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Indicators

Controlling a textile

factory... from home

Cabinet Lighting
TECHNICAL FABRICS PRODUCER, features such as web services, SVG graphics, OPC, SQL, ODBC
SAMUEL TAILORED BONDING, HAS and .Net, as well as Java technology and apps for web client
solutions. It is modular in construction, which makes it infinitely
EXTENDED ITS AUTOMATION CONTROL scalable and therefore suitable for everything from modest
SYSTEM FROM THE FACTORY TO THE projects to the full-scale automation of major industrial sites and Your Global Automation Partner
OWNERS’ HOUSE distributed utility networks. Natalie
again: “Arking Consulting developed an
amuel Tailored Bonding architecture based on two networks, one
has developed the for the house, one for the factory, and
traditional craft of integrated these via a hard-wired
Sbonding leather, textiles connection. This means the factory can
and other materials for clothes, be monitored in real time from the house
shoes and upholstery into a and vice versa.” In the factory, the
modern industry using automated system manages the lighting, plumbing
processes and international and HVAC for each department, the
business techniques. Founded control of entrances, the opening and
nearly forty years ago, the family closing of windows and motorised doors.
owners still live on site in the It also manages the production plant,
glorious Marche region of eastern central Italy – which is clearly energy systems and field sensors. Site access is managed by the HMI / PLC
a pleasant place to work. control system, while fingerprint scanners control access to
Starting initially with supervisory control of the main restricted departments within the factory.
production processes, the project then began to integrate them Monitors on the factory’s machines are used to switch them * More than 20,000 sensors.
in order to improve workflow and productivity. Additional on and off as required, a function that is saving considerable * Factory Automation.
processes were added to the control systems, such as HVAC, amounts energy, while furnaces and boilers are achieving
* Process Automation.
site security and energy management. significant fuel savings. Health and safety has also been
* Hazardous Areas.
It was decided to look at the possibility of taking the considered, with the ventilation system set to react instantly to
* Harsh Environments.
automation to the level of total control. Natalie Turner, sales prevent the accumulation of dangerous vapours and provide a
* Measurement & Inspection.
director at Products4Automation (P4A) takes up the story: steady intake of fresh air.
“Samuels contacted our Italian sister company, Arking Ancillary systems such as lighting are managed by Movicon * LED Lighting & Indicators.
Consulting, conducting a brain storming session to establish using occupancy sensors and a timetable scheduler. Even * Vision Systems.
what could be managed remotely. What emerged from this was irrigation of the lawns and plants is controlled as the water is * Machine Safety.
the idea that every process in the factory could be integrated pumped from on-site wells and balanced with rain, sun and * Vehicle Detection.
into one control system, so that energy use was optimised, wind monitors, ensuring water wastage is minimised. “Just * Flow, Temperature, Pressure.
quality guaranteed and productivity maximised. Further, the about everything that could be controlled is being controlled! It
same could be replicated in the family’s nearby house, is very futuristic” says Natalie. Turck Banner Ltd.
enhancing security and improving quality of life.” “I think this sets a benchmark for what can be achieved Blenheim House, Blenheim Court,
Arking Consulting recommended Movicon 11 SCADA from with state-of-the-art modular SCADA.” Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YT
Progea, as it is based on XML standards and included helpful MORE INFORMATION: www.products4automation.co.uk Tel: 01268 578888
more@turckbanner.co.uk
www.turckbanner.co.uk
April 2020 •INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY