Reduce unplanned downtime of your plants from multiple days to few minutes…

Automation upgrades are products or solutions that cover all food categories. They improve the performance of the equipment, secure the product quality, safety and ensure vital life cycle management of the equipment.

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Upgrades & Migration

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Key Benefits

Operational efficiency – Increase uptime while reducing operating costs.


Production capability – Improve or increase production without investing in a new line.


Modernization – Extend lifetime of the equipment, replacing obsolete components and/or software.​​

Environmental impact – Reducing consumption, emissions and the use of harmful substances


Advanced digital connectivity enables integration, data handling and remote trouble shooting

Upgrade & Migration

Step by step approach to reap benefits of investment

Example: Plant SLC Migration to Tetra Pak PlantMaster

Customer challenges

Customer challenges

  • Lack of data collection into centralize database for visualization
  • Legacy & standalone systems
  • Quality Issues

Benefits

Benefits

  • Automatic data collection for visualization & insights
  • Newer functionalities, features, system integration & flexibility
  • Quality control and traceability

General Information

New Control System BPU



UG number  
UG name New Control system
System Tetra Pak Pasteurizer, Tetra​ Pak Indirect UHT,
Tetra Pak Direct UHT/Tetra Therm® Family​
Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank/Tetra Alsafe​
Tetra Pak Standardization unit/Tetra Alfast
Implementation time  System related (5-10 days)
World Market Price (k€) U1/U2
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product proposition:

  • Siemens TIA S7-15xx controller or Control logix 1756-Lx.
  • B&R panel pc with latest TPM 6.5 Intouch Modernapp user interface.
  • New electrical panel and electrical connection.
  • Update technical, operator and electrical documentation if applicable & available in electronic version.
  • Delivery and installation of the hardware and software.
  • Recommissioning.
  • Operator training.

Value proposition:

  • Higher performance and responsiveness.
  • Improved process and parameter visibility.
  • Extended Life time. Hard and software supported by Tetra Pak.
  • Fast automation support via standardized automation platform.
  • Ability to integrate new I4.0 technologies.
  • All essential functions you need are included, such as data logging, recipes, alarms, trends and audit trail, operating manuals.

General Information

GE 90-30 Series



RK number 3472870-0100
RK name UK Repl. GE90-30
System All FMs and DEs with GE 90-30 PLC
Package Affected All
Implementation time  ~16 (avg)
Material PG Price (k€) Please refer to the price list in GE90-30 Team Site
Value Category Capability

For more info refer to GE90-30 Deployment Team Site


Product proposition:

  • replacement of back plate, CPU and power unit of the GE-Fanuc 90-30 with the new Rx3i

Value proposition:

  • release UK Repl in order to address the obsolescence of the GE-Fanuc 90-30 PLC series and extend the lifetime of the equipment.

General Information

Beijer TPOP “E” series 



UG number  
UG name Beijer TPOP “E” series 
System • BULF BPU:
Tetra Alsafe®
Tetra Alcip®
Tetra Therm® Lacta
Tetra Therm® Drink
Tetra Therm® Flex
Tetra Therm® VTIS
Tetra Therm® Visco
• Local solutions.
Implementation time  1 day
World Market Price (k€) U0
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product proposition:

  • X2 pro 15” operator panel.
  • Electrical connection.
  • Update HMI program.
  • Update technical, operator and electrical documentation if applicable & available in electronic version.
  • Delivery and installation of the hardware.
  • Adapter plates for mounting.
  • Recommissioning

Value proposition:

  • Higher performance and responsiveness
  • Improved process and parameter visibility (15” panel and higher resolution)
  • Extended Life time. Hard and software supported by Tetra Pak
  • Ability to integrate new I4.0 technologies
  • All essential functions you need are included, such as data logging, recipes, alarms, trends and audit trail

General Infromation

Control Panel Upgrade for Tetra Pak Separator



UG number 2568946-9300
UG name Control Panel Upgrade
System Tetra Pak Separator
Implementation time  5-10 days
World Market Price (k€) U1/U2
Value Category Operational efficiencyt

Product proposition:

This upgrade replaces obsolete separator control equipment.


Sourcing spare parts and supplying support for obsolete equipment may take a long time, if at all possible. A modern control system, on the other hand, secures spare part supply availability, and significantly shortens the downtime in case of a component failure. The upgrade also introduces a modern HMI and safety features, and enables function extensions and easy integration in the plant control system.


Each upgrade is customized to your needs and includes all necessary components, installation, re-commissioning as well as updated documentation.


Value proposition:

  • Secures reliable, safe and user-friendly operation
  • Minimizes risk of downtime
  • More user-friendly operation
  • Improves machine monitoring

General Information

ALCIP Upgrade



UG number  
UG name New Control system
System ALCIP 10/ALCIP 100/3rd Party CIP
▶ Old ALCIP Units
  • PLC – (SLC, Sattcon & S7-300 Platform)
  • HMI – (Beijer-E series, PV Standard or Proface)
  • Network – DH+ or RS232
▶ Obsolete hardware – no support for repair or spares
▶ No reporting and data logging available
▶ More time to troubleshoot and diagnose
Implementation time  Varies on Site size and pressure lines
World Market Price (k€)  
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product proposition:

  • Automation Platform, Rockwell – ControlLogix, Siemens – TIA Portal, HMI, RA – Panel View Plus-15”( ALCIP 10)
  • Siemens – TP1500 (ALCIP 10), B&R (Intouch Classic/ModernApp) ALCIP(100)
  • Network (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet), Prepared for full integration (TPM 6.5.10)
  • Central & ALCIP PLC on same platform, Reports generation for analysis & optimization*
  • New electrical panel and electrical connection.
  • Update technical, operator and electrical documentation if applicable & available in electronic version.
  • Delivery, installation of the hardware and software and recommissioning of CIP Station and objects
  • Operator training

Value proposition:

  • Improved process and parameter visibility
  • Advance automation system with higher life cycle
  • Latest platform with possibility for integration to central control system
  • Less downtime / faster implementation
  • CIP reports can be obtained
  • Ease in analysis & troubleshooting due to standard programming & latest technology
  • Fast automation support via standardized automation platform.
  • All essential functions you need are included, such as data logging, recipes, alarms, trends and audit trail, operating manuals.

New Control System BPU



UG number  
UG name New Control system
System Tetra Pak Pasteurizer, Tetra​ Pak Indirect UHT,
Tetra Pak Direct UHT/Tetra Therm® Family​
Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank/Tetra Alsafe​
Tetra Pak Standardization unit/Tetra Alfast
Implementation time  System related (5-10 days)
World Market Price (k€) U1/U2
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product & Value Proposition

Product proposition:

  • Siemens TIA S7-15xx controller or Control logix 1756-Lx.
  • B&R panel pc with latest TPM 6.5 Intouch Modernapp user interface.
  • New electrical panel and electrical connection.
  • Update technical, operator and electrical documentation if applicable & available in electronic version.
  • Delivery and installation of the hardware and software.
  • Recommissioning.
  • Operator training.

Value proposition:

  • Higher performance and responsiveness.
  • Improved process and parameter visibility.
  • Extended Life time. Hard and software supported by Tetra Pak.
  • Fast automation support via standardized automation platform.
  • Ability to integrate new I4.0 technologies.
  • All essential functions you need are included, such as data logging, recipes, alarms, trends and audit trail, operating manuals.

GE 90-30 Series



RK number 3472870-0100
RK name UK Repl. GE90-30
System All FMs and DEs with GE 90-30 PLC
Package Affected All
Implementation time  ~16 (avg)
Material PG Price (k€) Please refer to the price list in GE90-30 Team Site
Value Category Capability

For more info refer to GE90-30 Deployment Team Site

Product & Value Proposition

Product proposition:

  • replacement of back plate, CPU and power unit of the GE-Fanuc 90-30 with the new Rx3i

Value proposition:

  • release UK Repl in order to address the obsolescence of the GE-Fanuc 90-30 PLC series and extend the lifetime of the equipment.

Beijer TPOP “E” series 



UG number  
UG name Beijer TPOP “E” series 
System • BULF BPU:
Tetra Alsafe®
Tetra Alcip®
Tetra Therm® Lacta
Tetra Therm® Drink
Tetra Therm® Flex
Tetra Therm® VTIS
Tetra Therm® Visco
• Local solutions.
Implementation time  1 day
World Market Price (k€) U0
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product & Value Proposition

Product proposition:

  • X2 pro 15” operator panel.
  • Electrical connection.
  • Update HMI program.
  • Update technical, operator and electrical documentation if applicable & available in electronic version.
  • Delivery and installation of the hardware.
  • Adapter plates for mounting.
  • Recommissioning

Value proposition:

  • Higher performance and responsiveness
  • Improved process and parameter visibility (15” panel and higher resolution)
  • Extended Life time. Hard and software supported by Tetra Pak
  • Ability to integrate new I4.0 technologies
  • All essential functions you need are included, such as data logging, recipes, alarms, trends and audit trail

Control Panel Upgrade for Tetra Pak Separator



UG number 2568946-9300
UG name Control Panel Upgrade
System Tetra Pak Separator
Implementation time  5-10 days
World Market Price (k€) U1/U2
Value Category Operational efficiencyt

Product & Value Proposition

Product proposition:

This upgrade replaces obsolete separator control equipment.


Sourcing spare parts and supplying support for obsolete equipment may take a long time, if at all possible. A modern control system, on the other hand, secures spare part supply availability, and significantly shortens the downtime in case of a component failure. The upgrade also introduces a modern HMI and safety features, and enables function extensions and easy integration in the plant control system.


Each upgrade is customized to your needs and includes all necessary components, installation, re-commissioning as well as updated documentation.


Value proposition:

  • Secures reliable, safe and user-friendly operation
  • Minimizes risk of downtime
  • More user-friendly operation
  • Improves machine monitoring

ALCIP Upgrade



UG number  
UG name New Control system
System ALCIP 10/ALCIP 100/3rd Party CIP
▶ Old ALCIP Units
  • PLC – (SLC, Sattcon & S7-300 Platform)
  • HMI – (Beijer-E series, PV Standard or Proface)
  • Network – DH+ or RS232
▶ Obsolete hardware – no support for repair or spares
▶ No reporting and data logging available
▶ More time to troubleshoot and diagnose
Implementation time  Varies on Site size and pressure lines
World Market Price (k€)  
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product & Value Proposition

Product proposition:

  • X2 pro 15” operator panel.
  • Electrical connection.
  • Update HMI program.
  • Update technical, operator and electrical documentation if applicable & available in electronic version.
  • Delivery and installation of the hardware.
  • Adapter plates for mounting.
  • Recommissioning

Value proposition:

  • Higher performance and responsiveness
  • Improved process and parameter visibility (15” panel and higher resolution)
  • Extended Life time. Hard and software supported by Tetra Pak
  • Ability to integrate new I4.0 technologies
  • All essential functions you need are included, such as data logging, recipes, alarms, trends and audit trail

Obsolescence IT / OT

IT Hardware & Software upgrades



Customer challenges

  • Prone to breakdowns and longer lead-time to restoration
  • Non-IT compliance (cybersecurity threat)
  • Compatibility with new software

 



Benefits

  • Reduce unplanned breakdowns and catastrophic failures
  • IT Compliance
  • Increase scalability

General Information

UG number  
UG name New Central Room Control system
System Obsolete IT HW/SW

▶  IT Assets have limited life

• Windows 7 and earlier

• Server 2008 and earlier


Obsolete Aveva(earlier Wonderware) Software

▶  Wonderware Intouch Version

• Intouch 2014 R2 and earlier (v11.0, v10.6, v10.5, v10.1 and earlier)

Implementation time  Varies on Site size and pressure lines
World Market Price (k€)  
Value Category Operational efficiency and Life cycle management

Product proposition:

• Hardware

• New IT equipment (Physical or Virtualization)


• Software and Licenses

• Upgrade Aveva Intouch / WSP to latest version

• Microsoft OS latest compatible version

• MS SQL /Office , if applicable


• Migration & Verification of application


• Resolution Change to Full HD (optional)


• Delivery, Deployment (Onsite / Remote) and of the hardware / software and verification of plant operation


Value proposition:

• Extended Life time


• Better Performance, System Stability and Continuity


• Support from OEM for new product for upcoming few years

• Maintaining IT Compliance

• Securing Capital Investment

• Readily Support and Service available


• Faster recovery & support in case of breakdown


Microsoft Servers Product Life Cycle

Release Release date End of life Extended Support Status
Windows Server
2019 Datacenter
November 13, 2018 January 9, 2024 January 9, 2029  
Windows Server
2019 Essentials
November 13, 2018 January 9, 2024 January 9, 2029  
Windows Server
2019 Standard
November 13, 2018 January 9, 2024 January 9, 2029  
Windows Server
2016 Datacenter
October 15, 2016 January 11, 2022 January 11, 2027  
Windows Server
2016 Essentials
October 15, 2016 January 11, 2022 January 11, 2027  
Windows Server
2016 Standard
October 15, 2016 January 11, 2022 January 11, 2027  
Windows Server
2012 Standard
October 30, 2012 October 9, 2018 October 10, 2023  
Windows Server
2012 Datacenter
October 30, 2012 October 9, 2018 October 10, 2023  
Windows Server
2008 Small Business
Server Standard
November 21, 2008   January 14, 2020  
Windows Server
2000 Datacenter Server
November 13, 2000 June 30, 2005 July 13, 2010  
Windows Server
2000 Server
March 31, 2000 June 30, 2005 July 13, 2010  

Extended support for Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014 and Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. If you are still using Windows 7, your PC may become more vulnerable to security risks.


Reference Links:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2019
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2016

SQL Database Product Life Cycle

Lifecycle dates

The following table provides an approximation of lifecycle dates for SQL Server products. For greater details and accuracy, see the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy page.


lifecycle dates

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/end-of-support/sql-server-end-of-life-overview?view=sql-server-ver15r-release-dates-and-lifecycle/

Intouch Software Life Cycle

lifecycle dates

1. Asset Audit

  • Site Visit
  • Asset Documentation update

2. Performance Audit

  • Automation health check
  • Backups

3. Status Report

  • Lifecycle status
  • Asset performance

4. GAP Analysis

  • Identify critical elements in system
  • Identify obsolescence
  • Inventory management
  • Training requirement

Life cycle assessment

Life Cycle Assestment Strategy

Assessment

Assessment

Yearly


First and most important phase of the migration process is a thorough analysis of existing control system

Software

Software

5-10 years


Next phase is starting to work on converting the application logic.

PLC

PLC

7-10 years


Change of obsolete PLC.

Visualisation

Visualisation

4-6 years


In the next phase you change your HMI and operator panels.

IO, Buses & Filed devices

IO, Buses & Filed devices

15-20 years


Changing IO is a big investment.

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