Ensuring smooth operation - all day, every day.
At RM Group we take our system design seriously. Our data-driven, detail-first approach means that we get a long-sighted view on the integration task. Integration can range from a simple sensor/electrical connection to existing control through new drives & controls right into a full software platform with OPC/UA, SQL and remote UI/UX touch panels for interaction. We can’t overstate the importance of getting the “glue” that holds a system together right.
Of course, all of our self-designed and manufactured equipment is easily integrated (since we control the interface design!) but where we don’t design and manufacture a system component (such as case erection or labelling) then we’ll work directly with that manufacturer to integrate into our domain of control. This helps to ensure that the end-user and operator is presented a single control surface and interface – simpler operation, simpler maintance.
Our key competencies include:
- Integration into or replacement of Safety networks.
- Integration of new conveying & processing machinery into existing systems.
- Re-wire and re-implementation of controls of existing systems.
- Inter-process communication via PLC, utilising OPC/UA over ProfiNET.
- Status communication and order scheduling with AGV/AMR fleet management.
- Safety cell entry negotiation with AGV/AMR units.
- Communication with end-user IT systems through XML, REST API, SQL, etc.
Our integration aims to be effective, with enough complexity to handle normal and exceptional operation without being a maintenance headache.
