Software & automation

Smarter control, better results

At the heart of the automation is a superior PLC & HMI that connects and controls every individual component and offers direct, user-friendly access to every part of the machine. The system has built-in alerts and alarm triggers which ensure safe operations. The cloud management platform stores historical data and provides remote access to the HMI, allowing global access.

The result is a smooth-running system where operators have complete visibility, issues are detected early, and performance is optimized - delivering greater reliability, higher throughput, and stronger financial returns.

Intelligent automated operations

At the heart of CarboFlow’s control system is an integrated PLC & HMI, designed for real-time precision, automation, and seamless connectivity. High-speed industrial logic processing ensures real-time input, decision-making, and control execution. After several iterations, Onnu's engineers have developed automated control loops that can enable stable, self-regulating operations with minimal manual intervention. The machine has extensive connectivity, supporting industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP, MODBUS, OPC-UA, MQTT, REST API, and more.

User-friendly controls

CarboFlow’s HMI is a user-friendly, intuitive screen that presents a complex system in a clear, easy-to-navigate format, allowing operators to quickly understand and interact with the machine. By breaking down the machine into logical systems, it provides precise control over each system and its key process parameters, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustments to maintain optimal performance. The control interface has basic pages for day-to-day operations and advanced layers for addressing complex issues, ensuring that both non-technical operators and experienced engineers can use the system effectively.

Easy remote access

The PLC & HMI enables seamless remote access for both control and status. This means that, with the right credentials, authorized stakeholders can securely connect to the HMI from anywhere in the world. This provides full visibility into real-time machine performance while also enabling authorized users to make control adjustments if and when needed. With the same interface available remotely as on-site, operators can monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operations without being physically present.

Smart alarm management

The system comes with in-built alarm functions that trigger on crossing the relevant thresholds. Furthermore, every alarm and event triggered from the PLC is stored with a timestamp, and enriched by providing context such as severity, affected asset, batch ID, before being sent out to alert stakeholders. Integration with SMS/email gateways and contact groups lets the right person be notified instantly and provides a full audit trail for each alarm and acknowledgement.