Application example 007 - Pharmaceutical

Summary description:
University biotechnology research lab. Academic setting where graduate students perform experiments on fermentation processes.

Specific challenges:
A simple tool is required that is not tied into proprietary hardware. Many students work on the system, without formal ISaGRAF training, so compliance to the IEC 61131-3 norm is most important. Complex algorithms have to be constructed so powerful languages are a definite asset.

Specifications:
-Control at 100ms;
-About 200 I/O hooked up to the FlexIO modules, through DeviceNet;
-1 operation station for development, operations and supervision;
-OPC connectivity between ISaGRAF controller and HMI system.