Application and benefits of an open DeviceNet control system in the forest products industry

Author

Kino, Satoshi

Author_Institution

Weyerhaeuser Co., Springfield, OR, USA

fYear

1999

fDate

21-25 June 1999

Firstpage

196

Lastpage

203

Abstract

This paper describes how smart devices communicating on a DeviceNet protocol have allowed a composite panels plant to successfully integrate vast amounts of process information to improve productivity and uptime in the forest products industry. The benefits of integrating DeviceNet systems include better process information to operators and improved diagnostic capability for troubleshooting. Valuable process information, previously unavailable, can now be readily viewed by any mill personnel. Safer plant operation has also resulted from the additional process control information. Also discussed is the total installed cost of a DeviceNet system as compared to a traditional PLC installation.

Keywords

open systems; paper industry; process control; programmable controllers; protocols; DeviceNet protocol; open DeviceNet control system; paper mill control; process information; productivity; smart devices; uptime; Communication industry; Control systems; Costs; Electrical equipment industry; Milling machines; Personnel; Process control; Productivity; Programmable control; Protocols;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Pulp and Paper, 1999. Industry Technical Conference Record of 1999 Annual

Conference_Location

Seattle, WA, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5526-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAPCON.1999.779364

Filename

779364