Pulp and Paper

Control and supervision solution for production facilities

A leading Brazilian company in the pulp and paper industry recognized Altus as the ideal technology partner to modernize the automation system responsible for managing the evaporation process at one of its industrial units.

The upgrade focused on enhancing process control, improving system reliability, and ensuring greater operational stability. With the implementation of advanced Altus automation and supervision solutions, the plant achieved more efficient process management, increased availability, and improved overall production performance.

Precise control and remote supervision of production processes

Using the NX Series programmable controllers, the developed project is responsible for controlling the pre-evaporation stage of the unit, which has the function of changing the concentration of solid particles in the Black Liquor extracted from the wood.

Altus’ solution implemented a programmable NX3020 controller with 136 I/O points (64 AI, 24 AO, 32 DI, and 16 DO), communicating via the MODBUS TCP protocol, ideal for high demand counting applications. The system also retained some of the existing QK801 and AL-600 equipment, which had been part of the plant’s previous automation setup.
High reliability

High reliability

Eliminate communication failures or system crashes with the NX Series programmable controllers.

Remote operation

Remote operation

Reduced human risks in local operations and optimized response times during emergencies

Centralized information

Centralized information

The system also enhances the centralization of all data related to resource use

Application with Nexto PLC

Application with Nexto PLC

Nexto PLCs handle data collection, processing, communication, and the operation of the plant’s devices

Enhanced availability with advanced features and precise diagnostics

Enhanced availability with advanced features and precise diagnostics

Simple maintenance, made possible by the OTD (One Touch Diag) function, which provides quick diagnostics on the equipment's front display, and ESP (Easy Plug System), a practical and safe mechanism for inserting and removing I/O modules, in addition to the ease of integration with the series' native communication protocols, such as PROFIBUS and MODBUS, makes the NX Series controllers the best choice for replacing legacy automation equipment.