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Automation Systems Updated by SMS group for thyssenkrupp Steel Europe

The mill produces carbon steel flat products in a variety of grades and dimensions. SMS group said the project included updating the level 1 automation and human machine interface (HMI) systems for three downcoilers at the mill. Upgrades included implementing the technological control system and HMI enhancements. 

Features of the modernization include SMS group’s  X-Pact® ProBAS software platform, X-Pact embedded controllers, an EtherCAT real-time Ethernet network, a PROFIBUS remote I/O system and visualization with ergonomic faceplates. 

The project is the most recent in a series of modernizations for the Duisburg facility by SMS group.