HMI SCADA Screens For Bascule Bridge The project focused on creating specialized HMI SCADA screens to enhance both the control and monitoring of bascule bridge operations. Key features include: Homepage Overview: Provides a snapshot of the bridge’s current position and alerts for immediate oversight. Motors Display: Detailed control and monitoring of the HPU’s pilot, boost,…
Bascule Bridge – HPU Commissioning Overview As the commissioning engineer for the bridge project, I’ve got a pretty unique gig. This isn’t just any bridge; it’s a road bridge being built to stretch over a Suffolk, England. And it’s not just any bridge in England, either – it’s set to be the world’s largest rolling…
HPU Internal Build, Test & FAT Overview I was tasked with getting two large High-Pressure Units (HPUs) up and running smoothly. I used Siemens TIA Portal software and Siemens S7-1200 PLC hardware to control these units, making sure everything worked seamlessly. I also created easy-to-use screens for the operators on Siemens Basic HMI panels, making…
PLC PC Upgrades For Aerospace Valve Test Rigs Overview An Aerospace company has two test rigs, which are operated by two PCs each. They were running obsolete unsafe software, which their IT had stopped from working due to it being a security risk. Task The purpose of the site visit was to install new Windows…
Multi-Axis Forging Press Datalogger Fault Overview Operators & Maintenance of a multi-axis forging press complained that their data logging software used for maintenance ‘LogView’, wasn’t working. Work Conducted Diagnosed LogView crash error and fixed the bug. Replicated LogView fault and create 3 step solution to fix the crash. Significantly shortened Operators restart procedure from 5…
Canal Lift Bridge Speed Adjustment Overview This Canal lift bridge were having multiple hydraulic and electrical problems with one of their pumps used to lift the bridge. They have a small HPU situated in a garage, one with a variable pump controlled with an EPC and the other with a standard pump with no EPC.…
Power Cycling Issues @ Closed Die Forging Press Overview My company had recently commissioned a closed die press. I was originally tasked with going to the site and installing a remote connection device (a Netbiter). Whilst I was on site, the customer reported they were having continuous crashing issues, whereby they had to recycle power to…