Control System Remote Monitoring Support

Comprehensive control system support solutions to extend the life of your existing systems and modernize aging infrastructure.

Extend the operational life of existing Rustronic MKII control system

Network Center EST understands that replacing your existing Rustronic MKII Control System may not always be financially practical, which is why we have developed comprehensive support capabilities to maintain this system throughout the remaining operational life of your facility.

Life extension of Rustronic MKII

Network Center EST can provide life extension support for your Rustronic MKII control system by delivering:

Site surveys and Health checks of existing systems

Testing of existing cards, repairs, exchanges and re-certification

Remote monitoring and onsite trouble shooting

Rustronic MKII improvements

Enhancements available to deliver the advanced functionality of modern PLC systems:

Upgrade HMI touch screens to modern standards

Upgrade ISM to solid state devices to improve storage/control of software

Improved communication, management and interrogation of the system

Updated screens to incorporate client specific information

Plug and play upgrades to sub-systems increasing reliability and functionality

Control system upgrades & retrofits

When complete Control System Upgrades and Retrofits are required, Network Center EST control solutions are engineered specifically for the upgrade and retrofit of SGT / Ruston Gas Turbine controls and can be readily adapted to meet site-specific operational requirements.

Key features

Allen Bradley PLC Hardware:

Interfaces to the existing field devices

Network Center EST PLC Software:

Proven PLC software with excess of 150,000 turbine running hours on installed systems

Existing sequencing and protection functionality will be replicated

Enhancements will be implemented, and the software modified to incorporate any other changes to the fire and gas, VGV, vibration and fuel systems

PLC programming utilises ladder logic and structured text

Various security features prevent unauthorised modifications

Network Center EST HMI:

Interfaces directly with the Allen Bradley PLC without the need for RSLinx

Clearer display with more data accessible with 4 mimics per page on the TCM screen (17") and 6 mimics per page on a widescreen desktop HMI screen (26")

The HMI PC can act as a remote monitoring server

Digital Output Forcing

Full access to PLC parameters

Additional HMI PC's can be set up easily without significant license costs

Vibration Monitoring Upgrade:

Utilises either Bently Nevada 3500, Allen Bradley XM or Sensonics vibration monitoring hardware

Incorporate Other Upgrades:

The new control system can work without needing to change any existing field devices

Alternatively, the new control system (PLC hardware and software) simplifies the upgrade of other key equipment such as the Gas Fuel Valve, Liquid Fuel Valve, VGV and Fire and Gas system. Such upgrades can be carried out at the same time as the control system change or later if more convenient

Bespoke remote monitoring options are available tailored to your specific requirements. For further information please contact us.

Need Control System Support?

Contact Network Center EST to discuss your control system requirements and discover how our solutions can support your operational needs.