Brownfield Automation & Plant
Modernization Solutions
performance improvement and digital transformation solutions. Precise Industrial Solutions helps
manufacturers upgrade installed automation systems while working within the requirements of
existing plant infrastructure. From legacy PLC and HMI systems to SCADA, networking and plant-level
connectivity, we support modernization initiatives designed to improve reliability, visibility and
operational performance.
Modernize Existing Industrial Plants
- Automation migration
- PLC migration and upgrades
- HMI upgrades
- SCADA migration
- WinCC migration and upgrades
- Control system upgrades
- Obsolescence replacement
- Industrial networking upgrades
- Machine and system integration
Extend the Value of Your Installed Automation
Modernization does not always require replacing an entire automation infrastructure.
A structured approach can identify existing systems that can be retained, upgraded, migrated or replaced according to operational requirements.
Assess
Understand the existing automation architecture, installed systems and modernization requirements.
Plan
Develop an appropriate migration or upgrade strategy while considering plant operations and system dependencies.
Upgrade
Implement new automation hardware, software, networking and control technologies where required.
Integrate
Connect upgraded systems with existing equipment, machines and plant-level systems.
Commission
Test and commission the upgraded automation environment to support the transition into operation.
Automation Migration for Legacy Systems
Migration projects may include:
- PLC migration
- HMI migration
- SCADA migration
- WinCC migration
- Control system migration
- Communication system upgrades
- Industrial networking improvements
PLC & HMI Modernization
PLC Migration
HMI Upgrade
SCADA Migration
WinCC Migration & Upgrade
Upgrade Existing Production Systems
Legacy System → New Automation → Machine Integration → Production Monitoring → Plant Connectivity
Transform Brownfield Plants With Digitalization
Plant modernization increasingly extends beyond replacing automation hardware.
Existing systems can be progressively connected to digital technologies to support a more connected manufacturing environment.
Industrial Digitalizations
IT–OT Integration
Industrial Data Analytics
Connected Factory
Edge Computing
Key Brownfield Modernization Challenges We Address
Automation Obsolescence
Legacy PLC Systems
Outdated HMI & SCADA
Disconnected Systems
Limited Production Data
Difficult System Integration
Modernize Without Losing Sight of Production
A modernization approach should account for:
- Existing automation architecture
- Installed equipment
- Production dependencies
- System compatibility
- Downtime requirements
- Migration sequence
- Testing requirements
- Future expansion
- Data and connectivity requirements
Siemens Automation Modernization
As a Siemens-authorised solution partner, Precise Industrial Solutions can support modernization projects involving relevant Siemens automation technologies.
Depending on the installed system and project scope, modernization may involve
- Siemens PLC migration
- Siemens S7-1200 Automation
- Siemens S7-1500 Automation
- Siemens HMI Solutions
- Siemens SCADA Solutions
- Siemens WinCC solutions
- Siemens industrial networking
- Industrial PCs
- Industrial networking
- Siemens Industrial Edge where applicable
The appropriate migration strategy depends on the existing automation platform, plant architecture and customer requirements.
Our Brownfield Modernization Approach
Existing System Assessment
Review the installed automation environment and modernization requirements.
Migration Strategy
Define the required upgrade, migration or replacement approach.
Automation Engineering
Develop the required control, HMI, SCADA and networking architecture.
System Integration
Integrate upgraded systems with existing equipment and plant infrastructure.
Testing & FAT
Validate system functionality before deployment where applicable.
Commissioning
Implement and commission the upgraded automation system.
Lifecycle Support
Provide ongoing support for modifications, troubleshooting and future upgrades.
Brownfield-Focused Approach
Modernization strategies are developed around the existing plant environment.
Siemens Automation Expertise
Experience with relevant Siemens automation technologies and platforms.
Integrated Modernization
PLC, HMI, SCADA, networking, control and digitalization requirements
Migration & Upgrade Support
Support for legacy system migration, upgrades and obsolescence replacement.
Lifecycle Perspective
Modernization can be planned with future connectivity, monitoring and expansion requirements in mind.
Brownfield Modernization Solutions
- Automation Migration Migrate legacy automation systems to newer platforms.
- PLC Migration Upgrade or migrate existing PLC control systems.
- HMI Upgrade Modernize operator interfaces and visualization systems.
- SCADA Migration Upgrade existing SCADA environments for improved monitoring and integration.
- Obsolescence Replacement Replace aging or unsupported automation components.
- Plant Modernization Upgrade installed automation infrastructure according to plant requirements.
- Digital Transformation Connect existing automation with relevant digitalization and data technologies.
- IT–OT Integration Improve connectivity between plant-floor systems and relevant IT environments.
