Project Goals
- Increase productivity and efficiency of the tea production process.
- Optimize product quality.
- Reduce production costs.
- Automate processes to reduce human error.
- Ensure stable and reliable equipment operation.
Modernization Target
The “Monomakh” tea production line — from raw material processing to packaging. The current control system requires modernization.
Implementation Stages
Existing System Audit
- Analysis of the technological process.
- Identification of bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- Defining requirements for the new automation system.
Technical Solution Development
- Selection of Veichi equipment based on production needs.
- Design of electrical and automation schemes.
- PLC and HMI panel programming.
- Development of control algorithms.
Installation and Commissioning
- Installation of PLCs, HMIs, frequency converters, and servo drives.
- Sensor mounting.
- Cable routing and equipment connection.
- Parameter configuration and system tuning.
- Sensor calibration.
System Launch
- Personnel training.
- Technical documentation preparation.
System Features
- Full automation of production stages (raw processing, drying, blending, packaging).
- Precise control of temperature, humidity, weight, level.
- Automatic dosing and packaging in various formats.
- Real-time visualization on HMI panels.
- Data storage in a production database.
- Remote monitoring and control capability.
- Diagnostics and emergency notifications.
Expected Outcomes
- Increased productivity and product quality.
- Reduced production costs.
- Optimized raw material and energy use.
- Minimized human factor impact.
- Improved operational safety.
Used Equipment
- Veichi PLC series programmable logic controllers.
- Veichi HMI panels.
- Veichi AC310 frequency converters.
- Veichi servo drives.
- Sensors for temperature, humidity, weight, and level.
- Communication equipment: Ethernet, Modbus.