Controlled Atmosphere

Advanced control system for Controlled Atmosphere Chambers

Altus technology has been implemented in the modernization of the control system for the controlled atmosphere chamber of a leading apple and fruit producer in the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Upgrading the Controlled Atmosphere Chamber Control System

To ensure seamless operation and complete control over its Controlled Atmosphere Chamber, which maintains oxygen at 1% and carbon dioxide at 2%, a company in Rio Grande do Sul turned to Altus technology for the ideal automation solution. This chamber is critical in preserving the quality of produce by controlling the atmospheric conditions.
Desenvolvimento Flexível

Flexible Development

Nexto System technology enables the development of customized programs for special use cases

Sistema Distribuído

Distributed System

The application is powered by robust Nexto CPUs acting as remote units, enhancing the system’s control capabilities

Manutenção Preventiva

Preventive Maintenance

The architecture makes it easier to track equipment performance over tim

Aplicação Multiprotocolo

Multi-Protocol Communication

The system supports various MODBUS communication networks, facilitating reliable command execution and data exchange between devices

Solução de controle PROFIBUS com conexão total

Comprehensive PROFIBUS control with full connectivity

To effectively monitor and manage the cold storage and controlled atmosphere chambers, two Nexto bus systems were installed, each equipped with an NX3010 CPU to manage the remote components involved in the process. The full system manages over 500 I/O points through MODBUS TCP communication and integrates 15 frequency inverters supplied by Altus, ensuring seamless control and automation.

Alto desempenho e disponibilidade com arquitetura da Série Nexto

High Performance and Availability with the Nexto Series

A tecnologia de ponta e os recursos inovadores presentes nos controladores programáveis da Série NX foram características que fi¬zeram com que o produto fosse escolhido para ser a peça central do sistema de automação que gerencia a Câmara de Atmosfera Controlada da empresa.

With a multitasking, preemptive operating system and a powerful 32-bit RISC PowerPC processor, the Nexto Series delivers exceptional performance and energy efficiency, providing an outstanding cost-benefit ratio.

In addition, the series includes the One Touch Diag (OTD) function, which offers real-time insights such as short circuits, IP addresses, and alphanumeric tags. The Nexto Series also features advanced diagnostic tools and remote updates via a built-in Web server, ensuring continuous optimization and system performance.

A key advantage is the system’s connectivity, allowing integration with a wide variety of equipment and the ability to monitor up to nine variables directly from the HMI screen of a frequency inverter, streamlining operations and improving efficiency across the board.