EmulTronic
Emulsion & Modified Bitumen Plant Control
Producers of emulsion around the world are glad they chose EmulTronic for automation and control of their plants. Based on the same platform as our successful asphalt plant automation systems the EmulTronic handles all phases of emulsion production and storage with many levels of safety checks and advanced features. Sharing the graphic signature of all Minds systems, a full graphical representation of the plant allows easy understanding of complex pipe layouts. Our proven XIO dedicated hardware powers the system behind the scenes.
Request More Info" I could write you a book on every way it has helped us out, so I will just hit the high points. Within the first week of running we found mechanical deficiencies at every plant.Loadcells that were still working but did not calibrate out well.Asphalt content issue fixed. Vibrations being picked up by the tachs due to how the wiring was run.Safeties and limits that weren’t working. Overall, we have cut our downtime due to controls issues to zero hours across three plants. This is a big change from the last few years where we were fighting issues almost daily. Whether it was lost PLC programming,… "
Brandon Watson The Allen Company
EmulTronic Highlights
Highly Efficient, Computerized Plant Controls
EmulTronic™ is an advanced emulsion plant control system, modified bitumen control system and liquid terminal control system. All functions of running a terminal or plant are handled, from unloading trucks or rail cars of raw materials to mixing and blending, storing, heating, loading out and printing tickets of the finished product. Multi-screen operator oriented 3D High definition graphics reduces the learning curve and assists with troubleshooting. On-screen configurable system allows multi-parameter editing without reprogramming. Easy and reliable calibration procedures ensure conformance to the most strict standards. The system can be set up with or without manual controls in parallel to the automation inputs and outputs.
Multi-screen operator oriented visualization of your plant
Easy to understand information layout
Clearly See Your Operations
The EmulTronic system is scalable and fully expandable to adapt to existing production facilities as well as high-end modern fully integrated production plants.
The human interface shows the exact configuration of pipes, valves, pumps, mixers, tanks, etc. Both batch and continuous processes can be accommodated. All important information is readily available for an easy and straightforward understanding of the plant status.
Worldwide Proven Performance
With happy customers around the globe, the proven EmulTronic system adds a level of automation that can be adapted to any budget and plant complexity. It’s an industrial computer and ruggedized I/O boards give it the robustness needed in the harsh environment typical of emulsion plants. MINDS has solutions to remotely visualize your operation for ultimate control. Our automation software can also be linked to Tessera Single Site (and Tessera Enterprise, coming soon) so managers can see a high-level overview of totals, consumption and inventory usage. Contact us for customer references regarding large and smaller projects.
Level of automation that can be adapted to any budget
Advanced solutions via remote support and online updates
Expert Support
With more than 20 years of experience in terminals, modified bitumen, and emulsion manufacturing processes, MINDS delivers the most advanced solution on the market backed by an experienced team of software and field engineers.
We offer direct telephone line access to System Engineers plus remote support/updates via the Internet.
EmulTronic Quick Tour
Bitumen tank farm
Easily see valve positions, pipe layout and products quantities. Finished emulsion storage has the same page look with truck loading ramp and weighing/ticketing available.
Emulsion Bitumen
3D graphic signature engages operators and allows quick understanding of process.
Main Production
Main production page shows the final mixing of liquid components with all key information before going through the mill and toward storage.
Soap Production
Batch soap production shown here. Soap is prepared in a tank while the other one is used. The system allows batch or continuous production of soap.
EmulTronic Specifications
Core Features
- Fully adaptable to any type of plant, unlimited expandability
- Realistic plant representation with 3D high definition graphics
- Consistent, high-quality production control
Controls & Parameters
- Intuitive interface minimizes operator learning curve
- Easy, fast, and reliable calibration procedures
- Precise real-time production and flow control
- Complete automatic production control with manual bypass capabilities
- Production logging and traceability
- Ultrafast process regulation for outstanding quality control
- Raw/Finished product tank management
- Control of tank heating
- Fully integrated loadout and ticketing when combined with MINDS LoadOut
- Optional backup hard disk drive for virtually no downtime
- Optional integration with accounting/billing systems through MINDS Tessera Single Site
EmulTronic Hardware
EmulTronic isn't just software. It's a complete solution with dedicated hardware behind the scenes. The EmulTronic Cabinet is comprised of an industrial PC, one or more instances of our XIO Control Module, plus hard drives, and back up drives. Employing one type of I/O board means there is just one model to manufacture, stock, maintain and support. We have deployed 1000s of them at 100s of plants on 4 continents. Learn more on our XIO Controller product page.
MINDS' Hardware Advantages
for your Emulsion Plant
- MINDS custom hardware has been designed and continuously updated for over 20 years ensuring continuity and support
- Single board plug and play (XIO) replacement parts
- Industrial plant computer and double backup system virtually guaranteeing no downtime
- EmulTronic software customization included
Single type of I/O board for all applications
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