Kruse PLANT-VIEW:  This  system allows for customization of each facility depending on the equipment used.KrusePLANT-VIEW uses standards from in-house developed templates, symbols and icons, which give each graphical design the same look, feel and operator control that your staff will find friendly and intuitive to interface with KrusePLANT-VIEW includes the Graphical Operator Interface as well as the PLC system to control the complete aggregate plant. The object oriented PLC code and graphics allow for quick, easy, documented modification to fit the needs of any aggregate facility. Additionally, our system standards reduce programming time, start-up time, training, errors and $$$$$$.

Each KrusePLANT-VIEW system allows for smooth plant sequential start up and sequential shut down. Each system features automatic safety interlocks for motor overloads, material jams, belt breaks, screw conveyor blockages, material level alarms, etc. The KrusePLANT-VIEW system consist of operator equipment selections for automatic or manual operation as well as complete system status, alarms, trends and historical information. Production, downtime, KW power, material usage and even preventative maintenance can be included in the KrusePLANT-VIEW.

KrusePLANT-VIEW has optional data collection features and web based reporting for management system analysis. The reporting can include production, material consumption, operating hours, downtime and reasons, efficiencies, events, faults, utility usage and any other parameters that can be captured by field transmitters.

The ultimate goal of our automation systems is to maximize your production while minimizing downtime. In addition, KrusePLANT-VIEW strives to provide an additional level of safety for both your employees and your equipment.

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Kruse CEM-BATCH:  This is the perfect solution for the Cement Batching plant. Our proven batching controls have been developed with in-house standards following years of custom batch system installations. KruseCEM-BATCH uses recipe and database technology for selecting the batch ingredients and setup. This allows for error free, secure batch ingredient selections and repeatability for every batch. The control system utilizes the latest off-the-shelf PLC and graphical software.

KruseCEM-BATCH will work with any weigh hopper or weigh mixer configuration, as well as multiple weigh hoppers and multiple mixers. The system is expandable or condensed to fit any combination of aggregate and cement bins available. Additionally, the controls and operator interface includes the aggregate bin fill material handling system as well as the cement fill stations.

KruseCEM-BATCH program uses sequenced Grafset technology which allows for a very real, user friendly interface prompt, which describes the detailed step that the batch is in, as well as the permissive that is required to continue to the next sequential step. All equipment interlocks are included and displayed (and logged) as faults upon event.

KruseCEM-BATCH is flexible and customizable to fit your cement batch needs. Complete raw material usage and inventory control is included. Automatic reports, scheduling, truck load-in and dryer controls can be included.

KruseCEM-BATCH will interface will any valve packing system or conveyor palletizer system. We can develop controls to upgrade your current cement batching system to improve productivity, reduce downtime, track inventory and ease the operation.

Operators can control and monitor the complete system from one location and management can make informed decisions based on the automatic reports and trends. The Operator Interface can be a graphical software package on a desktop or an industrial computer or even an OIT (operator interface terminal) like an Allen Bradley Panelview.

Kruse CEM-BATCH PDF

Kruse CONTOUR:

If your project requires precise profile digging of a channel, lake, pit or shoreline, don’t waist time letting your Operators guess at the cutter head location. KruseCONTOUR automatically controls the ladder winch to maintain predetermined contours, slopes and profiles for:

• Aggregate Pit Slopes
• Environmental Dredging
• Channel Design Dredging
• Shore Development
• Contract Permit Control Dredging

Sand & Gravel mine permits include a Reclamation Plan which requires the sand pit to follow certain slopes or profiles. KruseCONTOUR will guarantee compliance with this plan and complete audit records are logged automatically and available for submittals.

KruseCONTOUR includes:

• RTK GPS System
• Industrial PC or laptop with latest Windows operating system
• DredgePack ™ Dredging positioning software
• User-friendly operator graphics and communication drivers
• PLC System with tested Profile Contour Control Logic
• Hydraulic Retrofit Proportional Ladder Winch Valves
• Advanced Channel Design
• Onsite Startup and Training
• Adaptable to Excavators and Clamshell Dredges

Optional features include:

• Auto Swing Speed Control
• Auto Spudding Advance
• Auto Velocity Control
• Auto Slurry Maximization
• Production Reporting
• KruseDATA

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KruseDATA:

If you have requirements to log and maintain dredge data, let the KruseDATA kit from Kruse Integration complete your project. KruseDATA includes all of the necessary instrumentation and data interface to collect:

• Production
• Velocity
• RPMs
• Pressures
• Suction
• Temperatures
• Depth
• Operational Hours
• Faults
• Downtime
• Operator Hours
• Chainage

KruseDATA uses an Industrial computer and interface modules to log the data from the included transmitters. The data is stored in customized tables to allow future queries on production, downtime, hours of operation, etc; all based on individual Operators. Through the use of optional Wireless Ethernet Connectivity, these reports can be viewed with any web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from the comfort of your office. Additionally, automatic daily reports are developed to display historical activity and trends of required data. These reports can be automatically e-mailed to supervisors and managers through the use of the Wireless Ethernet option. All reports are secure and proper log-ins with password protection are required to view the data. Original data cannot be tampered with by anyone. All data is available in a user friendly format as well as selectable time trends.

KruseDATA kit includes:

• Magnetic Flow (Velocity) Transmitter
• LLR Density Meter
• Differential Pressure Vacuum Transmitter
• Discharge Pressure Transmitter
• Necessary Hydraulic Pressure Transmitters
• Engine Instrumentation
• Ladder Inclinometer
• Instrument Control Cabinet with necessary power supply, data collection modules and cabling
• Industrial computer or laptop with latest Windows operating system including data logging database and derived tables for data storage
• Fully configured automatic and selectable reports through web browser
• Wireless Ethernet Connectivity to management

Reports and Data Collection are becoming increasingly essential to competing businesses. Reports for emissions, production, positioning, downtime and digging parameters all become important as your process expands. Reporting can help you decide on capital investments, production goals, incentive programs and equipment upgrade proposals. Reporting is useful for permits as well as preventive maintenance.

KruseDATA PDF

KruseDPM (dredge-plant monitor): 

KruseDPM by Kruse Integration allows Operators to monitor or control the plant from the dredge lever room. KruseDPM uses industrial computers and the choice of graphical operator interface, hand-held controller, joystick or rocker style operator button stations in the lever room. In addition to dredge-to-plant information sharing, KruseDPM can be extended to include reporting and real-time operation monitoring from the office.

KruseDPM includes:

• Robust and Secure Wireless Access Points
• Industrial Computer
• Graphical Operator Interface development
• Plant Motor Currents
• Hydrosizer or Classifier parameters
• Flow and Production Data
• Faults or Alarms
• Plant Operational Status
• Onsite Start-up and System training

KruseDPM PDF

KruseLPD (line plug detection) system uses the latest technology in dredging to sense and respond to potential line plugs. The system monitors the discharge line flow velocity with a developed algorithm that detects line plugging. Upon detection, the system will alarm the dredge Operator and automatically raise the ladder and pause swinging to elude the overload condition. Once the potential plug is cleared, the ladder automatically descends the cutter to its original depth and location and swinging continues.

KruseLPD includes:

• Discharge line velocity meter.
• Programmable logic controller with developed algorithms in a NEMA 12 controller cabinet.
• Operator Interface Terminal for setpoint entries and status monitoring.
• Necessary hydraulic or electrical modifications to existing winches.
• On-site startup and system

KruseLPD PDF

Kruse AutoBoost:

Is your booster pump manually controlled? Do you still have someone at the pump to start it, stop it, change speeds, as well as monitor the performance of the engine and gauges? Let us show you how you can automate this process and save time and money with Kruse Autoboost. It monitors the intake pressure and varies the pump’s engine speed to maintain a preset pressure. And will also monitor the engine status for safety and performance interlocks. Plus, it is easy to add a wireless transmitter so the Dredge Operator can remotely monitor and control the pump. Kruse Autoboost can be installed on new or retrofit engines or VFD controller pumps. To learn how the Kruse Autoboost can improve performance and save you money, call us at 800.810.8966.

Kruse AUTOBOOST package consists of:

• NEMA 12/4 outdoor enclosure
• PLC with custom code to efficiently control the pump engine or drive
• Graphical Operator Interface touch screen showing all engine and pump parameters
• Electronic Engine CAN Bus communications adapter
• Intake and discharge pressure transmitters

OPTION:

• Wireless transmitter and antennas for remote monitor and control

Kruse AUTOBOOST PDF

Pipeline Dredging Quality Management System

Tested & Certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Compliance with the National Dredging Quality Management Program monitored by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) is here. Kruse Integration, an industry leader in dredge automation, has the solution and the system to keep your pipeline dredging operation in compliance. Working closely with the Army Corp DQM division, Kruse Integration has developed a user-friendly DQM interface package that meets all required specs with nonproprietary software and hardware. KruseDQM works seamlessly with all instrumentation and PLCs and works independent of any selected positioning software system.

KruseDQM System Features:

• Quick and easy install, setup and configuration
• User friendly, intuitive graphics interface for events entry
• Dredge Specifc System (DSS) computer as well as DQM ship server and UPS
• A complete Dredge Plant Instrumentation Plan (DPIP) is supplied with the system
• Uses non-proprietary software and works independently of your current postioning software
• Complies with required data backup and recovery issues upon disconnect
• Provides ongoing sensor maintenance and logs throughout life of contract
• System includes instrumentation, setup, calibration, and user friendly graphics
• Connects to any GPS receiver via serial port or ethernet
• Communication drivers for all PLC brands included. If your dredge isn’t equipped with a PLC, we include an instrument box with an A/D converter
• Initial field calibration and startup
• Onsite setup and training

Kruse DQM PDF

Dredge Suction Relief Valve

Why waste production on suction relief valves that fully open upon high vacuum setpoint and destroys performance. Control and maximize your c/s dredge slurry flow and vacuum with KruseCONTROL-FLO valve and control. Our proportional gate valve strokes open the required percentage to maintain critical velocity while keeping production, vacuum and density at a maximumrate and allows the Operator to concentrate on productivity, not adverse conditions.

Kruse CONTROL-FLO gate valve system comes with robust gate valve sized for your dredge pump and pipe as well as all hydraulics, userfriendly controls, industrial enclosed vacuum transmitter, discharge transmitter and even flow meter if desired. The user-friendly controller and touch screen allow the Operator to set limits, pre-acts, sensor calibration scaling and stroke speeds as well as view all sensor real time values and gate valve position. We can include complete hydraulics or tie into existing hydraulic systems.

Keep your c/s dredge slurry running at peak performance. Choose Kruse CONTROL-FLO for your dredge.

Kruse CONTROL-FLO includes:

• Turn-key hydraulics
• User friendly touch screen and controller with diagnostics, sensor displays and operator controls
• Industrial enclosed vacuum transmitter
• Discharge pressure transmitter
• Optional flow meter
• Off-the-shelf proven components
• Onsite system tuning, commissioning and training

Kruse Control Flo PDF

Kruse Security

Detention control systems require safe, consistent and secure solutions. Integrating multiple sub-systems, such as lock controls, camera/video systems and intercom systems is a requirement.

Kruse Integration’s Security Division focuses on integrating these various sub-systems into a cohesive security system.

Our security systems utilize PLC-based controls for its base intelligence. The same controllers that are trusted to keep the world’s manufacturing facilities running are used to control and monitor door locks, cell locks, sally port safety zones, vehicle traffic, personnel safety devices, motion detectors, etc.

Similarly, our security systems utilize the same computer-based graphical interface systems currently used by manufacturing facilities worldwide. Our standard security system utilizes Aveva’s Wonderware Intouch HMI, a leader in Human Machine Interface (HMI) software. Our systems provide an intuitive interface for an officer to monitor and safely control their institution. Graphical icons and message queues provide an officer with a quick and accurate representation of the facility. Graphic pages are laid out like familiar floor plans to keep the system intuitive and to ease training requirements.

Camera/CCTV systems and intercom systems are integrated into the PLC/graphic system to make a more powerful control system for the user. Camera and intercom stations are integrated into the graphic pages. Automatic camera call-ups for intercom connections, automatic alarm identification and user security create a safe and responsive detention security system. When required, Kruse Security will integrate card access systems to further enhance the security control system.

Our security systems also include automatic event logging and reporting. Events are configurable and can include lock/unlock events, intercom connections, alarm conditions, user login/logoff, etc. Reports are available via a secure web-browser, allowing a user to view and print event reports through the use of filters and time ranges.

We have applied our security control systems from small courthouse and county jails to state and federal prisons. This is possible because the systems that we integrate are easily scalable and can be cost effective regardless of system size.