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Software package KSE CK-Line

Specialized software package for electrical heating automation, designed for monitoring and intelligent control of heating of various objects:

Pipelines
Reservoirs
Impulse lines
I&C cabinets
Floors of open pump stations
Roofs and gutters of buildings

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Key features and capabilities of KSE CK-Line

The KSE CK-Line software package is a fully packaged product developed on the basis of SCADA system KSE Software Platform (included on the Unified Register of Russian Programs), which allows to deploy an automation system based on minimal data in the shortest time possible.

Project approach

Library of graphic elements, templates, scripts and reports
Predefined configurations for quick project initialization

Scalability

Solutions from local HMI-based systems to central workstation
Number of workplaces is unlimited, only server shall be licensed
Client-server architecture
Building fail-safe configurations: redundant client applications, redundant servers
Number of mnemonics is unlimited

Object condition monitoring

Collection of data on object temperatures, electric heating equipment states, loads on heating sections
Emergency and warning signaling
Modbus TCP protocol support, no license required

Integration with related systems

OPC DA, OPC UA protocols support
Integration with MES, ERP

Information security

Access control based on user roles
Software integrity control
Compatibility with Kaspersky antivirus

Design values monitoring

Setting operating modes parameters of electric heating equipment
Monitoring of current settings, operation modes and their deviation from design values

Mnemonics

Overview screens of heating lines and temperature sensors
Line settings and sensor binding windows
Heating points location mnemonics on process installation diagram or automation diagram
Mnemonic diagrams of diagnostics
Mnemonic diagram element search by name or description
Ability to build multi-monitor interfaces

Control

Various automatic control modes, including adaptive modes
Heating cable protection against overheating
Remote control with operator actions monitoring and feedback
Asynchronous mode of control commands writing and parameters changing
Changeover to safe state in case of sensors or communication lines malfunction

Data storage and processing

Data storage in a high performance database
Event and alarm logs
Trends of current and history values
Event summaries and energy consumption reports
Formation of reports according to customer's form

Energy efficiency

Sequential connection to ensure smooth load on the power network
Load limiting modes
Energy efficiency calculation of individual lines
Technical record-keeping of electricity used for heating

Analysis of situations

Analysis of situations by trends, logs and reports
Analysis of control efficiency with identification of possible faults

Reference information

Information about heating cable and switching equipment
Isometry of heating cable laying schemes
Design documentation for cabinets

Service

Maintenance plans keeping
Equipment operating time recording: time, number of starts, number of emergency shutdowns
Equipment condition diagnostics
Communication channels diagnostics