TECHNICAL GUIDES
Automation insights from real project work
Technical articles, checklists and experience from topics that regularly arise in engineering, modernization and commissioning.
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EPLAN for existing plants
Documentation that makes maintenance and future upgrades faster.
Latest technical articles
New articles on engineering, retrofit, commissioning and plant operation.
Older automation systems: source the spare, replace it or modernize?
When a module fails, the fastest available spare is not always the best long-term answer. Compatibility, plant risk and lifecycle matter.
Brownfield retrofit: why a proper site survey saves time
In older plants, drawings, software and actual wiring do not always match. A structured survey reduces this risk before modifications start.
Commissioning preparation: what to clarify before the first I/O check
Good commissioning starts before the first signal test. Clear responsibilities, current documentation and defined test steps save valuable site time.
Hydropower automation: information that helps with an initial project assessment
A first technical assessment usually needs only a structured overview of the plant, control system, process control and planned modification.
Topics come from practical project work
Migration, redundancy, diagnostics, spare-parts risk, interfaces, backup strategy and documentation quality are recurring project questions. We turn them into practical guidance that helps during project preparation.
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