Control System Upgrades Designed for Your Needs
At South Shore Controls, we go beyond being PLC and DCS system integrators to take your entire operation into account. Our team of project managers and electrical, mechanical and controls engineers will work with you to develop a customized control system upgrade for your specific situation. Our experts will manage the entire project from start to finish.
The process begins with a plant visit and a thorough investigation into your operational needs. After the initial evaluation, we map out your control system upgrade and provide a budget. Once you’ve approved the plan, we complete the design, manufacture the system and install it, providing one-stop shopping. With an in-house fabrication shop and machine shop, we have complete control over every aspect of your project. Instead of dealing with multiple providers, you can write one purchase order to cover the entire job.
Besides the actual system, we’ll also deliver a complete set of drawings in SolidWorks, along with CAD drawings, operator’s manuals and the training your staff needs to get the most out of your control system upgrade. Our turnkey approach ensures you’ll get everything you require.
Control System Upgrades for Multiple Platforms
Some of our clients come to South Shore Controls knowing they need a control system upgrade. Others are looking for operational efficiencies, while some simply know they have a problem. Whatever your situation, we'll collaborate with you to develop a system designed for your unique requirements, including what you want to upgrade, what screens you want on your HMI and how much control is needed.
We have extensive experience upgrading a wide range of end-of-life control systems, such as:
- Rockwell Automation 1774, PLC-2, PLC-3, PLC-5 and SLC
- Siemens S5
- Bailey Net 90 and Infi 90
- Moore APACs
- GE 90-30 and 90-70
- Modicon 484 and 984
Thanks to our vendor-agnostic approach, we can upgrade with the system of your choice or recommend a system that we know will work for your operation. Our expertise covers the full array of modern control systems, including:
- Rockwell Automation ControlLogix
- Emerson DeltaV
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200 and S7-1500
We handle projects of all sizes and can develop a solution that meets your requirements, whether you need one line replaced or an entire plant overhauled.
When you choose South Shore Controls for your control system upgrade, you’ll get more than just a PLC or DCS migration. We’ll look at your entire operation and recommend robotics and automation upgrades that will help you take full advantage of your system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Control System Upgrades
We have extensive expertise in providing control system upgrades for leading companies, big and small, in a wide range of industries, such as chemicals and steel and packaging converting.
No. We can work with you to upgrade your control system during a series of regularly scheduled plant shutdowns.
Working with South Shore Controls for your control system upgrade gives you the benefit of our one-stop-shopping turnkey approach. You deal directly with us and don’t have to worry about the hassle of multiple vendors, streamlining the process and ensuring the success of your project.
The Full Advantages of a Control System Upgrade
In the end, a control system upgrade by South Shore Controls is about more than just the control system. Our customers who've undergone an upgrade have reaped a wide range of benefits, including reduced downtime and optimized processes, that directly boost the bottom line.
The real-time statistics offered by a modern control system provide further advantages for nearly every department:
Management
benefits from having up-to-the-minute production figures.
Maintenance
knows at a glance which machines need support.
Quality control
has a clear window into the amount of material used at each step of the operation.
Our fit-for-purpose approach means you get the control system upgrade that's right for your company.