Case study
Retrofit of a compounding plant
About the project
Our customer, who wishes to remain anonymous, has made a name for itself with innovative products and a strong customer focus in the field of masterbatch and compound for films and fibers.
We have been working together as partners for around 20 years and have automated several plants for our customer during this time.
This is why our customer came to BSG
This is what BSG has made possible
Process of the retrofit
In February 2023, BSG received the order for a software retrofit of the compounding line. Within five months the existing software (PLC program and visualization) was replaced by a BSG system. For this purpose, the current defective control panel was replaced by a control panel from BSG including a Siemens MTP 1500 Unified Comfort Panel.
The existing CPU in the control cabinet had to be replaced with a larger CPU due to the memory capacity. Another important step was to retrofit remote maintenance using Siemens IoT to enable effective and fast troubleshooting. The rest of the plant remained unchanged, resulting in a cost-efficient solution.
The existing CPU in the control cabinet had to be replaced with a larger CPU due to the memory capacity. Another important step was to retrofit remote maintenance using Siemens IoT to enable effective and fast troubleshooting. The rest of the plant remained unchanged, resulting in a cost-efficient solution.
ONEoperate as control software
ONEoperate is an innovative solution that combines automation and operator interface in a common concept. By concentrating on one central operating unit, the entire handling of the plant is greatly simplified.
In the trusting, long-term cooperation, BSG has successfully commissioned almost all other production lines with ONEoperate. Now, this line is also running with this innovative solution.
This gives the customer an overview of all plant components, parameters and process variables at all times. It provides intuitive access to all relevant information, allowing the compounding line to be controlled and optimized more efficiently. Another advantage is that the operating personnel can react to certain events directly at the central point.
In the trusting, long-term cooperation, BSG has successfully commissioned almost all other production lines with ONEoperate. Now, this line is also running with this innovative solution.
This gives the customer an overview of all plant components, parameters and process variables at all times. It provides intuitive access to all relevant information, allowing the compounding line to be controlled and optimized more efficiently. Another advantage is that the operating personnel can react to certain events directly at the central point.
The successful partnership has once again proven its worth and been further strengthened. This example shows how important it is to rely on high-quality control systems to avoid problems and failures. With BSG's systems, the customer can now look to the future with peace of mind.