Fisheries needed to modernize their plant-wide SCADA system to control and monitor complex fish processing operations including water quality management, temperature control, holding tanks, cookers, presses, decanters, centrifuges, and post-production storage machinery. The facility, processing 35-40% of the annual U.S. Gulf Menhaden catch, lacked integrated monitoring across diverse equipment and protocols, risking fish mortality, production inefficiencies, and regulatory compliance issues. Legacy systems couldn't provide reliable data integrity, real-time alerting, or multi-protocol communications essential for maintaining optimal fish processing conditions throughout the operation.
FactoryStudio powered by FrameworX provided comprehensive monitoring and control for the entire menhaden fish processing operation, automating crucial processes including water quality management, temperature monitoring, oxygen level control, and production equipment oversight. The system collects real-time data from sensors throughout the facility, displays it on intuitive graphical interfaces, and provides automated alerts to optimize operations from raw fish handling through final fishmeal and fish oil production.
Simple Architecture Diagram:
Fish Processing Equipment ? Multiple Communication Protocols
(Cookers, Presses, Decanters, (ControlLogix, Automation Direct
Centrifuges, Conveyors) ECOM, Modbus Ethernet)
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FactoryStudio FrameworX SCADA System
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20+ Operator Workstations Management Dashboards
(3-6 monitors each) (Production Tracking)
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Technical Specifications:
Industry: Food & Beverage (Fish Processing)
Location: Los Angeles (Processing 35-40% of annual U.S. Gulf Menhaden catch)
Communication Protocols: ControlLogix, Automation Direct ECOM, Modbus Ethernet
Scale: 20+ operator workstations with 3-6 monitors each, 10,000+ communication points
Equipment Monitored: Water quality sensors, temperature/oxygen transmitters, combustion systems, conveyors, VFDs, MCCs, pressure transmitters, cookers, presses, decanters, centrifuges, automated feeding systems
Development Timeline: Couple of months across multiple project phases
Multi-Protocol Communication Support: Native drivers for ControlLogix, Automation Direct ECOM, and Modbus over Ethernet enabling seamless device integration across water quality sensors, temperature transmitters, and processing equipment
Real-Time Data Collection & Alerting: Automated monitoring of critical parameters with instant alerts for abnormal conditions, preventing fish mortality and equipment failure while enabling rapid response capabilities
Live Update Capability: Ability to update plant pages and graphics without server restarts, ensuring continuous operations during system modifications
Microsoft .NET Framework Integration: Ensuring future compatibility and sustainable operations management with modern technology stack
Robust Redundancy Architecture: Zero data loss design ensuring continuous monitoring of critical fish processing parameters
Scalable Platform: Support for 20+ operator workstations and 10,000+ communication points across the entire facility
Achieved zero data loss through robust redundancy architecture ensuring continuous monitoring of critical fish processing parameters
Enhanced operational efficiency through automated monitoring of water quality, temperature, and processing conditions across 10,000+ communication points
Improved sustainability with optimized resource management reducing waste and environmental impact throughout the processing workflow
Enabled remote monitoring capabilities allowing operators to manage operations and receive alerts from anywhere, improving response times
Delivered comprehensive traceability with historical data logging for detailed analysis, performance tracking, and regulatory compliance reporting
Reduced fish mortality and equipment failure through real-time alerting on abnormal conditions
Streamlined operations across 20+ operator workstations with multi-monitor setups for complete facility visibility