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PLC Automation
Hardware configuration, process logic, sequencing, interlocking, diagnostics and communication.
Process Automation Solutions – PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, Instrumentation & IIoT
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEERING
Complete Automation from Field Instrument to Enterprise
Neo Technologies provides integrated automation engineering for continuous, batch, utility and industrial process applications.
A process automation platform can integrate field instrumentation, remote I/O, PLC/PAC or DCS controllers, variable-frequency drives, control valves, operator interfaces, SCADA, historians and industrial communication networks into one coordinated system.
Process Study
P&ID Review
PLC / PAC Engineering
DCS Engineering
HMI / SCADA
Instrumentation
Industrial Networking
IIoT Integration
INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
One Connected Process-Control Platform
Process measurement, control logic, operator visualization, final control elements and plant data should operate as parts of one coordinated automation architecture.
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AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE
From Field Measurement to Plant Intelligence
A modern process-control architecture connects field measurement and actuation with controllers, supervisory systems, plant information and higher-level applications.
Field
Instruments & Sensors
Signal / I/O
Remote I/O & Conditioning
PLC / DCS
Logic & PID Control
Final Control
VFDs & Valves
HMI / SCADA
Supervision
Historian
Data & Reporting
MES / IIoT
Plant Information
CORE TECHNOLOGIES
Process Automation Solutions
Automation architecture can be selected according to process complexity, control requirements, installed equipment and plant standards.
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DCS Systems
Distributed control architecture for continuous and complex process-control applications.
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SCADA Systems
Plant visualization, supervisory control, alarms, trends, historical data and reporting.
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HMI Development
Operator interfaces for process visualization, control, alarms, diagnostics and production information.
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VFD & Motor Control
Variable-speed control for pumps, fans, agitators, conveyors and other process equipment.
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PID Process Control
Closed-loop regulation of temperature, pressure, flow, level and other process variables.
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS
DCS for Continuous & Complex Process Control
Distributed control systems provide an integrated environment for process control, operator supervision, alarms, trends and plant information.
Continuous Process Control
PID Control Loops
Cascade Control
Ratio Control
Sequence Control
Batch Functions
Alarm Management
Process Trends
Operator Stations
Historian Integration
CENTRALIZED PLANT MONITORING
SCADA & Process Control Room Solutions
Bring process status, alarms, trends, equipment information and historical plant data into a centralized supervisory environment.
Process Graphics
Real-Time Monitoring
Alarm & Event Management
Historical Trends
Reports
Equipment Status
Production Information
Historian Integration
FIELD INSTRUMENTATION
Measurement, Monitoring & Final Control
Process automation begins with appropriate field measurement and correctly engineered final control elements.
Pressure
Transmitters, switches, gauges and differential-pressure measurement.
Flow
Electromagnetic, vortex, ultrasonic, mass and differential-pressure measurement.
Level
Radar, ultrasonic, hydrostatic, capacitance and level-switch technologies.
Temperature
RTDs, thermocouples, temperature transmitters and associated control systems.
Process Analysis
pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and other application-specific analytical measurements.
Control Valves
Modulating and on/off valves with appropriate actuators and positioners.
AUTOMATION CONTROL PANELS
PLC, Instrumentation & Process Control Panels
Control panels provide the physical interface between field equipment, controllers, drives, communication systems and plant electrical systems.
PLC Control Panels
Remote I/O Panels
Instrumentation Panels
VFD Panels
MCC Integration
Marshalling Panels
Communication Panels
Operator Panels
REAL PROCESS APPLICATIONS
Water, Chemical & Industrial Process Automation
Automation can be engineered for individual equipment, process skids, utilities, treatment systems and complete industrial process areas.
Water Treatment
WTP • Filtration • Pumping • Distribution
Wastewater
STP • ETP • Aeration • Sludge • Reuse
RO Systems
Filtration • Pressure • Flow • Conductivity
Chemical Dosing
Metering • Mixing • Flow • Level
Batch Processes
Recipes • Sequencing • Mixing • Transfer
Process Skids
PLC • HMI • Instruments • Valves
Pump Automation
VFD • Pressure • Flow • Level
Tank Farms
Level • Transfer • Valves • Monitoring
INDUSTRIES
Process Automation Across Industrial Sectors
Water & Wastewater
WTP, STP, ETP, RO, pumping and distribution systems.
Chemical
Reactors, dosing, mixing, transfer and process control.
Pharmaceutical
Process equipment, utilities and production monitoring.
Food & Beverage
Mixing, batching, filling, CIP and utilities.
Oil & Gas
Pumping, tank farms, metering and process monitoring.
Power & Energy
Plant utilities, monitoring and auxiliary systems.
Textile
Dyeing, finishing, utilities, drives and process control.
Cement
Material handling, motor automation and process systems.
Metals & Mining
Conveyors, crushers, pumps and material handling.
Pulp & Paper
Process control, drives, utilities and monitoring.
Manufacturing
Production processes, utilities and plant monitoring.
Infrastructure
Pumping, utilities, energy and remote monitoring.
CONNECTIVITY
Industrial Communication & Networking
Controllers, remote I/O, drives, instrumentation, SCADA servers and higher-level systems can exchange information through communication technologies appropriate to the installed equipment and plant architecture.
PROFINET
PROFIBUS
EtherNet/IP
Modbus TCP
Modbus RTU
EtherCAT
CANopen
J1939
OPC UA
MQTT
RS-485
Industrial Ethernet
INDUSTRY 4.0
IIoT & Connected Process Plant
Connect automation data with edge systems, historians, dashboards and higher-level manufacturing applications to support plant visibility and operational analysis.
Data Acquisition
Collect selected process and equipment information from controllers and automation systems.
Plant Dashboards
Present operating and production information through application-specific dashboards.
Historical Analysis
Store and analyze process values, events and operating information where required.
Energy Monitoring
Collect relevant electrical and utility information for energy analysis.
Condition Data
Acquire selected equipment parameters to support maintenance analysis.
MES Integration
Exchange appropriate plant and production information with manufacturing systems.
PROJECT SUPPORT
Automation Engineering for Industrial Stakeholders
Plant Owners
New automation, modernization, SCADA and plant-data projects.
EPC Companies
Automation engineering, control panels, instrumentation integration and commissioning support.
OEMs
Control engineering for packaged process equipment and industrial machinery.
Manufacturers
Production automation, utilities monitoring and plant digitalization.
ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
Complete Process Automation Engineering
Process Study
Process sequence, equipment and operating philosophy review.
P&ID Review
Instrumentation, valves and control-loop review.
I/O Engineering
Digital, analog, RTD, thermocouple and communication I/O planning.
PLC / DCS Engineering
Architecture, control logic, interlocks, sequences and diagnostics.
SCADA Engineering
Graphics, alarms, trends, reports and historian integration.
Panel Engineering
Control circuits, layouts, BOM and terminal engineering.
Instrumentation
Instrument selection, signal integration and loop engineering.
Testing & Startup
Software testing, FAT, loop checking, SAT and commissioning support.
PROJECT EXECUTION
Automation Engineering Workflow
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Requirement
Process and operational study.
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Architecture
Control-system concept.
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Engineering
I/O, P&ID and panel design.
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Development
PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA.
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Integration
Instrumentation and networking.
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FAT
Testing and simulation.
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Commissioning
SAT, startup and handover.
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Engineering Deliverables
I/O List
Digital, analog and communication signal database.
Control Philosophy
Functional description and automation strategy.
Electrical Drawings
Project-specific power, control and termination drawings.
Network Architecture
Controller, SCADA and communication topology.
Alarm List
Process and equipment alarm definitions.
Cause & Effect
Interlock, trip and operational response information.
Software Backup
Project application backups according to agreed scope.
O&M Documentation
Application-specific operating and maintenance information.
PROCESS AUTOMATION PARTNER
Engineering Across the Complete Automation Stack
Process automation requires coordination between field instrumentation, control systems, electrical engineering, operator systems and industrial communications.
FIELD TO CONTROL
Integrated Engineering
Instrumentation, controllers, drives, valves and supervisory systems.
PLC + DCS
Flexible Architecture
Control platforms selected around process and project requirements.
CONNECTED
Industrial Networking
Integration across field, control, supervisory and information layers.
LIFECYCLE
Project Support
Engineering, testing, commissioning, modernization and integration.
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Supervisory monitoring, process control and manufacturing information integration.
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PLC • DCS • SCADA • INSTRUMENTATION • IIoT
Planning a Process Automation Project?
Whether the requirement involves a process skid, utility, water system, production process or plant-wide automation, share your P&ID, I/O list, control philosophy, existing architecture or project requirements with Neo Technologies.
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FAQ
Process Automation – Frequently Asked Questions
What is process automation?
Process automation uses industrial controllers, instrumentation, operator systems and communication technologies to monitor and control industrial processes.
What is the difference between PLC and DCS?
PLCs are widely applied to machine, sequence and process control. DCS platforms are commonly applied to continuous or complex process plants using distributed control architectures. Platform selection depends on the application and project requirements.
Can PLC systems communicate with SCADA?
Yes. Compatible PLC and SCADA platforms can exchange data using supported industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and OPC UA.
Can an existing process plant be upgraded?
Existing relay logic, legacy PLCs, operator interfaces, drives and supervisory systems can be evaluated for migration or modernization.
Can process data be monitored remotely?
Remote monitoring can be incorporated where appropriate to the plant network architecture, access controls and cybersecurity requirements.
Can instrumentation be integrated with the automation system?
Process automation can integrate pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical instruments together with control valves and other field devices.
Can projects include FAT and commissioning?
Project scope can include software testing, panel FAT, site support, loop checking, SAT, startup and commissioning.
Which industries use process automation?
Process automation is used across water, wastewater, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, energy, oil and gas, textile, cement, manufacturing and many other industrial sectors.