Control Systems

Overview

A prominent feature of many of the plants and automated equipment supplied by Team Mixing Technologies are the control systems that are designed, assembled, and programmed in-house, ensuring the equipment and control system integrates perfectly.

A control department technician generally travels to site once the supplied equipment has been installed, and provides startup, commissioning and training for plants.

The following list of software and hardware is simply a sampling of the programs and components Team Mixing Technologies has experience with. This list is also constantly changing to meet client demands, and the controls department is continually updating their skills to apply to the latest hardware and software.

PLC Software

  • Schneider: Concept, ProWORX 32 or ProWORX NxT
  • RS Logix 500 or RS Logix 5000
  • CIMplicity Machine Edition

PLC Hardware

  • Modicon Compact
  • Modicon TSX Quantum
  • Modicon Momentum
  • Allen Bradley SLC 500
  • Allen Bradley CompactLogix
  • Allen Bradley ControlLogix
  • GE Fanuc 90-30 Series
  • GE Fanuc 90-70 Series

Operator Interface Software

  • Citect
  • Wonderware
  • Panelmate Power Pro
  • Panelbuilder 32
  • C-more

Operator Interface Hardware

  • Siemens touchscreens and mini-PC’s
  • Stealth touchscreens and mini-PCs
  • Panelmate, Panelview
  • C-more

Communication Protocols

  • Modicon Remote I/O
  • Modicon MB+ network via Modicon fiber optics
  • Allen Bradley Data Highway: DH-485, DH+

Motor Control Centers

  • Allen Bradley
  • Cutler Hammer
  • Team: Custom Nema & IEC Style
  • Variable Frequency Drives & Softstarts

Peripherals

  • Load cells, straIn gauges, conveyor scales
  • Radar Wire level probes
  • Ultrasonic & laser level probes
  • Magnetic flowmeters
  • Pressure & temperature sensors
  • Thermocouples & RTDs
  • Microwave moisture sensing
  • Remote control via radio link
  • All electrical drawings and schematics are created in AutoCAD format
  • Archive copies of all databases for both PLCs and HMIs are maintained by Team
  • All Operation Manuals make extensive use of graphics and are supplied in hard copy, and can be accessed via Team’s website through customer login
  • Training for both operating and maintenance personnel is routinely provided on-site
  • Team personnel are MSHA certified and are equally at home underground as well as surface installations