The proliferation of information-based systems on the factory floor was no surprise to the programmers at Kruse Controls, Inc. A separate division, Datability (see www.datability.biz), was created to focus on data collection and information technology services. Our programmers and designers are comfortable working in the Information Technology arena and are adept at bridging the gap between the information layer and the factory floor.

The backbone of the information layer is the network system. Distributed control architectures and information technology solutions on the plant floor have placed a premium on network design skills. We at Kruse Controls, Inc. have been designing and maintaining networked systems for years. The increased acceptance of Ethernet on the factory floor allows our engineers to provide efficient network solutions that marry the plant floor to the information layer.

Being versed in all levels of an automation system, from factory floor to information layer, is the value that Kruse Controls, Inc. brings to you.

Project Examples

Chilled Water Utility Control

SUMMARY:
Developed PLC coordinated controls to interface the 3 chillers ( 2 steam and 1 electric) with the condenser and chilled water pump package, cooling towers, refrigerant leak detection system , delivery point PLC’s, SCADA system, Chemical feed skid and many other system.

Designed and Developed a data acquisition system for Monitoring the Perimeter of a missile production facility in Russia as Mandated by the START Treaty

SUMMARY:
The system utilized Allen-Bradley PLCs to monitor numerous vehicle sensors, motion sensors, guard gates, traffic lights, etc.

Implement an InTouch for Terminal Services Solution

SUMMARY:
Worked with local distributor of Wonderware products to implement an InTouch for Terminal Services solution for the Doritos 3D production line in Aberdeen, MD.