A metal alloys manufacturer was having difficulty with its wastewater control platform software communicating with other technology platforms at its facility. They use a Walchem Process Controller to monitor and regulate various aspects of the wastewater treatment process, such as PH levels.
Our team designed a FactoryTalk Optix application to serve as a communication gateway. We installed a Rockwell 5380 CompactLogix to visualize and share the wastewater data coming from the Walchem unit. Not only are the programs now communicating, but the customer has a user interface with upgraded graphics that make for a more effective user experience. The customer no longer needs to rely on an in-house software developer to share data and make platform updates.
Since FactoryTalk Optics is an open-source program, it can connect products and software from different manufacturers, like Walchem to Rockwell.
Does your facility have an issue with different equipment not working together? We can help.
Author:
Kim Phung
Automation Engineer
kphung@frommconnect.com