Automated Wash System
Automated Wash System Components
What does the automated wash system consist of? Keep in mind that each wash
operation is unique depending on whether it is new construction or adapting an
existing wash facility. Detailed below is a list of the typical automated wash
system components:
- Hydraulic and electronic controls
- Sensors
- Computer control system
- Wash process execution software
- Status monitoring software
- Queuing software
- Reporting/output options, billing, etc.
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PCLB (Process Control Language)
The key to customized washes is a user-friendly language called “PCLB”. It is a
simple, English-like way to define a given wash process. It has a limited number
of simple commands, and there are no “large” manuals to read. Your wash operation
devices, such as bays, sprayers, pumps etc. are named by you (the user).
Changes to the wash procedures (or new wash procedures) can be implemented by the
wash operators. It is almost as simple as explaining the process to a new
operator…but with guaranteed retention. For example:
- OPEN RINSE.SUPPLY.VALVE
- OPEN DRAIN.DIVERT.VALVE
- DELAY 3
- START SUPPLY.PUMP
- DELAY 10
- START RETURN.PUMP
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