There are multiple causes for the failures of electronic circuit boards and as a result, these failures cannot be predicted (the same as the mechanical ones). Factors like over currents/voltages, over temperatures, vibrations, corrosive environments or simply ageing can all cause failures. The OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) will only repair the PLC for a short period of time because their interest is to convince their customers to upgrade instead of repairing the old PLC. Upgrade is not always financially feasible or for that matter practical when only one of the PLC cards have failed.
Eltiv Australia Electronic Engineering Pty Ltd has been repairing and refurbishing PLC equipment for more than 23 years. Their expertise in PLC repair (amongst other numerous types of equipment) extends to ALL types of PLC, irrespective of brand, model or age.
Because most of the times the PLCs are integral part of the manufacturing process, upgrading a PLC will definitely bring along a significant increase in the capital cost of the upgrade: changes in the infrastructure (cable routes, backplanes, cabinets), software, training, etc.
An alternative to the reactive mode of repairing a PLC once it failed (and hence producing significant downtime) is proactive refurbishment of the PLC system.
This service is exclusively offered by Eltiv Australia Electronic Engineering Pty Ltd and it consists in repairing the faulty spare parts and refurbish the existing equipment to the extent that technologically new and sound cards will be returned to service as a plug-and-play solution.
Repair of PLCs help expand the life of your assets!
More info: http://rom-control.com.au/services/repair-and-refurbishment-services
