Services & Platform Experience
Predominantly Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley SLC/ControlLogix, with a strong working knowledge of the platforms below.
PC-based systems
PCs
Creation of PC-based control systems, incorporating HMI, SCADA, product testing and traceability — using VB.NET, VB6, C++, and SQL & Access databases.
Programmable Logic Controllers
PLCs
| Manufacturer | Platforms & software |
|---|---|
| Allen-Bradley | SLC500 family, MicroLogix & ControlLogix using RSLogix 500 & 5000. ControlLogix and Safety PLCs using Studio 5000. |
| Mitsubishi | A-series, FX series (all types) using GX Developer & Medoc. |
| Siemens | 200/300/400 series using S7 & MicroWin, plus considerable S5 experience. Extensive TIA Portal experience over the last 12 years, including Safety PLCs ('F' series). |
| Omron | C200 series using CX Programmer & NTStep. |
| Bosch Rexroth | LD20DP IndraWorks, VI Composer and IndraLogic. |
Operator interfaces
HMIs
| Manufacturer | Platforms & software |
|---|---|
| Allen-Bradley | PanelView (most types), keyboard & touchscreen, using PanelBuilder32 and Vision Studio. |
| Mitsubishi | E-series, F & FX using E-Designer & FXDU/WIN. |
| Siemens | TD, TP & OP series using ProTool + WinCC. |
| Omron | NT series using Support Tool. |
| Pro-Face | GP series using GP-Pro. |
| Paradigm | All types using Edict97. |
| Bespoke | Custom interfaces written in VB.NET. |
Robot integration
Robots
ABB
Fully versed
Fanuc
Fully versed
Yaskawa
Fully versed
Denso
Reasonably familiar
Supervisory control
SCADA
- Allen-Bradley RSView
- Bespoke SCADA systems written in VB.NET
- Ignition (Inductive Automation)
Inspection & identification
Vision Systems
- Cognex (In-Sight & VisionPro) vision systems
- Data matrix / barcode reading integrated with PLC and QMS traceability
Beyond the PLC
Embedded Systems
- Triangle Research embedded PLC
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