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The Instrumentation and Controls Department provides expertise in
measurement systems solutions from steady state to dynamic data acquisition
including hardware integration, signal conditioning design, and uncertainty
analyses. We are an experienced supplier of test facility controls,
PLC and HMI programming, and specialised control algorithm solutions.
Our engineers will provide you a complete end to end solution from
design to risk analysis to testing, installation, calibration, and
commissioning.
Capabilities include:
- PLC programming
MDS is an experienced supplier of facility control systems for test cells and plants working with everything from engine fuel delivery systems to palletising robots. We use a standardised approach in our programming to make for efficient design, ease of logic maintenance, and intuitive feel. Our engineers are well versed in RSLogix5 and 500, GE Fanuc VersaPro, and Logic Master to name a few, and will also work with confidence to any customer supplied preferences.
- HMI programming
MDS has developed a standardised HMI look and feel customisable to each customer’s requirements. The HMI meets CE requirements for user interfaces and contains many features to provide a simple yet effective operator station. Standard features include an alarm logging window and storage, menu structure, PID and calibration windows, channel identification information, and many others. MDS is very experienced with HMI programs such as GE Fanuc Quick Designer, Wonderware Intouch, Intellusion, and HMI panels such as Data Panel, QuickPanel and Panelmate and others, any of which can be tailored according to the customer’s needs.
- Control algorithm development
The Controls Group provides solutions for your more sophisticated controls needs. Past projects include a valve control system for an aero engine compressor test facility, a moment inducing rig for a turboshaft engine, a continuously variable transmission test rig, and others. Our controls engineers will work closely with our other engineering groups to optimise the up front design to achieve your control needs.
- Measurement uncertainty analysis
The Instrumentation Group works with you to select the right
transducers and signal conditioning including theoretical evaluations
of measurement uncertainty as required. It is important to have
a knowledgeable and capable design team on your side who can help
you determine your measurement needs with confidence and characterise
your data.
- Signal conditioning and design
Our engineers will provide you with a complete integrated measurement
solution. Our primary focus is on Commercially available Off The
Shelf (COTS) equipment but can also develop custom signal conditioning
solutions to suit your needs.
- Facility interface designs
As part of our complete integrated and turnkey facility design
capability, our engineers provide the necessary expertise to produce
low voltage single line diagrams for power distribution, wall
penetrations, wireway layout, facility sensors, and lighting control
just as some examples.
- Logic design / diagrams
Our logic design follows a well documented and reviewed process.
Logic representation can be provided as a point by point description,
flowchart, or diagrammatical chart to augment the accompanying
system schematics.
- Cable harness design
Our cables are designed using ACAD and assembled in house and
commissioned in the field so our designers know what makes a good
harness. Cables can be assembled from a system schematic or cable
assembly drawing and even nailboard design if required. Cable
types are manufactured to a one time installation or multi-use
reconnection or dress kit standard.
- Power generation and loading systems control
Many test facilities require a large motor to power a system
or a way of mechanically or electrically loading the equipment
under test. MDS integrates the supply of large prime mover motors
for those projects requiring power input such as fan or compressor
type test facilities. Loading is performed in conjunction with
the mechanical engineering group for dynamometer type loads, or
electrical through a combination of generators and resistive loadbanks.
- Communication systems
Our total facility system integration will deliver intercom and
cctv systems for all test facility environments.
- Emergency protection devices
Of primary concern in any facility, test or otherwise, is the
protection of personnel and equipment. Our integrated design team
provides a complete emergency stop and shutdown solution to minimise
chance of injury or damage.
- Feasibility studies and reports
The Instrumentation and Controls groups can create engineering
specifications and feasibility studies for your testing and facility
needs.
- Calibration services
Our highly experienced team of engineers and technicians can
assist you in finding the right calibration solution. In addition
to calibration delivery at commissioning using the sophisticated
proDAS utilities, MDS can provide one stop shopping follow on
maintenance and calibration services for your facility.
Please visit the MDS Products and Projects pages for examples of recent
engineering services projects and solutions. For additional information
on the services and products offered by MDS Aero Support please e-mail
us at marketing@mdsaero.com.
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