Instrumentation & Automation

Accurate instrumentation provides the reliable process information required for effective monitoring and control.

Scotts supports the selection, installation and integration of instruments used to measure variables such as:

• Pressure
• Flow
• Level
• Temperature
• Equipment and process status

Our engineers consider the measurement range, operating environment, signal requirements and connection to the wider control system. Instruments are then tested and verified during commissioning to help ensure operators receive clear and dependable process information.

Scotts develops PLC and HMI systems that provide reliable automated control and a clear interface for operators.

Software can be tailored to include:

• Automatic operating sequences
• Duty and assist equipment control
• Process interlocks and safety conditions
• Alarm and event handling
• PID process control
• Manual and automatic operating modes
• Equipment status and diagnostics
• Operator setpoint adjustment

HMI screens are designed to present important process information clearly, helping operators understand system status, respond to alarms and diagnose faults more efficiently.

SCADA and telemetry systems give operators centralised visibility of equipment and process performance across individual sites or wider operational networks.

Scotts can integrate information including:

• Live process measurements
• Equipment operating status
• Alarm and fault information
• Historical trends
• Pump and motor performance
• Energy and power information
• Remote commands and setpoints
• Communication and system status

Systems can be integrated with new or existing PLCs, HMIs and telemetry infrastructure. Communication, access and operational requirements are considered throughout the design to provide clear and dependable remote visibility.

Successful automation depends on instruments, control panels, software and communication systems working together as one coordinated solution.

Testing and commissioning activities may include:

• Instrument and signal verification
• Input and output testing
• Control-loop and sequence testing
• Alarm and interlock checks
• PLC, HMI and SCADA communication testing
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Site Acceptance Testing
• Functional and performance verification

Our engineers support the system through installation and commissioning, helping resolve technical issues and confirm that the completed solution operates in line with the agreed control requirements.