About the Non-Woven Print Press
Four Deck Rotary Press with Pneumatic Unwind and Driven Surface Rewind
Project Description
- Retrofit of existing separate PLC and safety PLC, combined into one unit
- Upgraded obsolete drives
- Performed drive control, brake control, air temperature control, and safety functions in the PLC
- Achieved SIL3 rating on system with drives ranging from 5HP to 75HP
- Retrofit install of automation system with existing field components and absolutely no wiring documentation
- Project Value Range: $100K to $300K
Technology Utilized
- Programmed in Siemens TIA Portal environment
- Siemens 71513F-1 PN safety PLC interfaced with Comfort Panel HMI
- Siemens Sinamics G120 vector drives were provided
- Communications were Profinet