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Engineering & Design

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

Providing engineering services and system integration for industrial automation and controls has been at the core of the Pieper Automation business model from the start.

With the rapid evolution of industrial automation, Pieper Automation is well poised to provide our customers the ability to optimize their manufacturing operations by providing Efficiency-Reliability-Productivity integration across their machine and plant floor. Through secure network infrastructure, control systems, and smart devices, we deliver efficient industrial automation solutions, whether new or upgraded, to enable our customers to run maximize operations for production facilities and machines

As a leading industrial automation company, Pieper Automation is a CSIA Certified Integrator that can provide you solutions and services to meet all your needs. We program and configure automation equipment including motion controllers (motors, servos), robots, machine vision cameras, and others, using many different software and hardware platforms. We have several platform specific certifications, including; Ignition, Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff, Cognex, Progea, Flir and many others. Our Controls team has deep knowledge of and broad experience with a variety of technologies from major vendors such as ABB, Rockwell, Schneider Electric/ Wonderware, Omron, Opto22, GE, Modicon, and Siemens. We have deployed controls solutions in numerous industries including Converting & Web Handling, Press & Metals Forming, Food & Beverage, CPG, Pulp & Paper, and BioGas/Renewable Energies

Our typical projects range in scope from small to expansive - from a short service call to providing a full turnkey electrical and controls system design - from project inception through installation and production support. All projects, small and large, receive the same high level of customer service and technical expertise you expect….

SCADA/HMI DEVELOPMENT

With the continuing evolution of technology and high-level integration, Pieper Automation’s developers keep abreast of the latest hardware, software, and networking advancements. The ability to control, monitor and troubleshoot a process directly through a terminal or an Internet browser, provide maintenance and management the tools to monitor operational efficiency, downtime, schedules, and countless critical process variables.

Pieper Automation offers full-service network and information system integration including network design, application software development, database development, custom reporting software, plant monitoring and web monitoring. We build information systems providing real-time data in a robust and secure environment. Today's plant operators, maintenance personnel and management depend on a seamless interface between operator and machine to ensure productivity, reliability and efficiencies across all levels of the production facility.

Pieper Automation’s integrated solutions utilize leading HMI, SCADA, MMS platforms. Our engineers and HMI designers develop interfaces from a single stand-alone operator panel, up to multi-plant, client server installations with multiple redundant servers and distributed view nodes on the plant floor. We have the skills and experience to deliver applications for all software packages and are certified Integrators for many of the leading software manufacturers including; FactoryTalk View, Inductive Automation Ignition, Intellution and many others.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A successful project starts with effective planning, solid coordination and continues with proven management methodology. Our projects are managed from inception to system acceptance utilizing industry best practices, tools, and processes. Specific project requirements are incorporated into our process with the customer's best interests in mind. Our Project Managers, develop and maintain project objectives including project scope, finance, procurement, deliverables, schedules, target milestones, division of tasks, effective communication, document tracking, and utilizing of control systems to monitor & provide feedback. Our team approach ensures personnel with the required competencies and experience supports all project elements thoroughly. We have experience in managing projects ranging from a few hundred man hours to projects spanning several years

Having well-designed control system is essential to improve system transparency, productivity, reliability, maintenance, record keeping, and ultimately client profit margins. Regardless of the level of complexity, we have the capabilities and commitment to deliver successful solutions for our clients.

Development & Configuration

  • Database Development

  • Custom or “Off-The-Shelf” Reporting

  • Client/Service Set-Up

  • Computer Installation

  • Software Installation & Configuration

  • Server Configuration

  • Redundant Servers Configuration

  • Data Storage & Hardware Configuration

  • Network Configuration

Services

  • Concept Planning

  • Industrial Network Design

  • Sequence of Operations

  • Project Database Development

  • MCC Design & Power Distribution Documents

  • Control Panel Design & I/O Schematics

  • PLC/PAC Programming

  • DSC Configuration

  • SCADA/HMI Configuration

  • Historical Data Collection

  • Process Reporting/MES Functions

  • FAT/OAT & Simulation

  • Functional Specification Development

  • System Surveys

  • Control System Architecture & Design

  • Device Level Network Diagram

  • Control Loop Diagrams

  • P & ID Diagrams

  • Instrumentation Implementation

  • Loop Design & Implementation

  • Startup & Commissioning, Including Electrical Services

  • Field Supervisory Services

  • Validation & Acceptance Testing

  • O&M Manuals & Training

  • System Maintenance & Warranty Support

Interested in working with us on your next project?