Process automation
From development to integration
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Increased productivity thanks to process automation
Process automation offers industrial companies significant potential to increase productivity while reducing costs.
Customised automation systems have the potential to optimise almost all industrial plants – from sewage works to energy generation plants to special purpose facilities.
As one of the leading companies for process automation, Equans Switzerland understands industry’s specific needs. We specialise in the development and integration of comprehensive automation solutions for infrastructure installations and industrial plants, with a team of highly skilled, experienced experts on hand to advise you. Our collaboration is shaped by a sense of service and identification with the project. Our goal is to ensure your long-term success.
As a general contractor in process automation, we offer a coordinated service – from consulting, planning and configuration to installation and maintenance. Everything from a single source and perfectly coordinated.
Our services
We provide all the process automation services you need from a single source – giving you the benefit of a single point of contact and seamless project coordination without interfaces.
We provide all automation solutions from A to Z. Our experienced project managers are able to assume responsibility for individual service modules as well as overall coordination as the general contractor. We are your point of contact and fully understand both the technology and the process.
General contractor
As a general contractor, we take care of all the coordination and implementation of complex projects – so you get the benefit of a single, central point of contact who seamlessly manages the interfaces between the various trades. This saves time, reduces risks and ensures efficient, timely processing from a single source.
Consulting and concepts
Customised consulting and concept development enable us to create clear prospects for more efficient, more secure and more sustainable production. From sound analysis to the development of practical optimisation concepts, we help you make your processes economically and technically fit for the future.
- Problem identification
- Studies and concepts
- Expert reports
- Risk and hazard analyses
- Modernisation procedures
- Process and energy optimisations
- A range of solutions and variants
- Cost-benefit analysis
Project management
A successful project requires precise planning, smooth coordination and consistent monitoring – which is exactly where our process automation services come in. Our professional project management ensures that deadlines are met, budgets are under control and the highest quality standards are fulfilled.
- Coordination of services
- Scheduling
- Cost control
- Quality control
- Acceptances
- Reporting
Electrical engineering
Well-thought-out planning is the basis for reliable and efficient process automation solutions. By using state-of-the-art tools and applying in-depth technical knowledge, we develop customised concepts for switchgear, measurement technology, networks and electrical installations that are optimised to fully meet your requirements.
- Switchgear planning
- Measurement technology planning
- Network planning
- Electrical installation planning
- Production of wiring diagrams, planning on Eplan, AutoCAD
Software engineering
Our customised software solutions take your process automation to the next level – from control to data analysis. Our expertise in programming, configuration and system integration ensures seamless processes and efficient linking to your IT and ERP structures.
- Creation of software concepts
- Programming of control systems (PLC)
- Parameterisation and configuration of operating and control systems (process control system (PCS), networked control system (NCS))
- Evaluation and database applications
- Links to higher-level systems (IT, ERP)
Switchgear
Our switchgear solutions give you reliable and scalable systems that are fully customised to meet your requirements. Be it a new build, an extension or a renovation – we offer comprehensive services from wiring to test log-compliant acceptance, which ensures the operational reliability and efficiency of your system.
- Construction and installation of switchgear systems of all sizes
- Type-tested switchgear assemblies
- Renovations and expansions of existing systems
- Wiring according to schematic or wiring list
- Testing as per test log
- Electrical installation
Installation and construction site management
Our installation and construction site management services guarantee the precise and on-schedule implementation of your projects. From professional wiring to commissioning of the hardware, we ensure that all the electrical components work perfectly and integrate seamlessly into your processes.
- System wiring
- Installation insulation measurement
- Testing and adjustment of electrical components
- Hardware commissioning
- Assistance with software commissioning
Servicing and maintenance
Our comprehensive range of servicing and maintenance options ensures reliable operation of your systems around the clock. Thanks to our 24/7 on-call service and hotline, our experts are available to prevent outages and ensure quick maintenance whenever needed.
- 24/7 on-call service
- Hotline
- Maintenance
Our partners
Customised solutions
Equans Switzerland works closely with experienced partners to develop customised solutions for as broad a customer base as possible.
Siemens is a partner of Equans Switzerland in the following business sectors:
- Dosing and mixing systems
- Wastewater systems
- Incineration and power generation plants
- Specialised facilities
IST System Technik is a partner of Equans Switzerland in the following business sector:
- Wastewater systems
PSI Software SE is a partner of Equans Switzerland in the following business sector:
- Energy distribution systems/networks
Tools and systems
Our standardisation and automation tool, the engineering database, guarantees a high standard of quality and efficient work thanks to uniform data acquisition and processing.
And our state-of-the-art iQOS process control system represents the latest standard in process control system technology and is extremely easy to operate.
Object-oriented engineeringEngineering database
The engineering database forms the central development basis for project creation and is the backbone of quality assurance in hardware and software development. For every project, all relevant data is imported into the engineering database so that the corresponding objects and modules can be compiled for various work stages.
We "guide" you safely through all processesiQOS
Our iQOS process control system is flexibly scalable and can be applied to all processes and facility sizes. It offers a multitude of options for control, monitoring, visualisation and operation of the facility.
Peak reliability, high-performance automation units and maximum availability are the core arguments for iQOS. The control system stands out thanks to its simple operation, giving the user an optimal overview at all times.
We "guide" you safely through all processesiQOS Wastewater
Our process control system iQOS Wastewater represents the state of the art in process control system technology and is the leader in wastewater treatment plants.
iQOS offers a multitude of functions and options for visualisation, monitoring and operation of the complete plant, as well as the external plants.
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