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When to Upgrade Your Industrial Control System

Industrial system

Industrial machinery and control systems—like turbines, hoists, conveyors, turbines, or pumps—wear and become obsolete over time…

Benefits of Upgrading

The immediate question with the production team is: “Why fix what isn’t broken?”…

  • Increased production output
  • Reduced unplanned downtime
  • Enhanced safety for operators
  • Modernized data tracking for regulatory/supply chain requirements
  • Energy savings
  • Fewer operator errors

Types of Upgrades

There are many upgrade types, from incremental to a complete control system overhaul…

  • PLC or HMI replacements and upgrades
  • Control panel updates
  • Obsolete equipment part upgrades
  • Software configuration enhancements
  • Better device and machine monitoring solutions
Types of upgrades

When to Upgrade

The likelihood of a control system to cause the most risk increases over time…

  • You can’t get vendor support for your control system
  • Replacement parts are unavailable
  • Maintenance costs are rising
  • Safety shutdowns are more frequent

Keeping Costs Down

Like most things, the more you plan, the better…

  • Plan cost-effective replacements
  • Install in phases or during downtime
  • Test upgrades in stages
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