Control System Audit
Scope & approach
Arnott's needed a current-state view of control system infrastructure to guide future automation investment, drawn from equipment installed and extended over many years with limited consolidated documentation. Metromotion Controls completed a structured audit through an on-site walkthrough, identifying and documenting the existing control assets, architecture and network so each could be assessed for obsolescence risk. The work produced prioritised recommendations covering assets, architecture and obsolescence risk.
What was delivered
- The on-site walkthrough gave site leadership a structured, documented current-state view of hardware, software and network risk where consolidated records had been limited.
- Recommendations were prioritised by obsolescence risk and impact so site leadership could sequence future automation investment.
- The findings gave site leadership a practical roadmap for managing obsolescence and future upgrades.
Scope items
- On-site walkthrough to identify, document and assess existing control assets and architecture
- Detailed findings report covering current-state hardware, software and network infrastructure
- Prioritised recommendations to support Arnott's future automation strategy and risk management
Services and sectors behind this work
Automation commissioning, FAT and SAT
Commissioning engineers, FAT, SAT, loop checks, startup support and control system audits.
Automation support and maintenance
Engineering support for production faults, diagnostics, minor works and long-term controls reliability.
Automation upgrades and retrofits
Modernise legacy PLC, SCADA, HMI and control infrastructure with staged cutover planning.
Food and beverage automation Australia
Automation, traceability, CIP, SCADA and production data for Australian food and beverage plants.
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