MIPAC standardised automation framework

Process control engineering firm MIPAC has developed a standardised Rockwell Automation ControlLogix and Wonderware ArchestrA framework that is claimed to make it possible to save many hours and money on the average automation project.

Designed for the benefit of MIPAC’s key clients, the framework’s library of objects enables a project’s rapid configuration.

It supports the following features: objects to support alarming and setpoints managed within the PLC; ease of configuration with functionality similar to a DCS; standard window layouts and navigation standards; multiple monitor support; windows for alarm summary, alarm history, event history, help files and reports; ControlLogix function block library; built-in I/O simulation capability; analog signals with standard HH, H, L, LL, out-of-range and deviation alarms with time delays and deadbands.

The framework enables express deployment of projects while providing DCS-style functionality. Rather than repeat configuration steps for each project, MIPAC’s framework reduces engineering time on the average project by about two months, increasing clients’ profits and productivity and improving production quality even sooner.

The framework is currently being applied in the mining industry and would also benefit manufacturing, and food and beverage settings.