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Urucum Mining DCS

A new digital Control System

Altus supplied the automation technology for the development of the new Digital Control System at the Urucum Mineração manganese extraction plant, located in Cuiabá, Brazil.

The project played a key role in modernizing the plant’s operational infrastructure, delivering enhanced process control, increased system reliability, and improved production efficiency. By implementing advanced automation solutions, Altus contributed to greater operational stability, optimized resource utilization, and higher overall performance in the mining operation.

Digital Control System (DCS) for the Urucum Mining Production Plant

The solution implemented by Altus was designed to accurately measure and quantify the total volume and mass of water used in the ore beneficiation process at VALE – Urucum Mineração.

Within this framework, the new system centralizes all information related to water resource consumption and ore processing, enabling greater operational control, improved management, and enhanced efficiency in water use. This approach supports both productivity and sustainability goals within the mining operation.

The area was instrumented using Motorola communication radios to provide Ethernet interconnection between the measurement points and the InduSoft Web Studio supervisory system, ensuring reliable data transmission, real-time monitoring, and consistent system performance across the plant.

Quick decision making

Streamlined data management through real-time process reports, providing up-to-date information on the system

Accurate data

The embedded technology in this solution delivers highly accurate data throughout the process

Centralized information

The system enhances the centralization of all information related to water resource usage

Application with Altus PLC

This solution relies on Altus programmable controller technology for data collection and processing at the facility

Key benefits of the new system

The solution developed by the Altus engineering team is primarily focused on boosting operational productivity across the entire system, reducing costs, and improving response times. The system also centralizes all data related to water resource usage, allowing the operations team to make faster, more informed decisions.

Additionally, the programmable controllers used in the project offer enhanced accuracy in measuring the volume of water used in ore processing, providing more detailed insights into the system's real-time operational status.

Scope of the Solution Provided

The solution provided by Altus covers a wide range of essential equipment and services. It includes a Programmable Controller with the capacity for 512 input/output points, 128k of flash memory, housed in an electrical cabinet. The scope also covers the design and specification of the Programmable Controller panel, along with the MasterTool programming software license.