Services
Control Systems Integration
BlackStar Automation
will custom-engineer your system from the ground up, either built to your exact
specifications using the vendors you prefer, or applying methods and equipment
that we have proven to be reliable.
No matter what size
or level of complexity, BlackStar Automation will design a reliable, safe, and
cost-effective system utilizing the latest in proven technology.
BlackStar Automation
will adapt to and use your existing inventory database and system-drawing
schemes, or provide our own parts list and CAD drawings. See CAD
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PLC
Programming
BlackStar Automation
has extensive experience writing and testing PLC programs through every phase
of development, from the initial concept to final debugging at the customer
site. BlackStar Automation can develop your PLC program in any of the standard
programming languages, including:
- ladder
diagram
- sequential function
charts
- function block
diagram
- structured
text
- instruction
list
Experience includes,
GE, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence, and Klockner Moeller.
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HMI/SCADA Development
BlackStar Automation
will design a graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interface that will work
flawlessly, look professional, and help the operator understand and take
complete control of the machine. Recipe management, alarm logging, and data
acquisition functions can be integrated as required.
Experience includes,
GE Fanuc's Cimplicity, Intellution's FIX, Wonderware InTouch, Siemens' Protool,
and EXOR's Designer software.
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Industrial PCs and Networking
BlackStar Automation
has years of experience working with personal and industrial PCs, using every
Microsoft operating system from DOS to Windows 2000 Pro. BlackStar Automation
can purchase, set-up and install the hardware for one PC or an entire network
of PCs, and install the required software for any application.
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AC
and DC Drives
BlackStar Automation
specializes in the art of AC and DC motor control. We have successfully
commissioned hundreds of custom-engineered drive systems incorporating:
- analog DC
drives
- analog
inverters
- digital DC
drives
- digital
inverters
- AC flux vector
drives.
- stepper
drives
Precise tension and
position control, dancer control, elevator and crane control, surface and
center wind applications, are all second nature.
Experience includes,
but is not limited to, GE, SIEI America/Amicon, Magnetek (Yaskawa), Siemens,
and Eurotherm drives.
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Drive
Application Software Development
BlackStar Automation
has developed and successfully put into service many drive control systems
using graphical drive application software and related stand-alone processor
boards.
Applications have
involved:
- tension, dancer and
position control
- winder control with
diameter calculation and taper
- flying splice
applications
- accumulator and
turret control
- drive and system
logic
Experience includes,
GE's Win+Drive graphical programming software, Magnetek's MAG300 software,
Magnetek's PAC software, and Eurotherm's Drive System Designer software.
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Commissioning and Field Service
BlackStar Automation
provides the best start-up assistance and on-site troubleshooting in the
business. Start-ups are performed methodically and thoroughly. Detailed reports
and software backups are generated daily. On-site troubleshooting is executed
quickly and accurately with unmatched perseverance.
BlackStar Automation
is fully insured with liability coverage, and workers' compensation. We are
equipped with the best laptop computers, hand tools, and electronic test
equipment available.
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CAD
Services
BlackStar Automation
provides the highest quality electrical and mechanical CAD services available.
All CAD work can be done at our location or yours.
We are trained and
experienced using the following CAD software packages:
- AutoCAD R10 through
2000i
- Promis-e
- MicroStation
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