Electrical and Instrumentation

The single-source for all your E&I system supply, installation, inspection, maintenance and upgrade requirements

• Design and manufacture of electrical control panels for a variety of environments and industry standards
• Hazardous and non-hazardous area hydraulic and electrical installations 
• Hazardous area inspection services including ATEX/IECEx, powered by Inspection Manager
• DSEAR compliance using CompEx certified technicians
• System re-rates and modifications to best suit the latest process conditions

In-house built electrical systems

SMS design and manufacture an extensive range of Instrumentation, Control, and Automation panels for a wide range of industries - with all systems developed and built in-house. All SMS systems can also be developed for multiple process areas and environments, from industrial to Zone 0 hazardous areas (including dual certification to ATEX & IECEx, and also NEC500 Class I Division 2)..

Operating as a Bartec-Technor partner, our hazardous area offering includes the largest 316L Ex d enclosures on the market, up to 944x1594x509 mm (465 litres), and custom, made-to-measure, Ex e / LCP panels

Asset Inspection and Management

Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ATEX equipment leaves you exposed to the risk of explosion/combustion. Giving you complete peace of mind, our team of inspection experts can manage your ATEX inspection process for you, aligned to IEC 60079- 17.

With CompEx certified Technicians supported by our digital inspection tool, Inspection Manager, SMS can provide fast, secure and auditable inspection records to prove compliance, and prompt support in the event of any remedial actions.

Services include:

• HV, LV and instrumentation cable installations
• Cable management installations
• Electrical design, installation and commissioning in hazardous areas
• Ex audits or/and Ex registers to conform with European ATEX directive ATEX 95 & 137
• Electrical surveys
• Preparation and upkeep of client Ex equipment register
• Installation and maintenance of all Ex rated electrical equipment
• Visual, close and detailed inspection of Ex (hazardous areas) equipment using CompEx certified technicians
• Constructing installation and maintenance procedures
• Fire and gas installations

System upgrade services

SMS can provide upgrades for various PLC systems from various manufacturers; for example Allen-Bradley PLC5 and Siemens S5 PLCs, to newer systems such as S7-300s – and can fully advise on the performance enhancing solution best suited to your needs, including:

• Innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and performance 
• System re-rates and modifications to best suit the latest process conditions 
• Modifications to retro-fit the latest technologies, such as IoT and remote monitoring

Key control system examples include:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); Siemens, Allen-Bradley and others
• Master Control Systems (MCS)
• LV Switchboards / MCCs / Distribution Panels
• Fire and Gas Panels
• Local Control Panels (LCPs)
• Junction Boxes
• ESD/Shutdown Panels
• Consoles and Control Desks
• Generator Control Systems
• Navigational Aids

Ensuring a fast start-up

As an important part of project delivery, our engineers will ensure that your system is installed correctly and ready for use with maximum efficiency. Working collaboratively with your project manager and engineers, SMS’ technicians have the experience to provide you with all the advice you will require while your new system or system upgrade is being installed.

SMS’ technicians provide a full range of services from installation to pre-commissioning and commissioning, site acceptance testing and personnel introductory training.

We will also advise on operating and maintenance documentation, spares and fault finding.

Contact Us to find out more about our electrical and instrumentation services or to discuss your specific requirements further.

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