Centralised automation provides simple, effective control for Spanish coffee maker

摘要

Niro A/S of Copenhagen has recently installed a complete freeze drying system for a customer in Spain that uses advanced automation technology from Rockwell Automation. The automation has helped the company minimise the development time and keep the cost of licensing and upgrades firmly under control. The system provides open access throughout the factory to minimise supervision and labour costs.rnThe customer, SEDA Solubles of Palencia, manufactures soluble coffee in a continuousrnprocess using a CONRAD™ 500 (Continuous Radiation) freeze drying plant from Niro A/S. The system handles all freeze drying operations from initial foaming to the finished freeze-dried coffee. It is fully automatic and controlled using a ControlLogix PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) running RSViewSE software both from Rockwell Automation.