Switchboards delivered for Qld Water Treatment Plants
Incorporating ArroPoint3 for secure remote HMI / PLC access and alarms via ArroAlerts
A Water Treatment OEM selected ArroTek as their electrical partner to design , build, supply and remotely commission switchboards for their water treatment plants. These were required with short lead times.
ArroTek’s Scope
Following award of the WTP contracts, the OEM contacted ArroTek to design and deliver the control cabinets for the plant, based on their functional description and P&ID of the plant. ArroTek’s experience in the water industry contributed to equipment/instrument selection, followed by a typical design stage approval process prior to construction, then factory acceptance testing (FAT), and shipping, along with RPEQ and design certification documentation and “As built” drawings for incorporating into the total plant documentation. Remote support with testing/commissioning and site acceptance testing (SAT) was then provided to enable the plants to be commissioned quickly and efficiently.
ArroTek’s Solution
Emerson PLCs and HMIs were used for the control platform in these plants, driving local and remote IO across the plant, including VSDs, analogue instruments and digital IO. ArroTek is an approved Emerson channel partner, however our capabilities cover a range of PLC brands/options.
Remote access includes the ability to upload/download PLC/HMI routines, operate the HMI interfaces and ArroSuite alerts for SMS and email alarm notifications via an ArroPoint3. This enables comprehensive after sales supportability from the OEM to the end users.
RPEQ and design calculations to satisfy engineering requirements, and full electrical drawings were also provided.
Procurement, fabrication, FAT and remote support to commission and SAT meant ArroTek as an electrical partner provided value throughout the project deliveries.
Advanced Features
Advantages of using an ArroPoint3
The Emerson PLC/HMIs provide a comprehensive local control platform to the Water Treatment Plant. Alarm notifications, and secure remote access for operating, programming changes/warranty support and alarm notifications require a little more than just a modem. An ArroPoint3 provides all this at a very competitive price point. The inbuilt alarm module enables entry of multiple user contacts, and configuration to raise alarm notifications via a combination of email and SMS to suit the site’s needs. Editing and updates of these contacts is also easily achieved to maintain the system on an ongoing basis.