RAVENSDOWN – TARATAHI

Raw Rock Intake & Blending & Dispatch Plant

Complete installation and automation of a rock intake system, and a blending and dispatch plant. The system comprises of an AB SLC5/03 PLC, in conjunction with a Basic module and a PanelView550. Plant is supported by modem from Christchurch.


RAVENSDOWN – HORNBY

Manufacture Control System Upgrade

Replacement of Fisher & Porter microDCI Supervisor with RSView32. HMI communicates with one PLC5/15 and three SLC504 as well as an F&P microDCI controller. This plant is responsible for grinding of raw materials, through blending, mixing, and granulation to storage in product sheds. RIO is used in MCC’s for motor control and at a remote-settling pond. 


RAVENSDOWN – HORNBY

Grinding - Rock Intake

Complete installation and automation of raw rock intake system. An AB SLC5/04 controls plant. DeviceNet is used to communicate with AB & ABB VSD’s and an AB PanelView300. The Manufacture HMI monitors this plant and allows blend information to be entered. 


RAVENSDOWN – HORNBY

Manufacture – MCC Replacement

Complete replacement of motor control centre with a Form 4 Simotrol MCC. This required numerous motor and control cables to be redirected to the new MCC position within a limited shutdown period. Excellent planning, communications and team work enabled this to be completed on time and within budget.


RAVENSDOWN – HORNBY

Raw Rock Intake 

Complete installation and automation of two intake systems. Plant is controlled by an AB SLC5/03. RIO is used to communicate with two remote MCC’s and a PanelView550.