iPad HMI for the Car Wash Industry with InduSoft Web Studio-InduSoft Presentation-Custom Control Specialists' Presentation

“IPAD HMI” MAKES CAR WASH AUTOMATION MOBILE

35 years in electrical contracting and designing / building control solutions.

Located in Akron OH, CCS began in 2000 in response to a need for uniquely designed and custom built solutions to automation needs.

Joined with Pro Tech Systems Group in 2010. PTSG is a systems integrator to the Water/Waste Water industry and a user of Indusoft products for many years.

UL508A listing Custom Control Specialists operates

primarily as an OEM of control systems to manufacturers and distributors of automated car wash equipment.

Installations in nearly every US state, and Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Custom Control Specialists’ premier product line is the Guardian Wash Command, a PLC based automated tunnel car wash controller.

As an OEM control solution, the Guardian Wash Command must be adaptable to any combination of equipment types, applications, and configurations that may be required in the particular wash location. Every car wash is a unique location with unique equipment layouts, chemical applications, and retail wash package offerings. All these variables need to be configured in the field, by personnel of varying technical skills.

The retail car wash industry is very competitive.

Car washes rely on customers’ discretionary income and the ability to spend on additional services for their vehicle.

Car wash operation size is determined by local demographics.

Large and small car wash firms alike can compete if their locations are favorable and their operations are efficient.

CCS’s objective beyond just providing hardware is to offer additional efficiencies and automation to help them compete and provide an pleasing experience for the car wash customer.

Many car wash controllers are PC based.

Setup and monitoring are limited to being in front of the PC station.

The Guardian Wash Command system is a PLC based car wash controller… but…

Typical installations include traditional touch screen terminals.

Installers and maintenance personnel are still required to return back to a fixed location to interface with the controller.

A solution was needed that allowed the flexibility of remote connectivity without expensive interface equipment.

Tablets and smart phones have become part of everyday life, practically eliminating a learning curve to use them in the work place.

Replacement due to damage or loss is as easy as the local electronics store.

InduSoft Web Studio was chosen for:

Our familiarity with the product

Proven use in water /waste water SCADA

Advanced alarming management

Pricing to fit our budget

InduSoft Web Studio is loaded on a

diskless / fanless PC with an SSD drive

and Window 7 operating system

Hardware

InduSoft Web Studio is loaded on a

diskless / fanless PC with an SSD drive

and Window 7 operating system

Communication is to a Schneider Electric

M340 PAC controller over an Ethernet

TCP/IP network

Hardware

A Wi-Fi area is created with a Ubiquity

PicoStation Wi-Fi radio. The PicoStation is

a PoE powered unit providing a strong

signal for great reception around all the

car wash equipment, motors, and

electrical switchgear.

Hardware

The iPad, tablet, or smart phone simply

connects to the Wi-Fi signal.

Launchport inductive chargers and sleeves

provide protection, mounting, and charging

Hardware

The iPad, tablet, or smart phone simply

connects to the Wi-Fi signal.

Launchport inductive chargers and sleeves

provide protection, mounting, and charging

Hardware

The iPad HMI fits into a 1500 tag license

InduSoft Web Studio is configured to

startup and run as a service.

Software

The iPad HMI fits into a 1500 tag license

InduSoft Web Studio is configured to

startup and run as a service.

iPads, tablets, and smartphones are

loaded with Microsoft Remote Desktop

Software

The iPad HMI fits into a 1500 tag license

InduSoft Web Studio is configured to

startup and run as a service.

iPads, tablets, and smartphones are loaded

with Microsoft Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop allows simultaneous

connections from multiple devices

Software

iPad HMI Screens

Main Startup Screen Access to all other menus

Login and current user

iPad HMI Screens

Tunnel Status Screen Access to all other menus

Overview of current tunnel operation

I/O status of key indicators

Login and current user

iPad HMI Screens

Ready To Wash Allows easy manipulation of cars to be

washed

Extensive scripting was used in the development of this screen.

iPad HMI Screens

Lighting control Control lot lighting, tunnel lighting and

other time and day functions in the wash

iPad HMI Screens

Output Control Normal Manual – OFF – Auto Selector

Switch

Output function Setup

iPad HMI Screens

Monitor Monitor status of all input signals

Invaluable tool when diagnosing sensor issues

iPad HMI Screens

Special Monitoring Features Variable Speed Drives

iPad HMI Screens

Special Monitoring Features Variable Speed Drives

iPad HMI Screens

Setup Allows initial setup of a variety of sensors

Configure wash packages unique to the individual site

iPad HMI Screens

Setup Allows initial setup of a variety of sensors

Configure wash packages unique to the individual site

iPad HMI Screens

Reports Simple up to the minute reporting of the

current counters

The Guardian / Tommy systems are normally connected to a POS system that provides the car wash operator with detailed cash accounting and number reconciliation.

Printing of reports is not supported at this time, but may be a future enhancement.

iPad HMI Screens

Alarms Current alarm status and banner

Alarm history

iPad HMI Screens

Safety Sensors Protects pumps and motors

Can be set to alarm on low or high level

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

Custom Control SpecialistsAkron, OH(330) 773-9828

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