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Batch performance metrics collected during the batch process are for available for analysis within the MES layer and as batches pass final quality control inspections, the batch system reports actual raw material usage directly to SAP.īy building a custom solution directly in Ignition, Vertech was able to create a system that adheres to industry standards, ensures system flexibility, uses batch process equipment to its full potential and reduces the overall project cost by eliminating additional software licensing and associated hardware (see Figure 4).ĭedicated SCADA terminals were provided based on functional area of the plant. The flexibility of Ignition and database integration made it an ideal platform to build a custom batch solution from the ground up that followed the core principles of ISA-88 while providing some freedoms to adapt the system to AriZona’s business needs.īecause this system is also using the Sepasoft OEE module, which was built on the principals of ISA-95, we can seamlessly integrate business data within the ISA-88 batch system. In the case of food and beverage, most often the core requirement is to have the ability to build dynamic and flexible procedures for creating a product using the process equipment at hand with a relatively straight-forward process.įigure 4: By building a custom solution directly in Ignition, Vertech created a system that adheres to industry standards, uses batch process equipment to its full potential and reduces the overall project cost. Dedicated software has benefits, however, depending on the industry not all the software features are fully implemented. Traditionally, industrial batching is often handled by dedicated batch software, which runs in parallel to a traditional SCADA system. The biggest challenge of the project was creating a batch control system inspired by ISA-88 principles within Ignition. The PLC communicates with 16 other PLCs to carefully coordinate not only batch production but to also control the transfer of syrup concentrate to production lines and cleaning of all batch equipment, process tanks and line equipment. AriZona can create new recipes and change the procedural execution of those recipes without having to modify any portion of the control system.Īfter batches are produced, the batch control system interfaces with other PLC systems at each packaging line for product transfer to inline blending systems and onto packaging.

This ensures AriZona can leverage the flexibility of the batch process equipment to produce its entire portfolio of beverage products.

A custom batch solution was created within Ignition to allow flexible batch recipes to be created at run time. Within the ControlLogix, PAC Phase Manager was used for equipment phase control. In addition, three motor control panels also were provided for integration of Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 525 drives to handle control for agitation motors and liquid transfer pumps.Īt the core, a Rockwell Automation ControlLogix programmable automation controller (PAC) was used for all batch and process control functions.