Machine automation
A complete machine control system: PLC, servo drives, pneumatics, HMI and safety as a single unit.
A machine runs reliably only when the control system, drives, sensors, operator panel and safety circuits are designed together. That is why we do not see a machine as a collection of individual devices, but as one system with clear operating logic.
We work on new machines as well as upgrades of existing ones: from equipment selection and building the electrical cabinets to programming and commissioning under real production conditions.
What it includes
PLC and control software
Operating sequence, interlocks, operating modes (manual, automatic, service) and fault handling, with a clear and easily maintainable program.
Servo drives and motion control
Positioning, synchronised motion and Cartesian systems, with drives and motors selected to match the mechanics.
Operator panels (HMI)
Screens for recipes, parameters, alarms and machine status, designed for the people who work on the machine every day.
Sensors, I/O and field equipment
Connection of sensors, pneumatic and electric actuators, measuring equipment and distributed inputs/outputs.
Safety integration
Safety controllers, emergency stop buttons and guard fences, designed together with the machine control.
Industrial communication
Connection of drives, I/O modules and other control systems (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus), and, where required, SCADA and data collection systems.
Where it is used
- New special-purpose machines and production lines
- Lines for cutting, trimming and processing materials
- Packaging lines and product handling
- Control upgrades on existing machines
How we work
- Analysis – together we define the machine function, production requirements and current state.
- Control architecture – we select the PLC, drives, I/O, HMI, communication and the required safety functions.
- Electrical implementation – building the electrical cabinets, mounting equipment on the machine and wiring.
- Software and integration – programming of the PLC, motion and HMI screens, and integration with the rest of the line.
- Testing and commissioning – on-site testing, tuning and handover of the machine to production.
Benefits for you
- One contractor responsible for equipment, electrical work, software and commissioning
- A clear, documented PLC program that is easy to maintain
- Shorter downtime thanks to clear fault diagnostics on the HMI panel
- Equipment from established manufacturers with available spare parts
Equipment and technologies
Components we most often use in such systems – all also available as individual supply:
Related projects
Floor panel productionCartesian robots and automation of a panel sizing line
Automatic loading, transfer, turning and stacking of panels on a floor panel sizing line – mechanics and automation delivered as a single package.
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Public transport – railway stationAutomation of heavy-duty escalators
Complete renewal of the electrical cabinets, automation and safety control of escalators: Sysmac, distributed I/O, NX-SL3300 safety controller and Safety over EtherCAT.
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Construction chemicals – bagged productsCheckweigher and dynamic weighing system
Checkweighers for automatic weight control of 20 and 25 kg bags of construction chemicals, installed in two factories.
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Describe the machine, line or process – we will get back to you with a proposed solution and an estimate of the scope of work. For new projects and upgrades of existing systems.
info@meridiangroup.rs · +381 66 60 60 497
Related solutions
Motion control and servo systems
From a single servo axis to multi-axis and Cartesian systems – motion designed together with the mechanics.
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Machine safety
Safety controllers, emergency stop, safety switches and drive monitoring – integrated with the machine control.
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SCADA and HMI systems
Operator screens and central monitoring: alarms, recipes, trends and equipment status in one place.
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