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PLC Control Systems
, "Need help with legacy Automation?. Electrical Control Systems engineers, experience, knowledge and with retrofitting ability to upgrading equipment going obsolete
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Available as troubleshooting control engineer, perhaps providing possible opinion on how to move into production; I am humble;
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I have been troubleshooting and solving automation problems for more that 40 years
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Cover Letter
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AUTOMATION COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM Engineer.
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Industrial automation engineer to assist in developing scope for new projects and upgrades to industrial automation controls systems. Industrial automation engineer have the ability to take schematics and layouts with obsolete components and engineer the proper replacement systems with up-to-date architecture and components. frienly and humble engineer work within a team of others who are also developing solutions for modernizations.
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Industrial Automation Engineer
with the know-how, experience, knowledge and with ability to retrofit, and upgrade machinery going obsolete. Are you tired of WAITING, frustrated months after months with an automation project not able to fulfill your requirements for deployment? I am available as a troubleshooting control engineer, perhaps providing possible opinions on how to move into production;
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Have been troubleshooting and solving automation problems for more that 40 years. Experienced Automation Engineer/PLC Programmer. Responsible for designing, programming, and modifying PLC-based control systems for industrial automation equipment. Strong programming skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a strong knowledge of industrial automation technology.

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    Industrial automation
Programmer for:
Siemens PLC,
OMRON PLC,
Automation-Direct PLC's and
many others with PLC
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Programming languages:
Ladder Logic,
Function Block Diagram,
Sequential Function Charts and Structured Text"

X._ Examples of developing the scope for industrial control systems in the past

  I AM NOT A MANAGER JUST AN AUTOMATION CONTROL ENGINEER.
Just be aware that, < if we remove the old legacy system is not way to go back.>
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Every control systems is attached to a process, so it is unique, in considering an upgrade, retrofit or re-engineering; the new control system has to emulate and exceed the existing legacy control; so the new HMI feel and look hast to very similar to the existing operational familiarity; nice!, the PLC and integration of new technology is free to change; the user do not care for this modules.
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The scope for industrial control systems (ICS), involves defining the objectives, and components of the system to ensure that the project is well-defined, manageable, and signed by everyone related to the process environment,
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1. Project Objectives and Purpose: Clearly define SAFETY, purpose, objectives, understand what the system is intended to control, monitor, critical infrastructure; and make everyone to signed it.
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2. Stakeholder Identification: Identify all relevant stakeholders involved in the project, including end-users, management, IT teams, operational staff, maintenance personnel, and any regulatory bodies that may have oversight.
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3. System Components and Functionality: List the key components, modules, and functionalities that the industrial control system will include. BOM: Hardware components like sensors, actuators, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) software, networking equipment, and more
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4. System Boundaries: Clearly define the physical and logical boundaries of the ICS. Specify the interfaces with external systems, data flows, and communication protocols.
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5. Functional Requirements: Outline the specific functions that the ICS should perform. These could include monitoring variables, controlling processes, alarming, logging, reporting, and any other operational tasks that the system needs to accomplish.
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6. Non-Functional Requirements: Identify non-functional requirements such as performance, security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability. These aspects are crucial for the overall success of the ICS and should be explicitly stated in the scope.
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7. Integration and Interoperability: Describe how the ICS will integrate with existing systems, infrastructure, and IT networks. Address any compatibility or connectivity requirements to ensure smooth integration.
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8. Project Deliverables: Clearly state the expected deliverables at various stages of the project. This might include design documents, system architecture diagrams, software code, test plans, user manuals, and more.
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9. Project Timeline and Milestones: Provide a rough timeline for the project, including major milestones such as design completion, development, testing phases, and the final deployment date.
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10. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks that could impact the project's success and detail how these risks will be managed and mitigated.
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11. Change Management: Outline how changes to the scope will be managed and approved. Establish a clear process for handling scope changes and their potential impacts on the project timeline and budget.
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12. Approval and Sign-Off: Share the developed scope document with key stakeholders for review and approval. Obtain their signatures to signify their agreement with the scope statement.
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13. Remember that the scope document is a living document and may need adjustments as the project progresses and requirements evolve. Regular communication with stakeholders is essential to ensure alignment and successful execution of the industrial control system project.
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X._ Estimating hours needed for converting PLC, HMI programs?

 
It is challenging and depends on several factors. These factors include the complexity and documentation of the existing systems, the scope of changes required, the familiarity of the team with the new technology, and the overall project management approach. Keep in mind that every project is unique, and unexpected issues can arise, so the estimate should be treated as a guideline rather than an absolute certainty. Regularly reviewing and updating the estimate as the project progresses will help keep the timeline on track.

Here are some steps taking to create an estimate:
2. NOTE. My best approach is to evaluate how much downtime the company could afford without the operational equipment. It is possible to scale by preserving existing legacy and integrating add-on controls module to minimize the software development.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks or challenges that could arise during the conversion process. This could include hardware compatibility issues, communication protocol differences, or unexpected software glitches.
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3. Project Management Approach: Choose an appropriate project management approach, such as Agile or Waterfall. This can affect how the work is divided and how progress is tracked.
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4. Pilot Testing: Consider piloting the conversion on a smaller scale or in a controlled environment before performing the full conversion. This can help identify challenges and refine the estimation.
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5. Contingency Time: Allow for some contingency time in your estimate to account for unexpected delays or challenges that may arise during the conversion process.
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X._ Estimating hours needed for removing old and installing new PLC, HMI?

 
My best approach is to evaluate how much downtime the company could afford without the operational equipment. It is possible to scale UP -by preserving existing legacy and integrating add-on controls module to minimize the software development.
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X._Digital motor drives and standard motor drives

  Advantages of Digital Motor Drives:
Integration with Automation Systems: Digital drives can be easily integrated into larger automation and control systems due to their digital communication interfaces (such as Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, etc.). This enables seamless communication and coordination in complex industrial setups.
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Advantages of Standard Motor Drives:
Low Complexity Maintenance: Maintenance personnel who are accustomed to older technology might find standard motor drives easier to troubleshoot and repair due to their simpler design.
Ultimately, the choice between digital motor drives and standard motor drives depends on the specific application requirements, the level of control and precision needed, energy efficiency goals, available budget, and the existing technological infrastructure, but there will still be cases where standard motor drives are a practical choice.

X._ Retrofitting is one way trip, < There is no way back!>

 
Once authorize the go-ahead and tech personal begin cutting wires to reuse existing actuators, sensors and smart serial or networkable it may NOT be possible to reverse / going back to old control systems;

Whoever there others less risk alternative by creating a redundancy controls systems,
and switch between new versus old;
1._This offer the advantage of sharirng on existing field I/O
2._Signal controlling actuator could be implement by using dry Relay contact, it not a bump less systems
once the systems is validated these dry contact relays will be remove; the link bellow is not how it will be done, but it describe similarities
See these links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2YUNnfATBY
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X._ Certifications related to this project

 
This is different process it may not relate to you; here the company has an existing silicon furnace; we preserve the HMI and only upgrade the PLC Controls, 1996, I was the control engineer responsibly for the upgrade; again every time is the question How much time is allow for the control system project, it has to be deliver in time and has to emulate and be better from the old control box.
Ferrofluids Corp.; building FIRST 300 mm, crystals puller;
<Publication on <Machine design journal, Feb. 05, 1998):Clean Design Breeds Pure Crystals>
https://www.machinedesign.com/archive/article/21818671/clean-design-breeds-pure-crystals...
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Plus, five years in china,Beijing Jingyuntong Technology Co., Ltd <www.JYTCorp.com>;
developed FIRST generation PLC Control Systems OEM Solar,
crystal pullers. PLC Software support, growing, Czochralski single crystal growth
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1._ Redundant PLC

  How to Configure an S7-300 Redundant PLC _ PART 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3AXkW2Dp3M
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How to Configure an S7-300 Redundant PLC _ PART 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi6ul1ZVLqg
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2._ Fault Tolerance

  High Availability & Fault Tolerance (Difference)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aotqZH_9x-w
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Redundancy, Fault Tolerance, and High Availability - CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 - 3.8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLj-Fi-hMY
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L6: Byzantine Fault Tolerance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4wNoTV3Gw

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Evolution of fault tolerance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tN_mJcMOYI
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X._Safety PLC

 

TIA Portal: All Safety Basics! Part 1: General Info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVKoVpY0NCQ
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What is a Safety PLC?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-X3cDPaBbk
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What is a Safety Instrumented System?

More recently, in 2005, an explosion at a texas city refinary
killed 15 and injured more than 150 workers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2YUNnfATBY
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3._ Emergency Shutdown System?

  What is an Emergency Shutdown System?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS0DBC4TRy8
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x._ Introduction to PLC Control systems

 

What are the Major PLC Manufacturers?
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/FMfcgzGtwWGcsfsXnmHbDWJxdjgchbCN?projector=1

What is the Automation Pyramid?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAhxYsMi4e8

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What is a P&ID Diagram?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJnU1MJAts&list=PLYB7NganoevHoaCweDbqxOYg52YjKRwXe&index=31
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x._ Batch Process Control example,

  Czochralski CZ Method Single Crystal Silicon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J71GkEca6Ls

x._ EtherNet/IP Adapter

  CLICK PLC EtherNet/IP Adapter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58trSoHqBq4&t=25s
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x._ Modbus RTU

  Modbus RTU Click PLC Master to BRX Do-More PLC Slave Communication
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIsj-Xppoog
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PROFIBUS and PROFINET

  'Working on it

DeviceNET

  'Working on it

RS485

  'Working on it

PLC PROGRAMMING, Open PLC Project

  https://openplcproject.com/
Create your projects on OpenPLC Editor, a fully featured PLC Programming IDE. Execute them on the OpenPLC Runtime, a multi-platform, portable, PLC Runtime. Start by creating a new project on the OpenPLC Editor. ... OpenPLC Editor projects are actually folders instead of a single file.
https://openplcproject.com/docs/3-2-creating-your-first-project-on-openplc-editor/
https://sourceforge.net/software/product/OpenPLC-Editor/
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Editor, where you can write programs in ladder logic and other PLC languages. a monitoring application (SCADA) for shop floor data
https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/try-out-openplc-on-a-raspberry-pi
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https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=455&start=200

plc pROGRAMMING, SIEMENS

  Getting Started with the S7-1200 Siemens PLC Training Kit
https://www.solisplc.com/tutorials/siemens-plc-programming-getting-started-with-the-s7-1200-siemens-plc-training-kit
 


 
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sincerely thanks