Industrial Automation, PLC Programming & IT Specialists
Spectrum Automation Ltd specialises in Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation, SCADA & HMI development, industrial control systems, IT infrastructure, and business applications. We deliver robust, scalable solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and performance across the manufacturing and process industries.
About Us
We pride ourselves in providing our clients with a quality service which includes the design, development and supply of bespoke software solutions. We are also able to supply electrical design services and Health and Safety advice to the automation industry.
Over twenty years experience of working in this field gives us an invaluable understanding of the automation industry and of the automation solutions available to our clients.
- Siemens PLC, HMI & SCADA specialists
- Rockwell PLC, HMI & SCADA specialists
- IT-based project services
- IT support for small businesses
The technology involved in automation is constantly evolving and developing and we pride ourselves in being able to constantly adapt and master each new and innovative technological product that appears in the industry market-place.
We believe that one of our many strengths lies in our ability to work closely with a client in order to design, develop and supply a software solution that meets the needs of that client. We also believe in clear and concise explanations of the technical solutions at hand and aim never to confuse our clients with technical ‘jargon’ specific to our field of expertise.
We are always looking for new and innovative technical solutions for our clients to use to improve their manufacturing facilities, product quality and production efficiencies.
Another key element to our success is our ability to work seamlessly with companies from other disciplines within the automation industry, particularly on large multi-million pound projects. We believe that teamwork is essential for any project to be completed successfully to the client’s satisfaction.
Industries
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Consumer healthcare
Automation solutions for consumer healthcare manufacturing, packaging, inspection and process control systems
Pharmaceuticals
Validated automation and control systems designed for pharmaceutical production, batch processing and regulatory compliance
Nuclear
Reliable control and monitoring systems for safety-critical nuclear processes, utilities and infrastructure
Food & Beverage
Automation solutions for food and beverage manufacturing, process control, packaging and production efficiency
Water & Utilities
SCADA, telemetry and control systems for water treatment, wastewater processing and utility infrastructure
Telecommunications
Industrial monitoring, remote data acquisition and infrastructure control solutions for telecommunications networks
Automotive
PLC, HMI and robotic automation systems supporting automotive manufacturing and assembly operations
Chemical
Process automation, batch control and safety systems for chemical manufacturing and processing facilities
Conveying/Warehouse
Automated conveying, materials handling and warehouse control systems to improve operational efficiency
Systems
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Programmable Logic Controllers
We have experience with the following PLCs:
Human Machine Interfaces
We have experience with the following HMIs:
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition
We have experience with the following SCADA systems:
Batch Systems
We have experience with the following BATCH systems:
Information Technology
We have experience with the following IT systems:
Other
We have experience with the following other systems:
Software
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Siemens
Rockwell
IT
Other
Hardware
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Siemens I/O
Siemens I/O setup, programming and commissioning
WAGO I/O
WAGO I/O setup, programming and commissioning
Rockwell I/O
Rockwell I/O setup, programming and commissioning
Zebra Printers
Configuration/setup, label design and printing from a Siemens PLC
Cognex Scanners
Handheld and fixed position scanners: configuration/setup, optimisation and scanning into a Siemens PLC
Siemens Drives
Siemens Sinamics and MicroMaster drive configurations: configuration/setup and basic/advanced operations I/O setup, programming & commissioning
SEW-EURODRIVE MOVIDRIVEs
Configuration/setup and basic/advanced operations
PCs
Setup and basic/advanced configuration
Projects
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Consumer healthcare 6 mixer control system upgrade
Consumer healthcare 6 mixer and associated raw materials and utilities control system upgrade from Siemens S7-300/S7-400, FIX32 SCADA and Siemens HMIs to Siemens PCS7 (legacy side).
New mixing suite in the UK
New mixing suite in the UK (on site) including main mixer interface, two ancillary tanks, full CIP, HMI & recipe integration.
Full area HMI upgrade
Full area HMI upgrade migration from older Siemens MP270B/MP277B units to new Siemens IPCs (six HMIs in total).
New mixing suite in the USA
New mixing suite in the USA (remote) including main mixer interface, 3 ancillary tanks, full CIP, SCADA, recipe & batch system integration done remotely during the COVID pandemic.
New premix tank
New premix tank with all associated phases being run from a recipe batching system including production & CIP phases and SCADA integration.
New powders control system
New powders control system including two external silos, two buffer hoppers, two big bag stations, 6 receiving hopper vessels with associated vacuum transfer control and HMI/recipe integration.
New automatic liquid dosing phases
New automatic liquid dosing phases added to existing PLC-based recipe system to accurately dose multiple liquids into mixers and ancillary vessels.
Two full high speed filling line upgrade
Two full high speed filling line upgrade integrating systems from various vendors to be controlled by one central PLC with associated overhead screens and HMIs.
Upgrade of full site wide control system units of measure
Upgrade of full site wide control system units of measure for USA customer from lbs to kgs followed by detailed control system and validation testing tasks.
Addition of two new liquid storage tanks
Addition of two new liquid storage tanks and associated sequences to transfer liquid from road tankers to new tanks and from new tanks to existing tanks with recirculation mode to increase site storage capacity.
Tanker intake and day bin re-fill sequences
Tanker intake and day bin re-fill vessel sequence upgrades.
New liquid heating and chilling system
New liquid heating and chilling system controls.
Boiler system upgrades
Boiler system upgrades.
Powder ingredient dispensary systems
Five powder ingredient dispensary systems across a UK consumer healthcare site.
New Sack Tip control system
New Sack Tip control system at a UK consumer healthcare site.
Siemens training
Siemens training for on-site customer technicians and automation engineers.
Warehouse server re-build
Warehouse wrapper PC server re-build.
Plant wide purified water system
New plant wide purified water system integration.
Osi Pi data historian system
Installation & configuration of Osi Pi data historian system at both a large UK site and a large USA site. Multi-site validation & functional testing support working with off-site central Osi Pi customer team.
Third line support at major consumer healthcare sites
General third line support at major consumer healthcare sites both in the UK and USA assisting on site automation engineers with fixing production problems on a regular basis.
On site commissioning
On site commissioning of various new automotive assembly lines.
Frozen pizza dough processing conveyor system
Upgrade of frozen pizza dough processing conveyor system including SEW-EURODRIVE MOVIKIT Velocity, Positioning and TouchProbe modes.
Distribution centre conveyor systems
Installation and commissioning of conveyor systems for distribution centres across the UK.
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One-Pager: Backup & Recovery
Backups form a critical part in being able to recover quickly from an unforeseen event. A good backup and recovery strategy ensures production can be restarted quickly after one of these events occurs. This strategy often starts with regular backups of your control system equipment. Whether you are looking to perform one-off backups or backups at regular intervals, we can help.
One-Pager: Training
All our training is provided by senior software engineers who have years of experience in working with the control systems they are providing training on. Our senior software engineers can provide a range of training tailored to your precise requirements on a variety of control systems. All training packages are created bespoke and can be done with our specialist training code or with code from your facility loaded on our extensive test rig system.
One-Pager: Document & Protocol Writing
Documentation and protocols are an important part of the validation process for new/existing equipment on sites of all sizes. Our staff have extensive experience and knowledge preparing documentation and protocols for all types of systems. From User Requirement Specifications (URSs) to Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) documents, we can help!
One-Pager: Hardware Supply
Do you need control system/computer hardware quickly? Are you struggling to source discontinued or old parts? Whatever your requirements, we can help!
One-Pager: Control System Design
We have years of vast experience designing control systems of all shapes and sizes. If you are looking to install a new control system and you’d like help with the design, look no further than Spectrum Automation Ltd!
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