Production Line Control System Retrofit Solutions

Computer hardware, software, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) function together as the "central control" system for production lines. However, these systems become obsolescent when replacement parts are no longer obtainable. By performing a retrofit of the obsolescent controls equipment to newer supported equipment, the life of the production line can be greatly extended as the mechanical systems have a much longer life cycle.

The challenge is how to replace these systems without interrupting or impacting existing operations. Over a 20 year period, Brock has performed production line retrofits with zero downtime.

Our zero downtime approach includes:

• I/O emulation that enables complete testing of the new controls equipment prior to installation
• Customer "test drive" of the system or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
• A parallel installation to the existing system that is reversible

Contact us to learn more about our zero downtime approach for production line controls retrofits.