An absolutely convincing approach: Control technology modernization in water management
Open for change
Water
Stadtwerke Annweiler
The employees increasingly found themselves pushing the limits of the old control system. Down time started to increase, error detection has always been very tedious, spare parts were difficult to find and expensive, and there were limitations in terms of technology.
Operation of the great number of different plant types had to be standardized.
"In projects like the one in Annweiler, we ensure that our customers take full advantage of the benefits of modern control technology, but that they also keep as much of their current technology as possible."
SIMATIC PCS 7 in combination with the remote control solution TeleControl, has provided the optimal foundation for monitoring and operating the entire water management in Annweiler. Control and telecontrol technology are completely integrated and the operation of all external systems follows the same operating philosophy.
“We liked having the option of renewing our automation infrastructure from the top down and being able to work up to the individual plant controls at our own pace.”
Sven Dausch, project manager at the Stadtwerke Annweiler
The openness of the system for the integration of other manufacturers’ components opened up the possibility of a step-by-step migration strategy.
This significantly simplifies the search for experts.
Control and telecontrol technology are completely integrated and the operation of all external systems follows the same operating philosophy
Over 110 years of electricity supply and over 100 years of water supply – Stadtwerke Annweiler am Trifels can look back over a long history. A team of more than 30 people ensures the smooth and sustainable supply for the region in the southern Palatinate Forest in Germany. The company supplies over 16,000 people with water, electricity and gas.
