardware can be developed where required.
Monitoring and Alerting
Once required data is collected, it needs to be presented in a convenient way to highlight abnormal conditions immediately.
In most cases, acquired data needs to be transformed into information that is more meaningful to operators. Strong knowledge in physics empowers us to
flexibly convert data between various units and display in the format that is most convenient for operators.
In addition, alerting is set up to notify about events that require immediate attention.
Control and Automation
Lastly, there is an option to continuously control and automate system responses.
Controlling temperature by adjusting heating and cooling power, together with automatically shutting off the water supply in the event of a suspected flood,
are typical examples of control and automation. To integrate into the wider operational picture additional factors
must also be taken into account, including but not limited to staff response times and availability.
Combining all of these factors allows us to develop the optimum control and automation strategy,
maintaining a reasonable balance between automatic and human-driven control and response.
Balance is the key
Finding an exact balance, a thin line between what response to automate and what to leave for staff actions is impossible without seeing the bigger picture.
The cost of an incorrect automated action vs the cost of delayed or absent human intervention needs to be weighed up and decisions made.
Every automation project is different, and achieving the right balance requires a thorough understanding of the wider operational environment. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements.
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