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OUR SYSTEM FOR YOUR PERFECTLY INTEGRATED SOLUTION
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SMS SIEMAG ELECTRICS AND AUTOMATION
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ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION WITH X-PACT
Combines with the mechanics and technological components to form a seamless unit
Creates electrical and automation solutions precisely tailored to the requirements of the metallurgical and rolling mill industry
Provides for pre-optimized systems tested under real-life conditions, for both new plants and modernizations
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PLUG & WORK
95 % of rated capacity
Runup curve
9 months
Runup curve
6 months
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ENERGY DISTRIBUTION AND DRIVE SYSTEMS
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Sure, today almost anything seems technically SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE PRINCIPLES EVERYTHING FROM ONE SOURCE ALL
possible. Theoretically. Yet, in practice, all pro- FORM A RELIABLE FOUNDATION FOR ONE GOAL: YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS
cesses have to be profitable, manageable, reli- Our automation requirements for all systems are SMS Siemag supplies professionally integrated
able, and safe. Even state-of-the-art, complex identical: stability, easy maintenance, simple ad- hardware solutions for electrics and automation
plants must be easy to operate, monitor, main- aptation to new conditions, and high technolo- in all product areas. Included here are the engi-
tain, and modernize. Thats why integrated engi- gical capability. Significant here is that all our neering and implementation of automation sys-
neering the linking of independent units to form systems are based on uniform platforms with a tems, drive systems, and safety technology. The
a superordinate whole is becoming ever more modular design, reflecting current trends in hard- plant-wide engineering comprises planning of the
important. To put it simply: the objective is to ware and software. switchgear rooms and control platforms as well
achieve to optimum integration of independent as assembly engineering for the cable conduit
engineering tools to create a cost-effective over- Everything is broken down into separate levels layout.
all tool. (base modules, technology modules, plant-specif-
This has long been our recipe for success in hard- ic modules), so elements only have to be custom- SAFETY FIRST
ware and plant engineering: relying above all on ized where necessary. If the IT environment You can be sure that the level of safety of every
highly motivated employees with comprehensive changes, for instance due to a new type of PC, plant we produce complies with the laws and di-
product know-how, efficient use of powerful engi- just the basic modules need to be modified. Simi- rectives enshrined in European and international
neering tools, and integrative cooperation with larly, when new technologies such as different safety standards. Here again, we team up with
the associated fields of mechanics and electrics. rolling models come into play, only the technology you to devise tailor-made practical solutions, with
modules are affected. the safety control functions executed separately
from the machine control systems.
And, of course, the safety control functions are
also put through their paces in advance during our
Plug & Work tests.
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HARDWARE DESIGN AND PLANT ENGINEERING
All our systems are based on uniform platforms with a modular design, reflecting current trends in hardware and software
Safety control functions are separated from machine controls
Clearly structured and maintenance-friendly hardware documentation
HMI
VWF
MCC
RIO RIO PU
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The control station is the control hub of every EASY OPERATION AND ADVANCED SAFETY Our HMI systems link the plant and the operator.
plant. This is where everything comes together Despite the high degree of automation, operators They map the production process with all the rel-
where commands are issued. And its where the must constantly maintain a full overview and be evant information. Armed with the information
people work who need to watch the whole pro- able to react quickly. To minimize the potential for from this process observation, you can use the
cess and have it all under control: your operating human error, the system must report irregularities latest graphical interfaces to manually access the
personnel. Essential for them is to create a work clearly but without creating excessive stress. various sequences and machine groups.
environment that transports a feeling of security
and calm. Ensuring they take the right decisions at The visualization interface developed by SMS All these visible and hidden components, tools,
all times. Siemag makes use of the human ability to per- programs, and technologies must be reliably con-
ceive and process information. This is how opera- trolled, monitored, and managed. That takes oper-
FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION tors are guided through the process chain at all ating personnel who keep a clear head and a keen
The control stations division into meeting and times in a user-friendly, easy-to-grasp way. Indi- eye on everything. They must be well trained and
working areas exactly reflects the activities of the vidual stages are configurable, supporting the in- instructed so they can expertly handle all the
operating personnel. Worthy of center stage, er- telligent navigation through screen masks. Dis- necessary processes. Our specialists work inten-
gonomics is key and supports all activities in the played here are mask layouts that always focus sively with future operating teams to ensure
control station. Included here are soundproofing squarely on the production processes. things are just right. Included here is everything
and light-dimming features that avoid distraction from consultation about the ergonomic design of
from the main tasks. It only takes simple actions to visualize and con- the various control stations to simulation-based
The control desk layouts are designed jointly with trol highly complex plants. Assistant systems coaching during our Plug & Work tests.
future operating personnel. Naturally, we allow guide through the process chain, displaying in-
for your in-house corporate design. depth information on command without deviating
from the main path. Using the intelligent naviga-
tion, the operator can see a process in detailed
steps, or jump quickly and easily in an exceptional
situation. The inclusion of touchscreens and mo-
bile devices now paves the way for the next gen-
eration of operating systems.
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THE CONTROL STATION AS THE CENTRAL HUB
Division of the control station into meeting and working areas to reflect the activities of the operating personnel
User-friendly, easy-to-understand visualization interfaces guide operators through the process chains
Integration of modern touchscreens and mobile devices
HMI systems for production-centered representation of the process provide manual access to all sequences and machine groups
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CONVERSION, EXPANSION AND MODERNIZATION
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SERVICE AND TRAINING
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As a globally leading manufacturer Flexible calculation of Mold level control Model for pass schedule calculation
of metallurgical plants, we supply charging materials Hydraulic mold oscillation drives Profile, contour, and flatness control
flexible, fairly priced, and tailor-made Dynamic process control Width adjustment of mold Rolling sequence control
solutions based on profound exper- Slagging practice in the EAF narrow sides Thickness control
tise. They meet all requirements of Easy integration of lance systems Hydraulic segment adjustment Material property model
todays metallurgical plant and roll- Low-maintenance valve stations with Soft Reduction Thermo-physical cooling models
ing mill technology. This is how we Intelligent converter tilting drives Mold Monitoring System (MMS) Coilbox control
make companies worldwide fit for Ladle management with breakout prediction, Camber and wedge free rolling
future challenges and opportunities, Solutions for secondary longitudinal crack detection, Functions for perfect strip guidance
also by providing cutting-edge metallurgy plants and heat transfer calculation Cutting optimization in heavy plate
electrics and automation. Fully automated logistics system Dynamic solidification control manufacturing
SAF process monitoring Minimization of head and tail scrap
Leveling models for heavy
plate manufacturing
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COLD ROLLING MILLS STRIP PROCESSING LINES ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS PLANTS FOR NF METALS
Model for pass schedule calculation Pickling model for carbon and Model for pass schedule calculation Model for pass schedule calculation
T-Roll model stainless steel plants Profile and flatness model Profile and flatness model
Profile and flatness model Service-friendly, material-friendly Thickness control Thickness control
Thickness control strip transport controls Flatness control Flatness control
Flatness control Catenary control systems Flatness measuring system Flatness measuring system
Flatness measuring system Dynamic layer thickness controls
Flying gauge change Flatness control
Elongation control Flatness measuring system
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SMS Siemag AG
Electrical and Automation Systems Division
Wiesenstrasse 30
57271 Hilchenbach | Germany
500/04/14/A/Ky Printed in Germany
Ivo-Beucker-Strae 43
40237 Dsseldorf | Germany
Phone: +49 211 881- 58 95
Fax: +49 211 881- 77 5895
Email: automation@sms-siemag.com
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Website: www.sms-siemag.com
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