CREDITS
By Michael Powell
Managing Director Staro Integration
Delivering Excellence utilizing Control System Software Standards
STARO Integration delivers reliable standards based control systems for process applications.
STARO Integration’s control systems standards are designed to be efficient and allow for easy fault-finding and adjustment of process parameters and quick implementation is possible through the use of an object-orientated approach and code generating software.
Our Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) Process Objects is a collection of control and monitoring objects with related faceplates, following the Abnormal Situation Management Consortium’s recommendations for effective machine to operator information transfer.
Objects are designed to be easy to understand, with control logic “open” and visible, to leverage the adaptability and ease of use of your control system software.
Display objects and faceplates are designed to give a uniform look and feel, with focus on efficient alarming principles.
The software standards aid operators in managing abnormal situations within process plants and addresses the aspects of operator display optimization, drawing on principles on the basis of creating:
• Information prioritisation and clear presentation
• Consistent use of terminology and abbreviations
• Effective alarm presentation to minimize information overload.
• Utilisation of process graphics for situational awareness
Some of the Advantages of using our standards-based control systems for process applications include:
Reliable
With redundancy options at I/O, networking and processing level, customer required control system reliability is easily achieved.
Standards Based
Operator interfaces follow recommendations as prescribed by the Abnormal Situation Management consortium. These recommendations allow for efficient communication of system data to plant operations personnel.
Easy
Operator interfaces are easy to use for both operations and maintenance personnel. Simple layout and navigation principles make it quick to master the system. The ability to modify instrument and process parameters via the operator interface greatly reduces the need for engineering changes to the system.
Secure
Control system security can be achieved on operator access and authorization control, as well as engineering access to the system. On CPU security features make it practically impossible to modify system parameters from rogue computers. Security can also be extended to network level for a complete security lock-down strategy.
Quick
In-house competence in control systems design, industrial networking and industrial IT speeds up project delivery. An object-oriented approach together with in-house developed code generating software reduces engineering time and human error.
Powerful
Featuring state of the art processors and multi-processor architectures, control systems can be scaled from miniature plants to factory-wide integrated control systems. Advanced on-processor alarming functionality gives accurate time-stamping for sequence of events analysis.
Extendable
Several add-on options are available such as data historians, reporting software and asset management software to further increase transparency and effective plant operation.
Leverage STARO’s proven control system software standards for efficient development and implementation of your control system projects.
Our tried-and-tested approach minimises risks and ensures a successful project, giving you peace of mind and a control system built for long-term performance.
For more information, contact STARO Integration:
+27 16 971 3333
engineering@staro.co.za
ABOUT US
Staro Process Control (Pty) Ltd. is a brand name in Automation and established in the Mining and heavy Industrial sectors. Started operations in 1996 and has grown into the role of holding company for the group of Staro (Pty) Ltd entities. Together, we form a focused and dynamic Organisation.
The group’s strength manifests in our dynamic team goal: the same destiny with sound business principles driven independently with a focus on core businesses’. The trading entities, each with its own Directors, focus on Supply chain, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing and Construction services.
Staro Process Control oversees the group activities and shared services to enable smooth operation with shared values of ethical business practices, administration, standards on safety & quality, and an environmentally friendly and fair work experience for all.
TOGETHER, WE LIVE THE PASSION OF BEING YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR AND RELIABLE SUPPLIER OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND AN EXPANDED RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
WE ARE A BRAND NAME IN AUTOMATION AND ESTABLISHED IN THE MINING AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR. STARTED OPERATIONS IN 1996 AND HAS GROWN INTO THE ROLE AS HOLDING COMPANY OF THE GROUP OF STARO (PTY) LTD ENTITIES.
Group strength manifests in our dynamic team goal, same destiny with sound business principles, driven independently with the focus on core businesses. The trading entities, each with own Directors, focus on Supply chain, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing and Construction services.
Staro Process Control oversees the group activities and shared services to enable smooth operation with shared values being, ethical business practices, administration, standards on safety and quality, and an environmentally friendly and fair work experience for all.
