Title :
A uniform drive and process control system for the pulp and paper industry
Author_Institution :
Siemens Electr. Ltd., Pointe Claire, Que., Canada
Abstract :
The author addresses the issue of millwide control using a PLC-based platform with a unified, simple programming language for all mill areas, from the control of sophisticated sectional drives on high-speed paper machines up to MD and CD profile controls. Emphasis is placed on maximizing uptimes in the form of sophisticated diagnostic tools which will be further developed and enhanced. The modularity of the system allows the simple single cell or island solution to be expanded, while still retaining overall transparency, and the standardized Ethernet bus allows a true open architecture, permitting flexibility in vendor selection.<>
Keywords :
electric drives; local area networks; machine control; open systems; paper industry; process computer control; programmable controllers; PLC-based platform; diagnostic tools; high-speed paper machines; open architecture; paper industry; process control system; programming language; pulp industry; standardized Ethernet bus; Automatic control; Displays; Manufacturing automation; Milling machines; Open loop systems; Paper making machines; Process control; Programmable control; Pulp and paper industry; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1993., Conference Record of 1993 Annual
Conference_Location :
Hyannis, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1354-2
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1993.255789
