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Flexible Control Systems for R&D

  • Previous systems developed have ranged in size from benchtop enclosures to laboratory scale test facilities.
  • Implementation of all control, data acquisition and health monitoring functionality and all necessary safety systems to allow remote control and, where required, automatic control for long duration testing.
  • SCITEK can deliver turnkey solutions to your needs or provide a consultancy service for systems and/or Instrumentation design.

What we provide

  • Computer/PLC automation of industrial systems
  • Safety related control systems/design
  • High speed data acquisition systems
  • In house Electrical hardware design
  • Instrumentation and data logging systems

In-house Electrical expertise

  • Use of National Instruments, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Curtiss-Wright hardware or any platform suitable for customer requirements
  • NI Alliance partner
  • Design and manufacture of bespoke control electrical systems
  • Compliance with appropriate UK and EU legislation (CE, UKCA) and any other internal standards of the customer.
  • Design for explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
  • Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE)
  • Electrical schematics using EPLAN P8 or SOLIDWORKS Electrical
  • Factory acceptance testing to customer requirements
  • On site acceptance testing

Software

We write a wide range of user interfaces to complement our control systems, using a variety of languages including LabVIEW, python, MATLAB and general image analysis libraries.

Recent examples

  • The Cold Neutron Radiography Facility, with a control system allowing for manipulation of the target, image capture and safety monitoring for quick isolation of the neutron source.
  • A particulate emissions measurement system to meet new aero engine emissions testing legislation.
  • Control system for a Hydrogen plant which was used for measuring pressure waves and flame paths, simulating an accident.
  • Control system for thermal management of fuel and oil within a hazardous environment.
  • Created a turnkey software solution used on Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Centre which interfaces with real-time aircraft systems and instrumentation.
  • Provided a facility and software for use by water board companies to train staff on water hammer effect.
  • Bespoke traverse hardware and software controlling multiple axes for automated instrumentation positioning systems. Experience in using linear positioning systems as well as robotic arms.
  • Software for coordinating multiple separate instrumentation hardware to be used as part of a comprehensive test suite.

Related Case Studies

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