It allows the interconnection of different PLC's (Programmable Logical Controls) and all extraneous peripheral devices that are necessary in a large system. This will allow the operator to control numerous Knelson's through one control device.

A Device Net system gives the plant operator control of up to eight Knelson machines from a single P.L.C. This provides a simple means of control and monitoring from a central control area.

The operator can also tailor the sequencing of startups and/or flushing. In addition to multiple touch screens being linked together, monitoring areas can also be set up in different locations throughout the plant. Whenever a new Knelson Concentrator is added to a circuit, the Device Net system can be easily expanded to accommodate.

Ancillary equipment such as feed distributors or remotely located feed valves can also be configured on the Device Net system.

One of the biggest advantages of the Device Net is a large and complex system can be interconnected on a separate communications network to create an easy to operate control system.

As an added benefit, the Knelson systems can be easily integrated into an existing DCS or SCADA system thus providing communication to a plant wide LAN (Local Area Network).

Advantages

• Integrates numerous manufacturer components into one system
• Simplicity of running up to eight machines from one control device
• Provides simple means of control and monitoring
• Multiple touch screens can be linked together
• Monitoring can be located in different areas of the plant
• Provides tailored sequencing of startups and/or flushing
• Each Knelson can be added one at a time or all at once
• Other unit operations can be added to the system
• Can be integrated on a different communications network