This document profiles a systems engineer with over 16 years of experience working on projects from initial development through commissioning. He has experience working in the UK and abroad on a variety of industrial processes. Some of his key achievements include converting an old system to a new PLC and SCADA system and leading commissioning of plants in the UK and Venezuela. He has worked for several automation companies and now runs his own company specializing in control systems development and commissioning.
This presentation examines the fundamental principles of good network design for process automation systems. The presentation will discuss the main factors that should be considered at the design stage of a project and how these can impact on the reliability and availability of the plant. Practical examples will show how facilities for health checking, fault-finding and maintenance can have a crucial impact. The presentation will also examine how properly thought out network monitoring and engineering access facilities can drastically affect plant up-time and thus profitability.
This presentation examines the fundamental principles of good network design for process automation systems. The presentation will discuss the main factors that should be considered at the design stage of a project and how these can impact on the reliability and availability of the plant. Practical examples will show how facilities for health checking, fault-finding and maintenance can have a crucial impact. The presentation will also examine how properly thought out network monitoring and engineering access facilities can drastically affect plant up-time and thus profitability.
PROFIBUS is a very reliable and cost effective technology.
It is common to find extensive installations comprising thousands of PROFIBUS devices operating on complex networks which are connected together via industrial Ethernet.
The reliable operation of these networks is essential to maintaining plant productivity.
So, what can go wrong? And how do you find out? And avoid recurrance?
The Process Industry has quite different requirements from
Factory Automation.
Generally, we are dealing devices that are exposed to the
environment.
Requires higher IP ratings.
Hazardous environments (explosive atmospheres) are common.
Requires Intrinsic Safety.
We are often dealing with extensive systems with thousands of
devices.
Requires high availability.
High speed operation is not normally required.
Production cannot normally be stopped, so engineering
activities such as maintenance and device replacement must
have minimum impact.
PROFIBUS DP essentials
Typical faults which may occur
Important preparations for fault-finding
Tools and expertise needed to tackle problems
Expected PROFIBUS network quality / performance
Examples of typical analyser screen images
Preventive maintenance
What to do when the fault alarm rings!
Commissioning issues
Use test Master in place of operational PLC
Check cable connections & waveforms
Confirm slave address settings
Get slaves into data exchange : run test data
Connect PLC and confirm overall performance
PROFIBUS is a very reliable and cost effective
technology.
It is common to find extensive installations
comprising thousands of PROFIBUS devices
operating on complex networks which are connected
together via industrial Ethernet.
The reliable operation of these networks is essential
to maintaining plant productivity.
So, what can go wrong?
PROFIBUS is a very reliable and cost effective technology.
It is common to find extensive installations comprising thousands of PROFIBUS devices operating on complex networks which are connected together via industrial Ethernet.
The reliable operation of these networks is essential to maintaining plant productivity.
So, what can go wrong? And how do you find out? And avoid recurrance?
The Process Industry has quite different requirements from
Factory Automation.
Generally, we are dealing devices that are exposed to the
environment.
Requires higher IP ratings.
Hazardous environments (explosive atmospheres) are common.
Requires Intrinsic Safety.
We are often dealing with extensive systems with thousands of
devices.
Requires high availability.
High speed operation is not normally required.
Production cannot normally be stopped, so engineering
activities such as maintenance and device replacement must
have minimum impact.
PROFIBUS DP essentials
Typical faults which may occur
Important preparations for fault-finding
Tools and expertise needed to tackle problems
Expected PROFIBUS network quality / performance
Examples of typical analyser screen images
Preventive maintenance
What to do when the fault alarm rings!
Commissioning issues
Use test Master in place of operational PLC
Check cable connections & waveforms
Confirm slave address settings
Get slaves into data exchange : run test data
Connect PLC and confirm overall performance
PROFIBUS is a very reliable and cost effective
technology.
It is common to find extensive installations
comprising thousands of PROFIBUS devices
operating on complex networks which are connected
together via industrial Ethernet.
The reliable operation of these networks is essential
to maintaining plant productivity.
So, what can go wrong?
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Profile
I am a highly competent systems engineer with over sixteen years of experience, capable of working on a project from its initial
development stage right through to the commissioning stage either on my own or a part of a team. Working for long periods of
time on sites in both the UK and aboard has never been a problem. I have a good understanding of Health and Safety practices
and ensure that I am certified as a HSE Passport holder on a yearly basis. Although I have experience in many industrial
processes, I am always keen to be involved different or new processes which aid development and increases my problem solving
ability.
D.O.B: 09/06/1964
Key Achievements
Conversion of an old existing Texas Tisoft system into a new Siemens PLC Step 7 with a large number of both Profibus DP and
PA remote drops. Development of the related WinCC SCADA based Human Machine Interface system via Ethernet. Assessing
the old system and developing the new system was done over a long period on site. The commissioning period carried out
within a four day shutdown period. This was a highly successful development with the finished software improving the plant
functionality and reliability. This particular plant now continues to run at 90%+ availability.
Lead commissioning engineer for a green field Proppants plant in Venezuela. I was responsible for the successful
commissioning of all PLC and SCADA applications over the five month period on site. Also responsible for organizing the safe
commissioning of all areas of the plant within realistic time scales. My role during this project also included working in an
advisory capacity for the various suppliers and the end user.
Lead engineer in the development of the WinCC SCADA software for the control of two newly designed, fully automated
Hyperbaric deep sea dive suites. The commissioning of which, involved Step 7, FSYS safety software, WinCC Flex and
WinCC. The commissioning was carried out at sea on the working vessel with a 4 week on 2 week off rotation system.
Experience
1998 - 2001 Software Engineer
Dickinson Control Systems Ltd
Role: I worked as part of a team of engineers in developing and commissioning for various industries using
various software and hardware platforms. My role also included the development of related documentation
e.g. Functional Design Specification and Operation Manuals, along with control panel testing prior to
shipment. Dickinson Control Systems Ltd was eventually bought out by Siemens Automation Solutions Ltd.
2001 - 2005 Senior Software Engineer
Siemens Automation Solutions Ltd
Role: I was still working as part of a team of engineers, often as team leader. I also worked on many projects
from start to finish alone still including development of Functional Design Specification and operation
manuals and testing of control panels. During this period I also assisted in the development of a standardized
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Enford Controls Systems Ltd. Registered in England at 15a High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE. Company No:
5485361
Enford Control Systems Ltd
11 Paddock Close
Enford
Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 6DN
Mobile: +44 (0)7876645372
E – Mail: enfordcontrols@googlemail.com
VAT Registration No: 866303518
2. Step 7 Code for Siemens. I have also advised and trained customers on site in various aspects of Simatic
software and hardware and on many occasions have acted in an intermediate or consultancy role between
multiple system suppliers and the end user.
2005 – Present Systems Engineer (Director)
Enford Control Systems Ltd
• Since 20th
June 2005 I have successfully run my own company developing and commissioning systems.
I endeavor to keep up to date with current systems and solutions.
The current client list includes the following:-
• GarbuioDickinson Ltd
• Siemens Automations and Drives
• Saint Gobain (British Gypsum)
• British American Tobacco
• Bilfinger Industrial Automation Services
• Matchtech
Key Skills
• Familiar with Simatic Step 5
• Proficient with Simatic Step 7 at all levels and formats
• Proficient with Simatic Step 7 Safety Systems (FSYS) Cert 28/08/09
• Proficient with Simatic Step 7 Distributed I/O Safety Systems
• Proficient with Simatic PDM for intrinsically safe systems and PA networks
• Proficient with Simatic iMap
• Proficient with Simatic Protool
• Proficient with Simatic WinCC
• Proficient with Simatic WinCC Flexible
• Proficient with Simatic TIA Portal V11, V12 and V13 including WinCC and F systems
• Proficient with industrial networks and devices, Profibus, Profinet, ASI, Device net and Ethernet
• Familiar with setup of inverters e.g. Micromasters, Siemens G120 range, Danfoss VLT5000, SEW etc
• Familiar with setup of industrial devices e.g. Ktron Feeders, Sipart Actuators, Sitrans D111 flowmeters
• Familiar with Texas Tisoft
• Familiar Allan Bradley RS Logics 500 and 5000
Education
1998 Brighton College of Technology
HNC Engineering Mechatronics (Distinction)
1997 Brighton College of Technology
IT level 2
ACAD
1980/81 Elfed High School Buckley, Clwyd, N.Wales
‘O’ Level’s: Mathematics, English Language, Technical Drawing, Physics, Biology, Geology, History
‘A’ Level’s: Mathematics
References
Available on request
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Enford Controls Systems Ltd. Registered in England at 15a High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE. Company No:
5485361
Syd Palmer
Installation and Commissioning Manager
GarbuioDickinson
Moorside Road
Winnal Industrial estate
Winchester
S023 7SS
Tel: 01962 840222
Syd.palmer@garbuiodickinson.eu
Eugen Frantiu
Automation & Control Manager
British Gypsum Ltd
Mountfield
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5LA
Tel: 01580 880 234 ext 294
Eugen.Frantiu@saint-gobain.com