Eurotherm Application Overview – E+PLC 3

Networked AutoClaves

Company: Manufacturer of autoclaves for food, glass and composite processing

Industry: Food & Beverage

Customer Group: OEM

Project / Application: Control package for networked autoclaves, for a multi-national food packaging company

Customer Challenge: Precise control and automation of sterilization process

Features, Solutions & Services Provided:

• Website browser access
• Ethernet Connectivity – Industry 4.0 ready
• Programming according to IEC 61131-3 (CODESYS®)

Customer Benefits:

• Design and development of high performance control system
• Simple and efficient sterilization cycle management
• Remote access for technical assistance

Additional Information:

• The company specializes in the sterilization and pasteurization of food products – steam boiling in autoclaves. The sterilization takes place with a waterfall from a perforated and pressurizes manifold recirculated by a high-flow pump.