Cyntek’s equipment integration services are described as the creation of connections and interfaces between various devices, networks and software in an industrial automation setting. Equipment integration is a broad term that occurs at all levels of the Automation Pyramid. Examples of equipment integration include the physical and logical connections between field level devices, the integration of control level devices contained within separate pieces of equipment, and the synchronization of production data with supervisory level controls.
Cyntek’s team of engineering and project management professionals have experience implementing equipment integration projects for many years in a wide range of industries including: Consumer Packaged Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Cannabis, Recycling and more.
Cyntek’s equipment integration services fall under two categories:
Greenfield: Cyntek collaborates with our clients to identify their needs and design unique solutions that maximize performance as well as their return on investment. In many cases, Cyntek will work with multiple equipment manufacturers to create custom solutions that need to be integrated to create a cohesive system. Cyntek’s mechanical and controls specialists have the expertise to integrate equipment from different sources regardless of the controls platform used. Other forms of greenfield integration include:
- Networking
- SCADA
- Machine Vision
- Robotics
Brownfield: Cyntek will help streamline your operations with custom engineered automation solutions that seamlessly integrate with your existing equipment. Whether it is the automation of end-of-line processes, or the modification of existing equipment to include enhanced data collection capabilities, Cyntek has the resources and proficiency to deliver a solution exceeding your expectations.
With all equipment integration projects, Cyntek conducts a standard commissioning process prior to turnover. This process verifies that the system is installed, tested, and operating in accordance with project requirements and regulatory standards. As part of the commissioning process, Cyntek performs the following activities:
- Unit Testing (Factory Acceptance Testing)
- Integration Testing (I/O Checks)
- Functional/Requirements Testing (Site Acceptance Testing)
- Recipe Generation
- Electrical Certification
- Pre-Start Health & Safety Review (If required)
- Training
As an output from the commissioning process, Cyntek typically provides the following documentation:
- Commissioning Checklists – Devised to meet organizational standards
- Equipment Parameters
- Pre-Start, Post-Flight Checklists
- Testing Protocol
- Mechanical Assembly Drawings, Pneumatic Drawings, Controls Drawings
- Operator Manuals, Technical References, Electrical Schematics
- Bill of Materials
- Preventative Maintenance Guide
- Spare Parts List
- Pre-Start Health & Safety Review Report
- Training Attestation
