Autoclave Control System
Requirement
A PLC automated Autoclave Control System to refurbish an existing Autoclave. The system to control the Autoclave cycle temperature via variable steam input to Autoclave jacket and variable internal pressure via compressed air. Touchscreen HMI interface with menu driven variable controls. Cycle data log produced at end of cycle networked to customers system in CSV format for QA validation of each cycle.
Solution
A bespoke designed control system with Schneider M340 PLC & HMI, the newly refurbished Autoclave improved the quality of the product and productivity. A 2nd Autoclave was subsequently refurbished in the same way.