Weidmuller: PLC and DCS Migration with MiBridge
July 25, 2024
From the old to the new control system with minimised downtime
When industrial plants age, are no longer state of the art, or when support or spare parts availability is limited, a system update is required at the control level of a process plant. When replacing PLC and DCS systems, it is essential to avoid wiring errors and to keep the downtime of the plant as low as possible during the migration process. PLC or DCS migration with MiBridge from Weidmüller enables a secure exchange of the control level. Even adaptations or changes to the infrastructure can be performed simply and quickly without any need to intervene the field cabling.
Uniquely designed solution
The design permits your existing field wiring to remain in place and eliminates the need to wire-trace or ring-out.
Compatibility means flexibility
Universal conversion/migration system for the most important PLC old systems, to migrate to any new control system.
Minimal components maximise migration efficiency
Includes versions of card adaptors and cable types to accommodate flying leads or pre-wired field connections.
Convenient PLC and DCS migration within a few hours
PLC or DCS migration with Weidmuller’s new migration interfaces does not require any additional space in the control cabinet. The rack system takes the place of the old controller and combines the connection level and the new controller into one compact unit. All connection components are easily accessible by simply folding down the upper level.
Your advantages with MiBridge
- No additional space required in the control cabinet
- Lower level: connection of the existing pre-assembled cables to the new adapters
- Upper level: Installation of the PLC / DCS components
- Pre-assembled interface cables connect the adapter cards with the new control system
- The correct retrofitting components for each PLC or DCS